Printers are a necessary evil. But like it or not, we need printers. At some point, everyone needs to print something.

A term paper for a college lecture. A character sheet for an upcoming game. A contract with a professional client. Financial information for an important meeting.

The problem is that printers, even the newest ones, are almost never worth the effort required to operate them. We have all dealt with cumbersome setup processes and countless paper jams and error messages. And do we even need to go into the exorbitant pricing of printer cartridges?

The HP Never Stop Laser Tank 1202w exists as an answer to these problems. While technically part of HP's NeverStop printer line, it is also the first printer of its kind in the United States. The cartridge-free TonerTank multifunction printer, whether it's a business owner or a professional working remotely, is an excellent option.

Right out of the box, the Neverstop contains enough toner to print 5000 pages--up to seven times more than most other laser printers on the market. Best of all, the new toner refill kit for the Neverstop is made from recycled materials, costs only $16, and contains enough toner for another 2500 pages. That's less than the price of a pizza and a fraction of the price of other toner replacements.

What's exciting about the HP Never Stop Laser Tank 1202w isn't just the cost, though. It also eliminates all the frustrations common with other laser printers. Setup, for example, is as simple as installing the HP Smart App and following the on-screen prompts.

In addition to providing guided setup, the HP Smart App turns your smartphone into a printing and scanning hub. The app uses your smartphone's camera to provide professional-level scanning image quality with automatic edge detection. You can also scan multi-page documents and send them directly to a printer, or print and save them via email or a wide range of cloud apps.

The HP Smart App also features Smart Tasks, which automate your most frequently used print and scan jobs, saving you time and energy throughout the day.

We usually tend to think of printing technology as a necessary evil rather than a useful tool. The Never Stop Laser Tank 1202w is proof that it doesn't have to be that way. It is efficient, intuitive, costs less than a penny a page, and is everything a printer should be.