I think that makes a lot of sense. The total cost of owning a computer printer that you don't use very much can be really expensive per printed page.Our print shop (Office Depot) went out of business. So, that is no longer an option. I had not thought about going to the library for printing. I know you can make copies there for a small fee, but I'll have to look into printing costs. That's a good idea for someone who does not need a printer.
I am really trying to use .pdf documents on my tablet or computer instead of hardcopy paper books in hand. I have to admit, I feel better with a good book in my hand. But I'm an old guy. Anyways, I got a foreign language textbook in .pdf format that I was considering printing out. Even with my laser printer, I calculated it would cost me almost 2X as much to print it myself at home compared to ordering the same book new from Amazon. If you don't mind buying used, I have found ThriftBooks has many of the books I wanted at deep discount. In any case, both options were less expensive than printing out complete books on my home printer.
