Printer Scanner

Justmyage's solution is still a workable option, for sure. But depending on your printer- scanner brand, model and type, it is sometimes possible to refill them yourself. I buy either powder (laser jet printer) or ink (dot matrix) for between $3 and $10 and refill the cartridges/ containers myself. Or you can order non -original replacement cartridges for $10 to $15 online postage included. It's not necessarily cheaper to throw out a relatively new printer and replace it. Depends on your needs, geographical location, internet access, financial situation and mindset. Google and ebay are your friends. Also, without ink the scanner probably still works so you may be able to scan docs to yourself and print at a public library as well, for example. Good luck.

rainbowprof
A very valid point !
No use buying a printer when the cartridges work out dearer than the whole printer.
I should have added I check out the availibility of cartridges, and the price of non genuine ones. $3 per refil is my price.
Works out cheaper still, if you refill them yourself
Refil kits are $20 or there abouts, and you can get up to 10 refills for that.

That looks like a good compromise. Multifunction printers are fairly bulky too.
You can get small battery powered portable scanners that you just run over the page. Then download to your computer via USB when convenient. Here's just one example.