Canon IP5200R or IP5000 with a print server?

[TazExprez]

I am thinking about buying another printer. I have bought several
Canon printers over the years and am pretty happy with them all. I
currently have the i850, i860, and the BJC-50.


I was thinking about getting a either an IP5200R or an IP5000. I have
two laptops at home, so I would really like the wireless feature.


I like the IP5000 because of it's cheaper ink prices. I don't use
non-OEM inks. I was wondering if I could use the automatic on and off
features on this printer if I use a print server? Also, if I got a
print server, I would like it to have USB 2.0.


Btw, I have a home network with two routers, one is wired-only, and the
other is wired and wireless with 802.11b and 802.11g.


I have found the IP5000 and IP5200R at a very similar prices, both
close to $200.00, with the IP5200R being about $30.00 to $40.00 more.


Is the IP5200R essentially identical to the IP5000, but with new, more
expensive ink?


Thanks for any help.

 

[Venomous]

5000 hands down. The 5200 use the new chipped ink cartridges.

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: Venomous
5000 hands down. The 5200 use the new chipped ink cartridges.

qft - does anyone know if this is the 'end' of good canon printers?

 

[TazExprez]

Thanks a lot. I decided to order an IP5000.

 

[Lemon law]

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought the R designation in the Canon line meant some added networkability gizmo . Which may have nothing to do with the plain 5200 taking the chipped cartridges.

I bought a plain Canon ip4000 for my wife but a Canon 4000R was available for a mere $100 more
with the network gizmo being the only difference.

Its a sad fact Canon tech support does not suport networking on non -R models.

But I also see posts that many users are able to easily network non-r models much easier using static ip client addressing on their network ---see kb309642.

Sure worked for me.

 

[Venomous]

I have 2 IP5000's. 1 i860 and 1 i960. All of them have networked fine.. The R is for wireless...

i960 is for pictures, i860 is for documents and both IP5000's are used to print media on blank dvd and cd's

 

[AndyHui]

All the new IPx200 printers use the new chipped ink cartridges