I am looking for a modern printer

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TehMac

TehMac

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One of my printers went bust, an old Samsung from around 2000.

I'm looking for something contemporary, preferably under 300 bucks, and with a decent ink consumption standard.

For example, my Canon eats up ink cartridges, and they're quite expensive, so I was looking for something like a laser jet. I'm not sure efficient they are versus toner dust.

If anyone could give me any clues, I would appreciate it. I haven't been following the printer market lately.

I tried browsing Anandtech, but no dice. :(

If you help me, I will post n00dz.

You intentionally broke the forum rules about posting in the correct forum. Had this been a first offense, I probably would have let you off with a warning; instead, it's a few days off. -Anandtech Moderator DrPizza
 
JohnCU

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i'm guessing you want something better than the $45 special at walmarts right? :p
 
AMCRambler

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Go grab a color laser. They've got them for under $300 bucks and you can't be a laser for sheer number of prints per cartridge. Plus it's faster too. I've been mulling over getting one myself. See my post in General Hardware here http://forums.anandtech.com/me...y&keyword1=color+laser

Probably a better forum to ask on too.

Edit: One caveat. If you print photos on glossy paper you're better off sticking with an inkjet.
 
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I have a laser jet and I haven't had any problems with toner dust. The 'starter catridge' is good for 3,000+ pages on the Brother printer I got and is still going strong. I don't know if there are any current deals out there but I got my 2040 for $25 after MIR (It's black and white)

Side note: It does draw enough power to activate my battery backup every time it starts up though
 
TallBill

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Since you already posted this in the peripherals forum, you already know what I'm about to say.

Wrong forum.
 
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sswingle

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I would be calling samsung to get my NEW printer fixed or replaced if you truly got it in 2009 as you say.
 
TehMac

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Oops sorry guys, I meant 2000.

And yes, I know Tallbill, but sometimes I need an answer. It is rather aggravating when a thread has a lot of views, but no responses. I figure why not post in the forum where people are very smart and go to a lot?


Originally posted by: Porter21
Do you need color?

Also, do you want networking capability?

These are important before we can post a good opinion.

We have some of these printers at work:

very simple, but the toner seems to last a while

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16828115080
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1) Network is a must, I assumed all USB printers came with that, but yes, it is a def.

2) Color is not essential, I already have a Canon color printer. Most of my documents are school work/work related and therefore in black n white.

That's why I'm looking for something that's efficient, fast, gets the job done, and isn't a POS.
 
TehMac

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Originally posted by: OCguy
Are you an attractive female between the ages of 18-28?
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I'm an attractive male between the ages of 18-28, still interested?
 
BoomerD

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Originally posted by: TehMac
Oops sorry guys, I meant 2000.

And yes, I know Tallbill, but sometimes I need an answer. It is rather aggravating when a thread has a lot of views, but no responses. I figure why not post in the forum where people are very smart and go to a lot?


Originally posted by: Porter21
Do you need color?

Also, do you want networking capability?

These are important before we can post a good opinion.

We have some of these printers at work:

very simple, but the toner seems to last a while

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16828115080
Click to expand...

1) Network is a must, I assumed all USB printers came with that, but yes, it is a def.

2) Color is not essential, I already have a Canon color printer. Most of my documents are school work/work related and therefore in black n white.

That's why I'm looking for something that's efficient, fast, gets the job done, and isn't a POS.
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I picked up a Canon networkable AIO laser printer through the Hot Deals forum a couple of years ago. $119 shipped for a GREAT printer. (regularly $499 IIRC)

Haven't seen any similar deals in a while, but IMO, that's the place to watch.

Also, sign up for Buy.com's daily/weekly specials newsletter. Some very good deals there from time to time. (that's where the Canon came from)

Now I just have to find a good quality toner cartridge that's less than the $85 Canon.
I too needed mostly B&W printing for school, and this met my needs perfectly.
 
TehMac

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Originally posted by: BoomerD
I picked up a Canon networkable AIO laser printer through the Hot Deals forum a couple of years ago. $119 shipped for a GREAT printer. (regularly $499 IIRC)

Haven't seen any similar deals in a while, but IMO, that's the place to watch.

Also, sign up for Buy.com's daily/weekly specials newsletter. Some very good deals there from time to time. (that's where the Canon came from)

Now I just have to find a good quality toner cartridge that's less than the $85 Canon.
I too needed mostly B&W printing for school, and this met my needs perfectly.
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That's the thing, mine is a Canon MP 160, and it's...decent. But it's not something I want to blow ink cartridges on when it comes to school work.

I think for me, Canon is out, just because their ink is expensive.
 
BoomerD

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Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: BoomerD
I picked up a Canon networkable AIO laser printer through the Hot Deals forum a couple of years ago. $119 shipped for a GREAT printer. (regularly $499 IIRC)

Haven't seen any similar deals in a while, but IMO, that's the place to watch.

Also, sign up for Buy.com's daily/weekly specials newsletter. Some very good deals there from time to time. (that's where the Canon came from)

Now I just have to find a good quality toner cartridge that's less than the $85 Canon.
I too needed mostly B&W printing for school, and this met my needs perfectly.
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That's the thing, mine is a Canon MP 160, and it's...decent. But it's not something I want to blow ink cartridges on when it comes to school work.

I think for me, Canon is out, just because their ink is expensive.
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LASER dude...not ink.
 
TehMac

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Originally posted by: OCguy
Time to deliver, OP.
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pm me for email address. Do you want me hard or soft?

Originally posted by: BoomerD

LASER dude...not ink.
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Hrmm, good call. I dunno, I'm still trying to figure this bullocks out.
 
zinfamous

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Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: OCguy
Time to deliver, OP.
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pm me for email address. Do you want me hard or soft?

Originally posted by: BoomerD

LASER dude...not ink.
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Hrmm, good call. I dunno, I'm still trying to figure this bullocks out.
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color toner cartridges are hella expensive, though. I think our lab printer sucks (HP 2025). Maybe the expense wouldn't matter if they actually lasted for several years or whatever people claim, but I have to order new ones every 2 or 3 months now ($400 total).

We print a lot, but I think that's ridiculous.
 
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