Laser Printer Help

[mikaelrules]

I'm currently in the market for a laser printer in the $300-500 range. I was convinced to get the HP 1320 until today when I saw that I could get the Samsung CLP-510N color laser for the same price. While color isn't something that I really need (I use an inkjet for photos), it would be nice to have color in case I need it, especially if it's the same price. If I opt for the Samsung, what's the catch? Aside from the bigger size and slightly slower speed, is there any reason why I shouldn't get the Samsung?

 

[Lemon law]

One thing to watch out for in color lasers is that some significantly short shot the cartridges that come with the printer---and then you are dealing with
a huge costs to replace all four toner cartridges.--a cost often equal to the initial purchase price.

But steves digicams and the nifty stuff forums do have forum sections on this subject. Personally I am of the opinion that if you refill the better inkjets, you can beat
a monochrome laser on text costs and really run rings around a color laser on color. And I am refilling a Canon MP730 and a Canon ip4000. I cost out a plain paper
B/W text page at about .3 cents and a plain paper color page at about a cent in terms of ink consumable costs.

From what I have read most prosumer color Lasers in the sub $500 price range will come in at about a cent to a cent and half on monochrome and eight cents on color-- toner costs.
In my opinion Lasers are great for monochrome text and at high printing volume--with the better monchrome lasers coming in at less than a cent a page toner costs.

But its always your money and your choice---and the color toner will seldom run out until you have printed a few thousand color pages.

 

[jackschmittusa]

My wife recently found a deal on a K/M Magicolor ($149us ar) and she absolutele loves it. She has her inkjet for photos as well.

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: jackschmittusa
My wife recently found a deal on a K/M Magicolor ($149us ar) and she absolutele loves it. She has her inkjet for photos as well.

This was an excellent lead. I've considered a color laser printer and this might deserve more research. So far the price looks right.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Konica-Minolta-Magi...79QQcategoryZ70842QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This printer has been placed on potential list. Maybe later this year.......

 

[delco007]

Originally posted by: Lemon law
One thing to watch out for in color lasers is that some significantly short shot the cartridges that come with the printer---and then you are dealing with
a huge costs to replace all four toner cartridges.--a cost often equal to the initial purchase price.

But steves digicams and the nifty stuff forums do have forum sections on this subject. Personally I am of the opinion that if you refill the better inkjets, you can beat
a monochrome laser on text costs and really run rings around a color laser on color. And I am refilling a Canon MP730 and a Canon ip4000. I cost out a plain paper
B/W text page at about .3 cents and a plain paper color page at about a cent in terms of ink consumable costs.

From what I have read most prosumer color Lasers in the sub $500 price range will come in at about a cent to a cent and half on monochrome and eight cents on color-- toner costs.
In my opinion Lasers are great for monochrome text and at high printing volume--with the better monchrome lasers coming in at less than a cent a page toner costs.

But its always your money and your choice---and the color toner will seldom run out until you have printed a few thousand color pages.

hi there,
i was looking for the thing u just said, i m thinking abou goin into the business of printing and i m still puzzled which printers shud i buy ? canon or hp?
so far i have rounded up these printers

canon
pixma MP450
IP3000
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hp
psc2310
officejet pro k550

i need to buy one print scan copier and one printer so help me out in deciding, in order to save money i m thinking of doing the refilling myself but somebody told me tht the head of printer gets damaged by such practise.is this true?
if yess then tell me which printing solution will last long if i use refilling.
desperately waiting for ur answer
GKS

 

[Lemon law]

To delco007,

I see you posted the somewhat same question with new considerations--and those new considerations should be adressed.

First, any printhead can become clogged---but use a good quality refill ink in a Canon and the problem is minimal---resently read a post have a Canon i960 user just complted
20,000 pages--with refill ink--and is still on the original printhead.

I can't recommmend any HP for refilling ---just way more hassle.--and with a cheap type printhead on the cartridge---your OEM cartridge just does not stand many refills.

The MP750, MP760, and MP780 are multi funtional unchipped Canons--the ip3000, ip4000, and the ip5000 are similarly unchipped--but are not multifuntional printers. Basically any Canon printer using the
BCI-3&6 cartridge line is unchipped and superfine refill candidates

The Canon MP450 is not only chipped, but it also uses rather small cartridges that make it a poor choice for refilling.-----something like the MP500, MP800 uses the larger CLI-5&8 cartridge line--and those models can be refilled but can't use third party compatable cartridges--at least until a chip resetter comes onto the market--and the chips make refilling more hassle.

But don't take my word for it--just google the nifty stuff forums.

Or do take my word for it---I do refill two unchipped Canons---and I save a bundle--and its just almost too easy--and hassle free to boot.---less than $40. of supplies can give you the equivalent of $800. of OEM cartridges.
And I am talking a highly recommended to quality supplier here--not a fly by nite el-cheapie ink.