Recommend me a printer
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If you can live without color, I'd recommend a laser printer. Around $100 US for the cheaper models. Fast, low cost per page, reliable. You will never have one of those "******, I'm outta ink" days or "I need to get to class in 10 minutes but have to print this 20-page essay" mornings.
- Sep 17, 2001
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What about this one?
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopp...oduct_detail&product_code=Q5587A%23ABA
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopp...oduct_detail&product_code=Q5587A%23ABA
Inkjets are a huge ripoff IMHO. The replacement cartridges are very expensive and they wear down very fast. Some printer companys like Epson require you to have all your seperate colour cartridges with ink even if you only print in black.
that's a real good budget to get a nice printer.
If it's mainly basic printing... I sugges you get a multi-function printer.
Having a scanner w/ your printer is very handy for school and keeping track of your receipts.
This would be a great choice for your budget.
If it's mainly basic printing... I sugges you get a multi-function printer.
Having a scanner w/ your printer is very handy for school and keeping track of your receipts.
This would be a great choice for your budget.
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waggy
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We have a Samsung laser printer. been chugging along great for 4 years. last summer we did have to get a new cartridge for it. WE also have a HP laserjet 5SI wich we now have networked. though its rather large and slow when the cartridge is used i will either sale it or something. we really do not need something so large.
Last Fall i bought a brother laser with built in scanner with flatbed and ADF, 200 CDN after rebate from Staples.
I didn't think I 'd use the scanner as much as I do but as a home photocopier hard to beat.
The consumables are dirt cheap as well.
I didn't think I 'd use the scanner as much as I do but as a home photocopier hard to beat.
The consumables are dirt cheap as well.
would you consider $2.95 expensive?
i have an ip3000 also, great printer, cheap ink, and can do a dang good pictures too.
Lemon law
Lifer
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Go with a monochrome laser if you can get by without color--if you need color---inkjet is the only game in town because a color laser will be at least 50% overbudget.
But inkjets being a huge ripoff is in general true---the notable exception are the non-chipped Canosn using the BCI-3&6 cartridges--I note a few cited the ip3000--which is one of those non-chipped Canons I just spoke of.
But believe it or not--------one of those Canon models---will even beat a monochrome Laser for consumable economy if you refill.--which I do.
But if you can find them anymore---a Canon ip3000, ip4000, or ip5000 are general purpose economy champs.
In multifuntional form look to the Canon MP780.
But inkjets being a huge ripoff is in general true---the notable exception are the non-chipped Canosn using the BCI-3&6 cartridges--I note a few cited the ip3000--which is one of those non-chipped Canons I just spoke of.
But believe it or not--------one of those Canon models---will even beat a monochrome Laser for consumable economy if you refill.--which I do.
But if you can find them anymore---a Canon ip3000, ip4000, or ip5000 are general purpose economy champs.
In multifuntional form look to the Canon MP780.
Canon: First series of Pixma and many earlier that use BCI 3 and/or 6 ink tanks have among the lowest TCO available, and their output is generally nice too.
HP: Most have integrated head cartridges so are very expensive over the long haul unless you refill the carts yourself (5 to 10 times is usually the limit before the heads finally give out). Usually very good output quality. Most have U-shaped paper paths which can be rough on media like labels, heavy stock, glossy photo paper that wasn't specifically designed for it. Not uncommon to jam as well. I can't recall any recent Canon jamming on me.
Epson: known to have clogging problems with the root cause being the relatively cold print head technology (piezo - most others use thermal heads). If you print a lot, clogging shouldn't be too much of a problem. Clone ink tanks are available - if you can, start with clone tanks from the very beginning. Make sure you buy tanks with ink specifically formulated for Epson because of the piezo technology noted above. Also be very quick about changing tanks. Inks for Epsons should all be pigmented and designed to be fast drying - a recipe for clogging. Output is usually very good.
I seldom mention Lexmark because output quality is usually not up to snuff and you'll take it in the shorts on ink unless you refill them yourself (integrated head carts).
Brother has a new line of AIOs that all use the same print engine and passive ink tanks (separate for each color) like the good Canons. Unfortunately can only be had as AIOs, no printer only units. The models from the MFC-420 up differ only in extra features: sheet feeder, flash card readers, etc. Best networking of any current printer family - some models have built-in wireless, all have Ethernet. I'm getting mixed reviews as to output quality. Haven't had hands-on with Brother here - but one of them will probably be my next unless Canon comes to their senses (or cloned ink tanks are out) by then. Are inexpensive to buy (the 640 is currently $125. AR at Office Depot - see my thread in Hot Deals) and should be inexpensive to run.
Shameless plug here: I use and recommend Swiftink.com ink tanks for my Canon iP3000. Not the cheapest, but output quality is excellent. They have clone tanks for most Canon, Epson, Brother; and have refilled tanks (and/or refill kits) for HP and some Lexmark.
.bh.
HP: Most have integrated head cartridges so are very expensive over the long haul unless you refill the carts yourself (5 to 10 times is usually the limit before the heads finally give out). Usually very good output quality. Most have U-shaped paper paths which can be rough on media like labels, heavy stock, glossy photo paper that wasn't specifically designed for it. Not uncommon to jam as well. I can't recall any recent Canon jamming on me.
Epson: known to have clogging problems with the root cause being the relatively cold print head technology (piezo - most others use thermal heads). If you print a lot, clogging shouldn't be too much of a problem. Clone ink tanks are available - if you can, start with clone tanks from the very beginning. Make sure you buy tanks with ink specifically formulated for Epson because of the piezo technology noted above. Also be very quick about changing tanks. Inks for Epsons should all be pigmented and designed to be fast drying - a recipe for clogging. Output is usually very good.
I seldom mention Lexmark because output quality is usually not up to snuff and you'll take it in the shorts on ink unless you refill them yourself (integrated head carts).
Brother has a new line of AIOs that all use the same print engine and passive ink tanks (separate for each color) like the good Canons. Unfortunately can only be had as AIOs, no printer only units. The models from the MFC-420 up differ only in extra features: sheet feeder, flash card readers, etc. Best networking of any current printer family - some models have built-in wireless, all have Ethernet. I'm getting mixed reviews as to output quality. Haven't had hands-on with Brother here - but one of them will probably be my next unless Canon comes to their senses (or cloned ink tanks are out) by then. Are inexpensive to buy (the 640 is currently $125. AR at Office Depot - see my thread in Hot Deals) and should be inexpensive to run.
Shameless plug here: I use and recommend Swiftink.com ink tanks for my Canon iP3000. Not the cheapest, but output quality is excellent. They have clone tanks for most Canon, Epson, Brother; and have refilled tanks (and/or refill kits) for HP and some Lexmark.
.bh.
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