Another request for recommendation for multifunction

[Russell E. Owen]

I know this topic comes up regularly, but Canon, at least, has recently
introduced new models that I've not seen discussed much. So...today what
might you recommend for a good printer/copier?

I mainly want:
- a solid, reliable printer that won't clog if left alone for a month
and will run for years (does anyone make an inkjet that can do this, or
should I go laser?)
- fast, good and fairly waterproof black-and-white output
- fast, reliable black-and-white copies
- MacOS X compatible with reliable software (I know HP's software has
been notoriously bad in this regards, but maybe they finally got it
working?)
- quiet
- economical printing

So far, I realize that a laser would probably serve best. But also, if I
can get all that in an inkjet, I'd appreciate:

- nice fast 4x6 color prints (sending them out for printing is almost
certainly cheaper, but it'd be nice to print at home)
- fast startup
- not too huge or power hungry (at least in standby mode)

I don't care about scanning, fax, paper feeder, LCD, etc.

Any advice most welcome (especially if it doesn't turn into a flame war
about 3rd party ink/toner).

Regards,

-- Russell

 

[measekite]

I know this topic comes up regularly, but Canon, at least, has recently
introduced new models that I've not seen discussed much. So...today what
might you recommend for a good printer/copier?

I mainly want:
- a solid, reliable printer that won't clog if left alone for a month
and will run for years (does anyone make an inkjet that can do this, or
should I go laser?)

HP with integrated ink cart and printhead

- fast, good and fairly waterproof black-and-white output
- fast, reliable black-and-white copies
- MacOS X compatible with reliable software (I know HP's software has
been notoriously bad in this regards, but maybe they finally got it
working?)
- quiet
- economical printing

So far, I realize that a laser would probably serve best. But also, if I
can get all that in an inkjet, I'd appreciate:

- nice fast 4x6 color prints (sending them out for printing is almost
certainly cheaper, but it'd be nice to print at home)
- fast startup
- not too huge or power hungry (at least in standby mode)

I don't care about scanning, fax, paper feeder, LCD, etc.

Any advice most welcome (especially if it doesn't turn into a flame war
about 3rd party ink/toner).

That is the rub. There is not real good fully labeled branded
aftermarket ink.

 

[Gary Tait]

I know this topic comes up regularly, but Canon, at least, has recently
introduced new models that I've not seen discussed much. So...today what
might you recommend for a good printer/copier?

I mainly want:
- a solid, reliable printer that won't clog if left alone for a month
and will run for years (does anyone make an inkjet that can do this, or
should I go laser?)
- fast, good and fairly waterproof black-and-white output
- fast, reliable black-and-white copies

That just screams laser IMO.

- MacOS X compatible with reliable software (I know HP's software has
been notoriously bad in this regards, but maybe they finally got it
working?)
- quiet
- economical printing

So far, I realize that a laser would probably serve best. But also, if I
can get all that in an inkjet, I'd appreciate:

- nice fast 4x6 color prints (sending them out for printing is almost
certainly cheaper, but it'd be nice to print at home)
- fast startup
- not too huge or power hungry (at least in standby mode)

Get a mid-end inkjet (canon 4000/4200) specifically for that, or hire out
your photo printing..

 

[Prime]

That is the rub. There is not real good fully labeled branded
aftermarket ink.

Measkite! Your clog was released! You are typing in lower case!! We must
have found the fully labelled, branded OEM Measkite.

 

[measekite]

measekite <[email protected]> posted the exciting message [email protected]:




Measkite! Your clog was released! You are typing in lower case!! We must
have found the fully labelled, branded OEM Measkite.

DA BEEFER GETS WHAT HE DESERVES