printer!!!

[aga151]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

aga

 

[Bob I]

I prefer new, rather than old. And as far as recommendations for all in
one. Well, they can cause a large amount of grief getting them to work.
HP and LEXmark seem to be the worst. Perhaps a review site would be more
in line with what you are looking for.

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:

What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

The problem with all-in-one printers is that if one component breaks,
you lose functionality. Are you married to the idea of all-in-one?
What functionality do you need from a printer? Do you prefer ink-jet
based or are you open to laser?

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[HeyBub]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one
for home users?

The inkjet printers follow the Gillette business model: Give away the razor
and sell the blades. Or the newer cell-phone model: give away the phone and
sell the minutes.

If you get an inkjet, be sure you can re-fill the cartridges, else get a
laser printer.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

Several points:

1. I recommend against all-in-one units. The problem is that if one
component fails, the entire unit has to be replaced. As far as I'm
concerned, the only justification for using an all-in-one is lack of
desk space.

2. The main question you have to answer for yourself is whether you
need color, or whether black and white will suffice. A black-and-white
laser printer is the most economical way to go (not so much in terms
of purchase price, but in terms of expendables--the per page printed
price).

3. If you do get a color inkjet, be sure to choose one with cartridges
you can fill yourself, or with a supply of quality cartridges
available from third parties. If you have to buy the manufacturer's
cartridges, it will be very expensive.

4. In color inkjets, I recommend the Canon Pixma line of inexpensive
printers. In black-and-white lasers, there are several good choices. I
use an old Konica-Minolta PagePro 1350W that I'm happy with.

 

[aga151]

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comments,interesting I bought a New Lexmark 4580
all-in-one,it's been a b*^%&y nightmare and that's really not the word I
would use?
And the worst bit isssssssssssssss. I've still got it

aga

 

[aga151]

Hi cw,
as you can see what BOB wrote and my answer well, it's really NOT for
printing (excuse the 'pun') the main reason was to get a scanner and copier
too,I have spoken to a mate of mine who has an Epsom all in one and so far no
problems,but the Lexmark, wow what a B%&*&$y nightmare and it's only 3
months old

Thanks fopr you input.

regards
aga

 

[aga151]

Hi HB,
Don't know much about laser printers at all but I'm always open to
suggestions, as long as it's not you know who!!!

thanks
regards
aga

 

[Unknown]

Do you ever read Consumer Reports?

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comments,interesting I bought a New Lexmark 4580
all-in-one,it's been a b*^%&y nightmare and that's really not the word I
would use?
And the worst bit isssssssssssssss. I've still got it

aga

 

[beamish]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

aga

Hello,
Suggest finding a all-in-one that can be used as a stand alone when needed.
This means that the all-in-one does not need to be attached to a computer to
function.
Check on the cost of the ink.
Ink cartridges can be purchased from non OEM dealers for half the price.
Most of the major OEM printer producers are installing different types of
programming to cause using non-oem ink difficult. My opinion.

I used a Epson Stylus Photo RX500, until it cause photo printing problems.
Then installed a Canon Pixma printer, and a stand alone scanner.

Still use the Epson without a computer. Scans,copies, reads SD cards and
prints photo's without glitches. Epson and on-line help never found the
problem area.

I liked having the convenience of a all-in-one close to my main computer unit.

take care.
beamish.

 

[Tim Slattery]

The inkjet printers follow the Gillette business model: Give away the razor
and sell the blades.

They sure do! Last year I bought a new laptop at Micro Center. They
threw in a "free" Epson all-in-one: pay up front, mail-in rebate
refunds the entire purchase price. I will say that Epson was *very*
good on the rebate (as opposed to the $50 rebate from Toshiba on the
computer, that took forever)! And the print quality is very good.

So we got it hooked up, which was very easy. It turns out that a set
of replacement cartridges cast as much as the printer did (before
rebate)!

I haven't really used the thing. My wife has, and she says you have to
keep cleaning the heads, which apparently consumes ink. Can somebody
who knows more about these beasts confirm or refute this?

If you get an inkjet, be sure you can re-fill the cartridges, else get a
laser printer.

I have no idea whether the carts on the Epson are refillable. Nor
whether refilled carts would yield photos as good as the originals.

 

[aga151]

Hi Tim,
Thanks for your thoughts,it's a problem knowing what's best,thought
the all in one takes up less room than components all scattered round the
room,think your missus might be right spoke to a nmate of mine and he said
the same thing always needing the heads cleaned.
My last printer was a Stylus c62 it really was a good old printer and
it had no problems with cheap cartridges.

Back to the drawing board I guess

thanks

regards
aga

 

[aga151]

Hi Ken,
Thanks for your thoughts,it's abit of a headache getting it
right,certainly the Lexmark,is a nightmare,it' really mucks up the spooler
system but apparently it's a problem with Lexmark,as one said: they really
haven't got the brains to get their printers to work without 'screwing up'
the spooler.

Will just keep looking and see what turns up

Thanks

Regards

aga

 

[aga151]

Hi Beamish,
Yes I got to agree with you,it's certainly not a clutter
around,I'm sure there's got to be a good 'un around will just keep
looking,thanks for your thoughts,to all you guys,

Much Appreciated

regards
aga

 

[Bill Sharpe]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

aga

I'm sure there's disagreement here, but my HP psc1315 all-in-one inkjet
(less fax, which I don't need) has been working just fine for four years.

I ignore the popup I get saying the printer is low on ink and keep
printing until the printouts start getting too light. There are two
cartridges -- one for black ink, one for color.

It's also great for copies and scanning. There's a PictBridge connector
on the front for printing pictures, but I haven't ever used it.

This unit replaced an Epson inkjet and a separate scanner.

Bill

 

[apistomaster]

I bought a Brother AIO with built in wireless, Model MFC-665-CW a
year ago for $300, and it has worked great.
It even has a hand set, answering machine function, key dialing, and
all the pictbridge, scan, copy, photos and reg print functions
The same one is still available for half the price I paid.
Just buy a set of 4 color ink cartridges since like everyone else,
those included with the machine are just "starters."
Even so, I got nearly one year of printing from the original ink
cartridges.
The software plays nice with Windows XP and the wireless set up is
painless.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi Ken,
Thanks for your thoughts,it's abit of a headache getting it
right,certainly the Lexmark,is a nightmare,it' really mucks up the spooler
system but apparently it's a problem with Lexmark,as one said: they really
haven't got the brains to get their printers to work without 'screwing up'
the spooler.

Will just keep looking and see what turns up

Thanks

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

[Edric]

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

aga

Why are you asking this HERE? What printer you want has NOTHING to do
with XP OS. Do your own research and buy what YOU want.

Ask elsewhere

 

[HeyBub]

They sure do! Last year I bought a new laptop at Micro Center. They
threw in a "free" Epson all-in-one: pay up front, mail-in rebate
refunds the entire purchase price. I will say that Epson was *very*
good on the rebate (as opposed to the $50 rebate from Toshiba on the
computer, that took forever)! And the print quality is very good.

So we got it hooked up, which was very easy. It turns out that a set
of replacement cartridges cast as much as the printer did (before
rebate)!

I haven't really used the thing. My wife has, and she says you have to
keep cleaning the heads, which apparently consumes ink. Can somebody
who knows more about these beasts confirm or refute this?


I have no idea whether the carts on the Epson are refillable. Nor
whether refilled carts would yield photos as good as the originals.

Most assuredly they are. But here's a trick: Some printer manufacturers
(Epson, who shall remain nameless, and others), put a CHIP on each
cartridge. The alleged purpose of this chip is to inform the computer that
you're out of ink so don't bother trying to send any printing!

You can re-fill the cartridge 'till the cows come home, but the chip will
still prevent the drivers from sending data to the printer.

But, be of good cheer. The same people who sell bulk ink also sell
CHIP-RESETTERS (about $3.00) which brain-fry the friggin' chip into thinking
it's brand new!

Check Ebay for bulk ink, chips, and refill kits.

We use an ink-jet to print CDs and we print several hundred a month. We've
actually removed the cartridges and replaced them with an INK RESERVOIR
system - each of the six color buckets holds about a fluid ounce of ink and
connects to the nozzle gizmos with small tubing. The ink buckets are
refilled from six ounce bulk bottles we get from Sam's Club online store.
This setup - with an initial supply of ink - cost about $60 (much less than
the manufacturer's price for a single set of cartridges).

 

[Lil' Dave]

The answer depends on how many copies per minute, how quickly to scan, dpi
for color and b/w, what you want to copy in terms of paper size (legal for
instance), and if you want the copy strictly on the PC or on paper, or both.

So far, you indicated a need for a scanner/copier. Not a printer.

--
Dave

Speculation on a product or material that is
an obvious need, is not speculation per se
as there is no risk to the speculator.
Common were those selling food and other
supplies in the gold rush days.
In this case, its oil and its everyone who
bites the bullet. And most everyone has no gold
to be made, just business as usual.