Taffycat
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My HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-one is showing its age, and basically, only works when it "wants" to these days, causing much tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth! So I'm looking for a replacement.
I still favour an all-in-one of some kind, so that we can scan/copy documents, etc., when necessary. But I am really hoping to find another printer which can match the excellent photo-quality of the old one. (A4 size is fine, we don't need to print anything larger than that - plus, we would lack the space to accommodate a much bigger printer.)
In the past, I would simply have plumped for another HP, based on the quality of photo-prints and inks. (Yes, the ink is pretty expensive, but over time, the photos we have on display, have not faded or deteriorated.) But, looking around at various reviews, HP seem to be getting a lot of very mixed reviews these days.
Their HP ENVY 7640 e-All-in-One looks a bit like an updated version of my current printer, but maybe I should be considering a different brand, such as a Canon Pixma MG7750, or Epson ET-2500? (Just random examples,) my mind is, at this stage, open to suggestions.) They are all in a pretty similar price range, but would most likely differ on whether they use individual replacement inks, or what-not.
I am not bothered about wireless printing, currently, the printer is connected via USB, and I transfer photos from my camera, via a card-reader. (Yeah, possibly considered a little clunky, lol, but hey, if it works eh..?)
If any of you happen to be using something which has similar criteria to the above; or you have a warning, about any which should be avoided, I would appreciate your views.
Thank you for reading.
I still favour an all-in-one of some kind, so that we can scan/copy documents, etc., when necessary. But I am really hoping to find another printer which can match the excellent photo-quality of the old one. (A4 size is fine, we don't need to print anything larger than that - plus, we would lack the space to accommodate a much bigger printer.)
In the past, I would simply have plumped for another HP, based on the quality of photo-prints and inks. (Yes, the ink is pretty expensive, but over time, the photos we have on display, have not faded or deteriorated.) But, looking around at various reviews, HP seem to be getting a lot of very mixed reviews these days.
Their HP ENVY 7640 e-All-in-One looks a bit like an updated version of my current printer, but maybe I should be considering a different brand, such as a Canon Pixma MG7750, or Epson ET-2500? (Just random examples,) my mind is, at this stage, open to suggestions.) They are all in a pretty similar price range, but would most likely differ on whether they use individual replacement inks, or what-not.
I am not bothered about wireless printing, currently, the printer is connected via USB, and I transfer photos from my camera, via a card-reader. (Yeah, possibly considered a little clunky, lol, but hey, if it works eh..?)
If any of you happen to be using something which has similar criteria to the above; or you have a warning, about any which should be avoided, I would appreciate your views.
Thank you for reading.