Which is the best value in printers
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Your best value comes with a lot of patience. Earlier this year I stopped in at an office supply store (one of the big 3 office suppliers) and found the printer that uses this ink for $31.00, and you can't replace the ink for that price! Other than that, I joined Consumerreports.org, they do cost per month estimates on the printers they test and publish real numbers. The next consideration is how you would use the printer, I have several, including a high end photo printer which is expensive to run but it makes excellent photos in sizes up to 13 x 19", and yes it is turned off most of the time. Also, plan ahead on ink purchases so that you can get the ink from Amazon, still the most cost effective source for printer ink.
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I have a Cannon Pixma printer that I bought here on Amazon a year ago and it has been excellent for me. I remember them having a chart with bullet points showing you which models have which features, so just look at that and see which printer you like the best!
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I don't think anyone can answer this for you. What do you intend to do with the printer. Do you want multifunction? Will you be printing a few sheets or a great many? Will you be printing a lot of photos?, etc. Decide what you want the printer to do, read the reviews of the many printers on Amazon. If you narrow your choices to a few, maybe someone can help you decide which of them is the best value.
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Value is relative to each person. I think that the printer that I have which is a multifunction Fax/Scan/Copier was a very good investment. I have the Canon PIXMA MX432. I love the fact that it is an Wireless Inkjet Office All-In-One, no more cords to the computer! I got mine last year on sale for 79.00 Here is the link to Canon's Website on this printer: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/office_all_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mx432
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This laser printer uses an all-in-one toner and drum kit as its only consumable. They are relatively inexpensive to buy. I cant imagine you would want to void the warranty, go through the hassle, and reduce the output quality to save what 1/3 of a penny per page?
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Cool thanks for the info. I will go with this printer while there is such a great sale going on. I needed to know that card stock worked OK and that I could stack it in.
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Look at the HP 401dw, it's a down and dirty black and white printer. I used it in a part- time small business and it is fast and reliable.
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You have to purchase the print server...$100 (Amazon) ouch. I had a "linksys printserver" that I could use Win XP to print with. But Windows 7 does not work with the linksys printserver. So I had to purchased the Dell adaptor (printserver, wireless card) I monitored the net for about 6 month's ...You will pay list (ouch) as I did...But now that the pain has faded..I love it. This is the best printer I have ever had..Quality A+ Speed A+ and last but not least Cartridge replacement cost $79-$82 for a 4-Pack (all colors) I almost bought a Brothers at Costco..till I seen the cost of replacement cartridges. Any questions please ask...Jim You have to purchase the print server...$100 (Amazon) ouch. I had a "linksys printserver" that I could use Win XP to print with. But Windows 7 does not work with the linksys printserver. So I had to purchased the Dell adaptor (printserver, wireless card) I monitored the net for about 6 month's ...You will pay list (ouch) as I did...But now that the pain has faded..I love it. This is the best printer I have ever had..Quality A+ Speed A+ and last but not least Cartridge replacement cost $79-$82 for a 4-Pack (all colors) I almost bought a Brothers at Costco..till I seen the cost of... » Read More You have to purchase the print server...$100 (Amazon) ouch. I had a "linksys printserver" that I could use Win XP to print with. But Windows 7 does not work with the linksys printserver. So I had to purchased the Dell adaptor (printserver, wireless card) I monitored the net for about 6 month's ...You will pay list (ouch) as I did...But now that the pain has faded..I love it. This is the best printer I have ever had..Quality A+ Speed A+ and last but not least Cartridge replacement cost $79-$82 for a 4-Pack (all colors) I almost bought a Brothers at Costco..till I seen the cost of replacement cartridges. Any questions please ask...Jim « Show Less
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The HP Laserjet M1319F is a workhorse. We have two and use them daily in our business. If you can find a refurbished one - go for it. You won't be sorry!
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I have an IP7220 and I am about 3/4 of the way through my box of 30 cartridges with great results. I had a couple that were bad, but it has been a great value. I am not convinced that they will damage the canon printer, but if they do, I will buy another $100.00 printer with some of the money I saved. I ran generic cartridges in my old epson printers with years of great results. I will purchase again.
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I sold my printer 6 months ago. It still performed beautifully, no problems with any functions. I was very impressed with that printer, it was as solid as a rock. I only sold it because I moved and needed a smaller printer.
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I switched over to an Epson WF7520 about 6 months ago because I needed a larger paper size and the printer has worked perfectly. If you print a lot of photos you may want to consider a 6 color model to get better quality. I've used several different printers and so far Epson has been the best. The Dell 926 was the worst one.
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I need a decent printer 3 in 1 under $100.00 Any suggestions ??jgreen523@cox.net
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Bobby, good question and I'm not sure. However, all the cartridges are really cheap through amazon. I've had this printer for three years and use it constantly. Works great!
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the printer is excellent. i have used 5 brothers of various models and they are workhorses.
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this is by far the best but most expensive printer i have ever owned ( i have probably purched t least 20 over the years. most inperssive- very fast . i sometimes print just a few copies less than once a wekk. never a problem with the ink
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Depends on two things: 1) How expense (or cheap) was the purchase price originally;and most important, 2) are you happy with the performance of your printer?If everything is working fine and you are happy it is worth the cost. If you really want a better printer or a printer with different abilities and your present printer is a few years old, and you find a new printer that is a great buy with new features YOU WILL USE then save the printhead money go new!
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That is an interesting price point! If you think their ink price is disgusting take a look at Ricoh's. Its laser cartridges easily add up to a downpayment on a new house! I did finally get Canadian support on the machine on the issue of making the network server feature work (use Firefox not Chrome if you are on a Mac) and once I networked it, it has not power-failed ever again. The internet server has to REMAIN ON all the time. Don't know how long that will last but it has turned out to be a gem for its low price tag.
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I generally use economy or normal every day printing with my HP ENVY 4502. I guess it depends on personal preference and what your ability is to budget ink.
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I have the Artisan 810 and it is a major ink hog. Probably will return to HP and accept some of their flaws. At least the HP ink is a lot less expensive that the Epson. Too bad since in most other aspects, the 810 is a decent all in one unit.