Is this printer more expensive to run than a laser that uses toner?
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See this: http://www.office.xerox.com/latest/OPBFS-13.PDF for an apples to apples and useful cost analysis between their lasers and solid ink printers. Note: The Phasers are laser printers while Colorqubes are the solid ink printers. The 8870 model which is aimed at higher volume shops has a higher up front cost but significantly lower ink costs than the 8570. As far as I could tell, they are basically the same printer with a few minor differences. This may no longer be correct or I might have missed something... I have had two of these over the years, the latest one is significantly better in every way and does not waste as much (very little) ink. The ink "qubes" are not interchangeable between models are country specific and foreign ink will not work. Off brand ink may or may not work well. I had a problem (with the older model) after several years with clogged nozzles which I attributed to non OEM ink. As a side note, the yellow ink from Xerox is bright yellow, the off brand that I thought would be high quality was a dirty yellow almost orange color and it was more brittle resulting in broken cubes.
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This is the most economical printer I have ever owned. I love that it prints with wax because I know that the ink with not run in the rain and snow, and that no one can alter checks after I have printed them.
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While I am not sure of the cost for toner cartridges, it will cost you $500 to replace the ink sticks. The printer does a wonderful job but sold the phaser because the ink cost more than the printer.
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No, uses a little less $ wise, some good after market clay bar dealers on the internet. I have sold and service several of these printers.
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As with nearly all laser printers, it comes with a toner "starter cartridge." In this case, MLT-D103S -- rated for 1500 pages.
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This is my opinion only. When it comes to supplies for something I depend on I use the manufacturer's labels. I've never used the aftermarket ones. In my Brother laser I use just Brother toner. In my Canon laser I opted to use the lesser cost aftermarket toner but haven't formed an opinion on that yet.
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They have starter toners that have about 3,000 prints. Full toners do about 20,000 if I remember correctly. I've had my printer for 3 years and think it is great. Only downside is that is it Big and Heavy.
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I have to agree with A. Geib I bumped up the phyical memory, used quality paper printed at the highest resolution and got very good resultsIt is abit slow on the first thing printing and sounds like a jet when I turn it on, but it was worth the money so far, I also have a Brotherat work and its a workhorse.I've used HP's Lexmark, Cannon, Epson it compares to them all, the interesting thing for me is watching the sell price move up and downI may start tracking it for fun.
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I brought this printer from Amazon at the lower price and it has been great. There should be no difference between the two, so why pay more. I am very happy with mine.
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The HP 1102W uses a toner cartridge rather than the smaller ink jet types. You gat a starter cartridge with the printer that lasts for about 500 pages. The regular toner cartridge will give about 2500 pages. It is dependent on the coverage of course. Standard text should give the highest duration. I have had the same cartridge for over a year. My printing needs are not that high. The toner will not dry out like the ink jets can tend to if not used . The 1102W powers down automatically. You Never have to turn it on or off. It prints wirelessly and has Air Print ability from Apple products. For the price and small footprint I think it is a great little printer. I've recommended it to other friends. On the whole I am not a big HP fan. I think their ink jets are junk but I still give them high marks on their laser B/W printers. If you only need black and white printing on a low volume basis this is a very good cost/ benefit printer The printer tray is only 100 pages. Again not for a robust printing operation . I like keeping a small color inkjet multifunction from Canon for other needs and the HP 1102W for standard B/W printing . Hope this helps your decision
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If you mainly print in black text, buy yourself a small Samsung or similar LASER printer. They cost around $60 and will print much faster and much cheaper than an ink-jet printer. The LASER per-page cost for text is about 1/10th to 1/20th of an ink-jet. One toner cartridge is good for 1000 or more pages. The Canon excels in the printing of color photographs or greeting cards. Running out of color and continuing to print may damage the printer. Another option is a Brother All-in-One LASER printer that also scans. It only prints in black or shades of grey, but scans color images. You should be able to find one for under $120 that would make a great partner to your iX6520 printer. If you mainly print in black text, buy yourself a small Samsung or similar LASER printer. They cost around $60 and will print much faster and much cheaper than an ink-jet printer. The LASER per-page cost for text is about 1/10th to 1/20th of an ink-jet. One toner cartridge is good for 1000 or more pages. The Canon excels in the printing of color photographs or greeting cards. Running out of color and continuing to print may damage the printer. Another option is a Brother All-in-One LASER printer that also scans. It only prints in black or shades of grey, but scans color images. You should... » Read More If you mainly print in black text, buy yourself a small Samsung or similar LASER printer. They cost around $60 and will print much faster and much cheaper than an ink-jet printer. The LASER per-page cost for text is about 1/10th to 1/20th of an ink-jet. One toner cartridge is good for 1000 or more pages. The Canon excels in the printing of color photographs or greeting cards. Running out of color and continuing to print may damage the printer. Another option is a Brother All-in-One LASER printer that also scans. It only prints in black or shades of grey, but scans color images. You should be able to find one for under $120 that would make a great partner to your iX6520 printer. « Show Less
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If you print a high volume, consider a color laser printer; much cheaper in the long rund
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It seems like they "give" the printers away and then make it up in the cost of the toner. Normally the toner that comes with the printers are only about half full and are just labeled as starter toner.
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I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets, charts, graphs, digital pictures, screen shots, power point, Visio, its all A+! I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets,... » Read More I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets, charts, graphs, digital pictures, screen shots, power point, Visio, its all A+! « Show Less
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It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies... » Read More It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. « Show Less
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Yes - typical for almost all printers today, the toner supplied was not full retail amount - probably will yield about 1200 pages, depending on color saturation.Very good printer - fast and good color - not bad for photos - does reasonable job though
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I'm not in my office right now but I don't believe so. I use the USB cord supplied with the printer. With the speed of the printing, number of prints per toner cartridge and Eco save, you cannot go wrong with this printer. I love it.
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Not at all, I have owned this printer for 14 months. So far I have had to replace *Cyan color even though we only print in monochrome (tried to reset no luck) * Belt * Black toner, runs out quick even if you get high capacity, * drum unit. the cheapest of those 4 replacements was the cyan color $82. Would not call this machine economical.
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It has toner. I use this printer as a network printer in my house. It works great. Tom
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It is cheaper because it is not the 2500 copy toner. It is the starter toner which comes with the printer when you first buy it. I won't buy from them again. The genric one works better and is alot less.