Advice on printers
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I go for laser printer - using toner . It’s much cleaner. I have two at home. Samsung CLP 310 to do colour printing for children’s project with pictures.
A black and white printer - Xerox workcentre 3119 for normal photocopying and downloading of exam papers.
I am rather satisfied with the quality so far. We got them both from IT fairs which is coming soon in Sept. -
acforfamily:
ye nowadayz the printers are cheap but ink prices are very expensive.
Also, found that a lot of people seem to be selling them \"brand new\" at $80 or less - wonder why?
consider your usage against the ink prices. I have hp2200 -
I don't like inkjet printers because your printout smudges when you get water on them.
I would probably go for colour laser printer but they :moneyflies:
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Hi. What kind of printer do you use ? Any good recommendations ? My Canon mp160 had been faulty. And I was wondering to get HP ? Canon ? Brother or Epson ? Because I print a lot of photos at home so I need to save cost on ink cartridge. Been to courts & HN but still had no idea what to get ? :?
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What types of pictures / sizes do u normally print? If 4R only mostly, I would suggest print them on photographic paper i.e. Kodak/Fuji, like HN’s Photo Centre charging 19cts during promo period or in large qty, 25cts if u sign up as member.
I personally think inkjet’s consumables are too expensive, it causes more wastage and frustration - imagine printing half page A4 ink run out -‘liao’ ink and paper. Also when paper jammed!:frustrated:
Just my view! Been thru done that.
p.s. alternative 4R printer is the thermal types like Canon CP 100 Dye Sublimation Printer. Cost around 35cts/pc.
However, for inkjet so far i prefer Epson’s, especially those 5/6 colors type, gives better image quality. -
I prefer printing at home as I could create my own frames or photobook and print out scrapbook. Also my kids project. I got a HP photosmart A616 but cannot create myself .And now trying to buy another epson printer cause I thk the ink is the cheapest in town. Still not sure which model to buy. THks for your advice.
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It may also make longer term sense to have 2 printers.
One laser printer - for black and greyscale normal document printing and your photo printer. At least you won’t waste precious inkjet ink printing normal documents. Laser printer toners can last 2000-3000 pages and they cost around $70-$100. -
Inkjet printers are cheap so that the manufacturer can lock you in buying their refills.
Always go for lasers if you printing needs are pretty basic like mine. They are around $150-$250 and gives good value in the long run. Replacement toners are around $70-$100 and last for 2000-3000 pages depending on what you print.
I have a Canon LBP series. Very budget but extremely reliable. Good stuff ! -
Yes laser definitely better. Also if you seldom print, the ink may dry in inkjet printer.
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THks. Do you know what the different bet "laser printer" "photo printer" & "all in one printer"
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