Opinions on Printers?

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:41 am

Ok My printer died and Im looking at buying a new one. Price is not really the concern ( within reason like under 1000) . I want a reliable one that will print great pics and text as well.

I was looking at lasers but they say they dont print pics as well?
I have also been hearing good things about the cannon I960

I thought about 2 printers , one laser for text and one for pics but I really dont have the room for 2.

What printers do you all use for both pics and text?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:12 am

I buy Lexmarks for $39 and throw them away when the ink is gone and buy another one, Ink is too expensive on its own,

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:22 pm

Chris wrote:I buy Lexmarks for $39 and throw them away when the ink is gone and buy another one, Ink is too expensive on its own,

Its so funny cuz its true LOL

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:52 pm

I use 2 long usb cords for my laser printer because I didnt have room either. Simply connect them via a usb hub.

I'd really suggest using 2 printers, which is what I do if you can swing it.

I really like HP printers. You can buy a VERY nice HP printer for under $200 and a laser printer (minolta) for around $100 (after rebates). Many HP printers use the same ink cartridges. What this usually means is that there are several models that print the same, but have extra features. My HP932 uses the same ink that several MUCH higher priced printers use and cost up to $200 MORE then my model costs. They print the exact same quality though.

my point is that you shouldn't have to spent more then $100-$140 for your printer. When you buy it, purchase the extra (large) ink at the same time because all they include is a starter cartridge.

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Sun Aug 22, 2004 7:05 pm

drdoug99 · Post by **drdoug99** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:28 pm

zooner wrote:I use 2 long usb cords for my laser printer because I didnt have room either. Simply connect them via a usb hub.

I'd really suggest using 2 printers, which is what I do if you can swing it.

I really like HP printers. You can buy a VERY nice HP printer for under $200 and a laser printer (minolta) for around $100 (after rebates). Many HP printers use the same ink cartridges. What this usually means is that there are several models that print the same, but have extra features. My HP932 uses the same ink that several MUCH higher priced printers use and cost up to $200 MORE then my model costs. They print the exact same quality though.

my point is that you shouldn't have to spent more then $100-$140 for your printer. When you buy it, purchase the extra (large) ink at the same time because all they include is a starter cartridge.

I've got the konica minolta printer, page pro 1350, it's awesome for the price. (i didnt have to wait for any rebates either, got it for like 110 out the door at office max)I've printed out several hundred flyers for my friends band, plus lots of papers for school and whatnot, and the starter cartridge is still going strong, plus everything looks fantastic, nice and crisp.

color laser printers on the other hand, you'd have to spend at least 1000 to get a good quality one for doing pictures. i'm with zooner, just get a good HP that's got the same quality as a higher priced model.

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:33 pm

My parents paid (probably a lot) for this HP laser printer as one of my high school grad presents. It is friggen bad ass. I never knew printers could be that.

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:48 pm

Shaggy wrote:My parents paid (probably a lot) for this HP laser printer as one of my high school grad presents. It is friggen bad ass. I never knew printers could be that.

HP's rock!

KevinF · Post by **KevinF** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:01 am

The Dude · Post by **The Dude** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 1:59 am

24 pin dot matrix Raven printer connected to my routers print server for text.
HP Deskjet 3650 for color prints.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:14 am

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Hp

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:43 am

ok Between the Cannon I 960 and the HP 7960?

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:32 pm

Rainbow wrote:ok Between the Cannon I 960 and the HP 7960?

I'm an HP guy so I would pick the HP7960.

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:54 pm

Ok Ive never owned an HP so because of all yer comments Ill get an HP

Which one would you consider to be the best HP for Photos and text? The 7960?...again Im not worried about the price.....

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Aug 23, 2004 3:34 pm

Rainbow wrote:Ok Ive never owned an HP so because of all yer comments Ill get an HP

Which one would you consider to be the best HP for Photos and text? The 7960?...again Im not worried about the price.....

That's more than I can answer but I say for durability and great printing I say go with the HP's.

I don't print photos but I have the HP7110 all in one and can reassure you of it's quality and ease of use.

koldchillah · Post by **koldchillah** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:00 pm

I also vouch for HP.. They're are simply the best all around. In my retail days I would see 12 other brand name printers being returned to their vendor to every 1 or 2 HP's. Customers simply didn't have as many issues with them. Lexmarks were probably the most often returned and when I do housecalls and people own them, I just tell them to buy a new one b/c they are so cheap..

Occassionally there are not-so-great models released from HP and aside from a few of the PSC series, I hate the Color Laserjet 1500L.. its been giving me issues since day one here at the office. Every single other HP printer I have dealt with has been wonderful..

The 694C that I owned back in '96 is still running flawlessly at my grandma's house.

The 812C that I used to own, sat in storage for 3 years and I just sold it to a friend for $15 and it still works like a champ.. In fact, the cartridges were left in the printer the entire time it was in storage and the sucker printed photos just fine for almost a week..

I'm now on a 990Cse and once again, its a nice printer, never gives me trouble and prints beautiful pictures even though its an older model now.