Simon Edmondson Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Haven't had a 2D printer since my last one dried up through under use. It may be time to replace it. Can anyone suggest a suitable candidate. What I am most interested in is one with print cartridges that can be replenished rather than replaced. The majority of the work will be in BW rather than colour so a larger black reservoir would be good too? cheers simon Quote
Fuchur Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 hm... sounds like you shoud buy a laser printer... in general i recommend a hp officejet 8600 pro or something like that but if u have trouble with dried cartridges a laser might be better.... 1 Quote
Simon Edmondson Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 Gerald. Thank you. I used to have a laser printer but couldn't get a replacement cartridge when it ran out. I shall follow up your suggestion later. regards simon Quote
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted April 19, 2015 Hash Fellow Posted April 19, 2015 I have not had much success refilling inkjet cartridges. Quote
NancyGormezano Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 I agree with Gerald. However color Laser printers have come a long way in quality, and the price has dropped considerably here in US, don't know about England, Europe as to availability and prices. The cartridges last a long time and don't dry up from under use. And you might be able to order cartridges online? Check out any of the HP color lasers to see if they are in your price range, if not - go Black only, even cheaper! Quote
Simon Edmondson Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 Nancy Thanks for the tip. Just had a quick look. They don't seem too expensive, about $350 from HP direct but will look elsewhere too. The inkjet ones are virtually given away because the ink supplies are so expensive. There was a documentary I watched a few monthsback about in built obsolesence where they explained that a lot of printers have an inbuilt limit, which can be extended for a much longer life without need for replacement. I may use the college service in the short run as the fridge is trying to give up the ghost this evening. Hey ho... regards simon Quote
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted April 19, 2015 Hash Fellow Posted April 19, 2015 I once saw inkjet printers being sold for so cheap ($24.99) that it was cheaper to buy a printer with one included ink cartridge than to buy an ink cartridge alone. Quote
zandoriastudios Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 I have the HP 8600 --great printer,scanner,fax. I only replaced the cartridges after a whole year! Quote
Simon Edmondson Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 William. Thank you for the tip. I suspect you use your printer a lot more frequently than I would. What size does it print up to? I'm looking for A4 ( 21 x 29cm ) but, if the price was right, and the fridge allows, might be interested in Larger. regards simon Robert. My last printer was on offer from Apple when I bought the Imac, it scanned, copied and printed and worked out about £30, $50, regard simon Just looked at some HP printers here. One came in at £145 but, looking at the detail, replacement cartridges were £340... Quote
*A:M User* Roger Posted April 22, 2015 *A:M User* Posted April 22, 2015 You may want to check out Brother laser printers. I frequently see them on sale in the range of $50-$100 (usually around holidays). Quote
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