printer!!!

Hi, just as a metter of interest:
What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
home users?

aga

I prefer new, rather than old. And as far as recommendations for all in
one. Well, they can cause a large amount of grief getting them to work.
HP and LEXmark seem to be the worst. Perhaps a review site would be more
in line with what you are looking for.

aga151 wrote:

> Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
> home users?
>
> aga

>Hi, just as a metter of interest:
>What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
>home users?

The problem with all-in-one printers is that if one component breaks,
you lose functionality. Are you married to the idea of all-in-one?
What functionality do you need from a printer? Do you prefer ink-jet
based or are you open to laser?

- Thee Chicago Wolf

aga151 wrote:
> Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one
> for home users?
>

The inkjet printers follow the Gillette business model: Give away the razor
and sell the blades. Or the newer cell-phone model: give away the phone and
sell the minutes.

If you get an inkjet, be sure you can re-fill the cartridges, else get a
laser printer.

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:08:04 -0700, aga151
<aga151@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
> home users?


Several points:

1. I recommend against all-in-one units. The problem is that if one
component fails, the entire unit has to be replaced. As far as I'm
concerned, the only justification for using an all-in-one is lack of
desk space.

2. The main question you have to answer for yourself is whether you
need color, or whether black and white will suffice. A black-and-white
laser printer is the most economical way to go (not so much in terms
of purchase price, but in terms of expendables--the per page printed
price).

3. If you do get a color inkjet, be sure to choose one with cartridges
you can fill yourself, or with a supply of quality cartridges
available from third parties. If you have to buy the manufacturer's
cartridges, it will be very expensive.

4. In color inkjets, I recommend the Canon Pixma line of inexpensive
printers. In black-and-white lasers, there are several good choices. I
use an old Konica-Minolta PagePro 1350W that I'm happy with.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comments,interesting I bought a New Lexmark 4580
all-in-one,it's been a b*^%&y nightmare and that's really not the word I
would use?
And the worst bit isssssssssssssss. I've still got it

aga

"Bob I" wrote:

> I prefer new, rather than old. And as far as recommendations for all in
> one. Well, they can cause a large amount of grief getting them to work.
> HP and LEXmark seem to be the worst. Perhaps a review site would be more
> in line with what you are looking for.
>
> aga151 wrote:
>
> > Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> > What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
> > home users?
> >
> > aga
>
>

Hi cw,
as you can see what BOB wrote and my answer well, it's really NOT for
printing (excuse the 'pun') the main reason was to get a scanner and copier
too,I have spoken to a mate of mine who has an Epsom all in one and so far no
problems,but the Lexmark, wow what a B%&*&$y nightmare and it's only 3
months old

Thanks fopr you input.

regards
aga

"Thee Chicago Wolf" wrote:

> >Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> >What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
> >home users?
>
> The problem with all-in-one printers is that if one component breaks,
> you lose functionality. Are you married to the idea of all-in-one?
> What functionality do you need from a printer? Do you prefer ink-jet
> based or are you open to laser?
>
> - Thee Chicago Wolf
>

Hi HB,
Don't know much about laser printers at all but I'm always open to
suggestions, as long as it's not you know who!!!

thanks
regards
aga

"HeyBub" wrote:

> aga151 wrote:
> > Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> > What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one
> > for home users?
> >
>
> The inkjet printers follow the Gillette business model: Give away the razor
> and sell the blades. Or the newer cell-phone model: give away the phone and
> sell the minutes.
>
> If you get an inkjet, be sure you can re-fill the cartridges, else get a
> laser printer.
>
>
>

Do you ever read Consumer Reports?
"aga151" <aga151@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news0EB3368-DECF-4A03-AC92-0EE41896D8CA@microsoft.com...
> Hi Bob,
> Thanks for your comments,interesting I bought a New Lexmark 4580
> all-in-one,it's been a b*^%&y nightmare and that's really not the word I
> would use?
> And the worst bit isssssssssssssss. I've still got it
>
> aga
>
> "Bob I" wrote:
>
>> I prefer new, rather than old. And as far as recommendations for all in
>> one. Well, they can cause a large amount of grief getting them to work.
>> HP and LEXmark seem to be the worst. Perhaps a review site would be more
>> in line with what you are looking for.
>>
>> aga151 wrote:
>>
>> > Hi, just as a metter of interest:
>> > What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one
>> > for
>> > home users?
>> >
>> > aga
>>
>>

"aga151" wrote:

> Hi, just as a metter of interest:
> What would you guys recommend as a good old round printer/all-in-one for
> home users?
>
> aga
Hello,
Suggest finding a all-in-one that can be used as a stand alone when needed.
This means that the all-in-one does not need to be attached to a computer to
function.
Check on the cost of the ink.
Ink cartridges can be purchased from non OEM dealers for half the price.
Most of the major OEM printer producers are installing different types of
programming to cause using non-oem ink difficult. My opinion.

I used a Epson Stylus Photo RX500, until it cause photo printing problems.
Then installed a Canon Pixma printer, and a stand alone scanner.

Still use the Epson without a computer. Scans,copies, reads SD cards and
prints photo's without glitches. Epson and on-line help never found the
problem area.

I liked having the convenience of a all-in-one close to my main computer unit.

take care.
beamish.