Need feedback on printer

ninerbj
ninerbj Posts: 870
edited November 2010 in The Clubhouse
Can anyone throw some suggestions out there for me? I am looking for a new All-in-one printer,scan,fax for our home computer.
HP seems to make a fairly nice unit, but would like to hear some suggestions from my fellow Polkies.

Thanks!
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    i've got 2 HP C3180
    bought from Amazon on one of their deals

    only concern is the HP ink is somewhat costly.

    but i works really well
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited November 2010
    My sister has an Epson workstation that they absolutely love. It does all that you want with wireless printing(so you can put it wherever is convenient) and the ink prices aren't too bad. I think they have the Epson WorkForce 520.

    This will actually be a purchase of ours this year for Christmas as well. We have no office to speak of or a desk for that matter, so we need a wireless printer and like having the other functions when needed. Good luck on the purchase!
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  • seanb47
    seanb47 Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    HP all the way
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2010
    It depends on what your primary use is. For just general stuff like copies, scanning and just general printing (both B&W and color)...HPs are fine. The ones I have are very slow to initially spool up and average in print time...but that said...I have two of them...one all-in-one and one that is just for basic printing.

    If you are into printing photos, you should look elsewhere. Canon and Epson are much better for photos than HP...with Canon quite a bit better IMO.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    reading the morning paper and the inserts
    Walmart has their 5 am sale Fri.

    $74 HP Photosmart
    $44 HP Deskjet 1050
    $20 HP AIO

    prints, scans, copies, wireless

    I couldn't fight the crowd but maybe you can get a similar deal online
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2010
    My last HP software was always messed up. Numerous deletions/re-installations--still messed up. Bought a Canon this time, it works perfectly.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited November 2010
    Take a look at Canon Pixma models
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited November 2010
    What ever you decide on go to (inkproducts.com) and check if they have ink systems or cartridges for it. I have used them for years. I got thier system for my hp printer and its super as I print at least 1,500 pages a month, and pictures as well. By the way my printer uses 5 cartridges for better color pictures.

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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    I also have Canon printers but no scan or copy feature
    s530d, iP2600, iP1800 and also an Epson sylus c120

    The HP software does seem convoluted and most of it I don't use but I keep it up to date
    so no issues so far...Auto Updates

    Good Luck on your search. There probably are alot of deals and sales available
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