Buying a new printer

oh_snap

Hey guys,
I'm looking to get a cheap (around £30) all in one printer that isn't too hard on ink. My google searching came back with the Canon Pixma MP190 but the ink prices put me off.

Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers!

pogofish

I got myself a Pixma 5200 & was very pleased with it. However, two of the coour heads died on me just after a year had elapsed. Out of the warranty of course.

Now thinking on an Epson - my one at work has lasted a good few years & many thousands of prints.

Ink prices are a killer for all of them TBH. Best I've found is to shop around for cartridges on Amazon & the likes. Had bad experiences with refils before now, esp if you are printing photos. Not worth the hassle IMO.

macman

Don't buy cheap printers, the saving on purchase price will soon be wiped out by the extra ink cost and the short life.
Go for one of the mid-range Canon Pixma models but spend another £20 (say £50) and you will save money in the long run.

angela007_2

nmacman you are very correct. Ive gone through countless cheap inkjets. Ive found an online article which helps to explain who to look for when you buy a printer..

http://www.zinetic.co.uk/toner_refill/which_printer_should_I_buy.aspx