Printer/Scanner suggestions (must be easy to use)

Crabman

An elderly friend of ours recently entered the world of computers and as such has a printer/scanner (Epson SX100).

However they're having issues with getting to grips with it so I was wondering if anyone's had experience with helping perhaps grandparents, etc. with technology, what would you suggest as an easy to use and understand printer/scanner?

I can see what they mean - the software is a bit tricky to use and alter especially when printing photos and I think this is one of the things that throws them.

I think in this case the Epson software was overly complicated especially when they wanted to print photos instead of basic A4.

Any suggestions would be great.

OneADay

I got HP Laserjet J5780 All-in-one - cost me £69.99
Works a charm - from pcworld I got it free delivery I think last August.

Its printer, fax, scanner, photocopier all in one and probably could wash my pants!

BargainGalore

I use the Epson Rx685 cheap for inks if you use compatibles, its a all in one printer. It can do edge to edge printing, cd/dvd's, and also print both sides of the paper

Epsons scanners normally have software where you can set it up for advanced or just let it scan stuff automatically

I must admit though printing photos can be a pain to get right and I think its just as cheap to get them done online or through a shop like Jessops even with cheap ink and often quality is as good if not better

Sooler

You may just need to change the software for something that has an easier to use interface.

Search around on the internet, there's a free trial of something here http://www.hamrick.com/

Most graphics applications allow you to scan and print, may be they would find that easier to use than the Epsom software.

May be there are some free options