Printer Advice

aj9648

Hi

I am looking to buy a new printer and could do with some advice. I would like something cost effective in terms of the cost of replacing ink.

Do I get inkjet/toner/laser??? Any tips?

Not too bothered if its wireless or a multi functional printer. Also doing mostly b&w stuff but some coloured but if there is a decent B&W around then would just get that

Any helpers?

Marty999

Depends what's on special offer at the time, suggest you look at Argos for starters. Personally, for multi function use, I would go with an inkjet printer with separate ink tanks for each colour. If you print mainly b/w, a mono laser might be better for you.

tonynw

Here we go

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6704733/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7C14418968%7CPrinters+and+fax+machines%7C14418969/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418969%7CAll-in-one+%28printer%2C+scanner%2C+copier%29%7C14418978.htm

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-sx125-multifunction-inkjet-printer-black-06767172-pdt.html

ink cartridges for the above printers are only 88p each £3.49 for a full set from here

http://www.store2go.net/shop/7dayinks/p/product/1001031140-TO+711-4+Multi+Cartridge+Pack/

tonynw

letsbehonest

HP deskjet F4580 multi purpose £37.50 delivered Amazon, the carts can be re-inked saving money, just bought one, seems pretty good so far

tonynw

letsbehonest wrote: »

HP deskjet F4580 multi purpose £37.50 delivered Amazon, the carts can be re-inked saving money, just bought one, seems pretty good so far

when you get the carts refilled i think it costs about £7 1 black cartridge and 1 colour problem is when one of the colours runs out you have to get it re filled and other 2 colours have not run out also the black cartridge holds about 7ml of ink epson compats hold 16ml of ink for 88p

tonynw

Knarf44

tonynw wrote: »

Here we go

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6704733/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7C14418968%7CPrinters+and+fax+machines%7C14418969/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418969%7CAll-in-one+%28printer%2C+scanner%2C+copier%29%7C14418978.htm

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-sx125-multifunction-inkjet-printer-black-06767172-pdt.html

ink cartridges for the above printers are only 88p each £3.49 for a full set from here

http://www.store2go.net/shop/7dayinks/p/product/1001031140-TO+711-4+Multi+Cartridge+Pack/

tonynw

The second Epson quoted the SX125 is available for £39.99 at Ebuyer.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/222273 a saving of about £15 on the PC World price.

letsbehonest

Re-ink yourself it's quite easy, jrinkjet.co.uk supply ink and a pdf set of how to do it instructions

tonynw

letsbehonest wrote: »

Re-ink yourself it's quite easy, jrinkjet.co.uk supply ink and a pdf set of how to do it instructions

you cant refill epson cartridges due to the chipset and is the same on most Hp and Lexmark cartridges and at 88p per cartridge for an epson compat would you want to even be botherd

tonynw

Richie-from-the-Boro

Lets - be honest, letsbehonest :

You don't need to re-fill cartridges, they are cheaper than the ink [ish] for Epson. Knarf44 is correct when he days/says there are 5 manufacturers of printers worth buying and they are called :

Epson
Epson
Epson
Epson
or Epson

tweeter

My cheapo HP Deskjet 1660 (£29 at Amazon) is so easy to refill and the print quality ain't bad for the price.

Go on YouTube to see how to refill the HP300 cartridges then buy a cheapo refill kit from Tesco's etc - you don't need a plastic stand to put the cartridges in like shown in the video's.

tonynw

tweeter wrote: »

My cheapo HP Deskjet 1660 (£29 at Amazon) is so easy to refill and the print quality ain't bad for the price.

Go on YouTube to see how to refill the HP300 cartridges then buy a cheapo refill kit from Tesco's etc - you don't need a plastic stand to put the cartridges in like shown in the video's.

how much is a refill kit ?? how much ink do you get ???

epson compat cartridge with 16ml of ink for 88p ?? and no messing about with syringes.

tonynw