New Printer needed

minxie

Hi, I am in need of a new printer, my Epson, looks like its on its way out.

Anyone know of any deals on good printers, with a photocopier, I am not bothered which make etc.

Thanks

Minxie xx

santer_2

What is the budget for the printer

Will it be used to print photos and what quality does the scanning and photocopying need to be?

Will compatible inks be used?

WhiteHorse

Avoid any combination machines - they never work well and only multiply potential problems. Better to have separates.

I have a Kyocera laser. Black and white, reliable, very fast, automatic duplex printing. All for much less than equivalent other-name machines.

minxie

Budget is up to about £70, it's really just to print of vouchers, invoices etc, just basic A4 sheets, so nothing really special and maybe the odd photo, but not very often and yes to the use of compatible inks.

santer_2

One option

http://www.epson.co.uk/Store/Printers-and-All-in-Ones/Epson-Stylus-SX435W#

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9040432.htm

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-sx435w-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-11428501-pdt.html

Compatible inks here, these have 18ml per black cartridge and 15ml ink per colour cartridges

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Compatible-Ink-Cartridges-replace-T1291-T1294-T1295-/320685381632?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item4aaa569800

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Compatible-Ink-Cartridge-replace-T1291-T1294-T1295-/320685357026?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item4aaa5637e2

An option for photo paper here

http://www.photopaperdirect.com/

Check for better prices for anything listed

This is close in price to your budget limit but has double sided printing

http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-sx535wd-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-11825609-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~~11825609

http://www.epson.co.uk/Store/Printers-and-All-in-Ones/Epson-Stylus-SX535WD

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Epson-Sx535Wd-All-In-One-Printer-Printing/dp/B005H36P36/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1332442019&sr=1-1

The above are over specs for most of the printing requirements listed, but both will produce quality photos when needed.

Ben84

minxie wrote: »

Budget is up to about £70, it's really just to print of vouchers, invoices etc, just basic A4 sheets, so nothing really special and maybe the odd photo, but not very often and yes to the use of compatible inks.

Inkjet printers in that price range tend to be sold at a loss with costly cartridges to make the profits. I'd be more tempted by a black and white laser as they're very cheap to use, high quality back and white and no liquid ink to dry out if not used for a while. For those occasional photos you're probably better off using a photo printing service (online or in a shop) and borrowing their very expensive photo-quality printer. I worked out they're often cheaper per page than using an inkjet at home anyway! Only downside is it's not instant, but is that essential or not?

minxie

Thank you all very much, a great help,