Which printer is best

clare64

We need to buy a new printer but would like to buy one that works with cheap non branded cartridges.
Any recomendations?
Thanks
Clare

santer_2

Will you print photos?

Would you like an all in one? If so, what quality scanning will you need?

What is the budget?

johnmc

For cheap compatibles I would go for an Epson.

Tesco £35
http://www.tesco.com/direct/epson-stylus-sx235w-aio-wireless-print-copy-and-scan-inkjet-printer/212-0756.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=212-0756

Argos £35
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9040425/Trail/searchtext%3EEPSON+PRINTER.htm

clare64

Thanks for the replies.
Santer, we may print off the odd photo but it is mainly for my Sons homework.The budget is as cheap as poss!
Clare

santer_2

One option

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyhSLQWuAhU

http://www.epson.co.uk/gb/en/viewcon/corporatesite/products/mainunits/overview/11101

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9040425.htm

Compatible cartridges, check for better prices though these have 18ml of ink per cartridge

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-COMPATIBLE-INK-CARTRIDGES-EPSON-SX235W-SX435W-SX445W-/140625638133

Getting the highest capacity cartridges is better because each time a cartridge is changed, the printer will use ink from all the cartridges

This printer will go to standby after a few minutes of being idle, which is better than switching the printer on and off, as that also requires the printer to use ink.

One option for photo paper

http://www.photopaperdirect.com/

The quality of paper used for images will improve the output.

Set the printer to use its best photo options, then change them back to image and text for general use.

johnmc

WARNING if you are going to print photos then make sure it is a top feed printer.

Those feeding from a tray under the printer have to fold the paper over and the thicker photo paper cannot do it.

Rockyman

I need a new printer anyone can tell me which branded cartridges of printer is best? any suggestions?