Printer advice

Threebabes

DD has asked for a printer for christmas.

Havent a clue, so would love some advice please.

Would like to spend about £50 but would go up to £75 max £100. Also would love the ink not to cost the same as a small country. No doubt she will be printing everything off she can while its a novelty.

Thank You

santer_2

Would she like an all in one

Will photos be printed

Will compatible inks be used

Is wireless needed

Threebabes

Well

all in one would be good if its not too expensive.

Photos could be printed yes, that would be good if possible.

Compatible inks would be good too if they were cheaper.

Either, would sticking a lead in not be easier tho?

Thank YOU :-)

santer_2

These two have similar tech specs, the difference being number of nozzles and droplet size, though hard to tell the difference in output unless using a magnifying glass.

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

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

http://www.epson.co.uk/gb/en/viewcon/corporatesite/products/mainunits/overview/10988

http://www.epson.co.uk/gb/en/viewcon/corporatesite/products/mainunits/specs/10988

This has double sided printing and a built in CD tray, it will output better quality images as it uses 6 inks.

http://www.epson.co.uk/gb/en/viewcon/corporatesite/products/mainunits/specs/10990

The top two use four inks but will produce acceptable images when the correct settings and paper are used

Cheapest seen but out of stock here, though check for better prices

http://www.printerhub.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_75&product_id=313

http://www.printerhub.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=PX730WD&product_id=310

Maybe worth asking if they will get more stock, or will order one in if you confirm you will be buying it

Compatible inks are widely available, expect to pay £4 a set for the top two and £7 for the PX730WD set

An option for photo paper

http://www.photopaperdirect.com/

santer_2

The PX730WD is currently £110 at P C World using code on the page

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-photo-px730wd-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-10993763-pdt.html

The SX445W is £59 here

http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?Cat_Code=20&Subcat_Code=178&prod_code=PON12C000198&prod_name=

P C World have the 438W for around £45 using the discount code

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-stylus-sx438w-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-12284705-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Printers+%26+ink~12284705

im-lost

Ive got the Epson SX235W that santer has put a link for, great little printer for the price.

Its £34.99 at Argos at the moment

Cheap compatible inks, small and compact, wifi for wireless printing.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/9040425.htm

I get my inks from choose-your-colours on ebay, 12 inks for about a tenner, never had a problem with them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-NON-OEM-Inks-Replace-T1291-T1294-T1295-/390447622668

rca779

My Epson RX685 has just stopped working- no power, tried everythiing including different power cable, etc that I know work.

So looking for a new all-in-one printer and I think I might go for the CANONPixma MG5250 on sale at PC world for £69.99.

Any thoughts?

santer_2

If I change from Epson it will be to Canon

That's a good price and compatibles are around £7:50 a set if you will be using those

Amazon reviews here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B00400OK20/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt/280-6953446-6616827?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

zagubov

rca779 wrote: »

My Epson RX685 has just stopped working- no power, tried everythiing including different power cable, etc that I know work.

So looking for a new all-in-one printer and I think I might go for the CANONPixma MG5250 on sale at PC world for £69.99.

Any thoughts?

My Canon Pixma MP250 has just stopped recognising USB connections so it's for the scrapheap. Turns out it's a common problem according to the web but none of the common workarounds seems to work.

Shame as most people say good things about Canon. .

sillygoose

Tesco had\have? (especially larger stores) Epson SX445W's for £49. All in one, wireless, does the lot and dirt cheap compatible ink. I don't believe there is a better buy anywhere, I bought two!

santer_2

Argos have the SX445W for £50 at the moment

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9371455.htm