New inkjet printer?

[Dangerjunkie]

I've had good experiences with inkjet printers from Epson and HP. I've not been quite as impressed with Canon (not that they are bad pieces of equipment but they tend to be less cooperative when someone tries to write an open source driver.) I've been happy with lasers from HP and Samsung.

HPs are good because the print head is built into the cartridges so if you don't use your printer for a long time and the heads get irretrievably clogged you just buy a new set of cartridges rather than ending up with a sick printer. The down side of this is that the cartridges cost more. I've also seen a print head taken out because someone bought dodgy paper that was slightly "furry" from a supermarket and the fur blocked the head.

A few years back I bought my Mother an Epson DX480 which has separate colour cartridges (one for each colour.) The cartridges are very cheap (the print head is separate) and you only need to change the colour that has run out rather than having to change all of them because you just ran out of magenta for example.

Hope this helps,
Paul.

[Inactive]

 Choice....That's where I get mine as well, brilliant service, great cartridges...

Often get a discount code as well.

[Inactive]

Not sure if it's an error, but they appear to be doing Think compats for my Brother DCP-330C for 99p each!  Ordered 4 of each colour, and with the 20% discount, the total came to £12.67. 

That has to be a mis-price Simon, they are cheaper than buying the 8 pack..

[Dopamine]

I like HP printers too (currently using an old HP PSC1210). Good quality and not too extravagant with ink. I've used Lexmark, Epson and a Dell freebie (absolute rubbish - no wonder it was given away free with a new PC), and HP stands out as the best, followed by Epson.

However, I have found the quality of HP ink to be poor for photos printed at high quality on high grade glossy photo paper. They look great when freshly printed, but 12-18 months on they've faded quite noticeably, even those stored in the dark. Now I only home print snaps, and anything that I think I may want to keep for many years is printed through Bonusprint's online service.   

[Rik]

Are you using both HP ink and paper?

[Inactive]

Not sure if it's an error, but they appear to be doing Think compats for my Brother DCP-330C for 99p each!  Ordered 4 of each colour, and with the 20% discount, the total came to £12.67. 

Placed an order for some myself, not sure if we will get them at this price, but thanks for the heads up Simon..

[Sebby]

I'm going to have to order some of these today!

[Inactive]

Just make sure these are the correct ones Sebby, these are the 1000 series, not the older 900 series.. 

[Simon]

That has to be a mis-price Simon, they are cheaper than buying the 8 pack..

Yes, I tried the Pick 'n' Mix option, and it came to over £17.  I've had the order confirmation, and the acknowledgement, so 

[Inactive]

Same here Simon.. 

[Sebby]

Just make sure these are the correct ones Sebby, these are the 1000 series, not the older 900 series.. 

The are indeed. We have an MFC-465CN.

[Inactive]

Great Sebby.. 

[Dopamine]

Are you using both HP ink and paper?

Have only ever used genuine HP ink, but a variety of papers: Kodak 285g, MX2 272g, and another that has no markings on the back so I can't remember what it was. The fading is the same across all papers. To someone who had not seen the vibrancy of the original print the degradation may not be obvious, but print a new print with the same printer using the original image and the difference is very noticeable.

Had never considered that ink may not be compatible with certain papers, and would hope that that is not the case as I've never seen HP advertise their inks as only suitable for their own paper.

[Rik]

All inkjet manufacturers will recommend you only use their ink and paper. Having experimented, I have found that for well-matched, reproducible colour, it's good advice. The durability on HP paper/ink is quoted as >80 years.

[LesD]

I have recently used www.mx2.co.uk for compatible inks for my hp printers having been recommended to try them by a colleague at work. I believe MX2 operate from Jersey and that gives their prices the edge due to a zero VAT Value.

I have had a compatible C6625A stated at 39ml for £8.99 inc. delivery from MX2 that was delivered during last week. I have just compared this with the one Choice do at £11.99 delivered that is described as Replacement C6625A colour cartridge 30ml.

I have noticed before that you have to keep an eye on capacity as well as the price! 

[Inactive]

It is reported that some printer makers are to increase the price of their cartridges by up to 14%, this includes HP..

[LesD]

It is reported that some printer makers are to increase the price of their cartridges by up to 14%, this includes HP..

As if they aren't expensive enough already! 

[Baz]

I know we've mentioned this company before on here but they have another offer on at the moment for inkjet cartridges.

you can choose any combo you want in a six pack and then you get two free

choice stationery


sorry all....its just for Epson printers

[vitriol]

I've used this site before ordering ink for my Epson R300.  Prompt delivery and the price of £4.85 for a set of 6 cartridges appeals.

[Simon]

I've just received my order of 4 sets of cartridges for my Brother multi function at 99p per cartridge.  Good quality cartridges, and great service.  Only drawback is they now keep spamming me, despite unsubscribing.

[wiltshirejohn]

Hi Noreen

    I'm currently using an HP Photosmart D7360.  For general everyday printing it is fast and economical.
It also produces absolutely great photo prints (that's what I bought it for).

    The only problem, one that I failed to consider when buying, is the paper path through the machine. Paper feeds in through the front, goes around a tiny roller at the back and comes out the front again after passing the printheads.  This makes the machine useless for envelopes and labels.

    Fortunately, her downstairs has an Epson attached to her laptop. The paper path on that one slants in at the back and emerges at the front without too much of a bend.  (And thank heaven for wireless networks!)

    Regards - wiltshirejohn

[Rik]

Hi John

Long time no see, how are you?

Canons also have a 'straight' paper path.

[Lona]

I'm still using my HP 750 which was one of the first all in ones to come out.

I buy my cartridges from Ebay but I watch who I buy them from

My pictures which hang on the wall and face the window have never faded over the years.


I use Kodak premium gloss paper.

Only drawback I have is there is no driver for it to use with vista so I have to print everything on other pc which runs XP

[Noreen]

I haven't got round to buying a new printer yet as I waiting for a family member to come and take the old one away (haven't really got room for two) hopefully he's coming tomorrow and then I'll have to seriously think about which one to get.

[Rik]

You know we'll give you 100 disparate bits of advice anytime, Noreen.