printers

[Baz]

may have had this before but im in the market for a new printer. Looking at another all in one as have had one for a while now and it was ideal for our needs.Wireless so I dont need the main system on to print from the laptops,card facilities,one that gives good quality prints, needn't be top quality photo just good,maybe able to take compatibles.Have been offered one from my daughter but I cant see her getting it in her bag to bring it back from Manchester.   wimp.......... 

recommendations welcome.Thanks

[Simon]

My personal recommendation would be for a Brother.  I've had one for just over a year, and no problems at all, with only one set of cartridges needing to be replaced.  Compats are available from places like http://www.choicestationery.co.uk/, as recommended in another thread, and are reasonably priced.  Here's an example of one like mine. although not the exact same model:

http://www.ryman.co.uk/Brother-MFC235C-AllInOne-Printer-Scanner-Copier-Fax-1225022271.asp

Oh, and here's a wireless version:

http://www.ryman.co.uk/Brother-DCP585CW-AllInOne-Wireless-Printer-1225032276.asp

[Lance]

I tend to recommend HPs as I always find them built solidly. I've got a Photosmart c5180 and it's bigger brother would fit your needs. Canons also get plenty of good reports and recommendations.

[Rik]

I'd go with HP too. I've had an all-in-one, including the fax, for five years now and it's still going strong. Economical on ink too.

[Sebby]

I think HP are the best for quality products and quality output. I've had 2 Brother machines as they're cheap to buy, cheap to run, and they last well. The output isn't fantastic, but for everyday use they're great.

[Baz]

well finally got my hands on a new printer....well my daughter brought hers back , shes off travelling soon so I can 'borrow' the printer 

she'll not see it again 

any way its a HP Photosmart C8180. seems very good so far just a bit noisy in every thing it does, printing, copying, scanning even the maintenance or whatever it does itself is noisy. My wife has ust printed some documents from her laptop wireless so that works ok, did them on draft and its quick as anything and not bad quality on draft too, but still noisy

tried a couple of photos on photo paper printed from a memory card and these turned out very good well impressed with them, only took a short time to print too.

had to fit a new ink cart. for some reason one was empty while the other colours all showed the same level and she said it hasnt been used much too

  so far.

[Sebby]

Nice one, Baz.

[Lance]

I've got the c5180 and that's a noisy printer too!   But as you say the draft quality is absolutely fine for most uses and is very rapid. I'm going to guess it was the yellow cartridge you replaced? That certainly seems to be the most used in my printer!

[Baz]

it was indeed Lance, does that seem strange to you or not 

[stevenrw]

I've got no axe to grind with HP but you may well find that the cartridge replacement is more costly since the cartridges come with a new head everytime.
Epson just has the ink.
Having said that none of the inkjet printers I've ever owned are exacly whisper quiet.
As Simon recommended, take a look at Choice Stationery supplies for replacements. They do even cheaper deals from time to time. I think they just finished 11 for £19.99

[Baz]

yeah use Choice now Steven, have done for ages for my Epson printer carts. Do they do compatibles for HP do you know. Will have to take a look

[Lance]

I'm guessing that the yellow is used more often in the formulation of other colours.

I think there are arguments for and against heads on cartridges and the fact that if the head is on the cartridge you shouldn't have any problems with quality swings it for me!

[Sebby]

Given that my Brother's print heads, which are not built into the cartridge, are blocked, I'd say it being on the cartridge is better!

[john]

Has anyone any experiences with a Canon Pixma mp620?

Seems to have good reviews at Amazon and Canon are also giving £30 cashback via a voucher scheme which brings the price down to £82.80 for a WiFi multifunction device.

Choice stationary have compatible cartridges from £4.75 but you have to swap the chip from the original ones.

I've had a Canon printer (i865) before and was very satisfied with the results but it is only a printer and doesn't have a scanner built in.

[Simon]

Sorry, John, no personal experience, but generally, you can't go far wrong with a Canon.

[Lance]

I've only seen good things about canons and rik seems pleased enough with his.

[Sebby]

And he's not easily pleased.

[D-Dan]

I've tried all the big names:

Lexmark (ughh)
HP (felt cheap)
Epson (expensive running costs)
Canon - can't fault.

To date, there is nothing that would tempt me away from Canon. Good quality, quick, and cheap running costs. Best of all, unlike HP and Epson, the inks don't seem to dry up after a period of inactivity. They get a  from me.

Steve

[Ray]

Another vote for Canon here as well. 

[Glenn]

Another Canon vote here too, my MP610 is great

[john]

Thanks for your replys guys, I've just ordered one.

Found it on Amazon a couple of quid cheaper than yesterday which brings it down to just over £80 and third party replacement cartridges from Inkredible for £20 for a set of 5 (or even less if you buy more than one set).

[Sebby]

Nice, I may think about a Canon next in that case, if I can't sort my Brother out.

[john]

Note that the £30 cashback offer is valid until the 13th July Sebby (although under their terms and conditions it can be withdrawn at any time).

[Sebby]

Thanks, John.

[john]

You're welcome Sebby but I'm not sure what you're brothers got to do with it, is he going to buy it for you ?