Paul L wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would really like to get some help with purchasing a new printer. Can
> anyone please recommend a printer buying guide.
>
> I have seen the CNET website, which has been helpful, but I would really
> appreciate a second opinion!
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> - Paul.
>
>
Try PCMag.com and/or PCWorld.com http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,13,00.asp http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/hardware/
On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:25:26 GMT, "Paul L"
<glu14317@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I would really like to get some help with purchasing a new printer. Can
>anyone please recommend a printer buying guide.
>
>I have seen the CNET website, which has been helpful, but I would really
>appreciate a second opinion!
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you.
>
>- Paul.
>
A buying guide that tries to be comprehensive about _ALL_
printers available at any given moment would be a monumental
undertaking. They tend to be hit or miss about narrower
categories of product type, it might be better to focus on
the aspects you already feel you need which segregate you
from other printer buyers...
- Cost, initial cost and total cost of ownership, whether
you prefer the pricing model where you pay more for the
printer then more economical operation or pay less for the
printer but more later for the replacement cartridges.
- Printing volume
- Print Engine Tech (ink, laser, dyesub, etc)
- Color or B&W
- Quality of support and expected lifespan of printer vs
manufacturer track record for suppling newer OS drivers,
repair parts
With these factors determined you can find several models
available at the most popular brands' websites and web
search for reviews. You might also search ebay for toner or
ink refills for any prospective candidate to see if they're
available as it would lower your per page cost, though with
some models there is a lag between entry into the market and
later 3rd party ink/toner supply for the model.
"Paul L" <glu14317@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I would really like to get some help with purchasing a new printer. Can
> anyone please recommend a printer buying guide.
>
> I have seen the CNET website, which has been helpful, but I would really
> appreciate a second opinion!
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> - Paul.
>
>
"Joel" <Joel@NoSpam.com> wrote in message
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> "Paul L" <glu14317@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I would really like to get some help with purchasing a new printer. Can
>> anyone please recommend a printer buying guide.
>>
>> I have seen the CNET website, which has been helpful, but I would really
>> appreciate a second opinion!
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> First
>
> - Give some general informatioj of what type of printer you have in mind
> for
> others to know what kind of advice suites your needs.
>
> a. If you want good printer, cheap to operate, don't need colorful then
> mono laser printer is a good way to go.
Hi Joel,
I currently have a HP PSC 1210 all in one (multi function with
Scanner/Photocopier) printer.
I currently enjoy the capabilities of this machine, although I would like to
have a colour printer that prints borderless photos. I don't print photos
often, I would just use it to print out my photos from my overseas trip, but
I would primarily use the printer for document printing, ie, pages from the
internet, and the occasional resume.
> b. If you have $$$ to burn, want to print fast good looking color then
> Color Laser printer is nice to have.
I don't want to spend mega bucks for a printer. I would consider buying a
printer anywhere from $150 Australian dollars anywhere to $300. I just want
a printer whereby the ink is quite affordable, and the cost of ink doesn't
cost me an arm and a leg when I have to buy a new cartridge.
> c. If you want to print in color but don't want to go for laser then
> Inkjet printer is the way to do.
Would a laser printer print good quality general photo prints as compared
with an ink jet printer?
> d. The next step is if you want inkjet printer but don't want to spent lot
> of $$$ on ink then do some research on inkjet printer with 3rd party
> ink available which may bring the price down to 1/4 to 1/6+ of the
> generic ink
I will have a look at e-bay for some 3rd party ink. Again thanks for the
advice.
> - CNET gets paid to do and print the review which often for their benefit
> not the benefit of end users. The only way to take advantage of computer
> magazines' review is the general information. Then GOOGLE for detailed
> information
>
>> Thank you.
>
> You're welcome
>
>> - Paul.
>
> Joel
On Wed, 14 May 2008 09:38:16 -0500, Joel <Joel@NoSpam.com>
wrote:
>> Would a laser printer print good quality general photo prints as compared
>> with an ink jet printer?
>
> Much better quality, much faster, and much cheaper. The toner would last
>thousands of pages (depending on the size it can be up to more than 10+K), I
>think the drum can last to 20-40K pages. Toner can be refilled up to 2-3
>times and the bottle of toner may cost around $10 (around 2 refills).
This is only partially correct. A laser printer will be
cheaper, faster, and as good or better at text but no laser
printer can yet match the photo quality of a decent, current
generation inkjet.
Color lasers have gotten a lot better at photorealistic
output in the past few years but you still have to hold the
printout a few feet away before it seems unpixelated, and
some also display banding (typically in the lowest end
class).
kony wrote:
> Joel <Joel@NoSpam.com> wrote:
>> "Paul L" <glu14317@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>>
>>> Would a laser printer print good quality general photo prints
>>> as compared with an ink jet printer?
>>
>> Much better quality, much faster, and much cheaper. The toner
>> would last thousands of pages (depending on the size it can be
>> up to more than 10+K), I think the drum can last to 20-40K pages.
>> Toner can be refilled up to 2-3 times and the bottle of toner
>> may cost around $10 (around 2 refills).
>
> This is only partially correct. A laser printer will be cheaper,
> faster, and as good or better at text but no laser printer can
> yet match the photo quality of a decent, current generation
> inkjet.
>
> Color lasers have gotten a lot better at photorealistic output
> in the past few years but you still have to hold the printout a
> few feet away before it seems unpixelated, and some also display
> banding (typically in the lowest end class).
In addition laser printers are naturally (and thus cheaper for)
pure black and white output. Color adds complications and
expense. Either color or black/white lasers avoid the clogging
when idle symptoms of inkjets.
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> kony wrote:
>> Joel <Joel@NoSpam.com> wrote:
>>> "Paul L" <glu14317@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Would a laser printer print good quality general photo prints
>>>> as compared with an ink jet printer?
>>>
>>> Much better quality, much faster, and much cheaper. The toner
>>> would last thousands of pages (depending on the size it can be
>>> up to more than 10+K), I think the drum can last to 20-40K pages.
>>> Toner can be refilled up to 2-3 times and the bottle of toner
>>> may cost around $10 (around 2 refills).
>>
>> This is only partially correct. A laser printer will be cheaper,
>> faster, and as good or better at text but no laser printer can
>> yet match the photo quality of a decent, current generation
>> inkjet.
>>
>> Color lasers have gotten a lot better at photorealistic output
>> in the past few years but you still have to hold the printout a
>> few feet away before it seems unpixelated, and some also display
>> banding (typically in the lowest end class).
>
> In addition laser printers are naturally (and thus cheaper for)
> pure black and white output. Color adds complications and
> expense. Either color or black/white lasers avoid the clogging
> when idle symptoms of inkjets.
>
> --
> [mail]: Chuck F (cbfalconer at maineline dot net)
> [page]: <http://cbfalconer.home.att.net>
> Try the download section.
>
>
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Wow, so many opinions about Printers. I believe that the ultimate set up
would be to have a photo dedicated Printer with the inkjet Cartdridge for
superior performance, and have a Laser printer for the pure black and white.
The only thing is, that the taking up of space in my study would be really
frustrating for that setup, also the usb ports are slowly getting filled up.
Hmmm, I the mentioning of Epson by Joel for colour quality has really
sparkled my interest. The last 2 printers of mine have been HP's and
despite the fact that I have not had any issues with them, I think that I
will definately have a closer inspection of what Epson have to offer in
comparison to HP.
Hmm so many options! This weekend may bring me to the local shopping centre
and I'll look into some options.
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