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I’m trying to help out somebody buy a new home printer. Printing needs are pretty minimal, basic, for someone who is not exactly tech-savvy, but would like an all-in-one color printer, copier, scanner. There is no need for mobile printing, as all printing will be done from a laptop that sits in one place, even wireless is really not needed. All the reviews I have read online describe the wonderful features of mobile printing, instant ink programs, high quality photo printing, etc. None of that is really necessary in this case, and I am getting the feeling that “more” will turn out to be “less”. What is really needed is an “old-fashioned” basic inkjet printer that can print out nice pictures (plain paper) that is affordable, both in terms or purchase price (under $100) and ink replacement. Any suggestions? I’ve seen a couple of cheap simple Cannons, could that work in this case?
The Canon PIXMA MG2522 Color Ink-jet – Multifunction printer is on sale at Best Buy for $30.
I don’t know ink prices, but you should check aftermarket brands (e.g. LD).
DO NOT LISTEN TO @DaasYochid. Any printer (and I emphasis any) that costs under $100 is simply not worth it. Those are ink-based printers whose cartridges only last 100 or so pages and cost about $50. You’re not buying a printer, you’re signing up to a subscription service for printer ink.
Get a laser, preferably Brother, and expect to spend at least $200 up front. $300 if you want the all-in-one.
that is affordable, both in terms or purchase price (under $100) and ink replacement.
That is usually the trade-off. An inexpensive printer will have higher ink costs, whereas a higher costing printer will often have lower ink costs. This isn’t always the case but it is often the rule.
You could take DY’s advice and get grey market ink. That’ll save a bundle but you need to be sure you aren’t getting ink that’ll ruin the printer.
(Didn’t you post a few minutes ago that starting a thread isn’t your thing?
Best to shop on Amazon. U can compare and read reviews.
Although there are some fake reviews,u can usually tell them apart.
Also if u subscribe to Dan’s deals u can really cash in well@ Joseph, grey market ink.
But they’re not as good.
( oops… you used Daas Yochid’s italic style of quoting others, you use regular quote marks.. Be more careful)Just bought myself an HP ENVY 4527, all in one, ever so happy, priced at $50,
I till now had the BROTHER big mama printer, I wasn’t happy with it,ZG: I thought everyone knew by now that me and DY are one and the same.
Joseph
🤣😂Joseph, why are you giving away our secret?
(Didn’t you post a few minutes ago that starting a thread isn’t your thing?
That’s what made me bump it. 😁
Say guys, whadda think of this idea?
We book a Pesach gig in one of the hotels, we’ll put on skits for the guests and we get ourselves a free week with family. I’ll be your manager. We ‘ll come up with something between the 3 of us, I’m sure. Word on the street is people are getting tired of the same ‘ole boring entertainment.
Let’s not be batlonim, but we gotta work quick.We ‘ll come up with something between the 3 of us
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Sorry Winnie,
They’re out there but the hardest part will be to make up your mind after reading the features and the reviews.
Try B & H. You can call and have a sales rep talk to you direct, and they ship.Winnie –
First of all I don’t think you need a printer to post here in the CR. So even if you didn’t’ have a printer, you still could have been posting away…And now, second point… we were doing all that research… which is the best printer… I takes a long time to decide… There are thousands of models to look at, investigate, probe, ponder… I don’t think seven months is enough,,,,
..back to work… model xxppxxjjxx443366, paper intake unit…
A frum household needs an expensive printer, because after the first two weeks of use, a cheap one only works if you kick it and curse at it.
Or better yet, just start it for me. After all, I’m just a silly old bear with a complex…
I’ll give it a shot.
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