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My rather old HP 895cxi seems to have developed a mechanical fault. If I
can't fix it I'll need to replace it but what would you recommend given
that....

* I have an Epson 2200 for photo printing
* It will be used daily for general printing and letters
* Only need basic colour capability.
* Prefer heads built into the cart
* Would like to continue to refill the carts without chip
resetting if that's possible?
* Prefer a front loading paper tray
* Would like to print on A4 envelopes
that are slightly wider than A4 paper
* It will be installed as a shared printer and may be
used by children as well.

or should I really be looking at a colour laser printer?

Thanks
 
Laser printers are great compared to inkjets and colour lasers are
affordable to every home now, however it's not recommended to use
envelopes in a laser printer as the coated surfaces could damage the
imaging drum, or the envelope could be sealed shut by the high
temperature fuser.
 
ClubCX said:
Laser printers are great compared to inkjets and colour lasers are
affordable to every home now, however it's not recommended to use
envelopes in a laser printer as the coated surfaces could damage the
imaging drum, or the envelope could be sealed shut by the high
temperature fuser.
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Thanks for the heads up on envelopes. It reminds me that I've also used my
HP for other work like the odd T-Shirt transfer.
 
My rather old HP 895cxi seems to have developed a mechanical fault. If I
can't fix it I'll need to replace it but what would you recommend given
that....
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We currently have an HP 990cxi and a Samsung B&W laser. When one or
the other dies we're going to get as colour laser. It's far better
for office work and will work out cheaper than having two printers.

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Laser printers are great compared to inkjets and colour lasers are
affordable to every home now, however it's not recommended to use
envelopes in a laser printer as the coated surfaces could damage the
imaging drum, or the envelope could be sealed shut by the high
temperature fuser.
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And completely usless for Photos
 
I like my HP Deskjet 6122. Uses the big 45 cartridge with the built-in
printhead. Does duplex printing. Good color printing. Very fast. My old,
reliable workhorse. About $ 100 at eBay.
 
measekite said:
The 990 is a fabulous business printer.
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Unfortunately the HP web site says the 990 series has been discontinued and
their web site doesn't suggest a replacement from their huge range of nearly
identical printers.

That would have been ideal as it takes the same HP23 and 43 carts as the HP
895cxi and I have several new ones.
 
CWatters said:
Unfortunately the HP web site says the 990 series has been discontinued and
their web site doesn't suggest a replacement from their huge range of nearly
identical printers.

That would have been ideal as it takes the same HP23 and 43 carts as the HP
895cxi and I have several new ones.
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The HP990 takes HP45 Black and HP78 Color Carts.
 
I like my HP Deskjet 6122. Uses the big 45 cartridge with the built-in
printhead. Does duplex printing. Good color printing. Very fast. My old,
reliable workhorse. About $ 100 at eBay.
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And the dearest to run..
 
Walter R. said:
I like my HP Deskjet 6122. Uses the big 45 cartridge with the built-in
printhead. Does duplex printing. Good color printing. Very fast. My old,
reliable workhorse. About $ 100 at eBay.
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I read somewhere that HP claim roughly the same number of pages from the HP
45-42ml cart as they do the newer HP 96-21ml carts.
 
Looks like I'm probably going to opt for the HP 6840. Perhaps not the best
bang per buck but seems to be a good solid model.

If you've got one of these let me know whet you like/hate.

Thanks
 
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