Good (and cheap) printer for text

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Linda Grant

I want a good printer for mostly text. Probably not too many graphics
or pics. I want a printer that prints good looking text, is reasobably
fast, probably not too loud. Oh, and a printer that is cheap cheap
cheap. :) Initial cost not so important but I dont want to be
nickled and dimed to death by ink costs.

It would be connected to my home computer. I would probably
be printing a lite to moderate amount of text, varying somewhat
month to month. Would there be any recomenndations? I am favorably
impressed by Canon printers but open to any suggestions.

Thanks.
 
I am looking for someone like you in Belgium (or France Nord)
cause I have a Phaser 350 with lifetime free black ink.
 
I am looking for someone like you in Belgium (or France Nord)
cause I have a Phaser 350 with lifetime free black ink.
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I am sorry, but I live in the USA. I should have said that before.
Thanks for your response though.
 
On 1 Oct 2003 03:19:42 GMT, Linda Grant wrote:

=>I want a good printer for mostly text. Probably not too many graphics
=>or pics. I want a printer that prints good looking text, is reasobably
=>fast, probably not too loud. Oh, and a printer that is cheap cheap
=>cheap. :) Initial cost not so important but I dont want to be
=>nickled and dimed to death by ink costs.

If colour isn't needed, the cheapest in the long run is a
laser printer with toner (_not_ cartridge) replacement;
they're pricey, but worth it in the long run. (My next
work-horse printer will be such a machine.) Operating costs
(including a service contract, which I would strongly
recommend) will run about 1 to 3 cents a page. Lasers with
cartridge replacement will run 3 to 15 cents a page.
Inkjets will run 5 to 20 cents a page. All plus paper cost.
(These figures are based on information gathered from all
available sources, including posters to this NG.)

Colour at least doubles the cost, even if you have only one
or two small images on a page. For my Epson 740, I now
figure 25 cents and up for a page with colour. If you want
colour, go with a multi-tank printer, and get a mid- to
high-quality machine; they last a lot longer. Cheapo
printers make good boat anchors or doorstops. I have had
experience with Canon, Epson, and Hewlett-Packard. I prefer
H-P, as they are the toughest machines; but the other two
are also good.

You can reduce inkjet costs by refilling the ink cartridges
yourself, but there are lots of issues with that, esp. if
you want to refill colour. Some posters here swear by
refill ink, others swear at it, so read their advice, and
make up your own mind.

You left paper costs out of the equation, BTW.
Draft-quality paper runs 1 to 2 cents a sheet, but
presentation quality will cost a good deal more, and can
easily equal or exceed the cost of toner or ink.

HTH&GL
 
If colour isn't needed, the cheapest in the long run is a
laser printer with toner (_not_ cartridge) replacement;
they're pricey, but worth it in the long run. (My next
work-horse printer will be such a machine.) Operating costs
(including a service contract, which I would strongly
recommend) will run about 1 to 3 cents a page. Lasers with
cartridge replacement will run 3 to 15 cents a page.
Inkjets will run 5 to 20 cents a page. All plus paper cost.
(These figures are based on information gathered from all
available sources, including posters to this NG.)

Colour at least doubles the cost, even if you have only one
or two small images on a page. For my Epson 740, I now
figure 25 cents and up for a page with colour. If you want
colour, go with a multi-tank printer, and get a mid- to
high-quality machine; they last a lot longer. Cheapo
printers make good boat anchors or doorstops. I have had
experience with Canon, Epson, and Hewlett-Packard. I prefer
H-P, as they are the toughest machines; but the other two
are also good.

You can reduce inkjet costs by refilling the ink cartridges
yourself, but there are lots of issues with that, esp. if
you want to refill colour. Some posters here swear by
refill ink, others swear at it, so read their advice, and
make up your own mind.

You left paper costs out of the equation, BTW.
Draft-quality paper runs 1 to 2 cents a sheet, but
presentation quality will cost a good deal more, and can
easily equal or exceed the cost of toner or ink.

HTH&GL
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Thank you Wolf. Your answer was very informative,
knowledgeable, and addressed many of my concerns.
I dont think I really need color.A laser wold be nice
but I understand they take a lot of electrical power.
This is just for my apartment. I think I need an inkjet.

Appreciate your help!
 
Whereas On 2 Oct 2003 00:32:33 GMT, Linda Grant <[email protected]>
scribbled:
, I thus relpy:
Thank you Wolf. Your answer was very informative,
knowledgeable, and addressed many of my concerns.
I dont think I really need color.A laser wold be nice
but I understand they take a lot of electrical power.
This is just for my apartment. I think I need an inkjet.

Appreciate your help!
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They don't really. I had one on a 15A circuit with at least two
mediocre home entertainment systems, with no trouble at all.
I wouldn't think the fuser would draw more than a few hundred watts
when it is on, especially with modern designs.
 
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