jeri Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I was originally set on the Canon MP530, but some people are not too happy aobut the ink cartridges. I need something that will print multiple copies, be miserly with ink, enlarge/shriink--the usual stuff. I don;t need any special photo capabilities since I'm not a big picture taker. Up to $175 is ok. Any help? Thanks. jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi-FL Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We had our HP for years---very good quality, options, good on ink, etc. loved, loved, loved it. It wouldn't connect with our Dells, so we had to go with a Dell printer. The ink is gone way too fast, we've had trouble with the quality, it's been very frustrating. I'd check out HP. We got ours at Sams (about 10 years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 If you don't care about color, I really like my Brother DCP7020 B&W copier/printer/scanner. It's laser, and copies are supposed to be about 2 cents each. I think I was able to get it around $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We have an HP 1210, and it's great. The cartridges are a little spendy, but we have had success buying refurbished or off-brand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hmmm. when I compared for cost of ink, Canon came out on top. I love that there are separate cartridges for each color, so that you don't waste a bunch just because yellow ran out first. I chose an MP530, but then found an MX700 (a little more expensive one) on clearance for $50!! I love this thing. It replaces an HP that made me battty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txmom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I have a b&w laser HP 3055 that I LOVE. Our inkjet color HP has not been as great, but I would still recommend HP. DH works in computers, and the HP printers are the ones he recommends. And he's seen a lot. The one thing I can tell you...do NOT go lexmark. Affordable and Disposable. They do not hold up well at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We have an HP all in one. It works very well, but does eat up ink. I have to watch the type of print we choose. I keep is set to fast draft and that uses a lot less. I'm always wowed when we choose Best Quality, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineIN Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We have an HP 1210 also. We've had it for years. It's still printing. Sometimes the paper goes in wrong and it jams up, but it's been a great printer. Now we would really like to get a laser printer for all of the black things that I print out. It would be a lot less in ink. I have not been brave enough to try the cheaper ink or refills. For those that have a 1210, what have you been happy with as far as off brands and what do you stay away from? Thanks, Kristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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