Ink Jet Printer Ink: Is it that valuable?
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Originally Posted by njkayaker
Zombie thread.
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Originally Posted by skijor
Fitting, since the OP is a zombie.
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Originally Posted by skijor
Fitting, since the OP is a zombie.
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I'm still using that Brother. Using aftermarket toner too.
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The guy that resurrected this thread seems to have issues. What is he talking about?
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Originally Posted by no motor?
Your lack of brains.
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When my youngest sister was old enough to lose her first tooth I told her she should put part of her brain under her pillow and the brain fairy would come just like the tooth fairy. Anytime she does something stupid now I tell her the brain fairy came to see her too many times.
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Originally Posted by no motor?
When my youngest sister was old enough to lose her first tooth I told her she should put part of her brain under her pillow and the brain fairy would come just like the tooth fairy. Anytime she does something stupid now I tell her the brain fairy came to see her too many times.
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May be a zombie thread... but indeed new printer technology has come along... The Epson "Econo Tank."
Worth looking into as a solution to this age old problem.
Worth looking into as a solution to this age old problem.
08-28-20, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ahsposo
Or rare?
I had a bad experience with a refilled HP multi-color cartridge once and have bought new since.
I am currently using a Epson Stylus Photo RX580. This is kind of stupid because what I need is a B&W laser for hard copy but I love having the copier & scanner function.
Are single color refills OK?
Thoughts on MF printers?
I had a bad experience with a refilled HP multi-color cartridge once and have bought new since.
I am currently using a Epson Stylus Photo RX580. This is kind of stupid because what I need is a B&W laser for hard copy but I love having the copier & scanner function.
Are single color refills OK?
Thoughts on MF printers?
The past few months, the 2300 has been printing kind of streaky, and for a while the paper feeder was jamming, but it got better (maybe it prefers warmer ambient temperature?)
Anyways I'm about ready to buy another used 2300 with duplex, and try to sell my current one for like $20.
EDIT: oopx, zombie thread. OP is 2014-05. gmail tells me I ordered my 2300 in 2014-02. That's laser printing for less than $10/yr (not counting consumables)
08-29-20, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
About 8 years ago, I spent like $120 for an inkjet multi-cartridge pack for my all-in-one. It was so expensive I couldn't bring myself to cut it open for a long time. Eventually, I got some advice from an IT buddy, he told me that HP 2200/2300 series laser printers are un-kill-able workhorses. For $75 (incl shipping) I bought one off ebay, and it has been a champion ever since. I was able to return the cartridges to costco for a full refund.
The past few months, the 2300 has been printing kind of streaky, and for a while the paper feeder was jamming, but it got better (maybe it prefers warmer ambient temperature?)
Anyways I'm about ready to buy another used 2300 with duplex, and try to sell my current one for like $20.
EDIT: oopx, zombie thread. OP is 2014-05. gmail tells me I ordered my 2300 in 2014-02. That's laser printing for less than $10/yr (not counting consumables)
The past few months, the 2300 has been printing kind of streaky, and for a while the paper feeder was jamming, but it got better (maybe it prefers warmer ambient temperature?)
Anyways I'm about ready to buy another used 2300 with duplex, and try to sell my current one for like $20.
EDIT: oopx, zombie thread. OP is 2014-05. gmail tells me I ordered my 2300 in 2014-02. That's laser printing for less than $10/yr (not counting consumables)
08-29-20, 02:52 PM
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I've got a Canon MF6100 laser printer. Print, copy, scan, fax (not that I've ever faxed anything!). Double sided feed and printing.
Runs great. Cartridges last a while and aren't too pricey.
If I need colour a few times a year I go to the local copy shop.
Runs great. Cartridges last a while and aren't too pricey.
If I need colour a few times a year I go to the local copy shop.
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Originally Posted by genec
Are you doing color?
08-29-20, 04:36 PM
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Yes, this is a 'zombie' thread, but printers have come a long way in the 6 years since the thread was started.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
I'm not. Color is too small a percentage of printing needs to be worth the investment. 5-10c/page from kinkos or whatever would add up to less than $5/year.
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Originally Posted by skidder
Yes, this is a 'zombie' thread, but printers have come a long way in the 6 years since the thread was started.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
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Originally Posted by skidder
Yes, this is a 'zombie' thread, but printers have come a long way in the 6 years since the thread was started.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
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Originally Posted by wesleydrogo
use lazer printers.
08-31-20, 07:15 AM
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I just got a canon with the megatank setup, similar to the epson ecotank. There are other tank type inkjets out there too. I hardly ever print myself so the printer is really for my wife and daughter. I'm hoping my daughter will do the work on setting it up. 
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Originally Posted by skidder
Yes, this is a 'zombie' thread, but printers have come a long way in the 6 years since the thread was started.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
Question for you folks who have all-in-one printer-copy-scan-fax devices - what format is the scan function in? Does it produce pdf (or pdf-compatible) files or use some other graphics software that I can save to my computer? Just asking because my employer is letting a lot of us work from home a few days a week, and we can get re-imbursed for office supplies. I haven't had a printer in 10 years and would LOVE to get one that also scans and copies. I only need black and white; color printing is infrequent, and I can print that when I'm at the office. The Epson with a bulk tank system sounds interesting, I'll have to look at those.
