Help Me Buying a New Printer

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Zerosleep, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey guys I gotta buy a new Printer the current 1 kindda sucks and not working anymore [Epson].

    I would like to buy a 3 in 1 Printer this time :) Printer + Scanner + Fax

    Please guide me onto which Printer should I buy and why :D

    My budget is INR 12,000 = $285

    Waiting for some suggestions :)

    Thank You ;)
     
    Zerosleep, Aug 9, 2008 IP
  2. typokuchi

    typokuchi Active Member

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    For this money you can buy HP 3in1. HP are great machines my 3in1 printer works 2 years without repairing. Which model? You can choose it but I am for HP.
     
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  3. bluemouse2

    bluemouse2 Well-Known Member

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    I don't know much about printers, but I guess a Canon model would be good.
     
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  4. amitpatel_3001

    amitpatel_3001 Results Follow Patience

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    First thing you need to keep in mind is go for Laser Jet printer and not for Ink jet or you will be loosing money on every refill.
     
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  5. typokuchi

    typokuchi Active Member

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    Yes amitpatel_3001, you are right I forgot to say this. Your new printer must be Laser Jet.
     
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  6. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    just wondering what is the difference between both ?

    EDIT : So far I have seen around 5-6 printers on HP Site [All-in-One Printers] all of them were Thermal InkJet ... is there any model in All-in-One category which supports Laser Jet ?
     
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  7. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    May I know which Epson model you're using right now?

    You can't get a fax function with 3-in-1 printer. Only 4-in-1 printer offer you the fax function.

    Choose a printer with individual ink. This can save a lot of your ink cost. One that I can recommend to you is Canon PIXMA MP530 and it suit your budget limit.
     
    dynashox, Aug 9, 2008 IP
  8. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    Don't know the model number of the current epson printer anyways it lived long around 6 Years for sure!

    Canon PIXMA MP530 looks good also suits my budget ... is it Laser jet ? :p

    can somebody explain me the Laser Jet thingy plz..
     
    Zerosleep, Aug 9, 2008 IP
  9. blichev

    blichev Peon

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    Hi,

    I use the HP LaserJet M1120 MFP All in one at home. Works pretty good.
     
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  10. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    No, it's not a laser jet printer.

    Laser jet printer print paper a lot faster than inkjet. You mostly see this type of printer is using in a company where they need to print a lot of paper but in a short time.

    If you don't print quite often, inkjet is already enough.
     
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  11. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    So.. I've finally bought a monster printer WITHIN my Budget [had to extend it a bit]
    Actually the guy who looks after my PC technical stuff recommended me & my dad to buy this printer its EPSON STYLUS Photo RX690 as my dad was after a photo printer
    [​IMG]

    Hows it ?
     
    Zerosleep, Aug 16, 2008 IP
  12. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    So, you still stick with Epson huh..:D

    Look nice to me with multi individual ink. How much does it cost actually?
     
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  13. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    12500 INR = $291

    The cost per page of this printer is low that is 1 of the reasons that guy recommended it :D

    He gave me 2 options
    1) Canon PIXMA MP610 .. but it was slightly expensive + Cost Per Page was high
    2) This 1 :) Epson Style RX690 :D

    I like it and the print quality is awesome :D
     
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  14. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    Nice price indeed. Congrats to you by owning a new printer.:D
     
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  15. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Oh! so at the end you go with Ink Jet. BTW how much cost per page in this printer :confused: as i am also planning to buy one for myself (currently using old epson lx-1050 - outdated) :rolleyes:

    DON.
     
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  16. Sensonize

    Sensonize Banned

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    #16
    I'm gonna throw my Epson Printer outta the window soon =D
    You could have asked me.. :p
    It needs around 6 color individual ink
    If 1 color dries or finishes.. Others won't work until you don't replace it.
    Black Color is expensive in Epson..
    Bad Luck! I hate Epson and I have around 3 Printers(2 Laser Jet and 1 B/W) + 1 Stupid Epson which is lying dead since 6 months. Cost per Copy in my printer is about Rs 20 = $0.50
    Another thing.. Most of the Epson heads have defect.. You will come to know within 6 months are u start seeing white lines in your Print outs and your Tech asks for Rs 2000 to fix it or buy a new printer(same happened with me.. Replaced the head 3 times and after that I quit fixing it!! LOL)

    Anyways.. Good Luck with your Printer.. =D
     
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  17. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    My tech guy told me that Laser Jet Printers aren't good at printing photos and their Cost Per Page is high

    about this printer :
    Full detailed specs and review :
    http://www.techtree.com/India/Reviews/Epson_Stylus_Photo_RX690/551-90895-1197.html

    Ummmm :rolleyes: you hate a nightmare with epson printers it seems actually my last Printer was Epson it worked without any problems for around 5-6 years and then it got old and died! :(... hope this 1 works the same way :D
     
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  18. Sensonize

    Sensonize Banned

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    #18
    cartridge for Rs 800?
    F*ck! - Dude !!! I will refill my HP cartridge 4 times for that cost!!
    Think what is the cost per print for me? :D

    hahaha.. Huge Loss Dude..! =D

    Btw, Epson cartridges cannot be refiled.. Pwned!!
    Did your Tech Guy introduce you to the seller? LoL
    You might have been pwned AGAIN! :p

    Edit: I bought my Printer for Rs 12,000. HP3108
    HP has stopped manufacturing that model =D
     
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  19. broma

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    hey

    we got it zeroslees

    com to motherland we serv god product printr
    we delever in minotes no ours

    lexmark? is our primery printr
     
    broma, Aug 16, 2008 IP
  20. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    The cartridges can be refilled but then the company doesn't give guarantee of print quality :| so I'll be buying new cartridges as they get empty, Rs 800 is still affordable for me :D

    I went with my tech guy to buy the printer :) I talked with the seller too ;)

    for me Cost per page = Rs 5.50 thats great I would say
     
    Zerosleep, Aug 16, 2008 IP