Printer Recommendation!

[kwokwc]

I have been using my HP laser printer for coming to 9 yrs.


But for the coming IT show, I am looking for a printer since my current printer can't support the latest OS - Windows Vista. In addition, my PC is already 9 yrs old and seems quite unstable now. So might look out for an offer that sell both the PC and a HP laser printer at a lower price. Best if can trade in both the printer and PC.

Just wondering if get the latest printer, can still with OS - windows XP. Since the OS that I am using is still windows XP but hubby's netbook is on vista... That is big problem with Windows.

[titank]

That means now printer can cost like $0-$99 & expect you to pay high price for the cat ridges?


It seem that once you open it would dry up very fast if you never print it.

[sandunes]

titank:

That means now printer can cost like $0-$99 & expect you to pay high price for the cat ridges?


It seem that once you open it would dry up very fast if you never print it.

You are right. I bought a Canon 3 in 1 printer for $99 but the black cartridge costs $26 while the colours costs $35.

If printing for info only, choose \" gray scale\" and \" fast draft\" under print settings before printing. Will help to save ink.

[tisha]

titank:

That means now printer can cost like $0-$99 & expect you to pay high price for the cat ridges?


It seem that once you open it would dry up very fast if you never print it.

I thought this problem is specific to inkjet printers. Is it the case with laser printer too?

[30plus]

The ink problem only applies to ink jet.


If you go laser, the problem is you probably has to go for BW. It is expensive to maintain color laser. They rob you on the toner as well.

[tisha]

30plus:

The ink problem only applies to ink jet.


If you go laser, the problem is you probably has to go for BW. It is expensive to maintain color laser. They rob you on the toner as well.

Thanks for the tip. I'm intending to buy a BW laser. I'm tired of the color drying out of my previous inkjet printer coz I rarely used it.

[tisha]

Any good BW laser printer to recommend?

Info on Brand/Model/ :moneyflies: will be useful.

[Mommilicious]

Hi,


I just throw away my HP inkjet printer recently. It only lasted me for 3 years. When I sent the printer for repair, I was shocked that the technician told me that the repair part is no longer available Alamak!...just 3 years old leh... Now I need to source for another printer. Plan to buy a brother printer but after reading all your comments....I am lost liao...

[catang]

using brother. any one of the ink used up u gotta refill else the printer cant work

[jtoh]

I like my Canon.