Electronics

[Mindy D]

Please let me know what models you like and any jamming issues, quick to break down models, etc. I would also like to know about ink costs. I have 8.1. If you have an eight year old printer and you love the brand because yours has lasted, remember that the newer models are not built like the old ones were. I need to scan and fax as well. if your ink dries up before you use it and if you can convert documents to pdf with it, tell me. Thanks.

[glb613]

Look at Canon. I can't provide a specific model number to recommend but you can find reviews at tech sites (Cnet) or Amazon. I've had my Canon (MG5220) for at least 5 years (very light use since I don't need to print much) and it works great.

[jackthebear]

my last printer was an HP wireless which I wouldn't recommenced, as it continually lost the IP address between my laptop and the printer. I spent hours on researching and fixing. HP should be able to fix this problem by now.

try Cnet or Amazon for reviews, you don;t need to spend alot for a printer now

[CinNC]

I bought an HP about a year ago based on recommendations of CNET.com.......the inkjects clogged and I just pitched the darn thing. After 2 months of no printer, I bought an Epson 410 - but it doesn't fax. It just got set up on Sat w/my windows 8 but I haven't printed from it yet. One of the reasons I bought it is that when one of the cartridges is empty, you only have to buy the one - not the full set of 3-4.

[I am still oxox]

I just ditched a Brother, that I had for a few years, I bought a Cannon, the set up for the hard wired and two wireless laptops was so easy

[cuddlesmama]

I bought a printer last year after during a lot of research and bought a Canon PIXMA MG6320 and so far really like it. I haven't have any issues yet but check this out on Amazon and read the reviews. I didn't get it an Amazon though.

[StylishLady]

We have an Epson WF-2540 printer/scanner/copier. Works quite well. DH has been scanning all our old photos and storing them. Great when you need to make a copy of some things. I'm sure there are others that will work for you. Good luck.

[gardenman]

I just bought a new printer last week and I bought the Epson 310. Why? Because generic ink for it is very cheap at Amazon and very well reviewed. I started out shopping for good, low-priced generic ink and then looked for a printer it fit. You can get four of the black T200XL cartridges and two each of the color cartridges for around $20 for all ten cartridges. That's ten extra-large, well reviewed cartridges (typically averaging four stars or higher) for around $20. That's only $2 a cartridge! Incredible!

I was originally planning on getting the Epson Workforce WF 2530 but the price went up $10 the morning I was getting ready to order and the only real difference is the 310 doesn't include fax capabilities, but I've only faxed one item in the last five years or so, so the faxing was more of a luxury to me. The 310 sells for $59 at Walmart while the WF 2350 was selling for $70 then jumped up to $80. (It's now back down to $70 after I bought the 310.)

I'd also looked at the Canon Pixma MX452 which BJ's had for $50, but three new cartridges (2 black one color) for that at BJ's cost over $60 and there's no well reviewed generic ink available for it.

I've printed out several e-mails, a few cards (Mothers day and birthday,) and a few other things and the print quality has been excellent. It's going through the ink that came with it pretty quickly, but with replacement ink costs as low as they are for this printer, I don't really mind that too badly.

If fax capabilities are big for you then look at the Epson 2530, 2540 or another in that family, but if you stick to a printer that can/will use generic ink, you'll likely save a fortune down the road. You're likely to get warnings that use of generic ink may void your warranty, but having only spent $59 on the printer I'm willing to take my chances.

[hckynut]

I will only buy Canon printers and only ones that have the ""individual ink tank system"". Canon has several models and it depends on if you want an All in One of just a printer. I currently am using the MX892 that is a: Print/Scan and Copy model. Very happy with it and I bought it on Black Friday 2013 from Amazon for $69 delivered. It came with the 5 full ink tanks/sample paper and a CD with some programs on it.

[nomless]

Bought a few months ago: a very basic Canon printer/copier/scanner (laser) for < $80. Love it. It's a very basic model with no bells and whistles. It's fine for me because I don't print often. It doesn't fax, but Canon probably has models that do.