I Need a New Printer - Page 2

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

I did well with Lexmarks for years but currently I have two Canons in use. Like the others here, I would recommend Canon as a brand.

Canon has a ton of different models from super inexpensive on up. You have multi-function, which both of mine are (one doesn't have fax and one does), wireless - whatever you need.

I've purchased both of mine on Amazon. They frequently have one or another model in the daily Gold Box/Lightening deals.

nannycakes · ‎03-10-2010

I have had a canon printer, and really like them. But the last one I bought was skipping text. I know sounds strange, but I noticed it on recipes that I was printing that some of the ingredients weren't there. So brought that one back to wal mart. It only had black & color ink.

As a matter of fact I just bought a Canon mg 5420 from Amazon. It had everything I wanted, wifi, so I can print from my I Pad, along with a laptop. 9600X2400 so the pictures will be very clear. Prints from a memory card. Self opening door. 5 ink cartridges, and front loading paper.

You can view it along with the reviews on Amazon.

Hope it is easy to setup. Wal mart didn't carry that particular model. The more you look the more confused you get. I know I was.

Well good luck with your choice.

Nannycakes

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

Thank you all. This looks like an ad for Canon. I have been reading thousands of reviews at Amazon, Office Depot and other sites. The tip about the ink substitution is appreciated. Does anyone have experience with the HP 8600? Ink runs $100.00. Pretty steep. Any ink pricing from others is appreciated.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

On the Canon MX892, how much does a set of ink cartridges cost?

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

We love Canon. A few months ago we bought a new all in one Canon MG5520 on sale for $80 at Staples. They now have it priced at $150. We will only buy printers with individual ink cartridges. I buy refill cartridges on EBay. Never had any problems with them. I read some printers are now putting a chip or something in their printers so they know if you are not using their name brand cartridges. I will never buy one of those printers.

saidthespidertothefly · ‎01-01-2013

On 5/15/2014 Mindy D said:
Thank you all. This looks like an ad for Canon. I have been reading thousands of reviews at Amazon, Office Depot and other sites. The tip about the ink substitution is appreciated. Does anyone have experience with the HP 8600? Ink runs $100.00. Pretty steep. Any ink pricing from others is appreciated.

There are a few different models of HP 8600. The ink runs about $19 for color, 700 page yield, and $25 for black with 1000 page yield. Also available are XL extended that for $37 you get 2100 yield in the black. So 3 color and 1 black run under $100.

Check the specs, you can use grey tone only (mostly black) and with 1 model, this is rare you can have depleted cartridges and it will still print.

You usage will determine which is right for you. In the past I always preferred Canon for photos, for documents it was HP laser. Then for scanning it was Epson, and fax a Brother.

I am not promoting the HP just addressing your question in post 12.

Good luck

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

HP all the way. Love my 8600. I am sure there are other models as mine is 3 years old. I have been very happy and the ink lasts a long time.

I cannot recommend anything Canon because of the customer service or lack of it. Sorry it works but if there is a problem, forget it.

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

Sorry to continue the "ad for Canon" but I've been very pleased with every model (we have several different ones) used in my home and at my business. I've found them to be real workhorses, ink lasts a long time, and I think the customer support is good (though even with all the printers we've used, I only know of 2 times we've contacted them to ask a question).

(Be extremely cautious with off-brand ink or refills, by the way.)

Whatever you choose, Mindy D, do take a look at B&H Photo Video for devices and for supplies. They have good prices, usually free shipping and no tax (depending upon where you live), and their customer service is top notch (and no, I don't own stock in the company):

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

On 5/15/2014 Mindy D said:
On the Canon MX892, how much does a set of ink(tanks) for me cartridges cost?

I bought a 3 pack of all 5 colors recently and it cost me $37 delivered. That means I can change all the ink tank 3 times for $37. It was not Canon ink but ain't no way I am going to pay 10 times more for their ink for the same results. Sure it voids the warranty but when any of my printers quit, which no Canon has at this point, I would buy a new one.

Some brands that still use the 3 colors in 1 cartridge cost more than that for just one of them. The compatible ink tanks print as detailed a photo as the original Canon Ink that came with this 5 tank system with my MX892.

hckynut(john)

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

Hckynut, where did you find this deal? Everyone, I really appreciate this help and there is no need to apologize for Canon or any other advice. You are really helping me.