Whats the best printer??

[spotsandstripes]

I currently have an Epson Stylus D92 printer, costing at the time of purchase £45, if I remember correctly. However this cheap printer is completely not on the cheap side after all since the ink for this printer sets you back at near £30, almost the same cost to buy a new printer. I have just placed new ink in the printer and after 53 pages, the ink needs replaced? (Printed only 3 pictures amidst black & white writing). I cannot afford the running of the printer. May I add the quality of the printer is not good.

What printers do all you guys have that you would recommend? Or avoid?

[tenrec]

Printers nowadays are made as you say, just as cheap to throw the printer away and buy a new one!

[sunny-dave]

Unless you are printing photos for archival purposes (and so need the very best permanent ink) you should consider buying OEM (non epson) ink.

I buy from these suppliers and am happy with their ink :

http://www.choicestat...pson-Stylus-D92/5300/

[spotsandstripes]

yea I realised. I was wondering however if there was a good quality one, that runs cheaper on ink? and ideally produces lettering that is of a higher standard than the cheap one I have! x

[spotsandstripes]

wow, SD thats cheap ink like! Does it last long though? x

[sunny-dave]

It's OK - last at least as long as the original epson carts.

It may not be quite as stable for long term storage - but for day-to-day it's fine.

[MarkRae]

I use this: http://www8.hp.com/uk...ail.html?oid=4052978. Works perfectly.

[zebo]

I have an HP e-printer which seems to drink ink. WHy do people print off their own pics with the price of ink etc? I've had 50 prints for about £2 from a few places as "introductory offers", lots do it and I think I could get more done before I need to change email addresses.

[HowardKennitby]

I buy Epson compatible from Cartridge World. Approx half price and no problems so far.

[RATTER15]

Just buy a professional quality printer, the ink tanks are far bigger and also cheaper. I choose Epson every time!!

[Ann]

I have a 4 year old HP printer which can be a bit tempermental due to age, but I wanted you to know I use compatible HP ink cartridges which are really great, they last for ages and I print lots of photos ................ try Ink Power
http://www.inkpower.co.uk/

[bravejordy]

Darn it! I've just discovered that bestpriceink, where I normally get my Epson compatible cartridges, has ceased trading! :o(

That's a real shame because I'd get six full sets of cartridges (36 in total) for around 30 quid. They were Pro-jet cartridges which I always found to be very reliable and just as good as the more expensive Epson originals. Never mind, I have enough to be going on with for the time being.

[kawakiri]

Johann Froben was a pretty good printer.

[sunny-dave]

If you are unhappy with the print quality, then it might be worth looking at some of the 'free printer' offers on this site - you buy several sets of cartridges & they throw in the printer free ...

http://www.cartex.co.uk/mfc5890pt/

I've used them in the past - they seem pretty straight - the printers tend to be 'last years model' but there's no problem with that if you read the reviews on amazon to check for any problems.