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Best Home Printer For The Cheapest Ink?
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Need to replace our home printer (currently have a hp laser jet all in one (not working))
use it mostly for kids homework but occaisionally use for other stuff both colour and b/w.
I noticed Kodak seem to have the cheapest ink but no longer seem to be selling/producing printers!
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
use it mostly for kids homework but occaisionally use for other stuff both colour and b/w.
I noticed Kodak seem to have the cheapest ink but no longer seem to be selling/producing printers!
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
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I use this because it doesn't fuss when I use compatible/refillable inks. Buy the printer then buy empty cartridges and refill inks (search Ebay). It's a doddle and costs very little compared to the over-priced HP offers. Just follow the instructions. I have several printers including Epson large-format photo-printer, but use the HP as an everyday printer/scanner.
I bought this machine as advised by a (now retired) printer repair expert. He was right! No problems with this machine after many years of use. It's probably out-of-production now, but you could probably find one locally or on Ebay. My method is to find he cheap compatible cartridges first, then source the printer that uses them. Your children will be printing to their hearts' content without you going crazy!
NB. Remember to source good paper - it makes a huge difference between OK and great prints! Don't be fooled by advertising - I have found excellent stock at computer fairs and car-boots, I use this stuff professionally!
Hope this helps,
I use this because it doesn't fuss when I use compatible/refillable inks. Buy the printer then buy empty cartridges and refill inks (search Ebay). It's a doddle and costs very little compared to the over-priced HP offers. Just follow the instructions. I have several printers including Epson large-format photo-printer, but use the HP as an everyday printer/scanner.
I bought this machine as advised by a (now retired) printer repair expert. He was right! No problems with this machine after many years of use. It's probably out-of-production now, but you could probably find one locally or on Ebay. My method is to find he cheap compatible cartridges first, then source the printer that uses them. Your children will be printing to their hearts' content without you going crazy!
NB. Remember to source good paper - it makes a huge difference between OK and great prints! Don't be fooled by advertising - I have found excellent stock at computer fairs and car-boots, I use this stuff professionally!
Hope this helps,
Hello again,
Just to clarify:
I use a refillable cartridge system for my HP. Sourced online from Intelli-inks, but other makes available.
Switch off printer! Switch off computer!
You need to remove all the original cartridges (I tape over the ink-insert hole). Use the syringe to fill the new cartridges, replace them in the printer.
Computer back on then fire-up the printer - it'll clang away whilst it resets itself.
Go print!
I have NEVER had any problems using this system - I resent paying fortunes for ink, unless for artwork on my Epson (but I have been experimenting with long-life inks with a similar set up - don't know how long before the ink fades in sunlight at present!)
I do an enormous amount of printing, but advise careful selection of paper (which needn't be expensive) and being experimental with settings. I often do "strip-tests" to decide the effect I need.
I love my printers and couldn't do half the work without a system like this.
Just to clarify:
I use a refillable cartridge system for my HP. Sourced online from Intelli-inks, but other makes available.
Switch off printer! Switch off computer!
You need to remove all the original cartridges (I tape over the ink-insert hole). Use the syringe to fill the new cartridges, replace them in the printer.
Computer back on then fire-up the printer - it'll clang away whilst it resets itself.
Go print!
I have NEVER had any problems using this system - I resent paying fortunes for ink, unless for artwork on my Epson (but I have been experimenting with long-life inks with a similar set up - don't know how long before the ink fades in sunlight at present!)
I do an enormous amount of printing, but advise careful selection of paper (which needn't be expensive) and being experimental with settings. I often do "strip-tests" to decide the effect I need.
I love my printers and couldn't do half the work without a system like this.
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