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printer needed

Post by shadrack » Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:09 pm

i know nothing of computers etc

i need a printer that is

cheap to buy
cheap to run (ink)
easy to set up
print colour and black

links to ebay/ amazon/ curries etc would be appreciated so i can just order one,

thanks
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Re: printer needed

Post by davesavage257 » Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:52 pm

I got one of these earlier this year, easy to use, cheap, ink's not too expensive, does a good job on paper and on photo paper:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/printers- ... ngDesc[url]
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Re: printer needed

Post by X5Sport » Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:18 pm

I use Canon as well.  This one has WiFi capability too if you need it (printing from tablets etc)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PIXMA-MG5 ... xma+mg5650

Or this Canon....slightly cheaper, new model.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PIXMA-MG3 ... anon+pixma

I've used HP home printers until recently but their reliability has not been good.  Office ones are fine.

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Re: printer needed

Post by shadrack » Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:39 pm

thanks ;)

just orded the cheaper mg3250 its only to print quotes/ invoices so should do me, two of you recommended the same one so must be ok.

got that paper and ink black and colour, was £70 delived so that do me.
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Re: printer needed

Post by pvr » Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:58 pm

It was cheaper to buy a spare printer rather than more ink  :)) I bought another printer using the same ink models for £25  :))
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Re: printer needed

Post by X5Sport » Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:12 pm

Ridiculous isn't it.  At my last employer we could get brand new wifi/bluetooth enabled multi-function printers for £18.  New inks were £27 even with staff discount.

Good thing the printers were that cheap - I've not had one last more than a year.  Got 2 spares left.

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Re: printer needed

Post by pvr » Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:31 pm

I butcher the cartridges now. Drill a hole in the top, refill with an injection needle with bulk ink and seems to be fine  :))
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