New All-in-one printer

richjs · 16 Jul 2007 at 13:09

I'm currently spending my work experience in a software company, and they have asked me to research a new colour printer which includes a flatbed scanner. They didn't specify whether they wanted a laser / inkjet, so it would be appreciated if there were suggestions for both.

Basically looking for a relatively cheap printer, with good quality and cheap ink (if laser is the way to go for price, then please say)

Cheers!

helmutcheese · 16 Jul 2007 at 13:14

I like the Canon Pixma range.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=702&catid=52&sortby=nameAsc&subid=&mfrid=100

I got elsewhere as of cost.

richjs · 17 Jul 2007 at 12:51

Bump, anymore ideas pretty please?

Dingleberry88 · 17 Jul 2007 at 13:32

Got a Canon Pixma MP600 the other week.

Not used it much, but it's been fine so far.

Replacement ink cartridges are about £2 each.

richjs · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:57

Dingleberry88 said:
Got a Canon Pixma MP600 the other week.

Not used it much, but it's been fine so far.

Replacement ink cartridges are about £2 each.

Is it a flatbed?

Dingleberry88 · 17 Jul 2007 at 16:42

Yep. Lots of pictures here .

Goot · 17 Jul 2007 at 16:59

My Dad and I both bought Epson RX620's last year and can highly recommend them. Replacement compatible ink again very cheap

Goot

MAllen · 17 Jul 2007 at 17:48

Don't buy the cheapest printer. The more money you can spend, the better. Ideally with separate ink tanks instead of those combined "all in one" jobs which are an expensive waste.

Brother, Canon, HP, Epson are all worth a look.

Try and get your hands on a few different models - and you will see the superior build of a £250 model over the cheapo £50 model. (Walk into a high street store and have a look, but buy online for price)

You need something hardwaring for an office.

richjs · 17 Jul 2007 at 17:59

It's only a small business (~8 people), otherwise I'd definitely suggest a decent laser printer. They didn't specify a price range, but if getting an expensive printer will save in the long run, that's definitely an option.

Thanks for the ideas so far

MAllen · 17 Jul 2007 at 18:14

fen739 said:
They didn't specify a price range, but if getting an expensive printer will save in the long run, that's definitely an option.

One of my clients went out and bought a £50 printer for his casting agency business. Ink replacement costs £40. And the printer is so cheap, it keeps breaking on him. He is on his fourth within a year.... and that doesn't include the £70 costs of engineers that have been needed to "repair" the broken printers.

And this guy still thinks he is saving money by buying a cheap printer.... some people never learn. :rolleyes:

Daniel · 17 Jul 2007 at 18:20

I got an Epson RX640 which I have had a couple of weeks. It's really easy to use and does good scans and prints.

The ink is cheap as you can just replace the ones you are low on.

Energize · 17 Jul 2007 at 19:10

I bought a HP Photosmart C1780 for £199, it's a great printer, very fast and high quality.

naz · 17 Jul 2007 at 20:57

What ever you do, don't buy the cheapo Lexmark All-In-One printers like I did.
Total waste of money. On my 3rd one already. Only because its cheaper to buy a new printer than buying the ink cartridges separately. Like others have said, go for Canon, Brother or Epson printers.