Printer needed

koolpc · 24 Aug 2024 at 06:53

I am after an inkjet printer for my brother. I have not bought one for many years. His printer is on its last legs. It is a Canon which he has had for 15 years. It has served him well.

His budget is under £100....

He likes Canon..obviously.

Any ideas which is the best at his price point?

He uses the printer for general day to day things and the occasional photos.

He has a Windows pc and a tablet. Thanks

Grimley · 24 Aug 2024 at 07:01

Rule of thumb for inkjet printers, the cheaper they are to buy, the more they cost to run. I have use of 2 HP A3 printers, the cost of cartridges beggars belief.

I'd have a look at the Megatank range from Canon. Cheapest is over his budget, but he can refill rather than replace cartridges.

eurokage · 24 Aug 2024 at 14:23

Slightly over your budget but worth spending is the Canon Pixma G1530 as it is a tank printer as @Grimley stated so good value printer and longterm ink costs.

koolpc · 25 Aug 2024 at 06:11

Printer needs to be easy to use so ordinary inks would suffice. He is 73 so needs something that is straightforward to setup and use

eurokage · 25 Aug 2024 at 15:03

Go for the Canon PIXMA TS3350 then, can be had for £40 at most places.

spile · 26 Aug 2024 at 16:58

I am very happy with the Epson EcoTank. The inks last years and the printer is very reliable. I’d recommend.

pallys · 7 Sep 2024 at 12:24

Whatever model you go for make sure you can get compatible ink cartridges.

brendy · 7 Sep 2024 at 13:11

Epson workForce printers are cheapish and easily managed.

Philtor · 8 Sep 2024 at 12:15

If he only prints photos occasionally, then I would suggest a mono laser printer and just use any of the online services such as Snapfish for photo printing when needed.

The Brother HL-L2400DWE can be picked up for ~ £90.00 and will be much more cost effective to run plus no inks to dry up when not used for a prolonged period.