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    Printer recommendation

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sukkeun, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. sukkeun

    sukkeun Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to buy some black and white laser printers or all-in-one.
    I just don't want to buy cheap one this time because it won't last long.
    Any recommendations?
    There are just so many of them, I just don't know where to start.
     
    sukkeun, Mar 10, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Going on 16 years with my HP LaserJet 4...
     
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    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    I have not bought or spec's a mono-laser in YEARS so I am nto sure what solid printers are out there in the category.

    But, I can personally recommend the Oki C3200n (it might be the C3400n now???) Color "Laser" printer. More cost up front but really a solid printer that is a nice step up form mono lasers and color inkjets. I print a LOT with this thing and it has held up well in the year I have been using it...

    And unless you really NEED scanning I never have been a fan of all-in-one printers. The printer side always seemed underpowered/underperforming.
     
    grumpy3b, Mar 10, 2007
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    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    HP is the best. I've had 2 myself (gave one away) and they are excellent for the money. The one I have is the Photosmart C3180. 22pm black/20ppm color on economy mode. Also the software they have is pretty decent on XP (overlaps with stuff on Vista, so not needed as much).
     
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    Thirded on the HPs.
    Still the best laser printers i've ever worked on. (and by work i mean service, been fixing pc's/printers for 10+ years.)
     
    Elminst, Mar 12, 2007
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  7. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I agree that HP printers have excellent durability and reliability (however, a couple of years ago we had problems on a project with the sensors in the duplex unit of the A3 printer). However, my laser printer at home is a Samsung ML-2250N. The key selling point for me was a built-in network port and a cost of less than $200. However, I don't use it that much. I've had it about a year and it is still on its first cartridge.

    John
     
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    If you're looking for a really cheap black-and-white laser printer, Samsung has a model which sells for $50 after rebate. I forget the specific model number though.

    However, I agree with the others, HP indeed makes the best printers.
     
    jetstar, Mar 12, 2007
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