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    Hi Folks,

    i thought about getting rid of the old printer and the old scanner and replace them with an all-in-one solution.

    Faxing should be possible standalone without a pc connection.
    Colour would be a god option.

    I looked already at a Lexmark X6150 (cheaper price) or a Brother MFC 3820CN (got better reviews).

    Any ideas, advices, recommendations?



    Thx
    Rakido
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  • #2
    Dell A960 isn't too bad.
    Not amazing thouugh but has a ADF
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    • #3
      I recently bought a Lexmark X215. It's a very decent unit. I was going to use it only as a (really) cheap photocopy machine (no A3 though) but I've decided to network it and see what else it can do...

      The ADF looks a bit on the cheap side, as all the plastics of the unit, but not worse than your Brother or HP equivalent. But hey, for 300$ you get laser printer, fax, scanner and photocopy machine (very decent one too). Moreover, it's very easy to use.

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      • #4
        A few weeks ago my wife bought an HP PSC 1210 compact multifunction unit for just $89.99 USD;



        Data sheet....

        Its scans and printouts are quite good, it's tiny at only 16.8w x 10.2d x 6.7h (folded up it's the size of a small bread box), the software/driver package is very good (including OCR) and it was recently given a "Best Buy" in Consumer Reports review of multifunction devices. In the CR article many of the devices reviewed cost 3-4 times as much as the PSC 1210. Connection is by USB and it can be used as a standalone copier.

        HP makes 2 other similar devices;

        The PSC 1315 is a 3 cardridge photo printer (black, tricolor & photo) and has the new industry standard PictBridge digital camera I/O port. $129.99 USD

        Data sheet....

        The PSC 1350 is also a 3 cardridge photo printer but with multiple digital card slots. $129.99 USD

        Data sheet....

        Lots of bang/buck with these printers.

        Dr. Mordrid
        Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 20 August 2004, 07:27.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Dr Mordrid
          A few weeks ago my wife bought an HP PSC 1210 compact multifunction unit for just $89.99 USD;



          Data sheet....

          Its scans and printouts are quite good, it's tiny at only 16.8w x 10.2d x 6.7h (folded up it's the size of a small bread box), the software/driver package is very good (including OCR) and it was recently given a "Best Buy" in Consumer Reports review of multifunction devices. In the CR article many of the devices reviewed cost 3-4 times as much as the PSC 1210. Connection is by USB and it can be used as a standalone copier.

          HP makes 2 other similar devices;

          The PSC 1315 is a 3 cardridge photo printer (black, tricolor & photo) and has the new industry standard PictBridge digital camera I/O port. $129.99 USD

          Data sheet....

          The PSC 1350 is also a 3 cardridge photo printer but with multiple digital card slots. $129.99 USD

          Data sheet....

          Lots of bang/buck with these printers.

          Dr. Mordrid
          looks very nice.. I just wish they would use the normal big size cartridges instead of these tiny ones

          HP 56 black print cartridge (19 ml)
          C6656A

          HP 57 tri-color print cartridge (17 ml)
          C6657A

          HP 27 low capacity black print cartridge (10 ml)
          C8727A

          HP 28 low capacity tri-color print cartridge (8ml)
          C8728A

          my HP990CXI uses 42ml black cartridges, which was the standard just a few years ago
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          • #6
            Canon MultiPass MP730?

            it has fax function

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            • #7
              I'll GIVE you the HP if you promise to buy your cartridges from me j/k

              Heck, replacing the cartridges costs more than buying another unit...

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Kurt
                I'll GIVE you the HP if you promise to buy your cartridges from me j/k

                Heck, replacing the cartridges costs more than buying another unit...
                So true. For my CX5400, 2 refills = cost of multifunction. But at least their ink last longer than average.

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                • #9
                  Ever hear of ink refill kits? Thank God for computer shows where I can buy each color and the cleaning fluds by the pint or quart and rebuilt cartridges for $0.30 on the dollar

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                  • #10
                    My sister and I bought my parents an Epson CX6400 for $100 after rebates. So far so good, it doesn't have fax, but I think there is a similar model that does.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Dr Mordrid
                      Ever hear of ink refill kits? Thank God for computer shows where I can buy each color and the cleaning fluds by the pint or quart and rebuilt cartridges for $0.30 on the dollar

                      Dr. Mordrid
                      Wouldn't use ink refills on Epsons. Last time I did that I spent quite bit of time unblocking the heads. If you can't it's new printer time anyway.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by The PIT
                        Wouldn't use ink refills on Epsons. Last time I did that I spent quite bit of time unblocking the heads. If you can't it's new printer time anyway.
                        And Canons....

                        in 9 of 10 times when someone brings in a printer cause it won't print, you find a refill or pirate ink cartridge in them....
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                        • #13
                          Just a note to guys thinking of HP printers and inks

                          I always used to set up the printer to use the least amount of ink in draft-mode when using original HP ink (the printout is comparable to others' normal printout) this makes the smaller ink amount last a bit longer and if really needed would just use the re-fill ink once for every original hp ink. As HP printhead is on the ink cartridge itself.

                          Hope this helps in your buying decision as i am staying away from epson which, while having high quality printing and cheaper inks, ends up using more ink cartridges.

                          this is of course just my opinion
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                          • #14
                            Anyone who even thinks about a non-HP for this, please slap yourselves right now!

                            We've been using an HP R80 in my office for about 4 years now, and nothing can compare. It's just a great machine. Lots of daily usage for faxing, copying, printing, and scanning.. it's a real trooper. Those of you who always quibble about buying HP cartridges (oh, they're SO expensive!) can also begin your self-flagellation now. You're buying a new, fresh print head at the same time, so your copies and everything still look super sharp. And besides, the HP cartridges hold twice as much ink as Canon ones.. you're saying you would rather go to the store twice as many times for half the cartridge because they are cheaper??? Yeah, that's it.. just always buy the cheapest thing available and you're making the right decision.. hey, that worked for my used '58 Citroen 2CV..
                            Last edited by KvHagedorn; 25 August 2004, 22:35.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by The PIT
                              Wouldn't use ink refills on Epsons. Last time I did that I spent quite bit of time unblocking the heads. If you can't it's new printer time anyway.
                              I wouldn't buy an Epson anyhow because you cannot replace the print head in the SOB's. At least with HP you get a fresh one with every cartridge. Canons have perhaps the best system where you just replace tanks but have the option of replacing the head when it clogs.

                              That said we now have two HP's: the 1210 Multi and a cp1700 13"x19", which has 16MB of memory, optional double sided printing and networkability and 28 ml tanks (another 8 ml in each printhead)



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