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OT - Printers for the workplace

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  1. over18and legal

    over18and legal Well-Known Member

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    Could anybody please recommend a good printer?

    We bought a HP printer 2 years ago but have had nothing but bother with it.

    Thanks
     
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    captain caveman Well-Known Member

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    Depends on what you want to pay and its purpose.A few years ago I paid nearly £200 for a Canon as my daughter needed high quality prints for university projects ,exhibitions and portfolios. Computer downloads I used a cheap Lexmark(£35).
    The latter recently died and I've replaced it with a 3-in-one, Epson Expression XP 312.The wireless was easy to set-up for both Vista and 8.1.For £50 I have been very pleased with it.Very good reproduction with photographic paper at 10x8 and ordinary paper. Has a very good photocopier again with excellent results.Have ordered some compatible inks (Jettec) which are a lot cheaper than Epsons but in tests have been shown to be their equal if not better.
    As I opened you need to decide on its purpose and budget and a little research on the web.
     
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  4. over18and legal

    over18and legal Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys.
    It is for an office of 6 people. Probably 2000 a week need printing. It will be linked to a network. The last printer cost £235.
     
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    swftiger Well-Known Member

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    My epson wouldn't be robust enough for your purposes.
     
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  6. dem_on

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    Get yourself a decent Laser printer more cost effective and just as cheap to get toner cartridges as the Genuine Branded Ink ones. Much less hassle and very robust. I use Xerox never had a minutes problem in over 2 years, but there are several good brands on the market at all price ranges.
     
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    I use only Xerox Laser printers too.
     
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    over18and legal Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys.

    Xerox it is then.
     
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    We use Konica on a rental basis. Never a problem
     
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  10. DMD

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    We use Ricoh, but it's always empty and the people that could use it are now miles away in someone elses office.
     
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