5 in 1 Printer - Please suggest a good buy !

SirAlec · 22nd February 2010, 23:45

glad! i could be of help. just that i saw you are from jaipur. i would have arrange for you at a discounted price. i am a channel partner with almost all the major companies. we do bulk buying from them.

just let me know if you have any warranty issue.

deky · 23rd February 2010, 12:55

Thank you Sir for the offer, will keep that in mind if I have any issues with the printer in the warranty period.

And since you in this business, may I ask you about cartridge refilling? Cartridge world is offering to refill canon cartridges at Rs450/- per cartridge, but they guaranteeing that the cartridge will last at least 10 times.

Is Rs.450/- a good price? If I get it refilled at half the rate from somewhere else and the cartidge only lasts me 5 times, the 6th time I can buy a new cartidge. What makes more sense to you?

Please advise!!!

Thanks and regards.

SirAlec · 23rd February 2010, 19:14

cartridge will not last 10 times. It has a rated capacity. If you refill it it to gills and pressure is not matched, it will spill out.

But yes if you are not into DIY, it better to do it professionally. and all this refill shops that have opened uses good quality inks, thats what their business is based on.

enfield1212 · 2nd March 2010, 16:24

Could some one suggest me which one of the following i should buy -
canon pixma mp258
HP F2120
hp f4488
Epson Stylus TX111

I got these models through ebay as my budget is around 4k can stretch it but dont really want as i will only be using them 2 months in a year as i live in NZ and come to india for about 2 months every year.

Any first hand experience on the above mentioned products or something similar ?

navan49 · 16th July 2010, 22:06

Recently I bought a HP 4500 all in one printer. It is a wonderful one. It scans, prints,faxes. It is worth buying for 6500. You can invest in it even if it is for 2 months also worth stretching another 2500.

samy3660 · 20th October 2010, 15:49

Hi,
I am also in the market for Printers for my business use, and i am planning to buy a hp office jet, for telefax, scan, copy and print. I will be having atleast 20 pages requirement a day(99% black and white). I want one which will have least refilling cost and low maintainence.

Thanks

satish_appasani · 21st October 2010, 15:09

I recently bought HP Deskjet Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer series - K209. http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en...5-3811342.html

It has Print, Scan and Copy. Though the initial cost is hight, Rs.7,500/-, the cartridge cost are damn cheap. Both black and color cartridges cost Rs.425/- only on HP website. And the number of prints are also high compared to my Canon inkjet. Good value for money. You makeup for the initial high price within couple of replacements. Bye bye refills.

amit162 · 21st October 2010, 18:39

@ satish_appasani - There are other similiar products like HP B 110 and HP B 209 .What made you decide this one only ? Do let me know as my old HP 3420 is giving trouble and I have been advised that its life is virtually over.So I need to go for a new one.Mine will be for home use.
@ Navan 45 - what about ink cost?
Thanks.

rjstyles69 · 28th October 2010, 20:19

Folks need help , I am looking at buying a printer solely to print photos at home. I am on a shoestring budget and I can stretch to about 7k tops. My requirement is simple, need to print good quality photos and the service should be good.

Do advice what do you all think would be ideal at that budget and for the purpose mentioned. Thanks in advance.

SirAlec · 28th October 2010, 23:44

^^^
This thread is for all in one.

but anyway. 7k is a nice budget for a photo printer.

you have lot of options from HP (photo smart series), canon and Epson.

In epson if you are DIY you can add, CIS or refillable cartridges. which makes them extremely cheap to run.

PS: what size of photo you want to print, standard 4x6,poscards or full size a4s.

amit162 · 1st November 2010, 18:20

Well got no answer to my query in the forum so I decided to buy 'HP Deskjet Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer series - K209 a' . Bought this for Rs 6800/-. I think its a good buy as a Rs 425/- cartridge (B/W) gives 600 pages. Also, it functions without a color cartridge unlike some other printers which require both the cartridge to be in place to function.
@ rjstyles69 you can check this out. Its good.

amitsingh08 · 22nd January 2011, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Laser is way out of your budget. basic laser based black AIO starts at about 8k. my recommendation is Samsung scx4300.

Sir Alec and friends

I'm looking for all-in-one printer - do people have experience with

HP M1005
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en...3-1839458.html

HP M1130
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en...3-3965842.html

Thanks for your views

deky · 22nd January 2011, 19:26

I had bought a Canon 3-1 inkjet a few months back from a dealer on a condition that he will be able to refill the cartridge for the same. But on the first instance itself the printer stopped reading the cartridge after being refilled.

Anyway, I got upset with the dealer, but to his credit he replaced my printer with a Brother printer DCP-195C. I am very happy with that printer because he gave me Four colour ink tanks each of 100 ml after my original ink finished.

Over a period of 3 months I have taken more than 800 pages prints/scans/ photo printout and still more than half ink is remaining. The tank is good for atleast 1600 pages of prints.

The first purchase of these tanks ( I think called CESS Tanks) costed me Rs1800/- with the shell. Refilling can be DIY and costs only Rs750/- for a set of 4 colours each of 100 ml.

So far I am very happy as its very cost effective.

Only thing is that after using CESS inks, the warranty of the printer will get void. But I believe that after refilling the original cartridge the warranty gets void too.

@ Sir Alec : The head of my yellow colour is not printing properly as did not use it for more than 10 days (I mostly print b&w), any pointers as to how to clean it? I have run the cleaning cycle in the printer atleast a dozen times but still some pores are blocked!!

mashmash · 27th January 2011, 03:40

I am on a look out for a portable printer which I could carry around with me along with my laptop. If it can run on power from USB, I would be thrilled. Basic b/w text printing would do it for me. I have not seen any printer of this kind in the shops. Do I have any options?

MaSh

DCEite · 27th January 2011, 12:19

Bought an HP 1050 all in one at a mouth watering price of Rs. 3400 (from HP dealer in Shipra Mall, Indirapuram). Same AIO was quoted at 3900 at Croma !. Scanning is decent but printing colour pages has a bit weak output. Let me know if there is any setting/calibration i need to do.

22nd February 2010, 23:45	#61
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	glad! i could be of help. just that i saw you are from jaipur. i would have arrange for you at a discounted price. i am a channel partner with almost all the major companies. we do bulk buying from them. just let me know if you have any warranty issue.
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23rd February 2010, 12:55	#62
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Thank you Sir for the offer, will keep that in mind if I have any issues with the printer in the warranty period. And since you in this business, may I ask you about cartridge refilling? Cartridge world is offering to refill canon cartridges at Rs450/- per cartridge, but they guaranteeing that the cartridge will last at least 10 times. Is Rs.450/- a good price? If I get it refilled at half the rate from somewhere else and the cartidge only lasts me 5 times, the 6th time I can buy a new cartidge. What makes more sense to you? Please advise!!! Thanks and regards.
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23rd February 2010, 19:14	#63
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	cartridge will not last 10 times. It has a rated capacity. If you refill it it to gills and pressure is not matched, it will spill out. But yes if you are not into DIY, it better to do it professionally. and all this refill shops that have opened uses good quality inks, thats what their business is based on.
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2nd March 2010, 16:24	#64
enfield1212 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chandigarh / auckland Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Could some one suggest me which one of the following i should buy - canon pixma mp258 HP F2120 hp f4488 Epson Stylus TX111 I got these models through ebay as my budget is around 4k can stretch it but dont really want as i will only be using them 2 months in a year as i live in NZ and come to india for about 2 months every year. Any first hand experience on the above mentioned products or something similar ?
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16th July 2010, 22:06	#65
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Recently I bought a HP 4500 all in one printer. It is a wonderful one. It scans, prints,faxes. It is worth buying for 6500. You can invest in it even if it is for 2 months also worth stretching another 2500.
	() Thanks

20th October 2010, 15:49	#66
samy3660 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 49 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi, I am also in the market for Printers for my business use, and i am planning to buy a hp office jet, for telefax, scan, copy and print. I will be having atleast 20 pages requirement a day(99% black and white). I want one which will have least refilling cost and low maintainence. Thanks
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21st October 2010, 15:09	#67
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I recently bought HP Deskjet Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer series - K209. http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en...5-3811342.html It has Print, Scan and Copy. Though the initial cost is hight, Rs.7,500/-, the cartridge cost are damn cheap. Both black and color cartridges cost Rs.425/- only on HP website. And the number of prints are also high compared to my Canon inkjet. Good value for money. You makeup for the initial high price within couple of replacements. Bye bye refills.
	() Thanks

21st October 2010, 18:39	#68
amit162 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dehradun Posts: 78 Thanked: 51 Times	@ satish_appasani - There are other similiar products like HP B 110 and HP B 209 .What made you decide this one only ? Do let me know as my old HP 3420 is giving trouble and I have been advised that its life is virtually over.So I need to go for a new one.Mine will be for home use. @ Navan 45 - what about ink cost? Thanks.
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28th October 2010, 20:19	#69
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Folks need help , I am looking at buying a printer solely to print photos at home. I am on a shoestring budget and I can stretch to about 7k tops. My requirement is simple, need to print good quality photos and the service should be good. Do advice what do you all think would be ideal at that budget and for the purpose mentioned. Thanks in advance.
	() Thanks

28th October 2010, 23:44	#70
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	^^^ This thread is for all in one. but anyway. 7k is a nice budget for a photo printer. you have lot of options from HP (photo smart series), canon and Epson. In epson if you are DIY you can add, CIS or refillable cartridges. which makes them extremely cheap to run. PS: what size of photo you want to print, standard 4x6,poscards or full size a4s.
	() Thanks

1st November 2010, 18:20	#71
amit162 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dehradun Posts: 78 Thanked: 51 Times	Well got no answer to my query in the forum so I decided to buy 'HP Deskjet Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer series - K209 a' . Bought this for Rs 6800/-. I think its a good buy as a Rs 425/- cartridge (B/W) gives 600 pages. Also, it functions without a color cartridge unlike some other printers which require both the cartridge to be in place to function. @ rjstyles69 you can check this out. Its good.
	() Thanks

22nd January 2011, 19:26	#73
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Re: 5 in 1 Printer - Please suggest a good buy ! I had bought a Canon 3-1 inkjet a few months back from a dealer on a condition that he will be able to refill the cartridge for the same. But on the first instance itself the printer stopped reading the cartridge after being refilled. Anyway, I got upset with the dealer, but to his credit he replaced my printer with a Brother printer DCP-195C. I am very happy with that printer because he gave me Four colour ink tanks each of 100 ml after my original ink finished. Over a period of 3 months I have taken more than 800 pages prints/scans/ photo printout and still more than half ink is remaining. The tank is good for atleast 1600 pages of prints. The first purchase of these tanks ( I think called CESS Tanks) costed me Rs1800/- with the shell. Refilling can be DIY and costs only Rs750/- for a set of 4 colours each of 100 ml. So far I am very happy as its very cost effective. Only thing is that after using CESS inks, the warranty of the printer will get void. But I believe that after refilling the original cartridge the warranty gets void too. @ Sir Alec : The head of my yellow colour is not printing properly as did not use it for more than 10 days (I mostly print b&w), any pointers as to how to clean it? I have run the cleaning cycle in the printer atleast a dozen times but still some pores are blocked!!
	() Thanks

27th January 2011, 03:40	#74
mashmash BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 390 Thanked: 156 Times	Re: 5 in 1 Printer - Please suggest a good buy ! I am on a look out for a portable printer which I could carry around with me along with my laptop. If it can run on power from USB, I would be thrilled. Basic b/w text printing would do it for me. I have not seen any printer of this kind in the shops. Do I have any options? MaSh
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27th January 2011, 12:19	#75
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,567 Times	Re: 5 in 1 Printer - Please suggest a good buy ! Bought an HP 1050 all in one at a mouth watering price of Rs. 3400 (from HP dealer in Shipra Mall, Indirapuram). Same AIO was quoted at 3900 at Croma !. Scanning is decent but printing colour pages has a bit weak output. Let me know if there is any setting/calibration i need to do.
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