Which printer?

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Can I have some recommendations for a printer please? Here are my criteria:

Not a Lexmark
Good quality printing
General purpose rather than one primarily for photos
Reasonably priced ink cartridges
Don't need scanr/copy functions
Price around �70

I think that's it. Anything come to mind?
Thanks

[vehelpfulguy]

For general printing get a laser printer as opposed to an ink jet. These work on the same principle as a photo copier and you will get much more printing done for the money that with an ink jet.

For the money you expect to spend you can only get black and white, but that may be enough for your general printing needs.

Here are some examples (but there are other makes)

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/products.aspx?cat=0&subcat=37&brand=18

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Thanks vehelpfulguy.

You've just reminded me of something else to add to my criteria.

Must be colour (I guess I might have to increase my budget)

[fo3nix]

epson C66 should do it.

they do loads of similar models though. go for high-quality 3rd party inks:

http://www.britink.com/acatalog/EPSON.htm

[Dagman]

Canon ip1500, exactly what you're after!

[Dagman]

Oh, forgot to say the price is only about �40-�50 so you can buy some cartridges too with your savings. Got ours from Comet.

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Thanks all. I'll check all 3 out. Thats helped narrow the search down a bit.

[The Cowboy]

I bought an Epson C46 last year. Cost �40. Takes a black and colour cartridge. I buy my ink from a shop in Coventry (next day delivery) total price plus postage �4.40.

Good little printer.

Cowboy.

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ZebUK - I hope you're still around. I've been checking some reviews on the R300, and most seem to be very good. I didn't originally want a printer that was mainly a photo printer, but it does sound good.

A couple of questions. Some people have said there are issues with XP and SP2 (which I have). Do you or your mum have these, and have you noticed any problems with photos printing very dark? Also, how do you find it for everyday use, text and so on?

Thanks

[fo3nix]

people only usually have problems with XP SP2 when they use the drivers that came with the printer, that were only written for XP SP1. The printer you choose now will probably come with more up-to-date drivers, or you wont have a problem with it. if you do, just download the latest drivers from the website.

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Thanks to everyone who answered, especially fo3nix and ZebUK - your last posts were very helpful. R300 is the front runner at the mo, although I am still looking at others mentioned. It'll probably be next christmas by the time I make my mind up, but i have lots of useful info to go on.