New Printer.

[Hughes 66]

I need to replace my Epson C48 and A C46 which I am having problems with.Any ideas on a good printer.I only do a few picture prints and normal printing.I have a seperate scanner at moment but am considering a combination printer.Ink replacement is a thing I am wary of.I am using a Medion laptop and VISTA Premium.!!!!!!!!

[ianmunt]

When they work Epsons are excellent,but I'd go for a Canon as an individual printer,model depends on you usage and budget.For an all-in one IJT.co.uk have some attractive offers on Brother - buy cartridges and get the printer free!

[beso]

I had a HP inkjet and decided it was about as bad as a printer could be. It had a tortuous paper path and jammed regularly. The nozzles were always blocked. They promote their integrated print head and inktank as a feature yet all it does is make the ink very expensive. It only worked properly when I used Callidad refill kits instead of the original ink. HP inkjet = junk.

I then had a Cannon which worked very well for about five years. Never jammed but it did eventually begin to get blockage problems. Probably should have replaced the print head at that point. Note that they have an "waste ink reservoir" (actually a big sponge in the bottom) that must be cleaned out eventually. Very messy job that requires tech skills.

This time I bought a Minolta colour laser. Great printer and no tiny nozzles to block. Replacement toner costs a lot but they do thousands of copies and the cost per copy is actually lower than inkjets. And the ink doesn't run if it gets damp.

It will print quite reasonable photos but we do all our digital photos at a shop. It is way cheaper and provides a proper photo on real photo paper.

[LewPaper]

I have to agree whole-heartedly with ianmunt. I had my Epson for about 10 years so a replacement had a lot to live up to. I plumped for a Lexmark, after a recommendation. What a load of rubbish; a total waste of time and money. IT'S replacement is a Canon MX310 and I've found it to be absolutely superb. It's an all-in-one whose printing is perfect.

[Hughes 66]

HI thank you all for you comments.I have purchased a Cannon MP220 today. I have just set it up so I have only printed the reply E Mail so far. Thanks again.