Want a new printer but....

[thelewisgang]

which one do I choose? I have a Lexmark at the moment but their cartridges are very highly priced. Have looked at the Kodak ESP5 the Printer & Prosper range & the reviews look quite good and their print cartridges are very reasonable. I know there has been a which? report recently for printers & would love to know which ones came out well. I need a photo quality one. Would like views from other AB'ers. thanks

[Hymie]

I have an Epson D78 (cost around �30) � a set of 4 Epson cartridges (genuine Epson) cost around �25.

There is a man on ebay selling 8 cartridges (not genuine Epson) (any colours you want � claimed to be high capacity, twice normal ink) for less than �10 including postage. Theoretically �100 worth of Epson ink for under �10.

Guess where I get my cartridges?

[Hymie]

Forgot to mention, prints (photos) produced using non-OEM ink on glossy heavy weight paper look like the real thing.

Most people cannot tell the difference between the A4 prints and Kodak paper photographs.

[chrisrob]

When I ran a small printing business, I occasionally needed to use inkjet printers and frequently helped customers who had problems with theirs.
Some manufacturers, notably Lexmark, practically give away their printers but make their money on replacement ink cartridges.
Others, notably Canon, make their money by selling good quality printers that use cheaper ink cartridges.
Canon developed ink jet technology and in my view are still the best.

[Prudentia]

I bought a samsung CLX-2160 colour laser printer last year and I am absolutely delighted with it. The cartridges are large and after 15 months of regular use I have just got the 'replace yellow' notice.