[Magdalen] inkjet printer question

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Chad> In general laser printers have lower operating costs than do inkjets. 
The
> toner cartridges are more expensive but they usually last much longer.


Yes, because I rarely need to print color that's what I went to a few years 
ago (4?) - HP LaserJet copier/printer/scanner.  I still go through more than 
one toner a year for someone who doesn't' print *that* much.

The word on the street is that the printers are way over priced to begin 
with and it really is only the ink that makes the money. I've also found 
with HP that one never buys off brand ink OR gets the cartridges refilled 
(with ink that is, not toner, in this situation).

Lynn

My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com

website: www.ichthysdesigns.com

When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck

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From: "Charles Wohlers" <charles.wohlers at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:26 AM
To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: Re: [Magdalen] inkjet printer question

> We have an HP Photosmart which goes through ink like it was water - not 
> recommended. And, along those lines, don't get an inkjet printer intended 
> for photo applications unless that's what you need it for - they tend to 
> use more ink. OTOH, I have an HP OfficeJet which has served me well for a 
> number of years and is much more stingy on ink.
>
> You do know, I assume, that inkjet printers are priced artificially low so 
> they can price the cartridges artificially high. So a $50 inkjet printer 
> will get you in ink cartridge costs.
>
>
> Chad Wohlers
> Woodbury, VT USA
> chadwohl at satucket.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lynn Ronkainen
> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:45 AM
> To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
> Subject: Re: [Magdalen] inkjet printer question
>
> I'm trying to stay under $50. if possible and there are some. I've seen
> Cannon and one other (at Stapes - not my fave store but I have a coupon
> there for a bungled online purchase apology). I currently have an
> HPscanner/printer/copier that is a laser jet, but it uses a toner 
> cartridge.
> L
>
> My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
>
> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>
> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not 
> a
> single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me."
> attributed to Erma Bombeck
>
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> From: "Jay Weigel" <jay.weigel at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 10:40 AM
> To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
> Subject: Re: [Magdalen] inkjet printer question
>
>> We just got a reconditioned Epson for $120. Not sure where S/O got it, 
>> but
>> I can ask. It's also a scanner/copier and he says it will handle card 
>> stock
>> better than our HP which is a bear at that.
>>
>> On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 11:27 AM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I find myself looking for an inkjet printer - simple and inexpensive. 
>>> I'm
>>> not sure if I need color, but if I did, I would prefer the color
>>> cartridge(s) be in addition to the black one.
>>>
>>> I intend to use this infrequently and only to print on fabric for the
>>> occasional times when I create fabric labels. (a process where muslin is
>>> ironed on to freezer paper, cut to size (8.5x11) and loaded into the
>>> printer - the ink prints on the fabric side. After being heat-set, the 
>>> ink
>>> is colorfast.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions for best brand?  I have used HP printers for years, but
>>> not always happy with them, so I'm not looking for an HP. I'm even
>>> considering looking for a used one.
>>>
>>> Lynn
>>>
>>> My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
>>>
>>> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>>>
>>> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have 
>>> not
>>> a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave 
>>> me."
>>> attributed to Erma Bombeck
>>>
>