[X4U] Multi-function Printer Recommendations

[Gene Steinberg]

On Mar 6, 2008, at 7:07 AM, Jesse Leo wrote:
> None of the above - the toner carts cost as much as the *&#!$ unit  
> itself,
> and last about two weeks with moderate use. We don't print at home  
> anymore
> unless it's an emergency...


My best experiences are with Canon multifunctions. Both the 830 and  
the new 850 are really great (the latter has built-in Ethernet). They  
print on a par with a standalone printer -- a rarity -- and Canon's  
consumables are relatively inexpensive in the scheme of things. Both  
use 5 ink tanks, separate colors, so you replace only the color that  
is used. Retail pricing is $15-16 per tank. Sam's Club sells combo  
packs with all 5 cartridges in the mid-50s (not always available but  
great when they are). As far as cost per page, this is about as low as  
you'll get with inkjet. Anything cheaper is laser.




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