College Kid needs a good black/white

[Klutz_atlantis]

Hello:

I have recently started college and I'm in search of a good balck/white printer with good ink supply and most of cheap.

thanks klutz

[james8547]

Try looking for used printers. Just make sure the printer is still in good working condition.

We bought a Canon color/black inkjet printer for less than $20. It came with brand-new shrink wrapped color/black cartridges. It can't print out good quality mages but it's superb for printing documents.

Our office bought a colored Epson inkjet printer with color/black cartridges for $80 about 2 months ago in Staples. The print quality is excellent for $80.

[DrZaius]

For just black and white I'd definitely recommend a Samsung laser printer. I picked up an ML-1210 freshman year and the original toner has lasted me for two years, and I printed a lot of papers.

[Klutz_atlantis]

Hello:

thanks for the info

I might try to get a laser but I was also considering a lexmark with the copy/scan/print functions for like 60 bucks or what ever I was wondering if that might be a decent buy. The printing of course is needed and the scanning is nice as I do sell things on ebay so that would definately be a bonus. An the copying may come in handy for various things.

Your thoughs plz.

thanks

klutz

[glc]

If you are only looking for black/white, a laser is the only way to go. Consumables cost a LOT less than inkjet inks.

There are 2 ways to go in my opinion - a new entry level HP laser, or an older HP refurb. Just don't get one that loads paper from the top, that was a big mistake.

If you want a multifunction machine, then get an inkjet, and my personal recommendation is for any of the HP PSC series.

[Klutz_atlantis]

Hello:

what about this one <a href="http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=921401">This one?</a>

I found a laser printer that's pretty cheap and the volume of 7000 pgs per month seem pretty nice.

Glc whats your take?

thanks,

klutz

[glc]

That's the entry level HP I was thinking of. DO note that it's USB-only (no parallel port) and it's a "winprinter" like most inkjets, it uses the computer's processor to do its work. For $150, you aren't going to get any better print quality and it will be a very reliable and long-lasting printer.

[Iman74]

Laserjet or deskjet?

Laserjet go HP

for

Deskjet go HP

[glc]

It's a laserjet that uses a winprinter engine and USB.

[Mr N8]

I use that laserjet for a few people here at work. They are nice little printers, and since changing to that printer, I don't have then asking for new cartridges for their deskjets every 2-3 months. The toner will cost more than an inkjet cartridge, but it will be much better cost per page.

[glc]

Not to speak of the better print quality, no ink smearing, and you can use dirt cheap paper.

[Iman74]

FYI,
The paper that Klutz suggested is a really good printer. In fact, that price is so good me and my wife were just discussing buying it.

[Klutz_atlantis]

Hello:

Sounds like a resounding yes as to whether or not this is a good printer. I guess I'll end up getting this one. The one question I do have is how much does the printer bog down a computer? I mean it's not like I'm going to have that much trouble am I. I'd be doing wordprocessing anyways.

My laptop specs are:
3.06 P4
512ddr pc 2700
(basically a more mobile desktop thats what I got it for not very good on the battery juice but hey much more mobile than my PC.)

I"m assumeing that it shouldn't tax my system into ablivion while I run other software.

What's the truth?

-Klutz

[Mr N8]

The only time it will use your system CPU is for the actual print processing. The time from when the job is sent to when it starts to print. I use these on Dell Inspiron 1100 notebooks with 256mb RAM and 2.2GHz P4. It doesn't even slow the computer down while processing the print job. Not noticeably, anyway.

Good choice. I'm sure you'll be pleased.

[glc]

It will be no worse than an inkjet, because it's a similar process.