combo scanner, copier & printer

[Force Flow]

What are some decent combo units? What should I look for in them?

[Confused]

I personally don't like combo units of any kind. If one function quits then you loose all functions if you have to put in shop for repairs.

That said, I realize many people like them for a variety of reasons, mainly savings on real estate. Main thing to avoid in my opinion is getting one that doesn't have a flatbed scanner. I have a friend that got a all-in-one unit without fully thinking thru uses. His uses the same sheet feed to scan that the fax uses. As a result he cannot scan a page from a book or pamplet.
Chas

[glc]

I like the HP "PSC" series, a particularly good deal is the discontinued PSC-750, you can find refurbs out there for under $100. Its a USB-only printer/flatbed scanner/copier (no fax) that uses last year's standard inkjet cartridges, not the new dinky cartridges that also want you to pull the black cartridge and drop a photo cartridge in for best photo printing.

[Kov-Ice]

I did the same, Confused. Big mistake to not get flatbed, although those type combos weren't as prevalent when I got mine about 4 yrs ago.

FF, I've used an HP OfficeJet 4 in 1 fairly rigorously for those 4 yrs with no problems (other than the lack of flat scan and the ocassional ink-smearing difficulties). I'm looking into a flatbed HP version (the D35 I think) which has gotten decent reviews on the sites I've checked.

[Force Flow]

Thanks guys. The fax feature isn't necessary for me. I just basically wanted the scanner & printer.

glc, I'll be sure to check out that series.

[morriswindgate]

ForceFlow> HP just dropped the price of the PSC1210 Printer/Copier/Scanner down from 149.99 to 99.97.
The unit is really compact and will fit in a normal printer sized area. Scanner can only handle 8.5 x 11 pages but that is ok for most things.
CompUSA, Target, and OfficeMax all have this same price. For CompUSA go to the website and select in-store pick-up to reserve one.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...765-90766.html

[Force Flow]

It says 8.5 x 14.

It looks good Thanks, Morris!

[glc]

Do note that the 1210 uses the dinky cartridges though.

[Force Flow]

I couldn't tell one cartridge from another listed in specs.

What would be some good, but inexpensive cartridges then?

[glc]

The PSC750 uses the #15 black and the #78 color. The #15 lists for $30 and holds 25ml of ink. The #78 lists for $35 and holds 19ml of ink.

The PSC 1210 uses the #56 black, it lists for $20 and holds 19ml of ink. Hmm - this actually compares well. Color options are as follows - #28 is $22 and holds 8ml, #57 is $35 and holds 17ml. This does not compare well.

[Force Flow]

Hmm...

Where are does it list the tpe of cartridges that are used? All I( see is this:

print cartridges - 2 (1 each black, tri-color)

[old dog]

I picked up a HP PSC-750 a couple of months ago for $150. Wal-Mart had it for $99 last week. I love it, nice text printing, great color, and even real nice photo prints. The copy function doesn't require the PC to be on. I havent used the scanner function very much, but it seems to do a good job. I think the 2110 is going for $150 now. I would highly recommend it.

old dog

[glc]

You gotta look up the supplies and accessories at HP.

[Force Flow]

Ah. Thanks, glc!

[milkman4_hi_r]

i have a lexmark x75. its got a flat bed scanner, fax, printer, and copier. it prints photo quality, if ya get the paper. i dont know how it holds up against the hp ones that your talkin bout but it works really well for me. i think its pretty cheap now too.

[milkman4_hi_r]

ok i looked at them and i guess mine isnt as good

lexmark

Print: Up to 2400 dpi, Up to 11 ppm
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Scan: One-touch 48 Bit Scan
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Copy: One-touch Color Copy


hp
• print up to 4800-optimized dpi in color

• extra small and extra value: the HP PSC 1210 all-in-one is a perfect fit for any room in the house, even a living room or bedroom

• fast features - no fuss: the HP PSC 1210 all-in-one prints and copies at up to 12 ppm in black, up to 10 ppm in color


they r both 100bucks

[glc]

Nothing wrong with a Lexmark, except their attitude - putting chips into the ink cartridges to try to prevent refilling and then suing 3rd party cartridge makers is not the mark of a company I want to deal with, even though I don't personally refill cartridges or buy 3rd party ones.