Author Topic: printers what is your favorite (Read 2990 times)

michelle dampf · « **on:** December 02, 2005, 11:47:56 AM »

i am in desperate need of a new printer (my hp psc 1210)
has died and i have an order to get out by mon..
i know there have probably been a lot of posts on this....
i am trying to find out what printers you guys recommend...
and the best paper to go along with it.
thanks for your help!!
michelle

Wrapcandy Forum Community · « **on:** December 02, 2005, 11:47:56 AM »

CatheezCreationz · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2005, 04:19:37 PM »

I know that I can't live without my Epsons, I have a c66 and a c88, most stores dont carry the c66 anymore the 88 is the new one

Anyway I use the Epson ink (Durabrite) in the c88 and generic in the c66, I use the 88 for things that I need a better or water resistent ink for, it is expensive (individual cartridges) but I buy it at a discount store here and it lasts about a month

I use Hammermill Business Gloss paper for my wrappers and such

Anywho I hope this helps ya some

michelle dampf · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2005, 07:37:06 AM »

THANK YOU CATHEE!!

nksiefert · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2005, 07:39:19 AM »

Epson or Canon. You can't go wrong with either one.

I have a couple suppliers for ink if you need...for either one.

michelle dampf · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2005, 10:59:33 AM »

THANKS LEE ...GOING FOR 1 NOW.

CatheezCreationz · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2005, 11:27:52 AM »

sooo what'd ya get? I just noticed Office Max still has the c66 for $50, thinking about getting another but hubby doesnt think I need 3 printers LMAO

michelle dampf · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2005, 11:50:30 AM »

i got the epson stylus photo r220 and
so far i love it.
it is not a psc all in one..it is just the printer..
i am going to keep using my hp1210 all in one for scanning. :-)
is the c66 an all in one?? i could not find at my office max.

nksiefert · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2005, 01:57:35 AM »

Good for you! No, the 66 is just the printer. Good idea to use the HP for a scanner. Have fun with your new printer!

Tracy Velandra · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:14:48 PM »

I use a HP deskjet 3820 and I love it.

But was wondering............ Does anyone use a color laser printer at all? I know they're pretty pricey but was thinking it would be a lot more cost effective when printing out a bunch of wrappers.

Tracy

geanine bent · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:22:38 PM »

I do I love my laser printer I know I will not spell it right so will not try but it is a K......M.....2300. I had a craft show today and took it with me Last year my printer went out at the craft show so I wasn't taking any chances this year, now it is large and heavy but it does a lot of wrappers at once and I don't have to buy ink that often (thank God because it is $70 per container anyways I love it.

Geanine

Tracy Velandra · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:27:38 PM »

Can you tell a big difference in the quality of print between the laser and the inkjet? I wanna get me one soooo bad, but I just bought me a new computer yesterday, so the color laser will have to wait a bit. At least until I get the computer paid off. lol

Tracy

geanine bent · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:45:35 PM »

The print quality is superior in my opion on a laser printer, the color is more pure, clearer now i have had about 6 different printers and my laser i have had for about a year and i do alot of printing and have not purchase new ink yet. I was buying ink for my jet printer every few weeks. So for me it is alot cheaper over time. I paid $350 for the printer it was a model from the year before.

Geanine

Tracy Velandra · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2005, 07:53:34 PM »

hmmmmmm, maybe I won't wait until my new computers paid off!!!! lol

Diana Martinez · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2005, 07:27:36 PM »

Geanine,

Is by chance your printer a Konica Minolta?

Cindy Goldstein · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2006, 04:45:36 PM »

I also use a laser printer. I have a Oki Data 5200 series. You get a crisp clean picture that has a sheen even on a non coated paper. The ink does not smudge off and the print time is so quick. Each cartridge is about $100 but you get close to 4000 pages out of them. The printer itself cost about $499.00 but since I have printed over 30,000 wrappers in about 8 months, it has more than paid for itself. It is an investment, but well worth it.
Good luck with your shopping.