[NTLUG:Discuss] Hello and Printers

[phrostie]

Thanks, i'd narrowed it down to a couple HP and Epson Models.


On Sun March 13 2005 11:47 pm, Terry wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:12:02 +0100, phrostie <pfrostie at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Just moved back to the area(Fort Worth) and wanted to say hello.
> >
> > i'm in the market for a new printer.
> > what are everyones comments, thoughts, suggestions, recomendations.
> >
> > TIA.
>
> That's a pretty open ended question, it mostly depends on your
> printing needs. In general terms just make sure there are drivers and
> you should be good to go.  For instance, do not buy a Minolta PagePro
> 1100L laser printer because there are apparently no Linux drivers for
> it.  But that's the exception to the rule.  There are Linux drivers
> for the vast majority of printers.
>
> If you're interested in Ink Jet, beware that they are a lot more
> expensive to run that Laser mainly because of the price of ink jet
> cartridges and / or time and trouble to refill.  But generally
> speaking, Epson's line of Ink Jet printers are good, especially
> because they don't gouge you on Cartridge prices and most are easily
> refilled. Epson is as good if not better than, HP as far as I can
> tell, you get as good a printer $ for $ but much better deal on
> cartridges, (talking ink jet here).
>
> If you refill your own cartridges, pick one that is easy to refill.
> (Here again, I'm partial to Epson).
>
> HP makes good Laser Jet printers, and I have no problem with most of
> the HP laser printers.  I prefer Epson over HP for Ink Jet printers
> but like HP for Laser.
>
> Other than that, I can't say, it really just depends on your needs.
>
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