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They got replaced by a medium-duty HP in 2009 and we're still using it 300K pages later and no repairs. Unbelievable performance from a $500 "SOHO" style printer. HP also does the paid return thing. They have a program you can join where you get discounts for returning used cartridges too. Saves about 10% off the cost of genuine supplies.
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I've had two Canon inkjet printers, same basic model, over the last 18 years. Last one, Model MX473 is about 12 years old, still works perfectly either wifi or ethernet, admittedly with 'light' usuage. The first won was very heavily used at the time. Those inexpensive Canon's are always rated highly by Consumer Reports. If I were to replace tomorrow it would be a similar Canon. Under $100.
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Yep, agree with Bob. My two Canon wifi's have lasted for years with zero problem.
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I'm no fan of inkjets but the HP Officejet Pro 8700 series all in ones seem to be okay. My company has literally thousands of these out in offices all over the states. By far, the common complaints relate to consumables cost (cartridges/printheads) . The previous models such as the OJ7400, 8500 and 8600 series were about as reliable with the auto document feeders and duplex units causing problems as they aged. I have an 8710 in the garage that doesn't get used too much. It's never complained about dry or empty ink cartridges.
Frys.com often has the OJ Pro 8710 for well under $100 and free shipping if you get their daily email deals. Last week they had them for $78 as part of a one-day sale. That being said, my personal printer and the one in my home office are HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw color laser all in ones. Initial cost is a little more than the inkjet counterparts but cost per page and quality are better. The models I mentioned above have wi-fi, ethernet, USB, onboard duplexing, and automatic document feeders. The Laserjet also scans 2-sided documents from the ADF.
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Did you know they use Diesel in the cartridges. Or maybe thats a different kind of thing.
Wow 37 replies. No way anyone would get that many elsewhere.
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This should not be in the Diesel Discussion forum.
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Fry's has a Canon MX922 all-in-one for $60. It is wifi, does everything and might fit your needs. Is a Black Friday price but looks like it is available today. We have a Fry's in Atlanta and there is one in Phoenix so they are in several different cities. You might take a look. Images.frys.com
Also have a Samsung Xpress M2020W black and white laser printer for $47. It is wifi. Just looked again. Both are available on line and ship free. How can they sell these things at these prices? Last edited by tyl604; 11-22-2017 at 03:47 PM. |
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Printers are the devil.
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I have said it before and I will say it again...
Our diesel discussion forum is a family. The regular members of this family can post ANY non political/religious topic on here. As long as the community is helpful with the topic and it doesn't cause member strife it is good on our family forum.
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More true words have never been spoken... I used to run an IT business, printers are the worst things to deal with.
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Thanks for all the replies. I don't think I am going to buy another printer for now. Getting less than 2 hundred pages from a brand new printer and then buying another one to replace it just seems wrong. I will buy new ink cartridges for it and see if it has more print capacity than the supposedly partially filled cartridges that came with the printer.
What is a good and reputable after market Canon ink cartridge to get for a Canon MB2720? Can I install just the black cartridge or do I have to install the other 3 color cartridges in order for the printer to work? I almost never have to print color so that would be a total waste of money. I know I need to get a b/w Laser printer but not just yet, I'd like to get more life out of this one..
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vstech - I think what he is saying is that this thread belongs in another section of this forum, not the diesel section.
I am surprised the moderators did not just move it over. I got roasted years ago by asking how to locate my underground invisible fence when I posted the thread in the diesel section. At that point I did not realize there was a section for general and non-Mercedes related questions. |
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