multifunction printer, scanner, and copier help - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

crash9 · #1 03-15-2005, 10:32 AM

I think I’ll buy a multifunction printer, scanner, and copier. Can’t believe how the prices have come down. I’ve had problems with Hp’s software conflicting with my PC’s and the sheet feeders have been a problem on the older machines of theirs that I’ve used – LaserJet 1100. Still they have the flat scanner that I’m looking at. I rely on an old Panasonic dot printer. The program I use to produce my “Daily Worksheet” was written in Qbasic with a printer string pointing to the old Epson dot standard. Rewriting he program is not acceptable, but I’d like to use a newer printer – that old KX-P1124 has got to wear out sometime.
So one – are there any modern printers that will accept that old code? And two what’s a good durable multifunction machine that doesn’t have software that wants to rule my world?
Thanks in advance

mzsmbs · #2 03-15-2005, 10:49 AM

i have an all in one HP 2175 and love it. it works great but i have no clue wheather it would work with your software..

#3 03-15-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by crash9

I think I’ll buy a multifunction printer, scanner, and copier. Can’t believe how the prices have come down. I’ve had problems with Hp’s software conflicting with my PC’s and the sheet feeders have been a problem on the older machines of theirs that I’ve used – LaserJet 1100. Still they have the flat scanner that I’m looking at. I rely on an old Panasonic dot printer. The program I use to produce my “Daily Worksheet” was written in Qbasic with a printer string pointing to the old Epson dot standard. Rewriting he program is not acceptable, but I’d like to use a newer printer – that old KX-P1124 has got to wear out sometime.
So one – are there any modern printers that will accept that old code? And two what’s a good durable multifunction machine that doesn’t have software that wants to rule my world?
Thanks in advance

There is a utility that converts basic and qbasic formats to work on modern printers. It's available on tucows. I can't remember the name of it though.

#4 03-15-2005, 11:52 AM

http://www.tucows.com/preview/240658.html

Here it is.

http://www.dosprn.com/

waybomb · #5 03-15-2005, 12:16 PM

I had a HP 500 series all-in one, and finally broke down and bought a 2610 at Wal-Mart for $298. Very nice, and no glitches like I used to get. I highly recommend it.

Lebenz · #6 03-15-2005, 01:32 PM

I'm on my 3rd all in one printer.

Dell also makes a line of all in one printers, and they are doing their best to claw their way into market share. They make about the least expensive printers around. Cartridges are competitive too.

HP printers typically fail due to paper feed problems after a few years and several thousand pages. That is their path to planned obsolesce.

Currently due to the demise of support for Windows 98 and NT4 there are lot of new printers, which no longer provide drivers for computers running these operating systems. However, most HP printers will at least work with drivers for a LaserJet 2 or disk jet 500, providing, of course that the printer doesn't have paper feed problems...

Ashman · #7 03-15-2005, 03:26 PM

I have a dell all in one, its not a fax but it is a printer scanner. It is actually made by lexmark.

Most of the dell branded printers I have seen were lexmark printers. I even matched up the cartridges with lexmark cartridges.

I've had a couple of lexmark printers in the past and they all worked well. Every epson I had was great for a couple of months, then just never printed great and were always super slow.

In anycase, HP to me makes good units apart from that laserjet 1100 that would suck in like 10 sheets at a time. damn sheet feeder, but my dad in his office had an old HP laserjet IID that worked great for 12 years, and has a 5si that has been working great for 6 years with one fuser replacement and roller replacement, which was an easy diy. And his office prints probably a few hundred thousand pages a year. Now they are getting some new copy machines that are also printers and scanners and can do crazy high volume printing.

Alon

boneheaddoctor · #8 03-16-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by crash9

I think I’ll buy a multifunction printer, scanner, and copier. Can’t believe how the prices have come down. I’ve had problems with Hp’s software conflicting with my PC’s and the sheet feeders have been a problem on the older machines of theirs that I’ve used – LaserJet 1100. Still they have the flat scanner that I’m looking at. I rely on an old Panasonic dot printer. The program I use to produce my “Daily Worksheet” was written in Qbasic with a printer string pointing to the old Epson dot standard. Rewriting he program is not acceptable, but I’d like to use a newer printer – that old KX-P1124 has got to wear out sometime.
So one – are there any modern printers that will accept that old code? And two what’s a good durable multifunction machine that doesn’t have software that wants to rule my world?
Thanks in advance

I have a nearly new KPX1124 sitting in a box I'll let you have for next to nothing.............I think I still do anyway..I need to look tonight.

#9 03-18-2005, 05:37 AM

I have a Lexmark all-in-one. My techie friends tell me Lexmark machines are decent but short lived. I've had mine for 2 years with regular use and its great, the only exception being that the cartridges run a little high. I love it, it also does the whole scan documents to your PC/hard drive with the recognition software thing. Pretty cool and very handy. I got it for like $125 2 yrs ago. Things have improved I'm sure, so I'd imagine you'd have your pick.