soycrazy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm looking for recs for a new printer, but non HP please. Had it with HP lol. Just need something good with labels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I use a Samsung laser , love it!! Have had it for 2 years, never a problem and the toner lasts an incredibly long time, I do all my own labels and lots of other printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 A simple Canon Inkjet over here does a decent job for us.Kitn, I've been debating on a laser tho, how long do the toners last for you? They are so much more expensive then inkjet but if they last lots longer it would be worth the investment I think. Any input would be great =) TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I have an old model of a Canon Pixma inkjet photo printer that has held up very well & does an awesome print job. I got one when I got fed up with HP paper jams. When it dies, if I can't get the exact same thing I'll buy another Canon. Another plus for me was when I called Canon support I got a person who spoke ENGLISH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I too, have a canon pixma inkjet printer. I have had it for a while and never had any trouble at all with it. I do wish the colors would be a bit brighter but that could be the type of paper I use?All in all canon is a great printer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Another Canon Pixma user here! My first inkjet died after years of use and I picked up an MP240. They are affordable to buy and the ink is reasonable. I ran into a deal on an HP Color Laserjet CP1215 (floor sample - $90) and have never fired it up at home yet. Didn't do any due dilligence on consumer reviews - but couldn't pass it up. I was standing right behind the guy when he put the sale tag on it. And we did run off a couple of sample label sheets in the store that looked great. It was slow ... but the quality & price seemed good for an entry-level machine. Edited December 7, 2011 by Judy, USMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Oki Color Laser. Love my ol' workhorse. It keeps up with my business as well as my husband's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 We actually have been looking at the canon pixma printers Oh Jade I hear you on that, the worst part is when it stops printing in the middle of a print and it's a bugger to try and get it out! Thanks for all your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I use a Canon Pixma MX870. Does great, no real complaints. But I do not print labels with pictures or anything, just straight boring text and graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Do any of you guys have linux with your pixma printers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Cannon Pixma Inkjet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Had to LOL over here... Said we had a Canon earlier and we do, but after all you guys saying it's a Cannon Pixma Inkjet, I had to check and boy golly... we got one too =) MP190 LOL Ok back to the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Oh - Forgot that when I'm pouring in Chicago I use a Canon Pixma 210. Hmmm... seeing a trend here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Canon Pixma came free with my computer...that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Do you want an inkjet or a laser? I buy a lot of printers for work. For inkjet, I go Canon hands down. HP inkjets stink. But for a B&W laser printer you just can't beat HP. Laser toner will last a very long time, up to a year depending on your usage. Laser ink won't smear, inkjet ink will smear if it gets wet unless you buy a special ink and printer and I don't remember what model that was. There was a thread about it on this form a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 A simple Canon Inkjet over here does a decent job for us.Kitn, I've been debating on a laser tho, how long do the toners last for you? They are so much more expensive then inkjet but if they last lots longer it would be worth the investment I think. Any input would be great =) TIA!I checked my receipt, I bought the last toners almost a year ago. I print all my labels, duplicates of sales notices and much more and the grand kids print a lot too. I am so happy with this printer. I had an HP 3 in 1( it won't work because the full ink cartridges are out of date) before the laser, I would never go back to inkjet. I have a CLP 315. Mine cost $200.00 which I don't think was to bad, I got it at Staples office supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Do you want an inkjet or a laser? I buy a lot of printers for work. For inkjet, I go Canon hands down. HP inkjets stink. But for a B&W laser printer you just can't beat HP. Laser toner will last a very long time, up to a year depending on your usage. Laser ink won't smear, inkjet ink will smear if it gets wet unless you buy a special ink and printer and I don't remember what model that was. There was a thread about it on this form a while back. My hubby did mention a laser, but I'm kind of concerned with health issues with a laser and being in a tiny house I think I would rather want a ink jet. Laser in the future though. I think we will probably go with canon. They seem to have the best reviews for linux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am in the market for a new color printer and saw this thread. Walmart has a wireless Canon Pixma MG 5220for $59 and free shipping. I can't wrap my head around this. Wireless, too. Really? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon-PIXMA-MG5220-Wireless-All-in-One-Printer-with-Full-HD-Movie-Print-Mobile-Printing/15042568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I also have a Canon Pixma printer MX700 all-in-one that prints from my laptop- wireless! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 You can get the samsung in wireless too and others..My next printer will be wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Beware of the super cheap Canon printers. They use an all colors in one cartridge. One color goes, you have to buy a whole cartridge. Pay a little more and get the one with individual color cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Do any of you guys have linux with your pixma printers?I have used my Pixma under Linux, although it was a while ago now, so cant remember exactly what I did in regards to drivers.I do all my printing on a Pixma, but also have the Samsung CLP 315. The issue with the Samsung is that it only has a single centre take up roller to feed the paper which I find tends to always twist a little on entering, hence stuffing my label alignment. It just gets used for printing invoices these days and the canon does all of the label work.Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Beware of the super cheap Canon printers. They use an all colors in one cartridge. One color goes, you have to buy a whole cartridge. Pay a little more and get the one with individual color cartridges.Are those the ones you can print color and black on the same page? That is what I'm looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Beware of the super cheap Canon printers. They use an all colors in one cartridge. One color goes, you have to buy a whole cartridge. Pay a little more and get the one with individual color cartridges.This $59 Canon has separate ink tanks/cartridges and you only replace the color you need. It really is an amazing price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 This $59 Canon has separate ink tanks/cartridges and you only replace the color you need. It really is an amazing price.It is a great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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