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September 16, 2013, 11:03:09 AM
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This topic have probably been discussed endlessly so I do apologize for the redundancy.

I'm looking for a Canadian reseller that can sell "the best" printing quality printer out there for under 200$. I'll be using semi-gloss legal-size paper for those curious. http://paperworks.com/store/products/paperworks-inkjet-2-side-semi-gloss-8-12x11-48lb180g-50pkg

I found this from Staples:
Up to 600 x 600 x 2 dpi (1200 dpi effective output) print quality: http://www.staples.ca/en/Printers/cat_CG2615_2-CA_1_20001

I know nothing about printers and hoped someone can help me out here if there are better printers out there. And tell me if I got the wrong sized paper for universal game case from mediashelving... There's a 8 1/2x14 size paper as well but 10$ more per 50 page.

Thank you so much!
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September 16, 2013, 11:33:13 AM
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Legal size paper would be good (A4 works perfect too), but the paper you linked is Letter size which is too small.

print quality is more down to paper, than printer so pretty much any inkjet printer works just fine as long as you use semigloss paper.

September 16, 2013, 01:07:31 PM
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Legal size paper would be good (A4 works perfect too), but the paper you linked is Letter size which is too small.

print quality is more down to paper, than printer so pretty much any inkjet printer works just fine as long as you use semigloss paper.
Thanks for the swift reply Arseen :) I assume ink itself doesn't matter as well as long as it does the job?

I'd have to do A4 as paperworks only offers up to that size and well, semi-gloss is pretty hard to find apparently?
http://paperworks.com/store/products/paperworks-inkjet-2-side-semi-gloss-8-12x14-48lb180g-50pkg
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September 16, 2013, 01:25:12 PM
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print quality is more down to paper, than printer so pretty much any inkjet printer works just fine as long as you use semigloss paper.

just one question, don't matter if the ambient is hot, i the room where i have the cases with cover have a temperature a little bit high, the ink wouldn't pass to the plastic of the case?.

I live in the Caribbean  :P, in my case is better a Laser printer?

September 16, 2013, 01:28:25 PM
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Legal size paper would be good (A4 works perfect too), but the paper you linked is Letter size which is too small.

print quality is more down to paper, than printer so pretty much any inkjet printer works just fine as long as you use semigloss paper.
Thanks for the swift reply Arseen :) I assume ink itself doesn't matter as well as long as it does the job?

I'd have to do A4 as paperworks only offers up to that size and well, semi-gloss is pretty hard to find apparently?
http://paperworks.com/store/products/paperworks-inkjet-2-side-semi-gloss-8-12x14-48lb180g-50pkg

This link you gave links to Legal size paper which works perfect.
And I think you're the first person who manages to find Legal size semi-gloss. Congratulations.

And no, ink does not matter that much.

September 16, 2013, 01:33:10 PM
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just one question, don't matter if the ambient is hot, i the room where i have the cases with cover have a temperature a little bit high, the ink wouldn't pass to the plastic of the case?.
, in my case is better a Laser printer?

Heat no, dampnes/moisture maybe.
If you can find ink that does not run easily, injet gives better result.
I've never had heat problems with my cases even though we hit 38 Celsius few years ago.

I live in the Caribbean  :P

 :'(

Maybe I too in the future.

September 16, 2013, 01:38:13 PM
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[...]
This link you gave links to Legal size paper which works perfect.
And I think you're the first person who manages to find Legal size semi-gloss. Congratulations.
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To be fair, I found that link off someone from this forum or elsewhere; had it bookmarked for a while and feel free to pass it around. ;)
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September 16, 2013, 01:38:42 PM
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just one question, don't matter if the ambient is hot, i the room where i have the cases with cover have a temperature a little bit high, the ink wouldn't pass to the plastic of the case?.
, in my case is better a Laser printer?

Heat no, dampnes/moisture maybe.
If you can find ink that does not run easily, injet gives better result.
I've never had heat problems with my cases even though we hit 38 Celsius few years ago.

I live in the Caribbean  :P

 :'(

Maybe I too in the future.

is not that bad  ;D, what country are you planning to move?

September 16, 2013, 01:47:25 PM
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Any country where the ice is only found in drinks. ;D

September 16, 2013, 01:55:15 PM
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It's all sandy beaches and bikinis until hurricanes start ripping thru town all summer long.  ::)
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September 16, 2013, 02:03:58 PM
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It's all sandy beaches and bikinis until hurricanes start ripping thru town all summer long.  ::)

that depends, i live in the north coast of the island, it has beaches, surf, wind surf, and kite surf beaches for international competition, and in this side of the island hurricanes don't hit because it's protect by a mountain range  ;D, they pass sometime close but not so close to make damage and never hit ground, that's in the north part of the island. can't say the same of the south part :P

September 16, 2013, 02:14:27 PM
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Which one of this you think is better or if you know of one that its good?

Canon PIXMA MG6220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

Canon PIXMA MX892 All-In-One Inkjet Wireless WiFi Color Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6320 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Photo Printer

September 16, 2013, 02:19:50 PM
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Which one of this you think is better or if you know of one that its good?

Canon PIXMA MG6220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

Canon PIXMA MX892 All-In-One Inkjet Wireless WiFi Color Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6320 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Photo Printer

Go with the cheapest.

September 16, 2013, 02:33:27 PM
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Which one of this you think is better or if you know of one that its good?

Canon PIXMA MG6220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

Canon PIXMA MX892 All-In-One Inkjet Wireless WiFi Color Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6320 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Photo Printer


Go with the cheapest.

lol good idea

September 16, 2013, 02:50:48 PM
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Which one of this you think is better or if you know of one that its good?

Canon PIXMA MG6220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

Canon PIXMA MX892 All-In-One Inkjet Wireless WiFi Color Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA MG6320 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Photo Printer


Go with the cheapest.

lol good idea

Yeah I bought Canon MP190 for 40 Euros new (normal price) and scans and prints are excelent.