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Need help looking for a new printer...
pentupanger:
Hello all, I have been looking for a GOOD (or GREAT :D ) printer that will print photos, box art, papercraft models and do normal every day printing.
I have looked into laser printers and have decided that the cost of toner might be out of my budget, so I am looking for something that will print VERY well without costing me a lot every time I need to replace ink.
I am also wanting to be able to print on shiny metallic gold and silver paper (the kind you might see around the holidays), so I'll need something that will be able to print on that type of paper without smearing the ink (or I can at least let the ink dry.
Being a wireless (Airprint) printer is a HUGE plus considering I have two laptops, a desktop, an iPad 2, a Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet, a couple of iTouchs,, and one iPhone 4.
I want to be able to print crisp and retail-like game covers too.
My cost range would be around $50-$250 (for a REALLY good one).
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Pent
amarthar:
With laser printers you must note that the cost of the toner may seem way too much, but remember, that the toner lasts much longer than an ink cartridge.
Vt102:
Epson Artisan series.
CadmiumRED:
--- Quote from: amarthar on August 23, 2011, 04:15:53 AM ---With laser printers you must note that the cost of the toner may seem way too much, but remember, that the toner lasts much longer than an ink cartridge.
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He's right on that one. Toner does indeed last way longer than ink cartridges; you'll spend more money replacing the cartridges than you would be replacing the toners for the printer. I still say you should get a laserjet. Also, make sure if you get a laserjet printer that you get paper that can go through the printer; some paper may or may not work in it because the printer uses heat to produce the color onto the paper.
tiktektak:
If you refill ink tanks the cheap way it costs next to nothing.
I'd never use a laser color printer. Just doesn't look as vibrant and natural in my eyes.