Good Printers

cdbob · August 28th, 2008, 03:37 AM

Hello, I am going to be using for assignments to do with music mainly. What brands/ models are good to get?

cvrefugee · August 28th, 2008, 05:20 AM

I like my Brother HL-2040 laser printer. Text is much sharper than inkjet printers and the toner lasts longer too.

Quiky · August 28th, 2008, 05:24 AM

Stay away from Epson. Far, FAR away.

Going for black&white only? Color? Tons of pages, or sporadic?

Black&White: Cheap laser.

Color: Dell Color Laser 3110CN (Networked)- Quiet, FAST, cheap.

Tons of pages: HP LaserJet (Networked/USB + SUPER cheap refurb cartridges).

Crazyjeeper · August 28th, 2008, 05:30 AM

I have a Dell color inkjet. No complaints, it works. HP color laser jets are also good.

73GMCSprint · August 28th, 2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiky

Stay away from Epson. Far, FAR away.

Going for black&white only? Color? Tons of pages, or sporadic?

Black&White: Cheap laser.

X2.

Definitely stay away from Epson. And Lexmark, but I figure that didn't need to be said. Canon printers print nice until they wear out, which doesn't take very long.

I've always had good luck with HP inkjets, but if all you need is B&W, you can't beat an HP laserjet, IMO.

Print quality isn't usually much of an issue with most newer printers, but if nice, super crisp music printing (from Finale or Sibelius, I'm guessing?) is your top priority I'd recommend a laser.

jeffy777 · August 28th, 2008, 07:08 AM

I like Canon printers. Very good quality. I've had the same one for a few years now and it hasn't skipped a beat.

Hidden_Hunter · August 28th, 2008, 03:25 PM

General printing, canon inkjet.

Black and White, HP laserjet - a couple of my friends use these for the endless pages we print at uni and they work well and the toner is about average in cost.

Cobol74 · August 28th, 2008, 05:48 PM

My EPSON (RX620 - Photo/all in one) is OK but bloody expensive on carts. I now always use JetTecs, 30% more ink and cheaper to buy, results are as good IMHO.

epp_b · August 28th, 2008, 05:59 PM

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Stay away from Epson. Far, FAR away.

Why's that? I have an Epson C62. Cartridges are dirt-cheap because, at least for this printer, the cartridges are just dumb boxes with ink. Draft quality grayscale prints are stupidly fast.

Assuming "assignments to do with music" means "musical scores and theory" and you don't need to print any colour, a B&W laser is probably best.

cvrefugee · August 28th, 2008, 07:27 PM

One thing to consider: HP probably makes the worst suite of printer drivers known to man. That's the #1 reason I stay away from any other their products. I switched our household to Brother and the drivers and software are excellent.

epp_b · August 28th, 2008, 08:04 PM

Yup, HP printers are garbage. They're slow, eat ink and the cartridges are horking expensive.

LurkerPatrol · August 28th, 2008, 08:49 PM

I've had meh experiences with epson printers. My dad swears by them (but that's mostly because UCSD gets a major discount with the company), and some of the printers they make aren't that bad.

I have an epson atm, the CX4800. And I have to say by far that it is the WORST printer I've ever had. I mainly use it for scanning documents (after I've signed some form or if I make a doodle and want to import into photoshop). Otherwise the color sucks, the print speed sucks (takes forever...you could read war and peace twice over before it finishes printing your 1 page black and white document).

That said, I'd go with Canon or Dell if you want something simple and cheap. Don't go epson unless you know what you're doing, don't go HP unless your insane, and DEFINITELY don't go lexmark unless you think purple is a flavor.

Prolly something like this would be good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16828102259

matt2000 · August 28th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobol74

My EPSON is OK but bloody expensive on carts. I now always use JetTecs now.

I've had fairly good experiences with Epson. A few years ago my dad got a C42 with a new PC (which is an OK printer for text) and a couple of years ago I got a C64 Photo, which broke and got replaced under warranty by a Photo R300 (nice photo quality printer, with direct CD printing)

I also go down the JetTec route, tried the refills and flashing the chips on the carts, but it's a pain in the arse and that's what killed the C64.

Quiky · August 29th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Epsons are known to CHEAT you on cartridges, clog the ink-lines, and just fail for no reason. They also shake like a mother fucker, so make sure to bolt down your desk and all items on it..

Stay away!

Jmiller · August 29th, 2008, 03:29 AM

I have had great luck with Canon printers. HP has great lasers and decent ink jets

epp_b · August 29th, 2008, 03:31 AM

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I have an epson atm, the CX4800. And I have to say by far that it is the WORST printer I've ever had. I mainly use it for scanning documents (after I've signed some form or if I make a doodle and want to import into photoshop).

Well, there's you're problem: it's an all-in-one. I've never come across one of those stupid things that actually works properly.

XeroState · August 29th, 2008, 03:51 AM

We have a Brother all-in-one and it works great. Not super fast but it was fairly cheap too.

cdbob · August 29th, 2008, 06:39 AM

I got a hp laserjet, should work work well for music

jensked · August 29th, 2008, 08:05 AM

Is it just me or do HP laserjets drink ink like Amy Whinehouse drinks alcohol?

We use several HP Color LaserJets here at work, so I can't really compare the ink usage to other printers.

PaSSoA · August 30th, 2008, 05:57 AM

+1 for Canon printers, been using my Pixma for printing documents and pictures, haven't had a problem for the past 3 years. And even when the ink is "low" I still usually print until the colour really starts fading..

-1 for HP printers, noisy, slow and you have to change the ink cartridges monthly which isn't exactly cheap.

August 28th, 2008, 05:24 AM	#3
Quiky You know you want me.. Joined: Aug 21st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 2,295 LFS Status: Rep Power: 169	Stay away from Epson. Far, FAR away. Going for black&white only? Color? Tons of pages, or sporadic? Black&White: Cheap laser. Color: Dell Color Laser 3110CN (Networked)- Quiet, FAST, cheap. Tons of pages: HP LaserJet (Networked/USB + SUPER cheap refurb cartridges). __________________ + Rep me, and fight the lazy Viper007Bond!

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Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Texas Age: 19 Posts: 2,792 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 54	I have a Dell color inkjet. No complaints, it works. HP color laser jets are also good. __________________ Toy: 1985 Jeep CJ7 Lifted and Locked Daily Driver: 1997 Ford F150 4.6L with a massive 220hp EVGA 780i, E8400 @ 4.0ghz, CM Hyper 212, XFX 8800GT 512mb Extreme SLI, MSI 8400GS, 2x1gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling 610w EPS12v, 1.6tb of HDD, CM Centurion 690.

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jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,662 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 53	I like Canon printers. Very good quality. I've had the same one for a few years now and it hasn't skipped a beat. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

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Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:34 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 4,499 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 49	General printing, canon inkjet. Black and White, HP laserjet - a couple of my friends use these for the endless pages we print at uni and they work well and the toner is about average in cost. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

August 28th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#8
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 6,217 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 58	My EPSON (RX620 - Photo/all in one) is OK but bloody expensive on carts. I now always use JetTecs, 30% more ink and cheaper to buy, results are as good IMHO. __________________ Last edited by Cobol74; August 29th, 2008 at 07:43 AM..

August 28th, 2008, 03:37 AM	#1
cdbob Joined: Dec 1st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,522 Car: 1987 Volvo 245 DL (in bc) Rep Power: 16	Good Printers Hello, I am going to be using for assignments to do with music mainly. What brands/ models are good to get? __________________ Thanks to everyone who has made sigs for me

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cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,449 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	I like my Brother HL-2040 laser printer. Text is much sharper than inkjet printers and the toner lasts longer too.

August 28th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#10
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,449 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	One thing to consider: HP probably makes the worst suite of printer drivers known to man. That's the #1 reason I stay away from any other their products. I switched our household to Brother and the drivers and software are excellent.

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 12:28 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,901 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 45	Yup, HP printers are garbage. They're slow, eat ink and the cartridges are horking expensive.

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LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,480 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 64	I've had meh experiences with epson printers. My dad swears by them (but that's mostly because UCSD gets a major discount with the company), and some of the printers they make aren't that bad. I have an epson atm, the CX4800. And I have to say by far that it is the WORST printer I've ever had. I mainly use it for scanning documents (after I've signed some form or if I make a doodle and want to import into photoshop). Otherwise the color sucks, the print speed sucks (takes forever...you could read war and peace twice over before it finishes printing your 1 page black and white document). That said, I'd go with Canon or Dell if you want something simple and cheap. Don't go epson unless you know what you're doing, don't go HP unless your insane, and DEFINITELY don't go lexmark unless you think purple is a flavor. Prolly something like this would be good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16828102259 __________________ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life

August 29th, 2008, 02:20 AM	#14
Quiky You know you want me.. Joined: Aug 21st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 2,295 LFS Status: Rep Power: 169	Epsons are known to CHEAT you on cartridges, clog the ink-lines, and just fail for no reason. They also shake like a mother fucker, so make sure to bolt down your desk and all items on it.. Stay away! __________________ + Rep me, and fight the lazy Viper007Bond!

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Jmiller Joined: Mar 26th, 2005 Last Online: January 5th, 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 295 Car: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Rep Power: 18	I have had great luck with Canon printers. HP has great lasers and decent ink jets __________________ My Animated Christmas Lights (Full Videos)

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XeroState Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Regina, SK, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 116 Car: 2004 Saturn ION Redline Rep Power: 9	We have a Brother all-in-one and it works great. Not super fast but it was fairly cheap too. __________________ 2004 Electric Blue ION Red Line 1 of 783 -- 1 of ~660 Canadian Red Lines -- 1 of 292 Canadian '04 Red Lines PC: NZXT Apollo Case - nVidia nForce 780i SLI A1 - Intel Q6600 - eVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GTS Crysis Edition - Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - OCZ GameXStream 700W - Thermalright ULTIMA-90 - Seagate 7200.10 & 7200.11 - LG G-H20L-S10 Camera: Nikon D60 Body - Nikkor 18-55mm - Nikkor 55-200mm - Hoya 52mm CP

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cdbob Joined: Dec 1st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,522 Car: 1987 Volvo 245 DL (in bc) Rep Power: 16	I got a hp laserjet, should work work well for music __________________ Thanks to everyone who has made sigs for me

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 4,007 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 43	Is it just me or do HP laserjets drink ink like Amy Whinehouse drinks alcohol? We use several HP Color LaserJets here at work, so I can't really compare the ink usage to other printers. __________________

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PaSSoA Joined: Oct 12th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 181 Rep Power: 15	+1 for Canon printers, been using my Pixma for printing documents and pictures, haven't had a problem for the past 3 years. And even when the ink is "low" I still usually print until the colour really starts fading.. -1 for HP printers, noisy, slow and you have to change the ink cartridges monthly which isn't exactly cheap.

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