looking for printer suggestions

cream_please

15 years ago

Hi Everyone.

I have a Kodak Easyshare 5100 that needs to be replaced.

If you've had an all-in-one printer (which you LIKE) for MORE THAN SIX MONTHS, please tell me what brand you have.

My budget is $100.00 or less.

Thanks for your input.

Cream

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wanda_va
15 years ago
I have 4 all-in-one printers (and 2 laser printers)--all HP, and I love them all. If I were in the market for an all-in-one for under $100, I would probably get an HP Photosmart C4480-- $99.99. It is like one that I got almost 2 years ago, and absolutely love. The "photosmart" means there are slots for camera photo cards. A wonderful feature! Here's the link to the write-up about it.

If you have any questions, just holler.

Here is a link that might be useful: HP Photosmart C4480
mare_wbpa
15 years ago
I have an Epson CX6000 3 in 1 that I bought about a year ago. It prints really well but is an ink hog. Wouldn't buy this one again. I've been doing some research myself and Canon Pixma seems to be getting the best reviews. My Brother has an inexpensive HP 3 in 1 that prints really well and doesn't seem to suck up ink like mine does.
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Linda, I found out the hard way, that Epson clogs up and prints badly or not at all if you don't print something about once a week. I have had the Epson for about a year and it has happened twice. I have been trying to get it going again for about 3 wks, with no luck so far. Here is a site that I've been using for info.

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Linda, my brother has an Epson that doesn't work right unless he uses it regularly. He bought an HP Photosmart 2 years ago, and hasn't had any trouble at all with it.

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