Good printer for under 150 dollars

thereckerdbraikr · 08-16-2005, 01:02 AM

yeah i just got a new pc so im lookin for a good affordable printer (inkjet)

does anyone have any suggestions.........

or is anything under 150 not good?

**DCIScouts** · 08-16-2005, 01:05 AM

No, you can get a pretty good one under $150. The Epson C86 is around $100, HP 5740 is about $90. The HP 6250 is around $130, I think. All of these are just standard printers (not all-in-one). If you want an AIO, then the Epson CX4600 is about $100, HP 1610 is about $130, HP 5510 is about $150. My recommendation would be one of the Epson, better print quality and cartridge life. Any other questions/clarifications?

thereckerdbraikr · 08-16-2005, 01:07 AM

well im afaraid ot et a chaep all in one, cause if the scanner or somethin craps out, im afraid the whole thing will die

**DCIScouts** · 08-16-2005, 01:17 AM

it'll still print, but yeah, then the copy and print functions won't be usable. I'd go with the Epson C86 personally then, but the HP 5740 is a good option too.

thereckerdbraikr · 08-16-2005, 01:31 AM

what speed do the printers you just mentioned print at?

**DCIScouts** · 08-16-2005, 01:54 AM

Umm..., don't remember off the top of my head, they're somewhere around 20 for black and 15 for color. Look up the specs at the manufacturer's website...

thereckerdbraikr · 08-16-2005, 01:58 AM

k thanks for ur help

mgoldb2 · 08-16-2005, 05:08 AM

I have the Canon PIXMA IP3000 which I love. It a fast printer with good print quility. It uses 4 ink cardges (b,c,m,y). this allows you only to replace the color you out of. The ink last a long time I have not had to replace the ink yet so am not exactly saw what the cost is but cannon ink usually very reasonable. Anouther cool feature is it does 2 sided printing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...MP=OTC-B1zrat3
As you see $72 before rebate but after rebate it only $52.

The model above it also fits in your budget which is the canon pixama ip 4000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16828102154

thereckerdbraikr · 08-17-2005, 10:28 PM

ok i just got a new budjet and i am considering a black toner laser printer

any suggestion for under 300, or will it be crap or somethin?

im thinkin laser cause its more cost efficient per page

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thereckerdbraikr Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 316	Good printer for under 150 dollars yeah i just got a new pc so im lookin for a good affordable printer (inkjet) does anyone have any suggestions......... or is anything under 150 not good?

08-16-2005, 05:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
mgoldb2 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 1,259	I have the Canon PIXMA IP3000 which I love. It a fast printer with good print quility. It uses 4 ink cardges (b,c,m,y). this allows you only to replace the color you out of. The ink last a long time I have not had to replace the ink yet so am not exactly saw what the cost is but cannon ink usually very reasonable. Anouther cool feature is it does 2 sided printing. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...MP=OTC-B1zrat3 As you see $72 before rebate but after rebate it only $52. The model above it also fits in your budget which is the canon pixama ip 4000 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16828102154 __________________ Acer A11912B 19"montior Aspire x-superalien case Asus k8t800 pro motherboard athlon 64 fx-55 2GB(2 of 1GB) of Geil DDR ram Geforce 6800 ultra 2 Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Model ST3200822A configure as RAID 0 1 DVDRW and 1 CDRW 3.5 drive sound blaster audigey2 zs logitech 2300 thx certified 2.1 speakers

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08-16-2005, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 26 Posts: 5,321	No, you can get a pretty good one under $150. The Epson C86 is around $100, HP 5740 is about $90. The HP 6250 is around $130, I think. All of these are just standard printers (not all-in-one). If you want an AIO, then the Epson CX4600 is about $100, HP 1610 is about $130, HP 5510 is about $150. My recommendation would be one of the Epson, better print quality and cartridge life. Any other questions/clarifications?

08-16-2005, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
thereckerdbraikr Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 316	well im afaraid ot et a chaep all in one, cause if the scanner or somethin craps out, im afraid the whole thing will die

08-16-2005, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 26 Posts: 5,321	it'll still print, but yeah, then the copy and print functions won't be usable. I'd go with the Epson C86 personally then, but the HP 5740 is a good option too.

08-16-2005, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
thereckerdbraikr Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 316	what speed do the printers you just mentioned print at?

08-16-2005, 01:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 26 Posts: 5,321	Umm..., don't remember off the top of my head, they're somewhere around 20 for black and 15 for color. Look up the specs at the manufacturer's website...

08-16-2005, 01:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
thereckerdbraikr Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 316	k thanks for ur help