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Printer help needed in Computer Peripherals ·
placidotter133 said:I'm looking for a home printer. Just some occasional text docs, maybe a photo or two here and there, and the rare photocopy. Budget is roughly $500-$333 🤷

What do you guys think of this one:
Epson Stylus Office BX305F, A4, 1200x2400 dpi/5760x1440 dpi, 15 ppm black & white, all-in-one

could work
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Printer help needed in Computer Peripherals ·
Karen Booth5 said:Has anyone actually used the Canon pixma MP280? Looking for some feedback. Also, can I use generic ink cartridges?

There aren't really any generic cartridges out there

you've basically got

1. just using a refill kit to top them off
2. taking it to a repair shop to get filled
3. installing a CISS system
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Issues with my HP DeskJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Kate Adams83 said:🙄

🤦

Do I seriously have to run to the store right this second? Or can I just wait until whenever I actually feel like grabbing a new toner on my own schedule?

🙂

You should probably head out today. Seriously. Because tomorrow might be too late, and you'll end up in the exact same mess once you finally get that new toner. You don't want to be sitting there thinking, "Man, why didn't anyone warn me sooner?"
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Issues with my HP DeskJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Kate Adams83 said:I haven't actually asked yet, but I have a feeling I already know what they'll say, and ugh... it's just a generic cartridge...🙄

Look, you gotta ask.

Asking without checking is like trying to sue someone for child support when you aren't even in the picture.
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Issues with my HP DeskJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Kate Adams83 said:Fifth Avenue, near Boone by Times Square🙄

So, what's the word on the street over there?
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Issues with my HP DeskJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Kate Adams83 said:I'm dying to know if anyone else owns one and if it's giving you guys grief too.

Mine basically just decided to quit on me one day. I went down a Google rabbit hole and found out there’s this specific error code that pops up after you hit a certain print count. Honestly, I don't even know how I managed to fix it the first time... plus, the official toner is pricey, and I've been printing a ton lately. Now, I'm back to square one. I seriously don't get how a single generic black cartridge can run out after maybe 35 pages.😕😕 😕 😱

Is anyone else dealing with this? Any bright ideas on how to fix it?!!??🙂

So, where did you grab that generic toner?
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HP ENVY won't recognize black ink in Computer Peripherals ·
Andrew Harris said:All my ink colors are full, and the shop insisted they were compatible, but now I’m stuck. One guy printed some black text for me, and then—boom—nothing. Total silence. I already tried reinstalling the drivers, but no luck. What else can I try before I lose my mind and take an axe to this thing? 😠

Grabbed my printer and headed out to the store.
Either they swap out that cartridge for a new one or they give you your money back. Period.

Make sure you test out that new cartridge before you get in front of them.

I guess that's just how things work around here.

If you end up getting kicked in the teeth, I just hope you walked away with a little more wisdom than you started with.
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Printer help needed in Computer Peripherals ·
I can't really make sense of that. What are we talking about? rustysurfer79 says:
I’ve been running an HP DeskJet for a while now and it’s been a total workhorse, but it's finally acting up. It keeps throwing an error saying the print head is clogged.

I need to find a printer that actually has decent third-party ink options available... if people even bother making those anymore.

So, I'm curious—what's the deal with these laser printers sitting around the $500 mark? Anyone actually using one of those?$233

🙂

You got an iPhone 1500 on Hot Spot? It's definitely working perfectly.
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Printer issues in Computer Peripherals ·
cosmicraven7 said:Can someone explain the difference between a 24-pin and a 9-pin printer? I need one for printing checks, and the gap between the 24-pin model and the 9-pin one is $0.83 pretty big in terms of price

Go with the 9-pin version over the 24-pin any day.

Why?

Because they're faster and way more reliable. When you're looking at dot matrix printers, you want something that just works, not necessarily something that looks pretty.

The 24-pin models were basically just a workaround for when inkjets or lasers weren't cheap enough to compete on print quality.

Honestly, the most important thing you should actually be looking for is a front-feed option if you're doing checks.
And for that kind of setup, an HP LaserJet IV is perfect (== $1000 Hot Spot)
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Inkjet vs. LaserJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Gregory Hughes said:Listen, buddy... what can I actually buy, what gear am I gonna need, and how much is this whole setup gonna run me?

The ink 4 * 100 ml in the Colibri class is $40 + tax
And in the Premium class, 50 ml goes for $23 C&C

The Colibri refill cartridge set with Colibri ink (no chips included) is $53 + tax, just like in the photo

These cartridges are clear, unlike the originals, so you can easily see when you're running low on ink,
but you'll have to deal with the CHIP situation. Basically, you've got to swap the OEM chip from your old ones onto these new cartridges.

It’s pretty much the same deal as with a Canon IP 4800. You can grab the same Ecco refill set to get started for about == $47. That uses the Premium class ink.

So, what's the actual difference between Colibri and Premium ink? Well, the cartridges with Premium ink are tested to sit in a printer unused for over 6 months without worrying about clogging the print head. We haven't really verified that same long-term stability for this specific HP and Colibri ink combo yet. On the flip side, Colibri ink for Epson is proven to stay good in the printer for up to 8 months.

read more

http://rustysurfer79.com/A_news/rustysurfer79 N...rl06 _11_.html

Bottom line is, messing around with third-party inks isn't quite as simple as a lot of people think.
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Inkjet vs. LaserJet in Computer Peripherals ·
Gregory Hughes said:Tell me I'm not crazy for thinking a laser printer is a total money pit.

With the HP cp1515n, each toner costs $183, giving you 2,200 pages in black and about 1,400 for the colors.

Then there's the HP OfficeJet Pro K6000n; each color is $33, with black hitting 1,200 pages and the rest at 700.

Basically, inkjet ink is five times cheaper, and I'd bet my life it won't run out five times faster.

The hardware prices look like this:
cp1515n $500
k6000n $283

Seems pretty straightforward to me. Am I missing something here?

Also, calling laser "faster" feels like a joke. This cp1515n will churn out maybe 15 pages and then sit there cooling down for 3 minutes straight. Then it does one page, pauses for 3 minutes... rinse and repeat. There's no way it hits 150 pages in a shift. My inkjet actually prints "normally"—around 15 pages a minute—without any of those annoying breaks, whether I'm doing 30 pages or 600.


Your math gets even better if you opt for those refillable third-party cartridges.
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The perfect printer in Computer Peripherals ·
rustyskipper46 said:Basically, I need a printer that hits laser quality for black text, but keeps ink-jet vibes for the company logo. 🙄

We’ve got an HP LaserJet Pro at the office that nails the black text, but the color logo looks pretty meh. On our other printer, an Epson EcoTank, it’s the exact opposite. Anyone got advice? What should I pick up? Or could it just be the paper? Maybe I should try some fancy 90g inkjet paper?

Volume isn't huge—just quotes, invoices, and random letters... maybe up to 500 pages a month.

I'm not sure what's wrong with the HP LaserJet Pro, because the C510 is basically the same machine. It just lacks Adobe PostScript. Honestly, with our toner, the color graphics come out fine. In fact, its color coverage is way better than a lot of newer color lasers. Who knows, maybe it's just a driver issue for Mickey Mouse.
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Printer won't recognize cartridge after power outage in Computer Peripherals ·
David Miller5 said:rustysurfer79, I gave it a shot like you suggested. So, yeah, it works fine without the Canon 21, but as soon as I pop the Canon 21 back in, that same error pops up again. I guess I just need to go out and buy some new black ink (the original stuff)? That should fix everything, right? Maybe?

Exactly.
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Printer won't recognize cartridge after power outage in Computer Peripherals ·
David Miller5 said:Hey everyone. I’ve got this weird issue with my printer—well, weird for me, anyway. Ever since there was a power outage, it won't recognize either the black or the color ink. Everything was working perfectly fine before the outage, too. I tried following some stuff I found online; I thought maybe if I pulled the cartridges out, unplugged the thing, then plugged it back in and popped the cartridges back in, it might reset. But nope. Nothing. It’s still giving me that error message 🤷
What should I do? My model is a Canon PIXMA


Try to Canon PIXMA extract Canon 21 and just leave the Canon 22 in there. See if that works.

If that doesn't fix it, you'll probably need to grab a new Canon 22 and then try the whole process again using your old Canon 21. If that still fails, you're looking at buying a new Canon 21. Basically, this whole headache is going to cost you at least $50 right off the bat. Honestly, you might end up needing a whole new printer plus wasting $50 on a new Canon 22 cartridge.

Alternatively, if you take it down to the Best Buy service center, they can usually run those tests for free. That way, you don't have to waste money on a new Canon 22 just to test things out. And hey, if you aren't feeling that specific shop, just find another local repair place you actually like.
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Printer issues in Computer Peripherals ·
Brian Kim2 said:What kind of all-in-one printer should I get for under $133? Just needs to have super cheap ink refills

EPSON DX 4450
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Printer issues in Computer Peripherals ·
Terry Robinson said:Wait, so how exactly do these bottled inks work with those cartridges?

Basically, these are special CISS cartridges designed specifically for the Lex 33. They’ve got a port for the tubing, while the external tanks hold the actual ink. According to the manufacturer, you can actually run them without the full CISS setup if you just fill the cartridges about halfway and seal off the tube connection. As the ink runs low, air expands inside the cartridge, creating enough pressure to prevent leaks. Once that vacuum gets strong enough that the printer starts struggling, you just top them off with a syringe. That should do the trick.
I haven't messed around with those specific cartridges or Lexmark printers myself. There are way more interesting things out there to play with.

That’s why the price is so low. If you factor in all the time it would take to actually test this stuff, it wouldn't be such a steal anymore.
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Printer issues in Computer Peripherals ·
Terry Robinson said:Hey guys. I found an old Lexmark Z23 sitting somewhere in my house, and somehow the damn thing still works, though the ink is basically bone dry :P
I couldn't even print out a photo to see how bad it looks. I was actually planning on buying a new printer soon, so now I'm wondering if this one is worth keeping or if I should just toss it in the trash.🙂


Just toss it.

Or, if you really want to experiment, grab some of those refillable cartridges. Honestly, I haven't tried them myself, so I can't vouch for them.

That's why getting the whole kit is such a cheap way to go since you get all the ink included.

It might work perfectly for you, or it might be a total bust. You never know with stuff from a Chinese person these days. It’s brand new, unopened. You gotta try it. Maybe you'll get lucky. Unfortunately, we only have three of these sets left in stock for testing.

The price is $67 for the full kit. That includes two refillable cartridges plus Magnetic ink (4 x 50ml).
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Troubleshooting issues with my HP LaserJet 1050 in Computer Peripherals ·
Carl Doyle7 said:I've got an HP 1050 printer, and whenever I try to print text, every other line gets sliced right in half. The folks at Best Buy told me there should be an "align" and "dealign" option in the installation settings, so they suggested I run an alignment. I opened the printer software icon on my desktop, but the only thing I see in the settings is the "align" option. After I select it, it just prints a test page that has the exact same issue as everything else. Does anyone know what's going wrong here?

Hang in there,

Don't let them kick you out of the store while you're still sane.

Alignment isn't your issue.

The real problem is that those cartridges have such tiny amounts of ink that you basically have to buy a new one after just a few prints. It's how they design them—they put two different types of ink in there. One goes on the paper, and the other is meant to clog up the print head so you can't even try to refill it.
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Best printers for using third-party ink? in Computer Peripherals ·
Richard Rivera5 said:I checked out your page, but I couldn't find the hotspot. 🤷
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Best printers for using third-party ink? in Computer Peripherals ·
Richard Rivera5 said:Hey there,

My wife just picked up an Epson sx125, and the guy at IKEA totally lied to her about having compatible ink colors in stock.🙂 over at IKEA.

I’m not about to sit around waiting 30 or 40 days for some third-party ink to arrive, so I need a new printer ASAP.

Mostly just need black and white printing, cheap ink refills, nothing fancy.
Any recommendations on what to get and where?

Thanks in advance. 👍

You mean those Epsons that take T-Mobile -714 cartridges?

Sadly, they don't even make those anymore. If you want one that actually works and comes with a warranty, your best bet is checking out the Wi-Fi hotspot site.

So basically, cnn.com >> Wi-Fi hotspot

Those setups come with enough ink to last forever, costing maybe $33 more than what you dropped on the SX 125. Honestly, if you'd just paid attention in class, you wouldn't have been out roughly $133.
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