How much does this actually matter when I'm printing color documents (project specs, energy efficiency reports, etc.)? I honestly feel like it might not matter at all. But just to be safe: I'd appreciate some advice from someone with actual experience regarding my office setup. Specifically, based on what you've seen out there, which other printers or all-in-one units should I be looking at?
Thanks for the reply. So, this ink would provide waterproof prints on the printers mentioned, and it isn't hard on the nozzles either. Things are much clearer now. I don't intend to use photo glossy paper. The price for that ink would be 4*100ml=$43 plus tax, right? One more question: What exactly is this pigment photo ink? For example, the EPSON R2000 / R3000 or Canon PRO-1 / PRO-10 use pigment photo inks to make photos and posters for home use. On foreign forums, it's considered top-tier ink, but only for the best models or those with CISS systems. However, from what I can see, this is mostly for graphic designers, though it would be nice to print some posters and photos at home! How suitable are these types of printers for work in, say, an engineer's office?
Alright, we have settled the printer issue. However, from what I can see, rustysurfer79 offers several different types of ink for these machines. What is the actual difference between these inks, and which one serves which specific purpose? Furthermore, how does the choice of ink impact the longevity of the printer, as well as the overall durability and quality of the prints?
Selecting a printer is a solid decision. One must simply ensure that low-quality ink isn't purchased. How does one identify high-quality ink? When a company like rustysurfer79 sells printers equipped with a Continuous Ink Supply System, it is evident that these are reliable machines. Are customers satisfied with such a choice? Discussions on various forums regarding ink have concluded that products from Inkrepublic, Inkjetcarts, Inkjetmall, and Inkjetfly are excellent; nobody reports the kind of issues little Perica deals with. Thus, the market is not as bleak as it might initially appear. Older printer models are proven to be fine, yet I see no reason to purchase used goods.
Since we are discussing replacing an existing color A4 printer that handles about 300 prints a week, and since we’ve already touched upon Continuous Ink Supply Systems: What are your thoughts on my upcoming printer setup? A basic A4 color duplex printer. HP OfficeJet Pro WP-4025DW It features built-in Wi-Fi. It comes equipped with larger ink tanks, holding 109.1ml each. This model handles standard letter-sized color printing and supports automatic duplexing. I might just pick it up with a Continuous Ink Supply System or those refillable tanks. I am looking for an alternative to the HP OfficeJet Pro. I need a reliable machine for standard letter-sized color printing, though I also require the ability to handle occasional tabloid-sized prints. Scanning capabilities are equally important; the device must be able to scan both letter and tabloid documents. Finally, I am specifically interested in models equipped with high-capacity or continuous ink supply systems. This setup seems like my best bet for my future office. However, I am open to hearing if anyone has a superior printer configuration. Please provide your suggestions and critiques.
I didn't mention the Continuous Ink Supply System to talk about how much ink you think defines a quality printer. That isn't my point at all. I plan to pick up a set of larger tanks alongside it. Given my volume of A3 blueprints, that supply should easily last me a full year. I won't even touch the A4 settings until my current machine is scheduled for service. Most importantly, scanning those A3 prints will be effortless. 🙂 Printing 10,000 A3 blueprints—that should keep me busy until retirement. 😉 Am I sounding a bit more serious now? 😁
Why is this constant lack of seriousness happening again? For instance, why wouldn't the HP OfficeJet Pro be a solid choice for scanning A3+ and handling some color A3+ printing as a reliable backup for standard A4 printers? The issue is simply that not every retailer carries models with large ink tanks. I am looking for a superior suggestion to the HP OfficeJet Pro—something capable of A3+ scanning with a lower volume of A3 color printing (I have decided I don't need A4 duplex functionality anymore). There are options like Epson EcoTank systems, and there are also versions available for the Epson EcoTankCISS models.
Incorrect! The ink tank capacity for an HP OfficeJet Pro is either 56.2ml or 32.2ml But it doesn't matter! My initial plan was to swap out our current A4 printers for a more versatile machine capable of handling 300 prints a week. However, I now see this is a fantastic alternative to our existing setup, especially since it offers A3 printing and A3 scanning capabilities too! You have actually convinced me to rethink my entire purchasing strategy for this new printer! I am dead serious about buying one. 😉
I believe the HP OfficeJet Pro (perhaps even the more budget-friendly HP OfficeJet Pro which lacks the dual trays and A4 duplexing) will be perfectly sufficient for my specific workflow. My need for an A3 scanner is growing, and I also require some A3 printing capabilities. I need a printer that can serve as a reliable, rapid backup should anything happen to my current A4 setup—which consists of both laser and inkjet models—so this seems to be my only viable path. If there are any other suggestions out there, please let me know! Initially, I considered replacing my current printers with this unit entirely. However, based on the feedback, it clearly isn't built for heavy-duty use. But as a secondary option that provides A3 printing plus, most importantly, A3 scanning, it remains an excellent choice for me. 🙂
I am always caught off guard because you never truly know when a piece of equipment is going to fail you. That is precisely why having a secondary printer ready as a backup is a sound strategy. Since this model handles A3 printing, A4 duplexing, and even A3 scanning, I believe it serves as an excellent recommendation for engineering tasks. It isn't intended for high-end graphic design work. Nevertheless, your comments have prompted me to specifically look into A3 scanners—a component I had previously overlooked for my engineering workflow. What are the best options available? I see that the HP DesignJet scanner is being offered at a reasonable price.
rustysurfer79 said:An HP OfficeJet Pro wouldn't even make it through a single fiscal year with demands like yours. Why? 4 * 300 = 1200 * 12 = 14,400 = roughly 48 * $33 (that's just black and white prints; color will be significantly higher) The printer from $533 simply cannot burn through four times that much ink money and survive a full 12 months.
So, what is the recommendation? I haven't seen the price for this unit drop below $943, but even then, who knows?? Here is the situation: if I buy something like this, should I use my current printers for standard A4 tasks and reserve this one strictly for A3 scanning and color printing? Or is there a better way: For example, using standalone devices: an Epson SureColor series scanner paired with an Epson SureColor series printer. I'll pick up a setup like that once I become a graphic designer; for now, while I am still an engineer, I will settle for whatever is 😉 available.
I am looking for some solid recommendations for a printer/scanner combo. I need to handle color printing for A3 blueprints, scanning those same A3 designs, and double-sided color printing for standard A4 documents. It is vital that the prints are water-resistant. My workload is roughly 300 pages per week. The only machine that seemed to fit the bill was the EPSPS WF-7525, but it appears to be unavailable right now.