Which All-in-One printer should I buy?

Alright experts, I need some help here😉😁
I’ve got a question for you guys: what kind of printer would you actually recommend? I’m looking for something budget-friendly that actually works, but most importantly, I need one where the replacement ink isn't going to break the bank.🙄
I was looking at an Epson model online for about $133, but honestly, I have no clue if it's actually any good.😁

It’s always the same old story: you buy a cheap printer and get wrecked by expensive ink, or vice versa. If you aren't printing a mountain of documents every day, you're much better off grabbing a setup where the print head is built right into the cartridge itself. I’ve been using an HP Envy and it’s been a total breeze, whereas back when I was messing around with an Epson, I felt like I was burning through half my ink just running head cleaning cycles. There's no point in saving a few bucks on the hardware if the maintenance eats your budget alive.

frozencrane522 said:Alright experts, I need some help here😉😁
I’ve got a question for you guys: what kind of printer would you actually recommend? I’m looking for something budget-friendly that actually works, but most importantly, I need one where the replacement ink isn't going to break the bank.🙄
I was looking at an Epson model online for about $133, but honestly, I have no clue if it's actually any good.😁

So, I’m looking at these Canon Pixma models—either the 1500 or the 1600—and they’re sitting there priced anywhere from $350 up to... well, you know how it goes. Prices are all over the map lately. It feels like every time I turn around, the cost of basic gear just creeps up another notch. Just my luck, right? $133Man, original ink will set you back like $100 easy. It’s a total racket.
I don't even know exactly how much it costs, honestly. I’m just buying the off-brand replacements that go for like $50.
do $20Look, I print a ton. Like, a ridiculous amount. And honestly? It’s totally fine. If you're looking at those All-in-One combos, then you're probably good to go.
Man, I’m looking at these new HP setups and honestly? It feels like a total rip-off. You go to pick up an All-in-One for scanning, faxing, printing, or just basic copying, and the price tag on a new HP is getting ridiculous. It’s getting out of hand. $317 Look, if you want this thing to actually work without throwing a fit, just get the genuine ink. Don't even bother with those cheap knockoffs. Just grab the original stuff.
$53 I'm running an HP, but I haven't picked up any replacement ink yet. Honestly? It’s probably dirt cheap. I mean, why bother overpaying?☕

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The Canon Pixma 1500 hasn't been on store shelves for ages, and honestly, the Pixma 1600 ink cartridges are getting pretty pricey. If you’re looking for a workhorse that just won't quit, I'd suggest grabbing an HP. Just a heads-up though: the original ink will run you anywhere from $200 up to $83. You won't find many third-party options for those, but if you do, they're usually around $20 to $10 per cartridge. Now, if you're eyeing something like that Epson SX105, it's a decent little machine, but you know the drill—you end up fighting with the print head instead of just swapping ink. For that one, original colors like black, blue, yellow, or red will set you back $27 each, while the generic replacements range from $30 up to $13 depending on where you shop. I'm actually thinking about picking one of those up myself!

I’ve been running a Canon Pixma for about two years now. You can't find any third-party ink cartridges for it anymore—which is a pain—but you can refill the originals about $23 times each. The genuine ones are way more expensive, obviously, but everything works fine and I haven't run into any issues with it.
From what I can see on the store price lists, they don't even stock this model anymore. If you're looking for something, I'd suggest sticking with another Canon, maybe a different All-in-One model instead.

Honestly, you might want to check the date on the thread before digging up stuff from who knows where...