PC Peripherals Please Recommend a Printer ASAP

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src2206

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Hello friends...

Need suggestions...ASAP

Here are my requirements:

1. A Deskjet printer. (Laserjet is not an option as color LJ will be very costly and hence counter productive).

2. With a Scanner- preferably which can scan Transparencies (E6 photographs).

3. Color reproduction accuracy is very important for me. Its repoductions must be saturated.

4. I do not intend to buy new cartridges from the manufacturers as those tend to very costly. So the printer should have third party manufactured cartridges in the market.

5. I do not need FAX functionality, hence so called MFDs are not required.

5. Budget: lower is the better (but <= 5K)

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General color printing on normal bond/ photocopy papers.

Help me out guys...with Brand, model and Price

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Try the HP C3188 or any other model in the same price range. Should meet your requirements.

You can always get inkjet cartridges refilled, i am no expert on that subject..

I guess a canon or an epson printer-copier-scanner combo device would be good for you too, especially if you are particular about the color output.
 
Printer with a scanner is called a MFD(fax optional)! It prints,scans & copies!?

If your very particular about colour reproduction,get the HP Deskjet F4185 or some model from the Photosmart 'C' series.

Else get the Canon Pixma !!
 
Nope, I do not need the Fax 'cause I'm never gonna use it, so there is no sense of paying premium for it.



Regarding Pixma can some one suggest a model meeting my requirement and budget? 'Cause I have heard that there are number of independent manufacturers producing Canon cartridges which are far more cheaper than the original. I have a very bad experience regarding Refilling, so thats gonna be my last option, more over I've heard that HP cartridges are worst refilling compatibility...
 
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Nope, I do not need the Fax 'cause I'm never gonna use it, so there is no sense of paying premium for it.

Regarding Pixma can some one suggest a model meeting my requirement and budget? 'Cause I have heard that there are number of independent manufacturers producing Canon cartridges which are far more cheaper than the original. I have a very bad experience regarding Refilling, so thats gonna be my last option, more over I've heard that HP cartridges are worst refilling compatibility...
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actually,it's easier to use refilled cartridges on HPs' as opposed to the Canons'..
BUT I NEVER RECOMMEND RE-FILLING ! JUST USE THE PRINTER WISELY AND BUY A NEW CARTRIDGE WHEN TIME COMES.

As far as the pixma models are concerned,go to Canon's Indian site,choose the model that suits you the best & call up your local computer vendor to find out the current price.

Your bound to have 4~6 model choices in the MFD segment from both HP & Canon.It all comes down to your budget & requirements.
 
Thanks for your reply...

I can always do that ;)

But basically I was looking for real time experience from the user here, which I find invaluable while making a purchase decision. I have seen that a model of any PC related product may be found very attractive and even the dealer may also give a very positive feedback, but the user pointed out something which may make it really unsuitable...

Hope I have cleared my reasoning for asking for advices here :)
 
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But basically I was looking for real time experience from the user here, which I find invaluable while making a purchase decision.
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I use the HP F2120 at home. Should serve your purpose well :)
 
src2206 said:
Thanks for your reply...

I can always do that ;)

But basically I was looking for real time experience from the user here, which I find invaluable while making a purchase decision. I have seen that a model of any PC related product may be found very attractive and even the dealer may also give a very positive feedback, but the user pointed out something which may make it really unsuitable...

Hope I have cleared my reasoning for asking for advices here :)
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Well,I use the Canon Pixma MP180 at home and it's just great!
But now you'll only find the newer models : MP 145 & MP 228 etc..
 
Thanks I was looking at the models without Fax, but I think I have to go down to the market to check myself to get the actual scenario..
 
Ok, got myself a Canon PIXMA 180 (Thanks thetoxicmind)today....printed two color documents including images..and the result seems to satisfactory....

BTW, could you suggest a way of printing four pictures in one A4 sheet? Do I need to use Photoshop to put all the four in one page? Or is there any easy way out? (Sorry for being a little OT, but its my topic anyway... ;) )
 
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