? Printer and Scanner Recommendations ?

Anti-Trend · 25-02-2004, 11:40 AM

I'm in the market for a good scanner and a printer to compliment it (for my wife), and I'm interested in some educated input. The scanner needs to be 100% Linux compatible, because it will be used exclusively in that OS. Slightly older scanners are OK as long as they use an analog-type lens rather than a LCD one, and USB. As for the printer, she needs a multi-cartidge color inkjet with a USB interface, and ultraviolet ink curing (like the HP 5500 series). Linux compatibility is not necessary, but would be a plus. I don't expect this forum to do all the research for me, but any input you have would be great to supplement my own research.

Sniper · 01-03-2004, 12:18 AM

hmmm, what would be your main use for the printer, if its mainly just text, would you wana consider buying a laser printer? I know the cost of the toners is expensive but they last for ages.

soz, dont know much about scanners

hehe

Anti-Trend · 02-03-2004, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper

hmmm, what would be your main use for the printer, if its mainly just text, would you wana consider buying a laser printer? I know the cost of the toners is expensive but they last for ages.

soz, dont know much about scanners

hehe

I'm an HP Printer Tech by certification </me hautily puffs out chest>, so of course I have an HP laser at home.

This printer would be for photos and the like, and a color laser is a little out of our price limitations. I guess I should've stated what the printer was for right out front, huh? :p

Big B · 02-03-2004, 12:59 AM

I'd say some of those Samsung ML17xx, but I don't think they meet a good chunk of your requirements. They are pretty cheap tho.

Anti-Trend · 02-03-2004, 01:36 AM

Samsung, huh? I am a fan of Samsung 'DF' series monitors, their multiplex business machines, and their optical drives, but I've never used a samsung inkjet before. I was kinda thinking about the HP 5550 but they've recently redesigned the chassis to be a little weird. I'm not sure if the chassis was the only thing that was changed, so I'm anxious about forking out $100 for one now...

Sniper · 06-03-2004, 01:34 PM

the Samsung ML17xx is quite good from what I have read. Also for a colour printer I've read good reviews on the Canon Bubblejet I250 and the newer versions...

Big B · 06-03-2004, 02:13 PM

Actually the Samsung ML17xx series are laser...and very cheap too.

Sniper · 06-03-2004, 02:28 PM

yep, they are quite cheap here in the UK, a review will be coming up soon, as I got one, hehe

Big B · 06-03-2004, 03:11 PM

I know one of them is less than $100 USD...I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these for my office.

Anti-Trend · 07-03-2004, 05:19 AM

Hmmf, sounds pretty good. I'll be researching that one for sure. Thanks guys!

harrack52 · 07-03-2004, 07:25 AM

I know it's quite expensive but at school we have some HP 4300n, and let me tell you that it's extremely fast !

Can do up to 45 ppm.

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Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 4,882 Times Helpful: 538 Status: Offline My Computer	? Printer and Scanner Recommendations ? I'm in the market for a good scanner and a printer to compliment it (for my wife), and I'm interested in some educated input. The scanner needs to be 100% Linux compatible, because it will be used exclusively in that OS. Slightly older scanners are OK as long as they use an analog-type lens rather than a LCD one, and USB. As for the printer, she needs a multi-cartidge color inkjet with a USB interface, and ultraviolet ink curing (like the HP 5500 series). Linux compatibility is not necessary, but would be a plus. I don't expect this forum to do all the research for me, but any input you have would be great to supplement my own research. __________________ See My Desktop \| Try Linux \| Install Linux \| Visit My Server \| Support Hardware Forums \| Easily rip DVDs in Linux \| Remember Everything

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I'd say some of those Samsung ML17xx, but I don't think they meet a good chunk of your requirements. They are pretty cheap tho. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 4,882 Times Helpful: 538 Status: Offline My Computer	Samsung, huh? I am a fan of Samsung 'DF' series monitors, their multiplex business machines, and their optical drives, but I've never used a samsung inkjet before. I was kinda thinking about the HP 5550 but they've recently redesigned the chassis to be a little weird. I'm not sure if the chassis was the only thing that was changed, so I'm anxious about forking out $100 for one now... __________________ See My Desktop \| Try Linux \| Install Linux \| Visit My Server \| Support Hardware Forums \| Easily rip DVDs in Linux \| Remember Everything

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Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,431 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	the Samsung ML17xx is quite good from what I have read. Also for a colour printer I've read good reviews on the Canon Bubblejet I250 and the newer versions... __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Actually the Samsung ML17xx series are laser...and very cheap too. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,431 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	yep, they are quite cheap here in the UK, a review will be coming up soon, as I got one, hehe __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	I know one of them is less than $100 USD...I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these for my office. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

07-03-2004, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink) Top
Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 4,882 Times Helpful: 538 Status: Offline My Computer	Hmmf, sounds pretty good. I'll be researching that one for sure. Thanks guys! __________________ See My Desktop \| Try Linux \| Install Linux \| Visit My Server \| Support Hardware Forums \| Easily rip DVDs in Linux \| Remember Everything

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harrack52 Supreme Geek Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 1,638 Times Helpful: 16 My Mood: Sick Status: Offline My Computer	I know it's quite expensive but at school we have some HP 4300n, and let me tell you that it's extremely fast ! Can do up to 45 ppm.

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