? Printer and Scanner Recommendations ?

Discussion in 'Printers, Scanners and Digital Cameras' started by Anti-Trend, Feb 25, 2004.

  1. Anti-Trend

    Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek

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    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.
     
    Anti-Trend, Feb 25, 2004
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  2. Sniper

    Sniper Administrator Staff Member

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    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
     
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  3. Anti-Trend

    Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek

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    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
     
    Anti-Trend, Mar 2, 2004
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  4. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    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.
     
    Big B, Mar 2, 2004
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  5. Anti-Trend

    Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek

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    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... :swt:
     
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  6. Sniper

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    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...
     
    Sniper, Mar 6, 2004
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  7. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Actually the Samsung ML17xx series are laser...and very cheap too.
     
    Big B, Mar 6, 2004
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  8. Sniper

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    yep, they are quite cheap here in the UK, a review will be coming up soon, as I got one, hehe
     
    Sniper, Mar 6, 2004
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  9. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    I know one of them is less than $100 USD...I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these for my office.
     
    Big B, Mar 6, 2004
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    Hmmf, sounds pretty good. I'll be researching that one for sure. Thanks guys! :)
     
    Anti-Trend, Mar 7, 2004
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  11. harrack52

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    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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