Printers

tanked_darren · January 22, 2013

Well I got a HP officejet 6500 I bought at Costco, anyways the ink ran out awhile back so I got them refilled at Costco for about 40$ better than paying over 100$ for new cartridges.

Or so I thought.

The black prints flawlessly but the colors don't print or are barely there the blue is the most I get and some yellow some red too, looks like garbage though. I tried the "clean heads" options, reinstalling the cartridges. I mean damn I'm not buying new cartridges that cost as much as a new printer!

Is there a printer out there that you don't have to throw away after the cartridges are done? I don't print that much.

I need a wireless 5 in 1 as I like having a fax option.

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Pknitty86 · January 22, 2013

I got an HP 6520 for Christmas hopefully it works out better than yours.

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tanked_darren · January 22, 2013

It might be because I had the cartridges refilled...

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SarahsGMC · January 22, 2013

We have a cheapo hp and we just get new cartidges at Walmart we also have a canon printer scanner fax etc all in one it's wireless and pretty snazzy

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SoCalChris · January 23, 2013

If you don't need to print color that much, get a Samsung laser. They print b&w far better than any inkjet can, are built like a tank, and are ridiculously cheap on toner if you're willing to refill. When you need color prints done, send it to a 1 hour photo place, or Kinko's. It will be cheaper, with better results.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SCX-4729FW-XAA-Wireless-Monochrome/dp/B005NJQ1S8/ref=pd_sim_e_5

I've got several clients who use these, as well as the one in my office. I haven't had a single problem yet, and it works out of the box with Windows XP through 8, as well as OSX and Linux if you use those.

Genuine replacement toner can be expensive for these, but either buy generic ones instead, or refill them yourself for around $10 for a high yield toner cartridge. That's what I've been doing for the last 8 years or so. I get my supplies from aaatoner.com. The refill process takes less than 5 minutes.

I can't recommend Samsung printers enough. Personally, I'd stay far away from anything by HP (Unless you're buying one of their several thousand dollar workgroup printers), Lexmark or Epson, and any consumer grade inkjet.

Also, if at all possible, try to run a wired connection to the printer. Wire it to your wireless router. In my experience, almost all wireless printers end up having a lot of problems reliably staying connected to your network.

jlr860 · January 24, 2013

I have a brother laser. It does black and white and does amaizing. Leave what little color printing I do to other places. I can easily print 1000 pages on one toner that costs $30

MikeNH · January 24, 2013

I have an Epson Workforce 845. Little more than some others but I've been extremely happy with it. Wireless, has apps so you can send stuff from a phone/tablet and it has its own email so I can send an email to my printer to print it out if I'm away. I've also given a link to work so they can email me stuff I need to sign or whatever.

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cracked_up · January 24, 2013

Just picked up a new Brother wireless, wired or USB. I have always liked Brother and for 100 off this is a smoking deal

http://www.staples.com/Brother-MFC7860DW-Laser-Multi-Function-Printer/product_918237

Also got a free label maker with it... ENDS 1/26/2013

lhjanzen · January 27, 2013

We have a HP Photosmart Plus - B210. Works great wirelessly, and we get our ink online for cheap, just have to spend some time on ebay.

You can go the route of a HP Photosmart C6280 All-In-One. It has 6 different ink cartridges, so according to HP you save on ink in the long run, because you are changing the specific colour, not just yellow, or blue etc.

jlr860 · January 28, 2013

We have a HP Photosmart Plus - B210. Works great wirelessly, and we get our ink online for cheap, just have to spend some time on ebay.

You can go the route of a HP Photosmart C6280 All-In-One. It has 6 different ink cartridges, so according to HP you save on ink in the long run, because you are changing the specific colour, not just yellow, or blue etc.

That's only usefull if you print a lot of color. Ink jets go bad if they sit for a while. Though I'm not sure on how long a while is.

Though if you do print a decent amount of color it is pretty handy. Just thought I'd point that out.

tanked_darren · January 28, 2013

I found out the problem described in my original post, I had my cartridges re filled at Costco.

After going to a actual printer store I was informed they don't do the best job and the sponge isn't cleaned properly and other things. It's not like the guy was trying to rope me in, he said he was going to look at them for free. And seeing as how only 2 colors give me problems seems he is probably right.

Anyways, 40$ lesson learned.

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lhjanzen · January 28, 2013

That's only usefull if you print a lot of color. Ink jets go bad if they sit for a while. Though I'm not sure on how long a while is.

Though if you do print a decent amount of color it is pretty handy. Just thought I'd point that out.

Yes. I actually don't like the printer at all. You have to have like 18 cartridges in the cupboard.

kstruckcountry · January 28, 2013

When I buy one it will be laser

cracked_up · January 29, 2013

I had an HP color all in one at work, gave it away, was cheaper to buy a new brother laser all in one then to replace all the ink cartridges in the HP. The HP wouldn't even scan with the old ink cartridges....

marksoldtowne · June 24, 2013

hi NUKE_1

this cartridge helps for colour printout

HP 564 SERIES INK & ADVANCED PHOTO PAPER VALUE PACK Compatible with HP selected version Including Photosmart D5400, Photosmart D7500, Photosmart C6300 all-in-one, Photosmart C5300 all-in-one, Photosmart Pro B8500, photosmart Premium all-in-one C3900 series, Photosmart Plus and Photosmart Premium.Print your favorite photos at home in color with this ink and paper pack that features cyan, magenta and yellow ink for vibrant colors and photo paper for high-quality prints.