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Printer recomendation please

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  1. joolz68

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    Hi,im looking to buy a home printer,i want it to print good photos mostly plus general A4 photocopying and print of paperwork for work,I also like the idea that some hp printers have a link that delivers ink to the door when its running low but thats me being lazy :heehee:
     
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    I have for many years used IJT buy Five sets of ink and receive a free printer
    I chose the Canon MG5350
    The printer/scanner/fax is excellent, and the ink very cheap
    You can choose Canon auto supply, at Canon prices, or you can buy IJT copy ink (which I do)
    I print many photos A4 and let my daughters print many b&w documents for Uni and my wife photocopy knitting patterns
    I have never had a problem, but hey just buy five sets of cheap ink and you get another free printer
    You have a choice of Canon, HP, COLOUR OR LASER PRINTERS COLOUR OR B&W

    You being lazy, well just get the free printer for five ink sets then click on deliver by manufacturer

    I have never had a problem with IJT Inks, the photos last for who knows but eight years so far for me without fading, documents forever

    Make your choice

    Jack McHammocklashing
     
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      I know a few people who use the HP Instant Ink plan, it certainly is easier, and if you have children who use it a lot then it's quite reasonably priced.
       
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        I have a Canon Pixma MG6450 and find it extremely competent it has a built in scanner:smile:

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          Thanks Guys,sorry for delay work n all :gaah: ive not chance to google reviews much,the one i thought was ok that id seen last week was a hp 8610 but ive no idea :dunno:
          Darrans likes your canon MG5350 @Jack McHammocklashing,when you reorder inks jack how much do they all cost about?if you dont mind me asking, as they are the extra large inks arn't they?
          Im off to find reviews on your canon too @wiseowl :)
          Does the Dpi makes the differance in the quality of photos printed? the higher the better? Along with good quality high gloss paper ?
           
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          ;)Good evening @joolz68 Up to a point, printers with higher DPI produce clearer and more detailed output.The number one factor that determines the quality of a printer is the printer's resolution or DPI (Dots Per Inch). DPI is the amount of ink that an inkjet printer can place in a one-inch line of your print document. Most inkjet printers produce documents at 600 x 600 DPI, though many now have much higher resolutions. This is the principal quality measurement for most printers. Some printers have the ability for you to increase the DPI to 4800 DPI to print various documents. The majority of the inkjet printers on the market today also print photographs with impressive quality.
           
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            Joolz
            IJT recycle full kit £30 ie 5 x £6
            Canon auto order original full kit £72 ie 5 x £14

            http://www.ijtdirect.co.uk/6751/Canon-Pixma-MG5350/

            Printer deals buy x sets of ink free printer
            as list on right of this page

            http://www.ijtdirect.co.uk/

            If you order any ink they post them f.o.c and each ink individually, so the Posty can pop them through the letter box, no waiting in for a parcel or called and you were out collect at PO :-)

            The Canon printer is excellent Pixma MG, I have never had any trouble with the inks, drying out or short print runs

            Regards Jack McH
             
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              Canon - excellent image quality, and seem to ultra-reliable (I remember the early bubblejet printers from them, and they were cracking wee things)

              HP - Similar image quality to canon, with nice vibrant colours; the print head is part of the cartridge, so gets replaced every time you replace the inks

              Epson - Great performance, but the ultimate in throw-away printers as far as I am concerned. The print head is part of the printer on these, and although they do have an inbuilt cleaning system, it eventually clogs up and needs replacing itself (if it can be replaced of course); inks aer not the cheapest, especially if you stick with the branded ones, hence they often get filled once or twice and ditched.

              Dell - their laser printers are pretty decent if laser is your thing?

              Ricoh - part of the TDK empire I believe; not bad, but not the best either. We have Ricoh printers and copiers at work, and they aren't the most reliable things on the planet.

              Samsung - lasers are fine, and toner is not too expensive (I have one myself); can be a bit of a faff to get them to play nicely on a network though.

              Brother - not got much recent experience with them, but their WP's were always pretty good.

              The deals that @Jack McHammocklashing suggests with IJT look very good value indeed.
               
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                @wiseowl Thank you,you have explained that perfectly and now i understand, really appreciated x:dancy:
                @fat controller Hi :) You have convinced me!,i will buying a canon :dbgrtmb: Thank you for all your reviews,i also agree that IJS is a good
                value deal especially now jacks said its only £30 for refills :thumbsup:@Jack McHammocklashing Thanks Jack :):) x
                 
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                  I have always used HP printers my old G55 is still going strong to the organisation I donated it to, now have one that prints copy scans does duplex and prints cd/DVD discs and paid £50 new
                   
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                    You are more than welcome @joolz68 :) - I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
                     
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                        I cant wait FC :):):) Since i got promoted it has been a pain not having paperwork thats needed for the job,so printing it off at home may cost me but makes life easier and me more organised and helpful...hopefully :heehee: im still trying master google drive,slides & the rest and thanks for your previous help with that :blue thumb: x
                         
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                          Glad to hear you are getting on well with your promotion :) - you know I am always here or hereabouts if you get stuck :)
                           
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                            :) Thanks x you will be the first door i bang on when im trying to decipher stock rec sheets :heehee: Start running...i might need a fax option now just for you :lunapic 130165696578242 5: x
                             
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