USB Color Printer - Best Out There?

[Brangwen]

Colleagues:

I'm searching for a USB color printer (inkjet). Nothing fancy, just good color. I'd appreciate any suggestions and real-life hands on opinions.

I'm looking for USB as I'm not interested in buying LPT card... opinions regarding USB interface for printers would also be appreciated.

I'm running 1.4 Ghz TB on Iwill KK266Plus mobo, Win98se.

Thx.

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[NDC]

HP 935c - $120


black speed Up to 9 ppm

color speed Up to 7.5 ppm

compatibility Mac OS 8.1 or above (USB-connect Macintosh only); Windows (3.1x, 95, 98, 2000, Me

special features Optional automatic duplexing with HP two-sided printing accessory, print-cancel

black resolution 600 dpi with REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology)

color resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi

print technology HP Photo REt III

paper capacity 100 sheets




[This message has been edited by NDC (edited 09-10-2001).]

[Brangwen]

NDC:

Thx! That looks very good.

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PS: What do you [anyone] think of Xerox printers?

[Cody]

I have a Lexmark Z42 model 2, and despite what some people say, they are GREAT! 2400x1280 res for $50. I have used it heavily since I got it (3-4 months ago) and the cartridges are still over 3/4s full.

[NDC]

Here's the spec sheet for the LexmarkZ42 Color Jetprinter (http://www.lexmark.com/US/Products/printers/techspecs/0,2446,OTJ8MQ==,00.html) for you to make the comparison. Honestly speaking, I can't comment on the Lexmark Printers since I haven't used one...

[Kuasimodem]

I have been using an HP832c for two years, and have only put 3 sets of cartridges in it during that whole time. It's connected to the USB port (also has parallel connection) and prints great!!

My brother is running an HP842c on his computer.

[Richard_Cranium72]

Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 895Cse
$129.98 - $25 coupon = $104.98 + tx free s&h

$25 off a $100 purchase!
Use code 71567.
exp 10/06/01
www.staples.com (http://www.staples.com)
Technology
Printers & Multifunction Machines
InkJet Printers

Scroll down second page, to the HP895-CSE for $129.99


Professional" series HP printer with Photo Ret II
a search for this printer last month netted ZERO for less than $165.00 !!!!

If you need a good one, don't let this one get away.

Staples ran out of stock last time for about a month.
The B&M stores Do Not have any more..

These are economical on ink too.

Get Cheap cr1823g color carts, twin pack for $48 at OD and lots of other places
These are the Hi-Capacity of 42ml, I think

DrVette

[bhess]

I'd go with HP printers. Lexmark cartriges are very expensive.

[Cody]

"Lexmark Cartridges are very expensive"

Really?

Choice Item Delivery Price Unit Qty.


Hewlett-Packard No. 78 Economy Color Inkjet Cartridge C6578DN
1 day $34.99
Each


Lexmark I5M0120 Color Inkjet Cartridge

1 day
$39.99

Each


They are like $5 more, and I found that the 952C vs. Z42 at highest setting, Z42 uses less ink

[ZENYO]

I just baught an epson 777, for $115 (Canadian!!!) It's like $60 bucks US.

It's a great printer.

Up to 2880 X 720 dpi resolution

Black text memo: Approx. 8 ppm (7.5 sec.),
Color text and graphics: Approx. 6ppm,
4" x 6" Photo: 1 min. 26 sec., 8" x 10" Photo: 3 min. 8 sec.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductQuickSpec_BigImage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@149 9182238.1000503432@@@@&BV_EngineID=iadcccfjkffhbfdmcfjgckidnf.0&oid=10966&category=Products&nextPage=/ProductQuickSpec.jsp

[bhess]

Perhaps they changed things Cody. When I had my lexmark cartriges were at least $45. The printers were cheap so I figured they made up the price in cartriges. I liked the printer other than that.