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technical => computers, technology and the internet => Topic started by: SamT on August 16, 2020, 01:50:28 pm
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My old faithful Canon Pixma MP600 which I've had for donkeys has suddenly died.
Been looking around at the newer pixma ranges (MG5*** and TS6*** etc) but they seem to be hard to actually find for sale online.
We have a Canon MG5700 at work which seems fine. I'm only printing the odd document at home and very rarely print a photo, but my have cause some time.
Amazon and online reviews seem to suggest Canon have gone down hill compared to their older ranges.
Any knowledge out there.
I preferably want one with separate colour cartridges rather than the combined colour cartridges - seems daft to have to replace when only one colour has run out.
Budget - not too bothered about paying a bit more, if it means quality and longevity (and cheaper ink cartridges long term).
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It costs more up front, but i got so fed up with changing almost full dried out ink cartridges due to only printing a couple of times a year I bought a colour laser printer.
Mine is a Samsung C480FW, which has been trouble-free. It cost I think around £300 but as I'm only just changed the first set of toner that came with it I think I'm close to saving that in not changing ink cartridges in the last 4 years or so.
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Hmm - interesting. I've never had an issue with the cartridges drying out in the old canon. It certainly has been sat dormant for extended periods too.
I hadn't really considered laser printers. Seem to be pretty bulky things though it seems.
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I can't remember what inkjet I had before but it seemed I'd print 2 or 3 times a year and end up needing new cartridges every time...
The footprint for mine (combined scanner/ printer etc) is about the same as an A3 sheet of paper but yes more bulky than domestic inkjets. Probably more suited to a home office setup.