Multifunction Printer/Scanner Brands - Preference?

I have to laugh, looks like I posted the same damn thing a year ago! lmao


Once again, here I am. This Epson printer/scanner CX4800 is on it's last leg. Prints just fine, but the scanner bar light thingy no longer scans the entire length of the document placed inside. It stops midway and goes back to it's resting spot, no matter what document I use, size, brightness, darkness, etc. All documents are cut off with the scanner.

So, looks like I've had issues with Epson, but wondering if I should give them another try, or do you guys recommend another company?

Lightly used at home.
Easy to use a must.

Thank you once again!
:wave

 

Something you might like to consider, depending on your usage is the Niagara Continuous Ink Flow System. Available especially for Epsons.

http://www.mediastreet.com/site/n2.html

I know a person here in OZ who uses it and swears by it.
Depends on your usage as to whether it is a propositiion or not, of course.
I will certainly look at it next time around.

Two essentials on my next MFM will be a straight through feed from back to front, (no paper u-turns) to allow (easier feed) 200gsm, or heavier, paper so I can print Certificates, etc., on heavy paper.
Also 5-6 individual colour ink cartridges, if possible.

Some even have a dedicated bigger capacity Black cartridge dedicated to Black only printing.

I don't know if I can get all I'd like in one MFM, but they are on my wish list. Hope this helps in your choice of a new MFM. Let us know what you choose. Bazza

PS: check out [url\http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/070705[/url]
and [url\http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/070712[/url] for great informative articles on printing costs, continuous ink systems, etc.

A great newsletter as well. 2 versions, one free, 1 by $$ donation. Bazza

 

I stuffed up the links.

Check out

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/070705
and
http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/070712

Sorry about that. Bazza

PS: Scroll down a bit to find the articles.
I recommend printing out the newsletters, and filing them for future reference. Baz

 

Thanks for the links! I bought a basic HP Deskjet F4180, but the print quality isn't as good as my previous Epson Cx4800. Not sure what to do. I'm a very light printer/scanner user, so something basic would be good, but do I want the decrease in quality?

Except for the Epson that just conked out on me, all the other Epsons were terrible on ink, but this last one was wonderful, it had the individual cartridges. The HP I just bought only has two, black and colour.

Dunno.

 

Just an update.... took the HP that I bought back to the store. I found it had low quality print and took forever to print a very basic document compared the old Epson. I decided to try another brand, and went with a Canon http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=116&modelid=13369
Still find it doesn't have the quality of print that I had with the Epson, but so many past issues with Epson that I wanted to try another company. Who knows, after this one maybe I'll go back to Epson again! lmao

Can't make up my mind can I? lmao

 

Best of luck with the new choice. Bazza