Need advice in choosing a new printer

Hello!

I just recently started a career in industrial design and I want to buy a new printer for homeworks and casual printing (at the moment, might need heavy use in the future). I have a couple of models in mind but would like to know if there is any detail I am missing from the sellers webpage.

The models I'm looking for are the Epson L210 multifunctional (printer, scanner, and copy), the Epson L355 multifunctional and the Brother DCPT500W multifunctional.

Before I was using a HP one for about 7 years and still works today but now my parents have it, so I pretty much like the brand. But what I like about the models above is that the ink is stored on side tanks, which I believe has a great advantage for economy on ink and printing quantity.

So my main question is, on the above brands, which one is more recomended? I'm looking for the one that is more relaible (at least 5 years of work with proper maintenance) and with good software conection so it does print when I tell it to.

One last question, is it difficult to give maintanence to this type of printer since you cant remove the cartridge and is it enough to choose a cartridge printer?

I'll appreciate any information and thanks in advance.

Here are the models I'm looking for, I can provide information in english if you like
http://www.bestbuy.com.mx/ofertas/o...utadoras/epson-l210-multifuncional-negro.html
http://www.bestbuy.com.mx/productos...-y-toner/epson-l355-multifuncional-negro.html
http://www.bestbuy.com.mx/ofertas/o...m_content=IMPRESORAS&utm_campaign=Los de Azul

 

I too like HP printers. I have the HP Photosmart 7525 multi-function device I got from Sam's and have no complaints.

Printing devices have almost become disposable devices. Many are very cheap and much cheaper to buy a new than have them repaired. This is due in part to the makers make much of their money from replacement ink/toner.

And to that, I note many folks swear by 3rd party ink. I don't. I use genuine HP ink. If you watch the sales, you will often see big discounts and then you stock up. But do note that ink for inkjet devices does have a shelf life, so don't stock up more than you can use in a year or two.

Oh, and I NEVER EVER install the software from the disk that comes with these devices. You can get the basic drivers you need from the websites. And if you shop carefully and buy a networked device that has a built in, network accessible menu, you can scan and fax just using your browser instead of their bloated suite of extra junk you don't need.

 

Visit the manufacturer's website and find out what the machine's duty cycle is. Also, look at the yield of the cartridges and the recommended retail prices.
Whether you use genuine or generic cartridges, is up to you. But, while the machine is under warrantee, you must use genuine cartridges.

I recently got a Lexmark printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. It has a second RJ11 connector for a phone or answering machine, a memory card reader, a USB port, and it supports Wi-Fi printing. Decide whether you need those features.