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Re: [LUG] Inkjet or Laser

 

On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 14:03 +0100, Kevin Lucas wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 12:28 +0100, Neil Winchurst wrote:
> > Having replaced my old computer I am now wondering about a new 
> > printer. My present one is quite old now (Epson Stylus Photo 810) and 
> > it is showing its age.
> > 
> > Looking around the internet I see comments about the rising cost of 
> > ink cartridges. For this reason I have recently used compatibles. I 
> > know that this is somewhat frowned upon but the printer is well past 
> > its sell by date.
> > 
> > So I have been looking at the possibility of getting a colour laser 
> > printer instead. They are much cheaper nowadays and the running costs 
> > seem on a par with inkjets.
> > 
> > As I have never actually used one (laser printer) at home I am asking 
> > for any suggestions, comments etc to help me come to a decision. I 
> > expect there are some experts among list members.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Neil Winchurst
> > 
> 
> This one from IJT 
http://www.ijtdirect.co.uk/dcp195 ( helps if you do Ctrl v)
> has 5 sets of Printer inks ( would last me three years or more )  for
> Â87.0
> that's just Â30 per year for printing.
> 
> Not bad!
> 
> Brother is pretty much Linux compat. use their site for info. 
> Mine is Ethernet and works with remote scanning, remote fax, and through
> CUPS for printing.  
> -- 
> Regards
> 
> Kevin Lucas
> Minions Post Master(Sub) 
> Eleven Years in the Making!
> www.minionsbandb.co.uk
> www.tearooms.minionsbandb.co.uk
> FaceBook Minions_shop
> Po House, Minions,
> Liskeard Cornwall 
> PL14 5LE
> 01579363386
> 
> 

-- 
Regards

Kevin Lucas
Minions Post Master(Sub) 
Eleven Years in the Making!
www.minionsbandb.co.uk
www.tearooms.minionsbandb.co.uk
FaceBook Minions_shop
Po House, Minions,
Liskeard Cornwall 
PL14 5LE
01579363386


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