Cheap printer advice

Elton Woo elwoo at videotron.ca
Tue Dec 16 16:59:16 UTC 2003


On Tue, 2003-12-16 at 09:12, Juan Lupion wrote:
> After unsuccessfully trying to configure a Lexmark Z23 
> (aka "paperweight") I've decided to trash it and buy a new

I have a Lexmark Z53, but though it gives excellent results 
in linux, the ink is very expensive. That said, I HIGHLY
recommend the low end HP printers.

A few months ago, I purchased the HP3420 (for the same price 
as that of *one* Lexmark colour cartridge!)
I have it connected to a USB hub, and not only does it print
fast with linux (...Fedora Core), it has a very small
footprint, compared to the boxy Lexmark, so it sits nicely
in a corner of my desk.  :-)

HP printers work with linux. 
The HP3420 cost me CAD $49 (a Lexmark colour cartridge costs
CAD $60!) Both HP cartridges add up to <CAD$75.(Compare to 
Lexmark, which is almost CAD$90 for both).

Don't be deceived by the fact that my particular model prints
a mere 600 or 1200 DPI: I had *excellent* results when I
decided to do a few prints on photo-type paper.

Note: Unlike most other manufacturer's products, HP ones
do not require a separate or special colour cartridge to print
photographs. ... another plus, in my book.

I've also had an Epson printer before, but that one DRANK ink
like a thirsty vampire would imbibe blood.

I give the HP full marks for price, quality, speed, and economy!
You can bet your life that the next printer (when I decide to
upgrade to a multi-featured or more expensive model) WILL be
an HP product.

HTH,

Elton ;-)
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