Cheap All-in-one printer?

ipwrcanto · 05-01-2001, 02:56 PM

I'm looking for a cheap but ok All-In-One printer. Needs to be a fax/printer/scanner. I saw something somewhere for $89 but can't remember what it was. Does anyone have any suggestions?

OC · 05-01-2001, 09:59 PM

I really have to recommend against an all-in-one device. Either they use a single set of drivers that are totally compromised, or you need three or four different kinds of drivers (printer, scanner, etc) to make it work reliably. And if one part stops working? Count me out. Much better off buying individual pieces, IMHO. I just went to my local Circuit Sh*tty and saw an "open box" plain paper fax for $98. Add a good USB scanner (I have a HP 3300C that works great) for $100 or so and spend the rest on a good laser printer.

-OC

sbp · 05-02-2001, 02:30 AM

I concur. Its better to buy individual components.

ipwrcanto · 05-02-2001, 12:16 PM

It may be better, however this is for my parents and little brother. They will barely use it at all. We also don't really have room for a different components. If it costs like $129 and breaks down in a year, i don't really care. So back to my original question, where can i find a good deal?

rollhard · 05-02-2001, 04:55 PM

Xerox 480cx:

1200x1200 dpi
8ppm black and white, 4ppm color
Fax, Print, Copy, Scan

480CX

Then get TWO of these:

MSN

Your total should be $150.00 exactly. Then use coupon code: 89764 for $30 off a $150+ Purchase (expires 5/15/01).

Should end up $120 plus tax, shipping is free.

RezERez · 05-19-2001, 08:05 PM

Canon 745 MF machine would be better IMHO.. haven't checked prices lately but it was ~$150 last time I saw it advertised... uses individual ink tanks for CYMK... cheaper printing costs overall and the quality is there...

05-01-2001, 09:59 PM	#2
OC the admiral formerly known as overclocked Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Outside the mainstream Posts: 5,922	I really have to recommend against an all-in-one device. Either they use a single set of drivers that are totally compromised, or you need three or four different kinds of drivers (printer, scanner, etc) to make it work reliably. And if one part stops working? Count me out. Much better off buying individual pieces, IMHO. I just went to my local Circuit Shtty and saw an "open box" plain paper fax for $98. Add a good USB scanner (I have a HP 3300C that works great) for $100 or so and spend the rest on a good laser printer. -OC __________________ But what is adulthood except a delayed end-run around our parents' better judgment? -- Peter Egan cough*

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05-01-2001, 02:56 PM	#1
ipwrcanto Administrator Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 38	I'm looking for a cheap but ok All-In-One printer. Needs to be a fax/printer/scanner. I saw something somewhere for $89 but can't remember what it was. Does anyone have any suggestions?

05-02-2001, 02:30 AM	#3
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	I concur. Its better to buy individual components.

05-02-2001, 12:16 PM	#4
ipwrcanto Administrator Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 38	It may be better, however this is for my parents and little brother. They will barely use it at all. We also don't really have room for a different components. If it costs like $129 and breaks down in a year, i don't really care. So back to my original question, where can i find a good deal?

05-02-2001, 04:55 PM	#5
rollhard Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 370	Xerox 480cx: 1200x1200 dpi 8ppm black and white, 4ppm color Fax, Print, Copy, Scan 480CX Then get TWO of these: MSN Your total should be $150.00 exactly. Then use coupon code: 89764 for $30 off a $150+ Purchase (expires 5/15/01). Should end up $120 plus tax, shipping is free.

05-19-2001, 08:05 PM	#6
RezERez Ensign Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 25	Canon 745 MF machine would be better IMHO.. haven't checked prices lately but it was ~$150 last time I saw it advertised... uses individual ink tanks for CYMK... cheaper printing costs overall and the quality is there...

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