Death_Knight
True Evil Never Dies
Hi, need to buy a AIO printer for personal home use. So, created the following guide myself so you people can help me better.
1. What is the purpose?
A: Mostly B/W printing, occasional color for brother's project work. Rarely photo printing.
Need to scan books/photos occasionally, personal use only.
2. How much is it going to be used?
A: Not much. Probably 5 to 10 pages a week. Maybe less.
3. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Of course.
4. What is your MAX budget?
A: 4k, try to be around 3.5k.
5. What functionality you need and what you don't?
A: Need - color printing, good scanning, support for photo paper
Don't need - fax, wireless, LCD display, memory card / pictbridge slot, print speed / start-up speed don't matter
6. Any preference for inkjet or laser?
A: Can't afford color laser right now.
7. Are you going to purchase original cartridge or use refillable cartridge?
A: Probably buy original for the period of warranty (otherwise I think it'll be void). So, need cheaper original cartridge for year 1.
Then probably go for refillable one. I want to refill personally.
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 8.5
9. Have you ever purchased/used a printer before or will this is be your first buy?
A: First buy. Never used a printed before personally.
10. When are you planning to buy the device?
A: ASAP
11. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Want to buy locally.
12. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: From the discussions in this forum provided earlier shortlisted:
HP 1050, HP 4488
Canon MP258, MP287
Epson TX121
Though many are saying to go for epson since they can be swapped with refillable ones, a friend of mine told me that HP are refillable too. Also people saying print quality wise HP & Canon are best. So I'm in total loss. Please help.
1. What is the purpose?
A: Mostly B/W printing, occasional color for brother's project work. Rarely photo printing.
Need to scan books/photos occasionally, personal use only.
2. How much is it going to be used?
A: Not much. Probably 5 to 10 pages a week. Maybe less.
3. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Of course.
4. What is your MAX budget?
A: 4k, try to be around 3.5k.
5. What functionality you need and what you don't?
A: Need - color printing, good scanning, support for photo paper
Don't need - fax, wireless, LCD display, memory card / pictbridge slot, print speed / start-up speed don't matter
6. Any preference for inkjet or laser?
A: Can't afford color laser right now.
7. Are you going to purchase original cartridge or use refillable cartridge?
A: Probably buy original for the period of warranty (otherwise I think it'll be void). So, need cheaper original cartridge for year 1.
Then probably go for refillable one. I want to refill personally.
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 8.5
9. Have you ever purchased/used a printer before or will this is be your first buy?
A: First buy. Never used a printed before personally.
10. When are you planning to buy the device?
A: ASAP
11. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Want to buy locally.
12. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: From the discussions in this forum provided earlier shortlisted:
HP 1050, HP 4488
Canon MP258, MP287
Epson TX121
Though many are saying to go for epson since they can be swapped with refillable ones, a friend of mine told me that HP are refillable too. Also people saying print quality wise HP & Canon are best. So I'm in total loss. Please help.