Posted by Charm_AL on 12/1/05 11:27am
Msg #79552
printer survey...
Please share your printer make and model and how many refills, drum replacements, etc that you've done for the past year and what your model costed. The reason I'm asking is my MFC has had it's toner replaced 4 times and now it's telling me to get a new drum soon.
I know you all use lasers, so I figured there would be some strong opinions on what's good or not. I'm wondering if it's more economical to switch at this time to a new printer.
I've had this one for just under a year. I was also told that my printer prints slow, and is not PCL compliant. Thanks for any feedback, my eyeballs are ready to fall out from surfing and I'm still just as confused as when I started!
| Reply by Calnotary on 12/1/05 11:28am
Msg #79554
brother hl-5150dlt still on original toner, drum etc Paid 159.99
| Reply by cntrlcalntry on 12/1/05 11:32am
Msg #79557
HP 1320 doing a great job and has a $100.00 rebate right now.
| Reply by srnotary_CA on 12/1/05 11:33am
Msg #79558
I have a brother MFC 8820D and as of yet I haven't had to replace the cartridge. I looked at the site that was recommended here and I can get the cartridge for like 40.00 or less depending if I buy while they are still on sale (I think the sale price is 30.00) Thas is one of the reasons we chose it because it has the high yield cartridge that does like 6500 pager a cartridge adn the drums aren't that expensive either.
Not sure if thats what you were asking but hope it helps.
| Reply by BP/WV on 12/1/05 11:31am
Msg #79556
brother hl-5140 still original toner - purchased 10/17/05 $199.98
| Reply by Charles_Ca on 12/1/05 11:40am
Msg #79564
Re: printer survey...HP 1320tn
I like my HP 1320 tn, I don't keep track by the number of drums or toner cartridges but the software keeps track of number of pages and I use that to track cost per page whih is about $0.04 at this time. I guess I may not be particularly objective because I've loved HP technology since I bought my first HP35 while in engineering school and I've loved HP ever since. I have not been able to find better products for what I've needed, in my opinion.
| Reply by cmd_NH on 12/1/05 12:16pm
Msg #79583
Re: printer survey...HP 1320tn
I use HP1300 at home, for both this and my accounting biz. Only changed cartridge 3 times in a year, I think. Works Great!, I use HP1320n at the office,(like to print double sided sometimes) just bought it 10/04 so not sure about toner(came with it), and got about 2500 copies so far. I have had pretty good luck with HP products. I like that I can track the number of copies done and jobs printed. Happy Holidays everyone!
| Reply by BobRogers_FL on 12/1/05 12:24pm
Msg #79588
Re: printer survey...HP 1320tn
I agree Charles...It took me a few years to come around. I had Brother products that were doing the job, but Paul/FL kept reminding me how great HP products are and now that I have a 3120tn I am convinced that there is none better on the market today.
| Reply by Mitch_MD on 12/1/05 12:26pm
Msg #79590
Detailed answer
HP LaserJet 4350dtn - 55 ppm, 460 MHz, dual tray, 250K p/month. 7,757 pages on the normal capacity cartridge with 45 percent still remaining (supposed to be good for some 12,000 with this one). 20,000 pages or so on the big cartridges. No refills until the warranty runs out, then we'll see what it takes. Prices through the HP website are robbery, so I got it through PriceGrabber at significant savings, along with 512MB generic RAM, 20GB hard drive and a Gigabit JetDirect LAN card.
This is the one to get for raw speed; it'll crank out a 300 page doc in under 5 and half minutes flat, even with scanned PDFs.
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HP LaserJet 3015 AIO - 15 ppm, 240 MHz, one tray, 7K p/month. 5,166 pages on original cartridge and two refills. Got it from CompUSA for ~$400.
This one can take up to an hour (or more) to print a 300 page scanned PDF.
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The list below is from my experience with testing, recommending, buying and servicing printers for a large corporation, and is based upon *thousands* of units over the years:
HP - The best, bar none. We had LaserJet III printers purchased in 1990 that were still going strong when I left the company in 2004. Above average pricing, but less than Canon or Xerox offerings in the same class. Bullet proof reliability, but average servicing through HP.
Dell - Very affordable printers that are rebadged Lexmark models with components removed. Fast servicing through Dell (typically overnight). Average reliability.
Lexmark - Affordable printers. Average reliability and below average servicing through Lexmark. The products were better when they were owned by IBM.
Brother - Affordable printers. Average reliability and below average servicing.
Xerox/Tektronix - Expensive printers. Below average reliability and below average servicing unless you have on-site repair personnel. At one point they had the worst software printer drivers we ever tested or supported.
Canon - Expensive printers. Average reliability and below average servicing.
| Reply by Charm_AL on 12/1/05 1:16pm
Msg #79613
Re: Detailed answer
Thank you all for taking the time to post. So far it looks like HP is the way to go.
| Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/1/05 2:32pm
Msg #79633
Re: Detailed answer
I'd have to agree about HP products. A workhorse and generally considered the gold standard for business printers. I have a MFP (3330) which I've been very happy with. I've had mine not quite 2 years, have replaced the cartridge numerous times (probably about every other month), but never have had any problems or needed any other maintenance.
BTW, a general comment for anyone else reading this, if you haven't already figured it out: unless you know how much a person is printing, the frequency of cartridge replacement is pretty meaningless from one printer to the next. As Mitch referred to above, printers generally are graded with an estimated page capacity based on assumptions of page coverage and assuming 8.5 x 11" page size. The average coverage for loan docs will be somewhat higher than your typical letter, which I think is what they use as a standard, so your actual page count will be less. It should give you a better basis for comparison, however.
BTW, anyone know if the HP 3330 gives page count information and if so, how to find it? I think that would be a very useful feature to have to give you an idea when a cartridge is likely to run out. Don't you love it when the cartridge goes right at the beginning of a package of Dynamic Docs or some other utility that goes right to your printer?!! NOT!! ;>)
| Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/1/05 2:47pm
Msg #79637
Re: Detailed answer
To get the page count on the HP 3330, you need to execute these steps:
ON THE PRINTER'S CONTROL PANEL
Select MENU
Select REPORTS (press ENTER)
Select CONFIG REPORT (press ENTER)
-or-
FROM THE JET DIRECTOR TOOLBOX
Select "HP LaserJet Device Configuration"
Select the "Reports" tab
Press the "Print Configuration Report" button
The printer should print TWO pages. The accumulated printed page count is on page one, third topic in the left column, titled "Page Counts".
| Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/1/05 4:21pm
Msg #79680
Thanks!!!!
Thanks, PAW_FL!!! I must have just missed it when I went looking. You're the best!! (I've printed and filed this info so I'll have it for future reference...)
| Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/1/05 2:35pm
Msg #79635
Re: Detailed answer
HP1320tn for me as well. I haven't had to replace the cartridge yet. I use HP and Brother products for my printing, fax, scan, etc. needs. I carry around a small Brother 210C for copying ID's and such. It cost me $75 after rebate last year. For the best deals, check out your local craigslist for companies that upgraded and want to sell awesome equipment for real cheap. Since it's local, you don't have to pay S/H.
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