Posted by MichiganAl on 8/15/11 4:05pm
Msg #393723

Time for a new printer AND a new All-In-One. Suggestions?

What's the latest and greatest? Must both be HP. Printer needs to be laser, minimum 30-35 pages per minute, dual tray (hopefully a REAL dual tray, not just a 50 page utility tray), reasonably priced, refurb is fine if available. All-In-One needs to have a very good scanner that can handle a loan package quickly.

And go...

Reply by MaggieMae_CA on 8/15/11 5:08pm
Msg #393731

Not thrilled w/my HP LaserJet 2840

Tempermental, the sheet feeder often jams, legal size doesn't like running through the paper tray or the 50 page utility tray. Does not scann to PDF, copier does not take legal size paper, each sheet needs to be placed face down individually on the glass.

At least this indicates what not to get.

Just got a brand new Photoprinter from HP (for free) it's an inkjet I will use strickly for scanning, faxing and printing personal photos. Received it as part of a site survey HP is doing in my area. I have a dual tray LaserJet 1320tn that's a workhorse and has served me well for the past 6 years.

Reply by CorpJen on 8/15/11 5:13pm
Msg #393732

suggest to never buy in store products. Inventory can be old, and the vendor wants to sell old product before he displays new product. I have best luck on www.costco.com and if you are a member, free shipping. suggest first go to mfg web site, www.brothermall.com find your product, then go to costco for pricing and order.

I prefer brother over all others, for many years. if you want color, try mfc-9560cdw if you want black excellent work horse is mfc8860. the 8860 is not a new model, but I bet you can get excellent price on amazon

Reply by Joeycaps on 8/15/11 6:26pm
Msg #393742

I use to like HP, I love my samsung, get a samsung laser printer, on amazon free shipping and great cust service, samsung makes great products, get the ML1665 black lase printer. i paid 49 dollars for mine 6 months ago and prints like a dream and fast.

Reply by HouTexJoe on 8/15/11 7:24pm
Msg #393751

Recently got a Brother MFC-7840W through Costco on-line. I had been shopping lasers and just happened to check costco site. Ran into a good special on this machine. It was about $50 less than everywhere else. If you are not pressed for time keep shopping and keep track of prices you see for specific models. Sooner or later someone will have a blowout deal on one. Good luck.

Reply by jba/fl on 8/15/11 7:35pm
Msg #393752

Since everyone wants to tell you about Brothers, I will suggest CNET.com - let them tell you about the latest, greatest HP's with their reviews, then it is just the right price after that.

People: he said MUST BE HP -

Reply by MaggieMae_CA on 8/15/11 7:38pm
Msg #393754

Yes he did...

and he said All-In-One and would prefer a dual tray.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/15/11 9:45pm
Msg #393773

Yes, I need two printers. HP Laser duel tray AND all-in-one

Apparently when it rains it pours.

Reply by Julie/MI on 8/15/11 8:41pm
Msg #393761

I still am thrilled with my dual tray 4100 refurbished and I just got an hp 8500 a plus all in one.

Reply by HouTexJoe on 8/16/11 5:16am
Msg #393793

Someone please explain duel tray printers to me. What advantage do they have over single tray machines?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/16/11 5:23am
Msg #393794

Two trays - one designated for letter size - second

for legal size - can print either size without swapping paper..

Reply by HouTexJoe on 8/16/11 6:10am
Msg #393795

Re: Two trays - one designated for letter size - second

Thanks, Linda.

Reply by MW/VA on 8/16/11 10:29am
Msg #393809

Re: Two trays - one designated for letter size - second

I had a heck of a time figuring that out when I was starting out. Finally ended up with Brother printers, which IMO do a great job for the money. :-)

Reply by LynnNC on 8/16/11 12:03pm
Msg #393826

With a dual tray printer, letter size paper will be in one tray and legal size paper in the other. When you print a loan package, the printer will pull the correct size paper, mixing letter and legal paper correctly.

Reply by cremevette on 8/24/11 1:19pm
Msg #394839

scanner with adf

Love the HP 4250 dual tray. I think I have half a million prints on it and it's going strong. I too am looking for a scanner with ADF. I heard from a borrower that their Brother is great, so I'm leaning in that direction as well. Looking for more feedback on good scan to pdf machines. I'm tired of fiddling with fax machines.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/16/11 6:16pm
Msg #393868

Thanks for the input all. Off to research. n/m