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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: OmegaAnglesey on 10 March 2013, 23:12:12
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I've had my kodak ESP-3 for pretty much 2 years maybe more and its been (mostly) trouble free apart from the odd software issues, But its finally given up the printer head has packed up it just wont recognize new (genuine) printer ink cartridges...
Have been quoted £44 for a new head but considering its age maybe its time for a new printer altogether...?
But what to get ?
(budget £60)
Must have cheap ink and be fairly reliable and a scanner built in is also a must, But not fussed if it has WI-FI or built in fax etc..
Was just going to get this but the reviews on it are well awful mostly 1 star out of 5 on Amazon :-\
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/kodak-esp-3-2s-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-13878598-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/kodak-esp-3-2s-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-13878598-pdt.html)
:)
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Look at Canons mate - had a couple now - been well pleased and they seem to run ok on compats :y
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html
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Only reason i got the Kodak originally was the Colour & Black in was £12 and lasted ages (just printing text) but has raised to around £15-£20 for Colour & Black but that's still cheap compared to other brands unless they have come down in price or last longer now days ?
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html)
Would this be the only ink pack this would need Rob ?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-daisy-t1806-combo-ink-pack-17106848-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Printers+%26+ink~17106848
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I just use the printers at work, they are free ::)
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I just use the printers at work, they are free ::)
A load of help that is tunnie ;D
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html)
Would this be the only ink pack this would need Rob ?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-daisy-t1806-combo-ink-pack-17106848-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Printers+%26+ink~17106848
I use this company. Quality inks and larger capacity.
http://www.prink.co.uk/epson-xp-305-ink-cartridges.php
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-expression-home-xp305-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer-17593380-pdt.html)
Would this be the only ink pack this would need Rob ?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-daisy-t1806-combo-ink-pack-17106848-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Printers+%26+ink~17106848 (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/epson-daisy-t1806-combo-ink-pack-17106848-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Printers+%26+ink~17106848)
I use this company. Quality inks and larger capacity.
http://www.prink.co.uk/epson-xp-305-ink-cartridges.php (http://www.prink.co.uk/epson-xp-305-ink-cartridges.php)
As good as originals ? and how much pages do they print around the same or more than originals ?
Looks like i'll be getting the Epson at these prices, Is £49 the best price new ?
EDIT: Seen one on Amazon 5p cheaper and they are easy to return products to if its faulty or something.
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All sorted bought Rob's suggestion from Amazon and ink from that website Prink.co.uk :y
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
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HP deskjet 3050a. Cheap but not nasty.
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http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/printers/hp-deskjet-3050a-review-50005697/
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I have a deskjet 1050A at work(circa £30 from tesco),does the job ok,use Kodak 5250 series at home and it is cheaper to run with ink cost and yield :y
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
Been using an Epson SX415 + "pattern" ink for 4 years now with no hint of problems
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I have a deskjet 1050A at work(circa £30 from tesco),does the job ok,use Kodak 5250 series at home and it is cheaper to run with ink cost and yield :y
I've got a couple of (unopened) Deskjet 1050a's. Paid about a tenner each. Bought for Mrs TB, when she was going through a phase of wanting to print on fabric, and I wasn't letting her use my expensive printers. Still unopened. Sigh.
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
Been using an Epson SX415 + "pattern" ink for 4 years now with no hint of problems
Despite using Epson myself, I'm not up on their models. Generally the "Photo Stylus" ones (5 or 6 colours) will not tolerate pattern ink for long. The "Durabrite" based ones seem less prone to clogging from pattern ink, but obviously no good for photo print. The newer Epsons, where the ink remains static, and is tubed to the heads, all of these are prone to clogging from pattern ink.
Clarifies?
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
I do not know your requirements, so cannot make a recommendation without further info.
Irrelevent now, as hopefully your new one will serve you well :y. Note pattern ink may invalidate warranty, double check before using it.
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
I do not know your requirements, so cannot make a recommendation without further info.
Irrelevent now, as hopefully your new one will serve you well :y. Note pattern ink may invalidate warranty, double check before using it.
i just need a printer for printing text on plain old A4 paper and rarely printing pictures and use the scanner for documents... Will take the patern ink advice under advisement but I doubt Rob would recommend them If they weren't good :-\
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
I do not know your requirements, so cannot make a recommendation without further info.
Irrelevent now, as hopefully your new one will serve you well :y. Note pattern ink may invalidate warranty, double check before using it.
i just need a printer for printing text on plain old A4 paper and rarely printing pictures and use the scanner for documents... Will take the patern ink advice under advisement but I doubt Rob would recommend them If they weren't good :-\
I've had the hp for three months now, paid thirty quid for it. Still using the ink that came with it, although only occasional use. Got a black+colour replacement for £19.99.
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
I do not know your requirements, so cannot make a recommendation without further info.
Irrelevent now, as hopefully your new one will serve you well :y. Note pattern ink may invalidate warranty, double check before using it.
i just need a printer for printing text on plain old A4 paper and rarely printing pictures and use the scanner for documents... Will take the patern ink advice under advisement but I doubt Rob would recommend them If they weren't good :-\
Indeed.
There are some reasonable pattern inks, and there are some really bad ones (and some really bad "genuine" ones on your beloved Amazon (admittedly Marketplace)). Trouble is, the scammers are now even cloning the "branded" pattern inks, as there is money to be made, and this has infected the entire supply chain. The seller won't know if its genuine pattern ink, or the cheap scammed stuff pretending to be higher quality pattern. Its a minefield.
Epsons have life heads, unlike others such as HP, where the heads are part of the cartridge. A blocked head means a new printer (not viable to replace head). Both viewpoints have their own pros and cons, neither is better/worse.
For your purposes, I would have considered a low cost mono laser, and a seperate scanner if required, though that might have been over budget.
For info, as well as my Laserjet, I currently use an Epson PX730WD, after the demise of the PX700W I had before (due to clogged tubes, after pattern ink ::)), which I would recommend if people need a photo all-in-one with CD printing capability.
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Would add, any of the printers from the likes of HP, Epson and Canon (though I have it in the back of my mind they were pulling out, no idea where I heard that, so might have dreamt it ;D), you should be fine (excluding problems with poor pattern ink) if it has the featureset you require. Very few of their printing products are duff.
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At that budget, you are looking at either stuff that won't last, or stuff where the ink is so expensive, you'll be forced to use pattern ink, and thus it won't last.
So buy whatever floats your boat. It won't last. Sorry.
my last one lasted just over 2 years which isn't bad for a cheap Kodak printer. And what sort of printer would you suggest TB out of curiosity. ::)
I do not know your requirements, so cannot make a recommendation without further info.
Irrelevent now, as hopefully your new one will serve you well :y. Note pattern ink may invalidate warranty, double check before using it.
i just need a printer for printing text on plain old A4 paper and rarely printing pictures and use the scanner for documents... Will take the patern ink advice under advisement but I doubt Rob would recommend them If they weren't good :-\
Indeed.
There are some reasonable pattern inks, and there are some really bad ones (and some really bad "genuine" ones on your beloved Amazon (admittedly Marketplace)). Trouble is, the scammers are now even cloning the "branded" pattern inks, as there is money to be made, and this has infected the entire supply chain. The seller won't know if its genuine pattern ink, or the cheap scammed stuff pretending to be higher quality pattern. Its a minefield.
Epsons have life heads, unlike others such as HP, where the heads are part of the cartridge. A blocked head means a new printer (not viable to replace head). Both viewpoints have their own pros and cons, neither is better/worse.
For your purposes, I would have considered a low cost mono laser, and a seperate scanner if required, though that might have been over budget.
For info, as well as my Laserjet, I currently use an Epson PX730WD, after the demise of the PX700W I had before (due to clogged tubes, after pattern ink ::)), which I would recommend if people need a photo all-in-one with CD printing capability.
I only buy things from amazon if they are from amazon directly. As said market place is dodgy and don't take returns as easy like amazon directly.
Either way i'll update once I receive it which should be tomorrow.
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Oh and apparently this printer can wirelessly print from computers, smart phones etc. if that works that could be very handy as I could print the documents/address or anything even pictures from my iphone without the need to turn on the PC unless I've got it wrong ???
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Oh and apparently this printer can wirelessly print from computers, smart phones etc. if that works that could be very handy as I could print the documents/address or anything even pictures from my iphone without the need to turn on the PC unless I've got it wrong ???
Ours works fine with wifeys gaypad. Not so good on my android.
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Oh and apparently this printer can wirelessly print from computers, smart phones etc. if that works that could be very handy as I could print the documents/address or anything even pictures from my iphone without the need to turn on the PC unless I've got it wrong ???
If you need it to print directly from phone, the printer needs to support Apple's proprietry Airprint. Some Epsons do.
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Oh and apparently this printer can wirelessly print from computers, smart phones etc. if that works that could be very handy as I could print the documents/address or anything even pictures from my iphone without the need to turn on the PC unless I've got it wrong ???
If you need it to print directly from phone, the printer needs to support Apple's proprietry Airprint. Some Epsons do.
i don't really need it but would be handy for a quick print. It did say on the Amazon page something about iOS 5 and above compatible so I presume it might work.
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XP305 (if thats the one you bought) looks to have AirPrint.
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XP305 (if thats the one you bought) looks to have AirPrint.
yep that's the model I've ordered. this will come in very handy. Just hopes you can chose the size of the text on the print on the phone although I don't know of an app that can do this though.
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XP305 (if thats the one you bought) looks to have AirPrint.
yep that's the model I've ordered. this will come in very handy. Just hopes you can chose the size of the text on the print on the phone although I don't know of an app that can do this though.
No, but a page on the screen fills the page. "It just works", in true crApple style.
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Received today and its working fine even the iPhone can print from it effortlessly, Only awkward bit was typing Wi-Fi password into the printer apart from that all's good so far and have spare ink ready from Rob's suggested website :) :y
One question when the ink or just one of the ink cartridges are empty do i replace just the empty one with the compatible or replace them all to compatible so not to mix-match ?
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All sorted bought Rob's suggestion from Amazon and ink from that website Prink.co.uk :y
Ive just ordered the same :y Since printer downstairs is fubared (Lexmark)
Price from PCWorld/Currys is £40 :y