"Tim Lamb" wrote in message
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On 30 May,
"Dave Baker" wrote:

Need to replace my 20 year old HP Laserjet printer and although I have a
scanner it's so old it only works with Windows 95 or 98 and not XP. A
three
in one ink jet machine looks like the best option so any
recommendations?

Definitely not! Inkjets are a PITA, heads clogging and small capacity
cartridges. Laser printers just work, and are a lot cheaper to run. Not
sure
what is a good one ATM, my last one is 2005 vintage, but has cost next to
nothing to run, and always works, unlike its inkjet predecessors. Initial
cartridges can be reduced capacity, just like the inkjets, but hasn't been
a
problem.

Concur on the running costs. I have an Epson Photo RX420 Does photos well,
scans/copies OK, eats Epson cartridges and is very fussy about
compatibles. Head cleaning is OK but the m/c would be better for more use.

It is just hitting the *needs service attention* barrier! ISTR someone
posting a workaround and I would be grateful for a link.

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

Current printers are HP1100A and magicolor 2350n. Will probaby see me out,
but an all in one (lasejet) would be nice.

regards


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Tim Lamb