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More info?)
Thanks for the info but I want to stick with HP.
~Howard
Dorothy Bradbury wrote:
> o How fast do you want to go?
> ---- re ppm, dpi, paper bin capacity
> o How much are the consumables per page?
> ---- this can vary widely from HPs relatively large count
> o Can the toner cartridges be refilled & how easily?
> ---- some small Samsungs just use a bung in the toner cartridge
> ---- remove bung, pour in £9$ of toner, repeat re developer drum life
>
> Modern lasers are very quick - 12ppm+ isn't difficult.
>
> So if you often print a fair size of document, you may want to look
> at printer bin size (adjust re paper weight so comparing like with like).
>
> If you use special papers or labels, check paper path - a straight
> through path can be useful, as well as reviews on how it copes.
>
> Then do a Google on your shortlist and verify XP-Support/Reliability.
>
> Personally I like the "flattened-cube" Samsung lasers:
> o Build is tacky compared to the old (earlier to 5L) Laserkets
> ---- however the Engine inside does the work, rest is just wrapping
> o Often on special due to "included toner cartridge half-filled"
> ---- which can be easily refilled
> o Cheap as chips to buy, work ok, just don't physically get rough
> ---- watch toner cartridge price v page life *carefully*
>
> For heavy usage other printers may have a notably lower page count.
> Be careful of this, or you may find you pay a lot more over 1-2-3yrs.
>
> Modern low end lasers have become loss/cost-leaders for the money
> made on Consumables. HP profit is on consumables, GM is via finance.
> Check acoustic reviews too - printers vary quite widely in noise levels.
>
> Final check is on warranty - lasers are a pig to parcel up & ship, they
> are also uneconomic to repair at the low-end (laser, mirrors, SMPS etc).
>
> Nothing to beat a big old-iron HP3/4 & stack of paper trays for churning
> out vast volumes of paper. Modern small lasers are fine for SOHO/home.
>
> HP has the benefit of uptake - lots of compatible cartridges, but Samsung
> may have the benefit of low refilling cost. That said, you can only refill a
> number of times before you need a new cartridge - so factor that cost in.
> The Samsung eco-toner mode does extend toner life very well.
>
> Only wish they'd "eco-model" an A3 B&W laser re both compact & light.
> Unfortunately the A3 form-factor tends to make them boat anchors.
> --
> Dorothy Bradbury
> www.dorothybradbury.co.uk for quiet Panaflo fans
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