Question Looking for a printer for home use

[szogyenyi]

Hello. I am looking for a reliable printer for home usage. I don't plan using it on a daily basis, but at least once in a month. I previously owned a cheap HP Deskjet printer, (don't remember the exact model number i'm sorry) but even if i used it at least once in every 3-4 weeks to prevent is from drying, i always ended up to buy a new cartridge. And that's what i don't want to do. Is there any manufacturer which you can suggest me and a better way to maintain the cartridges for not regular usage? Maybe a refillable cartridge or something to clean the printer's head? I am willing to pay more if that is the case, so don't hold back your suggestions, please.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

All Inkjet printers are designed for frequent use but the best brand for, say, only once or twice a week is Canon in my experience.
I can't suggest a particular model, just the brand.

If even once a week is more than your usage needs then you really need to be looking at laser printers which use toner, not ink.

 

[AllanGH]

Look at some of the low-end HP laser printers, which do fine on semi-occasional use, and are cheaper than ink jets for per-page costs.

 

[popatim]

Live without color and go for a cheap laser.
My trusty old Samsung Ml2510 died and I replaced it with a Brother all in one L2540 ($99 at bestbuy) about 15 months ago and have yet to go thru the starter toner cartridge. Toner Cartridge was $33 (genuine) and there is a separate drum that needs to be replaced at about 5000 pages. ($25)

Despite reviews, Yes you can print past the low toner warning.