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Buying a Colour Printer under 5k

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Dr. House
Dr. House Original post #1
Sep 10, 2015 at 4:54 PM
I am in urgent need to buy a good printer for normal printing notes and to print photographs from my DSLR. My budget is around 5k. Please suggest me asap.
bssunilreddy
Sep 11, 2015 at 7:06 PM
I am in urgent need to buy a good printer for normal printing notes and to print photographs from my DSLR. My budget is around 5k. Please suggest me asap.

OP What kind of notes? Money or what? Are you doing any money laundering or what? Just kidding...

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Dr. House
Sep 12, 2015 at 7:35 PM
OP What kind of notes? Money or what? Are you doing any money laundering or what? Just kidding...

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Lol! For making notes related to my medical research and thesis on A4 paper. Plus hand sized photographs for my DSLR. This Epson looks nice but out of my budget.
satinder
Sep 13, 2015 at 1:16 PM
I am in urgent need to buy a good printer for normal printing notes and to print photographs from my DSLR. My budget is around 5k. Please suggest me asap.
For black n white notes
Get HP printer 1020 with 12A cartridge.
You can get 2nd hand printers also at 60% of new ones.
Pictures for dslr should cost less when you give it to a good lab with bulk quantity.
Coloured printers are not worth buying if you are bot using them regular.

I have thrown one such printer.
Dr. House
Sep 14, 2015 at 2:49 PM
For black n white notes
Get HP printer 1020 with 12A cartridge.
You can get 2nd hand printers also at 60% of new ones.
Pictures for dslr should cost less when you give it to a good lab with bulk quantity.
Coloured printers are not worth buying if you are bot using them regular.

I have thrown one such printer.

My use is mostly for making black and white notes and printing 3-4 photos a months colour print from DSLR. I can not exceed my budget I need to in 4-5k INR first hand.
patkim
patkim #7
Sep 14, 2015 at 5:12 PM
As per my understanding for photo printing it's better if the printer supports 'Borderless Printing'
If I am correct, printer that does not support borderless is going to leave margin around the print. For A4 general documents is does not matter but for photos like 5x7 inch size etc it might. Also look for printer that supports borderless. They are relatively expensive but might find some deal online.
satinder
Sep 14, 2015 at 8:54 PM
My use is mostly for making black and white notes and printing 3-4 photos a months colour print from DSLR. I can not exceed my budget I need to in 4-5k INR first hand.
Better buy 2nd Hand HP1020 second hand printer.
It will be available easily for 4-5k depends on conditions.

Colour Prints are better given to Lab.

This way you can justify your decision.
Dr. House
Sep 15, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Better buy 2nd Hand HP1020 second hand printer.
It will be available easily for 4-5k depends on conditions.

Colour Prints are better given to Lab.

This way you can justify your decision.
I will only buy first hand, not looking for a second hand printer. If I only use printer for normal notes printing then which is the best in 4-5k?
bssunilreddy
Sep 16, 2015 at 7:09 AM
I will only buy first hand, not looking for a second hand printer. If I only use printer for normal notes printing then which is the best in 4-5k?

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Dr. House
Dr. House #11
Apr 3, 2016 at 1:54 PM
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skeletor
skeletor #12
Apr 3, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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Advantage of HP would be seamless Linux support.
Dr. House
Dr. House #13
Apr 4, 2016 at 3:22 PM
Advantage of HP would be seamless Linux support.

I am not a linux user at all. Windows 10 and Mac OS X only. Should I save 2k and get Canon E460 or hp has some other advantages?
quicky008
quicky008 #14
Apr 6, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Afaik hp's ink catridges are somewhat cheaper as compared to canon's,i suggest you do some research about the pros and cons of both the printers and then go for the one which best suits your requirements.
Dr. House
Dr. House #15
Apr 6, 2016 at 11:39 PM
Afaik hp's ink catridges are somewhat cheaper as compared to canon's,i suggest you do some research about the pros and cons of both the printers and then go for the one which best suits your requirements.

That's what I am doing here. I need someone who tells me about these printers pros and cons. Although the canon E460 was available for 3,300 INR so ordered on COD. Still not sure should I buy it or not.
skeletor
skeletor #16
Apr 8, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Why not look for Epson printers which have a CISS? Continuous Ink Supply System.
K
Apr 8, 2016 at 6:25 PM
Don't buy Epson
Go with Canon CISS way better than Epson


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Dr. House
Dr. House #18
Apr 9, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Don't buy Epson
Go with Canon CISS way better than Epson


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Alright! I also trust canon, it has many service centers in my region. I am going with canon E460 all in one costing almost half of MRP (paying Rs.3,300) on snapdeal offer.
K
Apr 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM
Alright! I also trust canon, it has many service centers in my region. I am going with canon E460 all in one costing almost half of MRP (paying Rs.3,300) on snapdeal offer.

Contact canon.
Ask them if CISS is supported for E480.
They charge around 1200/- to 1500/- for CISS but it's pretty solid.Better than Epson
Dr. House
Dr. House #20
Apr 9, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Why not look for Epson printers which have a CISS? Continuous Ink Supply System.

Hey ICO! If I go for Epson as they also provide good onsite service, I confirmed. Which model should I go with L220 or some other?
skeletor
skeletor #21
Apr 10, 2016 at 11:25 PM
Hey ICO! If I go for Epson as they also provide good onsite service, I confirmed. Which model should I go with L220 or some other?
L220 seems expensive.
Dr. House
Dr. House #22
May 23, 2016 at 12:51 PM
May I know what are the pros of Epson L220 over HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4515 all in one?