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Low cost printer - 2k

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krinish Original post #1
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Im planning to buy a new printer, for office work.
It involves just a little bit of printing. 25 pages per week.
Im looking for no frills, no fancy printer.
A4 size printout with B/W printouts will be the order of the day.
Please recommend a consistent performing and robust printer.

The Budget is a lowly 2000rs. What will be the cost of B/W catridge cost, and how often will I have to change it.

Please recommend one. Will be purchasing this as soon as i get enough suggestions, may be tomorrow!
topgear
topgear #2
Jan 28, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Get canon ip 1980 @ Rs. 2100-2300 or
EPSON T11 @ Rs. 1500-1600

low costs printer original cartridge tend to run out of ink quckly as compared to costly printers. For original cartridge check with your local shop.

You can always refill your cartridge for a very less amount like Rs. 100-150.
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krinish #3
Jan 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Get canon ip 1980 @ Rs. 2100-2300 or
EPSON T11 @ Rs. 1500-1600

low costs printer original cartridge tend to run out of ink quckly as compared to costly printers. For original cartridge check with your local shop.

You can always refill your cartridge for a very less amount like Rs. 100-150.


Thanks for the advise. is it ip190 or ip1880. I could only find ip1880 online.

Any other suggestions folks.
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VexByte #4
Jan 29, 2009 at 10:50 AM
topgear said:
low costs printer original cartridge tend to run out of ink quckly as compared to costly printers.

What's the reason behind that ?
topgear
topgear #5
Jan 29, 2009 at 9:54 PM
@ krinish
It's Cannon Pixma IP 1980
*www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/2-Inkjet Printers/6/278-PIXMA iP1980/

@ VexByte
It's a money making effort of the manufacturers :p
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krinish #6
Jan 30, 2009 at 8:06 AM
What is the cost of CANON MP145 ALL-IN-ONE printer.
Can any one please check for me.

Is this a good printer, and does the package come with a preinstalled cartridge?
topgear
topgear #7
Jan 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM
MP 145 is Rs. 3200-3400 or so.

Every printer comes with cartridegs but a very one comes with pre installed cartridge.