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Need Multifunction Printer Under 3.5k

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-multifunction-printer-under-3-5k.154947/

Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Gaurav Bhattacharjee Original post #1
Apr 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM
My dad needs to buy a multifunction inkjet printer (i.e. print, scan and copy).

Reason: The current printer, Canon iP1880 Inkjet, is going haywire. Plus, a multifunction will negate the need of going to the local xerox/scan shop for every other important document needs.

Budget: Under 3.5k strict.

Must-have features:
Cheap cartridge price. And of course, the usual good quality scan/print/copy.

Where will you be buying from: Flipkart or locally (Guwahati).

I am thinking of going with Epson Stylus TX121 @3.049k. Any alternatives out there?
Skud
Skud #2
Apr 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM
AFAIK, Epson makes the cheapest cartridges. Both HP and Canon are costly. Also Epson generally comes with 3 separate color cartridges as opposed to most HP & Canon which come with a single color cartridge. This will further reduce running cost.

The Epson TX121 looks good. You can go for it. :)
Skud
Skud #4
Apr 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM
I think you don't have any other choice, if cartridge price us a matter of concern, then Epson fits the bill perfectly.
Skud
Skud #6
Apr 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM
You are welcome. :)
d3p
d3p #7
Apr 1, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Epson Stylus TX121 @3.049k......My Vote.

as told by skud, epson makes cheap cartridges & very low maintenance.