in the world of dot matrix, epson is tough to beat. they never established a trash line (HP,Brother, compaq,lexmark,xerox) to sell on the cheap at bestbuy and circuitcity.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductCategory.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-8182 they also have a clearance center. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/BuyEpson/ccHome.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes they claim 540 pages with their high output black cartridge. their scanners have always also been one of the best. At 01:56 PM 3/2/2009, you wrote: >I need a 4-in-1 printer and have had it with replacing ink jet cartridges >every 50 pages (or whatever the low number is) so am thinking of getting a >laser 4-in-1 if it's affordable. Was in Staples recently and noticed they >have 4-in-1 inkjets which claim (and the salesperson did as well) get far >more pages per cartridge, and are actually cheaper per page (50% cheaper as >I recall the statement). Some of the models were on sale, at least that >week. I don't think I need color, at least not for current needs. So my >questions are: 1) any suggestions for a model of a reasonably priced >(under $200?) laser 4-in-1, and where to get one? Is this something to buy >online? > >2) Anyone with experience with these supposedly improved, higher capacity >inkjet cartridges, and if so, whether this might be worth it over a laser >printer, all costs considered? >3) Is is it a good idea, if one can afford it, to get a color laser >printer, in case one has need for this in the future (maybe brochures, >flyers?) > >4) Is the print quality on a laser noticeably better to today's inkjets? >Please don't suggest a Dell inkjet; I've had so much frustration with the >one I have now! > >As always, I appreciate people with knowledge and experience on this list >taking the time to answer such questions! > >Thanks > >Randall > > >************************************************************************* >** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** >** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** >************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************