+++ Michael Torrie [08/03/07 23:35 -0700]: > On Thu, 2007-03-08 at 21:46 -0700, Steve wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Tax Refund time is here, and we are looking to blow it all on a high > > quality color laser printer. Something we won't have to worry about > > for several years. > > Unfortunately the refund is < $1000 > > I'm hoping someone on the list can point us in the right direction. > > Thanks in Advance! > > HP Color Laserjet 2600n > > Pros: cheap ($300 or less) > Can work with linux with cups driver (see linuxprinting.org) > Comes with full toner > Has jetdirect card > Cons: Doesn't speak PCL or PS > Linux driver doesn't have as good of print quality as win32 > Toner costs as much as the printer > Only works with Macs via USB or if mac is on the same subnet, > unless you connect to a linux cups server that drives it.
We have the 2605dn which we bought at Costco for ca. $400.00, about 9 months ago. When we first purchased it I called around to check toner cartridge prices. At that time they cost about $100.00 per cartridge, so indeed to replace the black + 3 color cartridges would have been $400.00, i.e., replacement cost of printer. This is a quality device from HP. Now, the same cartridges can be REFILLED at my local Cartridge World for $52.00 per cartridge, black or color. You won't be disappointed with this, or I'd think any in the 2600xx range. Scott /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
