Best Printer: Canon, Epson or HP? 3k Maximum Budget

[beni23]

Meron ako nung canon pixma, pinaconvert ko siya sa unlimited ink and I buy refill ink which costs 70petot sa recto. Isang refill ng ink kaya magprint ng up to 2,000+ pages. Haha.

[ghosthunter]

Here's the problem. Ink jet printers are cheap. But you will need to use them often enough so the ink will not dry up in the nozzles/print-head.

The solution, get a LASER PRINTER. The cheapest ones are around P3,500 each with a toner capacity of around 1500 copies. You can leave this unused for a whole year then fire it up for a quick document print out with no issues (except if a rodent or family of roaches made it as their home).

[rmsoriano]

Here's the problem. Ink jet printers are cheap. But you will need to use them often enough so the ink will not dry up in the nozzles/print-head.

The solution, get a LASER PRINTER. The cheapest ones are around P3,500 each with a toner capacity of around 1500 copies. You can leave this unused for a whole year then fire it up for a quick document print out with no issues (except if a rodent or family of roaches made it as their home).

sir GH, magkano naman po ang pa-refill ng toner ng ganitong LASER PRINTER? Tanks in advance po...

[ghosthunter]

sir GH, magkano naman po ang pa-refill ng toner ng ganitong LASER PRINTER? Tanks in advance po...

If you refill your old toner cartridges, it's usually between P800 to P1200 depending on the cartridge model/size. Note that the print drum has a limited print-life and replacing that will cost you another P700 to P1000 depending on model. In my experience, a drum can last typically two to four refills before you need to replace it. There is also a "toner blade" inside the cartridge that will need to be replaced every five or more refills, costs around P300 I think.

[rmsoriano]

sir GH, maraming salamat po, might consider the epson L110 too....

[_Cathy_]

It's been 4 years and I still have not bought a printer

But now I seriously need to buy one. I don't want to go beyond P3k since I will use it just for printing documents or statement of accounts.

Can anyone recommend a printer that is basic, durable and not bulky. Also preferably a unit that is available at Villman since that is where I always buy.

[Wh1stl3r]

I've always had good experience with HP inkjets. Average lifespan is around 5-6 years. The one time I had to bring in one for warranty they didn't have parts for it so they replaced it with a newer model. ☺

My next printer will be a laser though. Cost per page is a lot lower, around Php 1.x vs Php 3.x

[dr. d]

It's been 4 years and I still have not bought a printer

But now I seriously need to buy one. I don't want to go beyond P3k since I will use it just for printing documents or statement of accounts.

Can anyone recommend a printer that is basic, durable and not bulky. Also preferably a unit that is available at Villman since that is where I always buy.

the most basic of basics... the un-dying LX 300 !
or what we call, the "pang-resibo printer".

that is, if you are ok with its "hi grain quality".

[ghosthunter]

Meron ako nung canon pixma, pinaconvert ko siya sa unlimited ink and I buy refill ink which costs 70petot sa recto. Isang refill ng ink kaya magprint ng up to 2,000+ pages. Haha.

Printer conversions are not recommended in C4U's case since she does not print on a regular basis. It would end up clogged and bubbles in the hoses.

[Retz]

^

correct ka dyan sir GH, don't buy cheap refillable inks baka masira pa printer mo.