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cdb · 24-02-2011, 11:59

Lidl have a 3-in-1 HP printer on sale for €44.95 Link

All In One Printer

3-in-1: print, scan and copy
High quality printing: up to 4800 x 1200 dpi in colour
60 sheet input tray and 25 sheet output tray
For Mac or PC
Includes: AC adapter and powercable, black and colour HP inkjet print cartridges, installation guide, HP CD, USB cable, warranty flyer and reusable bag
Was €49.99 now €44.99 save €5
Price per item

Anyone have one, what are they like, are the inks expensive?

Iron Hide · 24-02-2011, 12:01

HP inks are around 25-30 a cartridge for most printers

Korvanica · 24-02-2011, 12:01

What refills do they teak and how expensive are they is the main question..

It doesn't give the model number...

EDIT: ^^ cheers

*Tallon* · 24-02-2011, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Hide

HP inks are around 25-30 a cartridge for most printers

More expensive than that usually

Generally, it's cheaper to just keep buying printers... honestly

Korvanica · 24-02-2011, 12:10

what about the ink they have on offer at the moment? does that fit the printer they have on?

Ink - 3.99

*Tallon* · 24-02-2011, 12:17

Not compatible with the HP ones, and I really would recommend you buy the proper ink, even online to save some money

I suppose it all depends really on what you're printing, but photos look muck with cheap watery ink

D1976 · 24-02-2011, 12:26

Bought this one on sunday from amazon.co.uk, works out at about

€38

Epson Stylus SX218 All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) Printer with Individual Inks & LCD screen

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Epson-Stylu...8550181&sr=8-2

Ink is cheap on amazon as well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

gazzaman22 · 24-02-2011, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korvanica

what about the ink they have on offer at the moment? does that fit the printer they have on?

Ink - 3.99

Fire up the printer in the shop....stick a print cartridge in it....print a test page.....That will soon tell you if there good or not!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure staff wont mind

norbert64 · 24-02-2011, 13:18

Epson All in One for €40 in PC World
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/EPSON-...ack/298911/314

I think the 3rd party inks for it are just getting released now, so they may be a little more expensive than usual. However, even that extra cost would still be better than the official inks.

martymol09 · 24-02-2011, 13:24

That Hp looks very good value. I purchased an Epson printer eight months ago and have replaced the ink 3 times at a cost of 49.95 a pop. Okay inks dear i understand that but i went to scan today and found i was out of blue ink. No problem you might think but no ink no scan. Absolute joke read my conversation with epson online support.

12:44:54 : Connected to etalk.epson-europe.com

12:44:54 : Session ID: 994686

12:44:54 : Martin: Initial Question/Comment: no color ink scan only

12:44:59 : Thank you for connecting to EPSON e-Talk through the EPSON website.

12:44:59 : Carl Ainsworth has joined this session!

12:45:00 : Connected with Carl Ainsworth. Your reference number for this chat session is 994686.

12:45:10 : Carl Ainsworth: Thank you for contacting Epson’s UK Customer Interaction Centre. My name is Carl Ainsworth

12:45:14 : Carl Ainsworth: Which product do you have and how long have you had it?

12:45:49 : Martin: Hi why will the printer not scan to computer because i am out of one of my ink cartridges?

12:46:05 : Martin: sx215 about 8 months

12:47:50 : Carl Ainsworth: Please confirm your operating system type, e.g. Windows 7, Vista or Mac OS Snow Leopard (10.6.x)

12:48:02 : Martin: windows vista

12:48:55 : Carl Ainsworth: What happens when you run Epson scan on the computer?

12:49:36 : Martin: It says function unavailable replace ink cartridge(s)

12:51:41 : Carl Ainsworth: And that appears on the computer when you open Epson scan?

12:54:46 : Martin: No on the printer it says that and on the computer it says the computer is warming up or in use. It says replace ink cartridges on the printer and will not allow me to do anything else

12:56:26 : Carl Ainsworth: If Epson scan will not start you will need to replace the empty cartridge.

12:58:46 : Martin: Why i only want to scan. Although I do not do a lot of printing i have bought three packs of ink already at 49.95 euro each and I think its ridiculous I have to buy ink just to scan. I would rather throw it out and buy a hp because this seems a scam to me.

12:59:51 : Carl Ainsworth: The printer see's the empty cartridge as an error and will not function until the error is corrected.

13:00:51 : Martin: Why is it set up like this. Thats a bit of a joke when other printers can do it without ink.Why????

13:04:27 : Carl Ainsworth: It is only a basic printer. You will not be able to use the control panel on the printer till the error is cleared, you maybe able to use it by starting the scan on the computer but we can not guarantee this. Also as the ink is required to perform a head change when the printer is turned on and is warming up.

13:06:49 : Carl Ainsworth: We have had no response from you. If you still require assistance, please confirm by entering text and pressing your enter key to send your response to us.

13:07:54 : Martin: Basic is all i want anyway thank you for your help have a good day. This is a money scam and I am going to contact the outlet where i bought the printer and inform them of this. Okay 120 euro for the printer and 150 for ink in eight months wont make or break me but i will be writing on as many forums as i can about this as 1 ink the blue 1 is gone and i am unable to use the scanner absolute joke..

13:08:42 : Carl Ainsworth: Thank you for using EPSON e-Talk Martin. If you require further assistance please reconnect to http://www.epson.co.uk/contact-us. Lines are open 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday

13:09:03 : Martin: good luck

13:09:13 : The session has ended!

mcgovern · 24-02-2011, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1976

Bought this one on sunday from amazon.co.uk, works out at about

€38

Epson Stylus SX218 All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) Printer with Individual Inks & LCD screen

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Epson-Stylu...8550181&sr=8-2

Ink is cheap on amazon as well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

I ordered the wireless version of that at weekend from Amazon, was delivered today so will let you know how it looks later, as I believe the wireless is the only difference.

ErinGoBrath · 24-02-2011, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by martymol09

That Hp looks very good value. I purchased an Epson printer eight months ago and have replaced the ink 3 times at a cost of 49.95 a pop. Okay inks dear i understand that but i went to scan today and found i was out of blue ink. No problem you might think but no ink no scan. Absolute joke read my conversation with epson online support.

Thanks for giving us the heads up, that's a complete farce.

norbert64 · 24-02-2011, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by martymol09

That Hp looks very good value. I purchased an Epson printer eight months ago and have replaced the ink 3 times at a cost of 49.95 a pop. Okay inks dear i understand that but i went to scan today and found i was out of blue ink. No problem you might think but no ink no scan. Absolute joke read my conversation with epson online support.
<-Snip->

That sure sucks.

Fyi though, there are cheap spurious/3rd party inks for that sx215 out there.
Hehe, I guess that's why they've gone with this new ''no ink = no scan'' rule?

Glenbhoy · 24-02-2011, 15:10

inkclub.ie generally gives pretty good deals (if ink can be called a good deal)

hearny · 24-02-2011, 20:24

Inkjet printers are a nightmare. If all you print is black and White get a laser
http://www.dabs.ie/products/brother-...-mfp-575J.html

More expensive up front but the toner for that is less than 50 and it yields up to 1600 pages compared to about 200 per ink cartridge.

There is also a high capacity toner for 65 which gets 2600 pages.

It pays for itself if you print alot.

24-02-2011, 11:59	#1
cdb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 655 Adverts \| Friends	Lidl HP Printer Lidl have a 3-in-1 HP printer on sale for €44.95 Link All In One Printer 3-in-1: print, scan and copy High quality printing: up to 4800 x 1200 dpi in colour 60 sheet input tray and 25 sheet output tray For Mac or PC Includes: AC adapter and powercable, black and colour HP inkjet print cartridges, installation guide, HP CD, USB cable, warranty flyer and reusable bag Was €49.99 now €44.99 save €5 Price per item Anyone have one, what are they like, are the inks expensive?

24-02-2011, 13:24	#10
martymol09 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: drogheda Posts: 16 Adverts \| Friends	Epson rip off That Hp looks very good value. I purchased an Epson printer eight months ago and have replaced the ink 3 times at a cost of 49.95 a pop. Okay inks dear i understand that but i went to scan today and found i was out of blue ink. No problem you might think but no ink no scan. Absolute joke read my conversation with epson online support. 12:44:54 : Connected to etalk.epson-europe.com 12:44:54 : Session ID: 994686 12:44:54 : Martin: Initial Question/Comment: no color ink scan only 12:44:59 : Thank you for connecting to EPSON e-Talk through the EPSON website. 12:44:59 : Carl Ainsworth has joined this session! 12:45:00 : Connected with Carl Ainsworth. Your reference number for this chat session is 994686. 12:45:10 : Carl Ainsworth: Thank you for contacting Epson’s UK Customer Interaction Centre. My name is Carl Ainsworth 12:45:14 : Carl Ainsworth: Which product do you have and how long have you had it? 12:45:49 : Martin: Hi why will the printer not scan to computer because i am out of one of my ink cartridges? 12:46:05 : Martin: sx215 about 8 months 12:47:50 : Carl Ainsworth: Please confirm your operating system type, e.g. Windows 7, Vista or Mac OS Snow Leopard (10.6.x) 12:48:02 : Martin: windows vista 12:48:55 : Carl Ainsworth: What happens when you run Epson scan on the computer? 12:49:36 : Martin: It says function unavailable replace ink cartridge(s) 12:51:41 : Carl Ainsworth: And that appears on the computer when you open Epson scan? 12:54:46 : Martin: No on the printer it says that and on the computer it says the computer is warming up or in use. It says replace ink cartridges on the printer and will not allow me to do anything else 12:56:26 : Carl Ainsworth: If Epson scan will not start you will need to replace the empty cartridge. 12:58:46 : Martin: Why i only want to scan. Although I do not do a lot of printing i have bought three packs of ink already at 49.95 euro each and I think its ridiculous I have to buy ink just to scan. I would rather throw it out and buy a hp because this seems a scam to me. 12:59:51 : Carl Ainsworth: The printer see's the empty cartridge as an error and will not function until the error is corrected. 13:00:51 : Martin: Why is it set up like this. Thats a bit of a joke when other printers can do it without ink.Why???? 13:04:27 : Carl Ainsworth: It is only a basic printer. You will not be able to use the control panel on the printer till the error is cleared, you maybe able to use it by starting the scan on the computer but we can not guarantee this. Also as the ink is required to perform a head change when the printer is turned on and is warming up. 13:06:49 : Carl Ainsworth: We have had no response from you. If you still require assistance, please confirm by entering text and pressing your enter key to send your response to us. 13:07:54 : Martin: Basic is all i want anyway thank you for your help have a good day. This is a money scam and I am going to contact the outlet where i bought the printer and inform them of this. Okay 120 euro for the printer and 150 for ink in eight months wont make or break me but i will be writing on as many forums as i can about this as 1 ink the blue 1 is gone and i am unable to use the scanner absolute joke.. 13:08:42 : Carl Ainsworth: Thank you for using EPSON e-Talk Martin. If you require further assistance please reconnect to http://www.epson.co.uk/contact-us. Lines are open 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday 13:09:03 : Martin: good luck 13:09:13 : The session has ended!

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24-02-2011, 12:01	#2
Iron Hide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Flat Mountains Posts: 1,071 Adverts \| Friends	HP inks are around 25-30 a cartridge for most printers

24-02-2011, 12:01	#3
Korvanica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,964 Adverts \| Friends	What refills do they teak and how expensive are they is the main question.. It doesn't give the model number... EDIT: ^^ cheers

24-02-2011, 12:10	#5
Korvanica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,964 Adverts \| Friends	what about the ink they have on offer at the moment? does that fit the printer they have on? Ink - 3.99

24-02-2011, 12:17	#6
Tallon Extinct Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22,390 Adverts \| Friends	Not compatible with the HP ones, and I really would recommend you buy the proper ink, even online to save some money I suppose it all depends really on what you're printing, but photos look muck with cheap watery ink

24-02-2011, 12:26	#7
D1976 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 792 Adverts \| Friends	Bought this one on sunday from amazon.co.uk, works out at about €38 Epson Stylus SX218 All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) Printer with Individual Inks & LCD screen https://www.amazon.co.uk/Epson-Stylu...8550181&sr=8-2 Ink is cheap on amazon as well http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

24-02-2011, 13:18	#9
norbert64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: HALO Posts: 1,177 Adverts \| Friends	Epson All in One for €40 in PC World http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/EPSON-...ack/298911/314 I think the 3rd party inks for it are just getting released now, so they may be a little more expensive than usual. However, even that extra cost would still be better than the official inks.

24-02-2011, 15:10	#14
Glenbhoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 995 Adverts \| Friends	inkclub.ie generally gives pretty good deals (if ink can be called a good deal)

24-02-2011, 20:24	#15
hearny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Waterford Posts: 809 Adverts \| Friends	Inkjet printers are a nightmare. If all you print is black and White get a laser http://www.dabs.ie/products/brother-...-mfp-575J.html More expensive up front but the toner for that is less than 50 and it yields up to 1600 pages compared to about 200 per ink cartridge. There is also a high capacity toner for 65 which gets 2600 pages. It pays for itself if you print alot.