Cheap printer?

Selik

I'm going to be making a putting a demo dj mix of mine to cd shortly and I'm planning on making a proper cds with cover inserts etc. I was originally just going to head to a net cafe to print the covers then I figured I might as well get a cheap printer, it wouldn't cost that much more after all expenses and hassle are taken into account I reckon... I heard about dell printers for 20euro without the cable (which is fine, I've got plenty) but I don't see anything on their website...

Anyone got an recommendations of where to go in Dublin or online? All I want is something basic to do the job required and nothing more really...

Ta in advance.

kaizersoze

The cheapest Dell printer is €26
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/print_810?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&s=dhs
The last time I got one of these free wit a system it only came with trial cartridges that stopped working after 3 weeks. So you might want to check what cartridges it comes with. They're a crap printer though.
For the truely professional look you might consider this printer.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=312454
Print directly onto printable CD's. €112 delivered and excellent print quality.

John R

The real cost is the ink, Dell are happy to give away printers for nothing when people have to go back to them for expensive cartridges.

Selik

kaizersoze wrote:

The cheapest Dell printer is €26
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/print_810?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&s=dhs
The last time I got one of these free wit a system it only came with trial cartridges that stopped working after 3 weeks. So you might want to check what cartridges it comes with. They're a crap printer though.
For the truely professional look you might consider this printer.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=312454
Print directly onto printable CD's. €112 delivered and excellent print quality.

Thanks for that dude... I'll probably go with the dell althought other one looks really tempting, as in it might actually last and work for longer than the last printer I had a few years ago (which was unsurprisingly a Lexmark branded dell)! I'm mull over it 100euro isn't really that much I guess... I can't see if the one on komplett comes with ink cartridges if it does I'm even more tempted...

kaizersoze

Giles wrote:

Thanks for that dude... I'll probably go with the dell althought other one looks really tempting, as in it might actually last and work for longer than the last printer I had a few years ago (which was unsurprisingly a Lexmark branded dell)! I'm mull over it 100euro isn't really that much I guess... I can't see if the one on komplett comes with ink cartridges if it does I'm even more tempted...

It does:) .

Consumables Included
1 x ink tank ( black )
1 x ink tank ( cyan )
1 x ink tank ( magenta )
1 x ink tank ( yellow )
1 x ink tank ( pigmented black )
1 x printhead

jetsonx

its amazing how many people buy Dell (Lexmark) printers thinking they are saving
money...thats just what the Lexmark Marketing Dept. want you to believe !

robcon

giles you should read up on how easy (or not) it is to refill the cartridges. could save you a lot of cash in the long run
this should get you started
http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_Pixma_iP4200/4864-3166_7-31457715.html?ctype=msgid&messageSiteID=7&messageID=1568774&cval=1568774&tag=uolst
look at the reactions to this post that for what might be useful info.

slave1

does anyone know if that dell printer for 26 yos has trial or full ink cart?

skibum

slave1 wrote:

does anyone know if that dell printer for 26 yos has trial or full ink cart?

Trial :mad: , they are like dealers, give you a taste to hook you and then you are their's for ever and ever and.....