Looking for a Coupon/Deal on a Printer

[dkcoupons]

We are new to all this and were super excited to get started - but sadly our printer bit the dust just a few days ago and what better way to start our couponing ways then getting a great deal on a new printer -

Any suggestions??

Thank you!

[mulock]

I print all my coupons at work (ssshhhhh....don't tell). But, if you need to get a printer, make sure you also figure out how much the ink costs. Some cheap printer have expensive ink cartridges.

[jasbourre]

I needed ink for my printer the other day, and I came home with a new printer from Future Shop at about $15.00 less then I was going to pay for the ink.

[Natalka]

Yes, it really helps to know which printers eat up ink like crazy.
Our former printer was an Epson, was a good printer, but used lots of ink, even on greyscape.
Now we have an HP, and it's awesome on ink usage! It's an all in one inkjet.

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...6b324e7770en02
(71.65 on amazon)

Gee, there's a wireless for $10 more
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...39064694d0en02

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...roduct=2513626

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW

[dkcoupons]

Great tips, thanks everyone! It's true, the cost of ink can usually out weigh the cost of a whole new printer. Good to know that your HP, Natalka, is good on ink. We had a canon and it seemed to go through ink alot. I'll keep looking!

[pcdoctor4u]

What about a good black/white laser printer? Check out this thread:

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/213036-...estbuy-canada/

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[dkcoupons]

Thanks, I checked out the link and it looks great - but I am also into photography (making money on the side!) so a colour printer would be best. We're appreciating all the help though!!!

[Trash.Cat]

Thanks, I checked out the link and it looks great - but I am also into photography (making money on the side!) so a colour printer would be best. We're appreciating all the help though!!!

A colour laser printer will print much higher quality photos than an inkjet. Might be a bit pricier, but higher quality for the photos you're printing on the side Plus toner lasts much, much, much longer than ink. Hubby's printer is over 5 years old and has yet to change the toner lol. It's an HP LaserJet 1018 - not a colour, just also recommending HP.

[dkcoupons]

A colour laser printer will print much higher quality photos than an inkjet. Might be a bit pricier, but higher quality for the photos you're printing on the side Plus toner lasts much, much, much longer than ink. Hubby's printer is over 5 years old and has yet to change the toner lol. It's an HP LaserJet 1018 - not a colour, just also recommending HP.

Thanks for the info, good to know, both about the brand and that the toner does last longer. Now we just have to wait for a good one to go on sale....

[MrsSunshine]

we have had HP's no issues... other than they don't last too long(but cheap to buy so not a big deal)
we now have an industrial size HP(for B/W). and an Epson for color prints. (SDM coupons etc for 20x day)
were quite happy with both.

[Trash.Cat]

I have yet to try it out as I haven't needed ink or toner yet, but deals seem to pop up frequently on this forum for 123inkcartridges.ca so I might look into that. The toner for my HP (not genuine HP, but I'm not too concerned for coupon printing) is only something like $28.

Keep watching at Walmart, Best Buy and Future Shop for deals on printers

[Mercurial]

If this is for serious small format photography and income stick with Epson (I suggest Stylus R2880) The quality is amazing compared to HP printers in this price bracket (500$-800$). HP has great general office printers/all in ones and (large format plotters, this is where they surpass the others)

Large format opens up a whole new world for photography. Look for deals on Kijiji for designjets (z2100 and up) The ability to print on all kinds of media, canvas, adhesive, window/wall films at 24" or 42" is such a great option!! Sheet media will be more expensive so if you can invest in a roll feed you will save big down the road.

Good luck!

[mastersaver]

I cant get my head around how people justify the cost of printing photos at home, it uses so much in, and pictures at WM are only $0.19 and there are offers for free print all over the internet, i always get a couple hundred prints when WM has their offer on.

I just got a HP wireless printer about 2 months ago and surprisingly have not had to changed the ink yet. I use a laptop exclusively at home and having a wireless printer is AMAZING!

[Miss T]

Dkcoupns, I am Super curious... did you decide on a printer? I am the exact same boat and would love to know what you have decided on... OR which make/models made your short list?

I am looking for a wireless multifunction printer. The "print from email and iphone" feature I really like. A printer that is photo quality is quite important. Ink costs are a consideration albeit I don't know how to weigh in on page yields.

I was using the same HP for 7 long years. I'm damned of I buy HP again... I'll be sure to get a lemon so I'm looking at Cannon...

[dealbreakers]

[QUOTE=mastersaver;3595416]I cant get my head around how people justify the cost of printing photos at home, it uses so much in, and pictures at WM are only $0.19 and there are offers for free print all over the internet, i always get a couple hundred prints when WM has their offer on.[QUOTE]

Probably for convenience. I would suspect for scrapbooking and anything on the go. Personally, I only have a b&w laser printer... would love to have color but it's too expensive. And I'm happy with what we have, it's a Brother all-in-one!