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Sam

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Apr 30, 2008, 10:36:42 AM4/30/08
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I am planning to purchase a new Dell computer with Vista Business. To use
with this new computer, I would like to purchase a new HP inkjet printer
without any major composite functions (without any of the all in one or
photo type features) other than printing black/color, double sided printing,
and reasonably fast printing speed. My initial selection was the HP
Officejet Pro K5400 Color Printer, but it had some negative comments on the
Amazon web site for customer comments. My next look was at the HP Deskjet
6988dt Printer and if I remember correctly, did not see as many negative
comments about this printer as the K5400. I should note that my printing
requirements vary from 1000 to 3000 sheets per month, mostly black.

Any comments and suggestions would be very much appreciated, Sam.


DanG

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Apr 30, 2008, 5:53:27 PM4/30/08
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"Sam" <scams@Remove This att.net> wrote in message
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HP has some of the worst drivers and software in the industry, support is
so-so. The hardware is equally so-so. Given your stated work load, I'd
suggest you go with Canon for flexibility, (2 paper feeds, auto-duplexing
and dedicated text black ink tank). The Canon IP4500 is an outstanding
value, and will print decent documents in draft mode, which makes it easily
the cheapest to operate.

If you really want to save money per page, and create top-quality documents,
get a monochrome laser.


Sam

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Apr 30, 2008, 7:29:15 PM4/30/08
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Many thanks for your reply and comments. Did a quick research on Amazon and
Google and saw mostly very positive comments from customers and reviews
about the IP4500!! I now have my new printer selected, thanks to your
information. Sam


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measekite

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Apr 30, 2008, 7:33:05 PM4/30/08
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That is really worthless advice.  I have a Canon IP4000 and I think it is great.  It makes much better photos than my HP printer.  However, my HP has a better draft and is better for regular business documents.

That said and with your volume I think you should also take a look at various brands of laser printers.  If you do get an inkjet I think that you should read reviews about which HP to buy in PC World and PC Magazine.

This ng is the wrong place for a lot of advice.

Michael Grey

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Apr 30, 2008, 8:39:35 PM4/30/08
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Your IP40000 is so last year.
The new Canons place drops more accurately than even 4 years ago as your printer is.
Go with the IP4500 or an IP4300 at Microcenter for a refurbished price of $49 US.

Frank

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May 1, 2008, 1:30:30 AM5/1/08
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measekite, the lying loser wrote:

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> ...This ng is the wrong place for a lot of advice.

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Yeah! Idiot morons like you handing out advice about something you've
never ever used!
Take your own advice and get lost!
Frank

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Tony

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May 2, 2008, 6:50:36 PM5/2/08
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Brian Adams <b...@none.cnn> wrote:
>HP's are very costly to run..

That is a generalisation that is unfair to HP.
The real facts are that some HP ink printers are costly to run and some are
amongst the cheapest.
Usually the more you pay for a printer the cheaper the cost of ink and this,
admitted generalisation, is true for most printer manufacturers.

Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

Burt

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May 3, 2008, 2:41:14 AM5/3/08
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"Tony" <tonythebe...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Cheap to run is only one factor to consider. Quality of print result,
speed, availabiltiy of disposables, good repair history - these are only a
few.


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