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MARILYN PERETTI
Jan 29, 2023, 10:27:17 PM1/29/23
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Hello friends,
I have wrestled long enough with this Epson XP440. It sends paper through now, but there is nothing on the paper. Cleaned the printhead many times. Put in new ink cartridges. I spent an hour on the phone with an Epson person whose excellent Hindi interferes with his English, and I finally hung up.
Question: what simple printer can you recommend for home use? I need to buy a new one. I don’t do much driving or walking. Maybe at Staples? Or online? Modest price. I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Right now I must send files to a nearby print shop, or the library, to be printed; then go pick up. Just had pneumonia so not eager to get out in this bitter cold. Might wait for a couple more weeks.
Thanks,
Marilyn
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I have wrestled long enough with this Epson XP440. It sends paper through now, but there is nothing on the paper. Cleaned the printhead many times. Put in new ink cartridges. I spent an hour on the phone with an Epson person whose excellent Hindi interferes with his English, and I finally hung up.
Question: what simple printer can you recommend for home use? I need to buy a new one. I don’t do much driving or walking. Maybe at Staples? Or online? Modest price. I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Right now I must send files to a nearby print shop, or the library, to be printed; then go pick up. Just had pneumonia so not eager to get out in this bitter cold. Might wait for a couple more weeks.
Thanks,
Marilyn
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Landoverap
Jan 29, 2023, 10:45:09 PM1/29/23
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Jim Rietz
Jan 31, 2023, 8:58:49 AM1/31/23
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Hi Marilyn,
Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your printer. I will suggest cleaning at least 10 times. You may find a Power Clean in the menu, although that may be on the newer ones.
I am recommending either a Laser printer which does not have this kind of problem or the Epson Eco System printer. You should find Monochrome Laser printers in the neighborhood of a bit over $100. A color laser may start around $300 or so. You can use refilled toner cartridges without any problems.
The Epson Eco printers come with bottles of ink and they do have the power cleaning. The printer comes with 2 years of ink and a set of new bottles is about $50 or so and is about 2 more years of printing.
Hope this helps.
Jim
Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your printer. I will suggest cleaning at least 10 times. You may find a Power Clean in the menu, although that may be on the newer ones.
I am recommending either a Laser printer which does not have this kind of problem or the Epson Eco System printer. You should find Monochrome Laser printers in the neighborhood of a bit over $100. A color laser may start around $300 or so. You can use refilled toner cartridges without any problems.
The Epson Eco printers come with bottles of ink and they do have the power cleaning. The printer comes with 2 years of ink and a set of new bottles is about $50 or so and is about 2 more years of printing.
Hope this helps.
Jim
MARILYN PERETTI
Jan 31, 2023, 9:33:37 AM1/31/23
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Thanks so much, Jim, for the good tips. I appreciate your expertise!! I’ve cleaned the print heads many more than 10 times! I’ve had it quite a while, so probably need to move on. When we get out of this deep freeze I can do some shopping. Or else I will shop online.
THANKS!
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THANKS!
Marilyn
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Robert Hempel
Jan 31, 2023, 11:37:36 AM1/31/23
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I found a HP Office Jet Pro 8020 at Costco in North Riverside that works quite well. —Bob Hempel
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Landoverap
Jan 31, 2023, 2:40:25 PM1/31/23
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All inkjet printers work well out of the box, it is down the road of occasional use that they begin to clog up and give you trouble...
Phil
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I found a HP Office Jet Pro 8020 at Costco in North Riverside that works quite well. —Bob Hempel
> On Jan 29, 2023, at 9:27 PM, 'MARILYN PERETTI' via DuPage Apple User Group <da...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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> Hello friends,
> I have wrestled long enough with this Epson XP440. It sends paper through now, but there is nothing on the paper. Cleaned the printhead many times. Put in new ink cartridges. I spent an hour on the phone with an Epson person whose excellent Hindi interferes with his English, and I finally hung up.
>
> Question: what simple printer can you recommend for home use? I need to buy a new one. I don’t do much driving or walking. Maybe at Staples? Or online? Modest price. I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions.
>
> Right now I must send files to a nearby print shop, or the library, to be printed; then go pick up. Just had pneumonia so not eager to get out in this bitter cold. Might wait for a couple more weeks.
> Thanks,
> Marilyn
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Marilyn Peretti
Jan 31, 2023, 3:43:56 PM1/31/23
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Hi Phil,
I can't tell if this is a positive comment or a negative comment! This ink-jet printer is quite old now. I see they should last 3-5 years, and mine is most likely well over that. I guess I'll walk into Staples and just get another one, or a comparable one. I do like access to color, but don't want to spend $300 if I can avoid it.
Thanks for your response,
Marilyn
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Marilyn Peretti
Jan 31, 2023, 3:46:33 PM1/31/23
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Thanks Bob,
I appreciate your suggestion here. I will consider this model. Once the deep freeze lets up (I had pneumonia recently) I will get out to see what I can find.
Thank you for this idea!!
Marilyn
On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:37:36 AM CST, 'Robert Hempel' via DuPage Apple User Group <da...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I found a HP Office Jet Pro 8020 at Costco in North Riverside that works quite well. —Bob Hempel
> On Jan 29, 2023, at 9:27 PM, 'MARILYN PERETTI' via DuPage Apple User Group <da...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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> Hello friends,
> I have wrestled long enough with this Epson XP440. It sends paper through now, but there is nothing on the paper. Cleaned the printhead many times. Put in new ink cartridges. I spent an hour on the phone with an Epson person whose excellent Hindi interferes with his English, and I finally hung up.
>
> Question: what simple printer can you recommend for home use? I need to buy a new one. I don’t do much driving or walking. Maybe at Staples? Or online? Modest price. I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions.
>
> Right now I must send files to a nearby print shop, or the library, to be printed; then go pick up. Just had pneumonia so not eager to get out in this bitter cold. Might wait for a couple more weeks.
> Thanks,
> Marilyn
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Jim Rietz
Jan 31, 2023, 9:20:10 PM1/31/23
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You do need to consider the cost of ink cartridges. A set can be more the $60. That is why I prefer the Eco system of Bottle ink which last 2 years or so.
Jim
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Marilyn Peretti
Jan 31, 2023, 9:29:24 PM1/31/23
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Jim,
Oh yes, I do know that ink cartridges are expensive. Been doing that for quite a few years. Now considering to revive my old laser printer here, at Phil's suggestion. I happen to have an unopened box of toner, which he tells me DOES NOT DRY OUT!!! Whoopee. I can't lift the printer, etc., so asking a son to come by this weekend and see if we can help me revive it. I can send color files to a nearby print shop (have been doing that for a few months) or the library - - just found out that they too will print files I send there, for .10 each. Pretty nice.
Right now it is so bitter cold out that I don't want to deal with either off-site place.
Marilyn
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Jim Rietz
Feb 1, 2023, 7:09:38 AM2/1/23
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Yes! Laser printers us Toner, a powder, which is heated to bond to the paper. It is much more permanent than ink, which some are water soluble.
Good luck with your Laser!
Jim
Good luck with your Laser!
Jim
MARILYN PERETTI
Feb 1, 2023, 10:12:24 PM2/1/23
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Bob H,
How long have you had this HP printer! Is it “wireless”? If so, does that mean it runs with a battery? Is that a good thing?
I ask, because Staples (which is near me) has several HP printers, but not that identical model number. Probably very similar. A range of prices too.
Thanks,
Marilyn
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How long have you had this HP printer! Is it “wireless”? If so, does that mean it runs with a battery? Is that a good thing?
I ask, because Staples (which is near me) has several HP printers, but not that identical model number. Probably very similar. A range of prices too.
Thanks,
Marilyn
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MARILYN PERETTI
Feb 1, 2023, 10:16:54 PM2/1/23
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No decision yet, Jim! But working toward it.
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> Yes! Laser printers us Toner, a powder, which is heated to bond to the paper. It is much more permanent than ink, which some are water soluble.
Marilyn
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