All-in-one inkjet recommendations?

**Kymmy** · 09-12-2011, 09:49

After a cheap all in one inkjet that has scanner, wifi (or wired network) and a card reader built in. Must have cheap replacement inks and be available from amazon or ebuyer.

Any recommendations?

lordofangels · 09-12-2011, 10:11

I went for a Kodak Hero 5.1, the reason is the cheap replacement cartridges, £19 for both the black and coloured together, fantastic print quality too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kodak-Hero-5.../dp/B005J3ID4I

Osem · 09-12-2011, 10:36

Been thinking of buying the missus one of the larger Kodaks for that reason. How's the photo print quality using non-Kodak photo paper?

lordofangels · 09-12-2011, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Osem

Been thinking of buying the missus one of the larger Kodaks for that reason. How's the photo print quality using non-Kodak photo paper?

Fantastic quality I have found, using any brand of photo paper.
Ink quality seems better than my previous Lexmark's too.

Osem · 09-12-2011, 11:14

Interesting. I have a couple of old Lexmarks 3 in 1's and was a bit worried that the print quality claimed would be dependent on using expensive Kodak photo-paper.

IIRC Kodak ink is pigment based and lasts a lifetime whereas many others are dye based.

**Kymmy** · 09-12-2011, 11:22

Most upper ranges use pigment based inks

lordofangels · 09-12-2011, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Osem

Interesting. I have a couple of old Lexmarks 3 in 1's and was a bit worried that the print quality claimed would be dependent on using expensive Kodak photo-paper.

IIRC Kodak ink is pigment based and lasts a lifetime whereas many others are dye based.

Been using HP photo paper recently, and the results are just as good as the Kodak paper. But that's just my opinion.

**Kymmy** · 08-01-2012, 16:22

I eventually went for an Epson PX730WD.. great photo printing (6 ink superb results), built in duplexer and I can get a cheap bulk ink kit for it (so I can use some trade inks)

nashville · 08-01-2012, 16:35

I have a Epsom SX425W Scanner & Printer. I bought a cheap ink catridge from Amazon & the printing was awful. It only lasted 2 month. So I had to pay £34 for a good one, Hope it last longer. I had a HP printer & scanner separate before that & it was no problem & the ink lasted for a long time & was easier to replace.

**Kymmy** · 08-01-2012, 16:41

Yep, always avoided the SX range as they're the lowest of the low.. I can get decent ink cheap in bulk only (through a friend who has his own printing place) so I made sure that I can get a bulk kit for this printer..

Also just found out that I can claim a free European return flight

just have to pay taxes

nashville · 13-01-2012, 16:23

I am seriously thinking of buying another Printer/Scanner as this one is getting me down. Sometimes the scanner is Ok & the printer is not & then Vice Versa. It has to be set up again. What is the best one to buy at reasanable price.

EPSON SX425 I am fed up with & it is only 10 month old.

swoop101 · 13-01-2012, 19:39

Kymmy, have a look at tthis if you do a lot of printing
http://www.cityinkexpress.co.uk/ciss...30wd/px-series

Tim Deegan · 13-01-2012, 19:46

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Originally Posted by nashville

I have a Epsom SX425W Scanner & Printer. I bought a cheap ink catridge from Amazon & the printing was awful. It only lasted 2 month. So I had to pay £34 for a good one, Hope it last longer. I had a HP printer & scanner separate before that & it was no problem & the ink lasted for a long time & was easier to replace.

I have the Epsom Stylus SX600FW (which has probably been replaced by something else now).

Anyway it has lasted longer than any other all in one printer/scanner/fax that I've ever had previously.