dad needs a cheap printer....low use...

[sparks]

I was trying to find him a cheap printer mainly for printing envelopes.
well one thing lead to another and I was reading reviews about the
HP PSC1315 all in one printer fax copier...hardwarezone and others reviewed
it last summer and thought it was pretty good....I looked at this one because
sams club has it for $68. But wait now its the HP PSC1315xi
I have been trying to find out what an xi is????

does anyone know what XI means?

newer cheaper, brakes easier ?

LOL

anyone know ?

thanks big time for any info

only thing hp says is something about rebates on the HP PSC 1315 All-in-One*
*HP PSC 1315XI or 1315V models do not qualify for this rebate.


so the XI and V models are different but I can't find out in what way.

all they list is the 1315 and no mention of the other versions except on the rebate and accessories page.


sparks

 

[Ruffy]

For Print Quality Go with Epson Rxxx Series
For Longevity and consistancy go with Canon PIXMA MP130 Series for Multifunction
Or the Much better but non multifunctional PIXMA iP3000

It's an Inkhead issue. If you arent going to be printing alot your nozzles will dry out and gunk up the printer causing issues down the road. Canon's printheads are on the cartridge meaning change the cartridge and printer is good as new for most things. Another benefit of the iP3000 or the epson Rxxx series is that they use multiple ink tanks. If Cyan runs out, buy that color, dont waste money buying a multicolor tank.

Stay away from HP and lexmark, Especially at those prices

 

[sparks]

I looked at the ip3000 on amazon....57 user reviews all positive.

refills (3rd party are very cheap) black 4.95 and each color 5.95

this just might be the way to go.

did you say that the ip3000 has replacement print heads like the HP?

My only experience was with the old bubble jets that we got at work one time
they broke like twigs and we finally threw them all away.

thank you very much for the info and I will do more checking on this model so far it sounds good.
Have you used one? His main consern is envelopes...like everyone he does a lot of mailing and tired of printing LOL


sparks

 

[zoobaby]

But wait now its the HP PSC1315xi

The xi means that they changed something minor, like the firmware inside. It is essentianlly the same printer. My dad has one and likes it a lot.