I need a printer!

[Boardin087]

Looking to get a printer for college. will be using it for all kinds of things possibly including photos although thats not hte highest priority. I dont wanan be replacing cartridges every 10 pages to keep that in mind too. looking for the best possible value. thanks!

 

[Kevlarman]

I think most college students use their printers for printing lecture notes and whatnot. Printing color photographs are something of a luxury to a poor student, so I suggest a monochrome laser printer.

Your notes will come out blazingly fast (compared to an inkjet), greyscale graphics are good quality, and over the long run, toner costs less than ink.

You can pick up a good laser printer for less than $100 nowadays.

 

[Shmuckety]

I second that. They are always on sale now at the big office stores and BB.

 

[Shakezilla]

I dont wana thread jack but im a poor college kid, could anyone reccomend one for like under 30? B&W color maybe as it owuld just be a plus.
If this is considered thread jacking please delete and Ill make a thread, thanks.

 

[Shmuckety]

There is this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16828106204

but you are better off waiting and trying to find one on sale at BB or CC or one of the Office stores. You will probably get a better deal there.

 

[Elledan]

Laser or LED printers are the best value and best quality, although the initial investment may be a bit steep, especially if you want colour

If you do go with an inkjet printer, look at Canon's offerings. Their inkjets may not be the cheapest, but their warranty is quite decent and cartridges relatively cheap..