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Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 11:45
by artygirl
Weve currently got an HP 3055A desktop for printing orders out but its constantly paper jamming. Some desktop printers are not very cost effective with expensive inks, we only really need to print black for orders etc, can anyone recommend one that can print a lot of black text pages thats cost effective on inks?

thanks

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 12:11
by Earl Smith
I work next to a printer repair business. The most common reason for paper jams is using the wrong paper. Maybe try another weight or brand before you buy another printer.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 12:22
by artygirl
Its just 80gsm smooth paper, it say IMAGE VOLUME on the packet?

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 13:08
by Earl Smith
Sorry, dont know what paper you should use or try but I know the paper is often the problem.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 13:11
by GoonerGary
Cheap mono laser printer and budget supermarket copy paper, cheap and faultless.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 14:45
by artygirl
I always thought laser printer cartridges were really expensive?
GoonerGary;116218 wrote:Cheap mono laser printer and budget supermarket copy paper, cheap and faultless.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 15:16
by Earl Smith
Mines a Brother and cost 35€. Not expensive.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 17:34
by GoonerGary
Cheaper than inkjet, it last months and months and doesn't clog or dry up; best thing I ever done was buy a laser printer.

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 18:15
by James990
I got a full colour Dell lazer printer of eBay for only £40, refills are cheap as well!!

Re: Desktop printer for orders

Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 19:35
by UK Printed Mugs
If it also helps, for our invoicing we use wireless HP laser (£65)
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing ... 0-pdt.html

with toner cartridges around £5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-2500-page ... 4843235565

Hasn't let us down once.