[Solved] Printer/AIO !

I agree with fihart that a mono laser printer is one of the most cost effective methods of printing, especially large quantities. However it is a higher outlay for each toner cartridge.

If you were to purchase an inkjet AIO with a low initial cost, you usually get stung when it comes to buying cartridges. Lexmark is a good example of this. They tempt you in with a low purchase price, but then a full set of cartridges later on will cost more than the printer did in the first place.

This is often the case with HP AIO's as well.

Kodak's ESP range seem quite good. They have only been on the market about 12-18months but so far they have made a good impression. I believe there are three models, ESP3, ESP5 and ESP7 but someone please correct me on this?
The main selling point is the low cartridge costs. £5.99 for a black cartridge and £7.99 for a colour usually, also a double pack can be bought for around £11.99.

I work in repairs and returns for a major electrical retailer, and I very rarely have one of these returned for any kind of fault.

Cheap lasers -- I like Kyocera but Brother and Samsung are probably just as good. HP supplies are readily available -- not that you'll need to replace the cartridge on a laser very often.


The rest comes down to space, really -- an AIO has a sensible footprint but I would also look at Canon dedicated scanners which store upright.

If you must have general colour printing inkjet is the choice -- though for photos I would use a store or online service which returns prints that look like film processing prints.

Pretty much as you say.

I couldn't recommend any current laser models. Most of my gear is outdated -- freebies from dumpsters and a local company where friend is IT manager. Friend bought a cheap Samsung laser last year and is happy.

There are lots of reviews out there -- CNET not a bad place to start.

Scanners, I'd go with big brands Canon and Epson -- the lesser known may not be as good.

Got information from my friend.
Cheapest Monochrome laser Samsung ML-1610@Rs.3000/- and Samsung ML-2245@Rs.5000/-(Only ML-2245 with separate toner and drum)..........

Don't know if Brother or HP offering separate toner and drum.
But only Samsung ML-2245 offering and I'm sure.
Though my basic requirement is pretty low compare to others but cost per average page is most important to me.
Unfortunately I don't have enough skill to calculate that.....

Please suggest other good sites for printer review too.....

@ fihart
Thanks for your reply!

I think Samsung ML-2245@Rs.5000/- is cheaper with separate toner and drum compare to other.
Brother not giving extra cartridge at that price.
Though I will print not so much.
Now I have a question.
How long a laser toner/cartridge can last ?
I mean at least I will need one year to empty the cartridge (assuming a cartridge can print 2K pages) and I have to keep other sealed cartridge without using it.
And what is the max life of a cartridge ?
I'm asking cos may be I will not print regularly.
BTW,is auto duplex mode important to save more money and hassle ?

OK,then I'm gonna buy Brother HL-2140 if it comes with at least a separate toner or cheaper compare to other.
If not then Samsung Ml-2245.
It comes with separate toner and drum.
So the it seems cheaper than other.
No HP cos those laser printer's toner contain less ink than Brother or Samsung(if I'm not wrong).
One more question.
Is refill possible for Brother and Samsung.
If yes,is it very hard for a newbie ?

BTW,I live in India and thing are totally different here.
Thank for your help.....