Very basic printer query

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I currently have a Dell Dim 2400 system. I also have an old Epson Printer
(stylus 400) connected to the parallel port. It works GREAT and I want to
keep it and use it for printing documents, etc.

Our kids gave us a present: A Canon printer (I think an IP 4000) for us to
use with a new digital camera we have (a Canon A75).

OK, let's assume I install the new printer. Assume I use it thru the USB
port.

My concern: How do I set it up so that I can utilize my Epson printer for
most things (WORD and WORKS documents/spreadsheets, etc. as well as perhaps
printing web-pages and emails) and my Canon printer for photos.

Mel

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The IP4000 is a fantastic printer. I bought one for my Canon SD200. My HP
Laserjet is my default printer and when I click on the print icon, all print
jobs are sent to it unless I manually select the IP4000.

"MB_" <mel@prodigy.invalid.net> wrote in message
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>I currently have a Dell Dim 2400 system. I also have an old Epson Printer
>(stylus 400) connected to the parallel port. It works GREAT and I want to
>keep it and use it for printing documents, etc.
>
> Our kids gave us a present: A Canon printer (I think an IP 4000) for us
> to use with a new digital camera we have (a Canon A75).
>
> OK, let's assume I install the new printer. Assume I use it thru the USB
> port.
>
> My concern: How do I set it up so that I can utilize my Epson printer for
> most things (WORD and WORKS documents/spreadsheets, etc. as well as
> perhaps printing web-pages and emails) and my Canon printer for photos.
>
> Mel
>

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MB_,
One consideration is the cost of printing. Generally for example a laser
jet (B&W) costs less to operate than an inkjet. So for just text or where
color isn't important I use a laser jet. For other applications my inkjet
with duplex printing saves on the cost of paper. Your requirements may be
different.
Paul

"MB_" <mel@prodigy.invalid.net> wrote in message
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> Hmmm... does it work well with text, too?
> Maybe I'll just make it my default printer (once I get it set up)
>
> (I can try it and see, but it seems to be primarily a photo printer)
>
> Mel
> "WSZsr" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> The IP4000 is a fantastic printer. I bought one for my Canon SD200. My
>> HP Laserjet is my default printer and when I click on the print icon, all
>> print jobs are sent to it unless I manually select the IP4000.
>>
>> "MB_" <mel@prodigy.invalid.net> wrote in message
>> news:jgqzd.28560$NN.8975@fe06.lga...
>>>I currently have a Dell Dim 2400 system. I also have an old Epson Printer
>>>(stylus 400) connected to the parallel port. It works GREAT and I want to
>>>keep it and use it for printing documents, etc.
>>>
>>> Our kids gave us a present: A Canon printer (I think an IP 4000) for us
>>> to use with a new digital camera we have (a Canon A75).
>>>
>>> OK, let's assume I install the new printer. Assume I use it thru the USB
>>> port.
>>>
>>> My concern: How do I set it up so that I can utilize my Epson printer
>>> for most things (WORD and WORKS documents/spreadsheets, etc. as well as
>>> perhaps printing web-pages and emails) and my Canon printer for photos.
>>>
>>> Mel
>>>
>>
>>
>
>