19-07-2024, 08:08 PM
Our last multi function printer was an HP OfficeJet which we were supplied by Noel Leemings as a warranty replacement for an Epson that succumbed to blocked ink lines, as was a common fault for the design. The HP wasn't our choice as I'd previously discovered how expensive their consumables were but at least it was capable (but not claimed to be able) of printing onto 250gsm light card which we use for our fabric sample headers.
We got around the expensive ink cartridges by purchasing a good stockpile of other peoples old stock from Trade Me listings. The HP's software shit itself last year so went shopping for a replacement and ended up with another Epson, with the Ecotank ink system. Not able to print onto 250gsm but it made more sense to get printing done occasionally rather than buy a much more expensive commercial grade printer. BTW printers make it near impossible to find their maximum paper weight spec's.
The Epson is going okay so far but the wifi link seems a bit temperamental which is frustrating when you need something printer NOW. HP had better ability to monitor ink levels and other conditions though. Our printing needs have reduced along with sales so the economics of the Ecotank are as yet unproven.
We got around the expensive ink cartridges by purchasing a good stockpile of other peoples old stock from Trade Me listings. The HP's software shit itself last year so went shopping for a replacement and ended up with another Epson, with the Ecotank ink system. Not able to print onto 250gsm but it made more sense to get printing done occasionally rather than buy a much more expensive commercial grade printer. BTW printers make it near impossible to find their maximum paper weight spec's.
The Epson is going okay so far but the wifi link seems a bit temperamental which is frustrating when you need something printer NOW. HP had better ability to monitor ink levels and other conditions though. Our printing needs have reduced along with sales so the economics of the Ecotank are as yet unproven.