Printer comparisons

[JayE]

Hello,

My company are currently using an aging "fleet" of Hewlett Packard 690C Series printers (some 690, some 693), at least one of which will be due for replacement in the near future.

I would appreciate users comments on the best replacement for this printer, and also knowing whether the current printers have an low ink warning, as having jobs fade on us is really inconvenient.

Can you tell me - do any of the current HP Deskjet printers support more than one printer tray for increased flexibility?

I would appreciate your comments.

Regards,
Jay Evans/UK

 

[KeyTech]

here is a list of deskjet printers,
with prices and specs...
hope there is something in there that catches your eye,
Id recommend the 1120c, we use a few of them and they are really reliable...

http://www.bstore.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpbs/dropin.jsp?FamilyOID=-11246

Jay~

"I have to think of a funny footer to
put in here!!!???"

~KeyTech

 

[gunthnp]

if you want another 600 series printer look at appolo it hp making 600 series but cheaper everu thing is the same under the cover. So long and thanks for all the fish.

 

[eventide]

I would like to know if anyone has a HP model 1000 and it has any problems? Frank

 

[Guest_imported]

I have an HP 1000C and it works fine, except it will not print bitmaps inside OrCad. OrCad is a schematic capture program.

Stay on track.

 

[JayE]

Hi Keytech,

Regarding the 1120c you recommend, does it (or any other HP printer) support more than one paper bin?

Thanks.

Regards,
Jay

 

[cnthomp]

Regarding multi-tray DeskJet printers, the DeskJet 2500C does include multiple trays - but has a footprint of about 2.5'x2.5'. It is also quite expensive and designed more for high-end graphics design use (it handles up to 13"x19" paper.) If you are looking for a straight replacement for the 690s, I highly recommend the HP Deskjet 900 series printers. They will also let you check at a glance the ink levels of the cartridges, as opening the top door causes the cartridges to move to point to a mark on the printer body indicating if the cartridges are OK, low ink, or bad. We have many deployed at our sites and have no complaints. (And re my comment on your line problem, these printers also self-align their cartridges.)

 

[JayE]

Hi cnthomp,

Thank you very much for your comments.

Your comments on ink levels are especially welcome, although opening up the printer sounds like a rather cumbersome way of checking this! Why can't it just allow you to view a sensor in the software, or warn you when ink is getting low?

Can you (or others here) comment on which printers have some kind of ink low warning system, as the absence of any such feature on the 690C is very frustrating.

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Jay

 

[gunthnp]

the HP 970 does have that waring feature in the software. So long and thanks for all the fish.

 

[devmeister03]

Yep I gotta 930c and it does have a warning on the low ink levels in the software although I found the driver that came with the printer abit buggy on my computer the latest update from hp's site soon fixed it and it works like a dream, hope that helps.

 

[JayE]

Hi everyone,

I eventually chose the HP 960C printer. I like the much higher capacity ink cartridges and the low ink indicator.

However, how do you know which ink cartridge it's referring to? If you don't, can you see visually if the black cartridge is getting low (like the 690C)?

Your advice would be welcomed.

Regards,
Jay

 

[msaz]

I'm in the process of buying a new HP Officejet d135, and it is listed as a "thermal inkjet" in specs. Is that different than a regular inkjet printer? If so, what are the pros and cons, and is there anything specific that I should know about this printer choice? Thanks.