What Color Laser Printer?

xraywhite · 07-20-2010, 10:51 PM

Hi, we have been seeking a new color laser printer. The budget is between 500 - 1000. All this printer will do is print full color food labels and a few pics. Has anyone had any luck with HP? Brother? The salespeople seem very hesitant to provide samples and do demos.

Thanks in advance.

HorseStall · 07-21-2010, 08:02 AM

We have a Xerox Thermal Color Laser and it does the job.

xraywhite · 07-21-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseStall

We have a Xerox Thermal Color Laser and it does the job.

Hey thanks, what model do you have?

Some questions:

#1. Are you pleased on a consistent basis with quality?

#2. Are there any hidden surprises that this printer has?

#3. What DPI is your printer?

#4. Do you print a lot of pics?

#5. Are you using photoshop?

Thanks again, and have yourself a GREAT DAY!

Will Edwards · 07-21-2010, 09:51 AM

Personally, I would choose black because it would match my study.

Will

PS Sorry - couldn't resist!

Nicola Lane · 07-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Visit ebay and get an old HP color laser - one of the models that they made millions of - you will then get the printer quite cheap - and you will get the expensive part - the toner available very cheap.

I have no idea what models this will be - but I did something similar with a Black and white laser and four years later I am still very pleased.

Mr. Subtle · 07-21-2010, 11:01 AM

I'd look into the Xerox (Tektronix) Phaser printer:

Quality Color Printing with Phaser 8560 Color Printer : Xerox

The solid ink technology produces some really nice results. Download the "cost per print" PDF on the page.

Xerox will be more than happy to send you a sample of output.

IdeaLady · 07-21-2010, 02:29 PM

I've had an HP 3500 for a few years and I am very happy with it.

A few things to look for:

Is printing one-pass or four-pass? One-pass printing is faster.

Is there one drum or four? I would not want to have to pay for four new drums on a printer!

Does it work with a wireless network? I bought this long enough ago that it wasn't an issue, but now I wish it was network compatible. I bought a print server to deal with the network, and that works.

When comparing costs, find out if the printer comes with starter toner cartridges or full cartridges. Lots of printers now come with toner carts that don't last very long, so you end up shelling out a lot of money for toner very quickly. Mine came with four full cartridges, so I didn't have to buy any toner for quite a while.

Also consider any special requirements you have. If you must have duplex printing or the ability to print on special media, make sure the printer will handle it.

I have owned three HP laser printers (only one color) and still have one that I put in service in 1994. I don't use it all the time, but it still works like a champ.

07-21-2010, 11:01 AM	#6
Mr. Subtle HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: not too far from Intercourse, Blue Ball & Paradise, PA Posts: 423 Thanks: 1 Thanked 593 Times in 195 Posts	Re: What Color Laser Printer? I'd look into the Xerox (Tektronix) Phaser printer: Quality Color Printing with Phaser 8560 Color Printer : Xerox The solid ink technology produces some really nice results. Download the "cost per print" PDF on the page. Xerox will be more than happy to send you a sample of output.

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IdeaLady HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 195 Thanks: 22 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Color Laser Printer? I've had an HP 3500 for a few years and I am very happy with it. A few things to look for: Is printing one-pass or four-pass? One-pass printing is faster. Is there one drum or four? I would not want to have to pay for four new drums on a printer! Does it work with a wireless network? I bought this long enough ago that it wasn't an issue, but now I wish it was network compatible. I bought a print server to deal with the network, and that works. When comparing costs, find out if the printer comes with starter toner cartridges or full cartridges. Lots of printers now come with toner carts that don't last very long, so you end up shelling out a lot of money for toner very quickly. Mine came with four full cartridges, so I didn't have to buy any toner for quite a while. Also consider any special requirements you have. If you must have duplex printing or the ability to print on special media, make sure the printer will handle it. I have owned three HP laser printers (only one color) and still have one that I put in service in 1994. I don't use it all the time, but it still works like a champ.

07-20-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
xraywhite Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 36 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What Color Laser Printer? Hi, we have been seeking a new color laser printer. The budget is between 500 - 1000. All this printer will do is print full color food labels and a few pics. Has anyone had any luck with HP? Brother? The salespeople seem very hesitant to provide samples and do demos. Thanks in advance.

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HorseStall Advanced Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 830 Thanks: 10 Thanked 45 Times in 43 Posts	Re: What Color Laser Printer? We have a Xerox Thermal Color Laser and it does the job.

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Will Edwards www.whitedovebooks.co.uk War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 4,034 Blog Entries: 28 Thanks: 406 Thanked 838 Times in 360 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Color Laser Printer? Personally, I would choose black because it would match my study. Will PS Sorry - couldn't resist!

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Nicola Lane Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , , United Kingdom. Posts: 599 Thanks: 741 Thanked 296 Times in 177 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Color Laser Printer? Visit ebay and get an old HP color laser - one of the models that they made millions of - you will then get the printer quite cheap - and you will get the expensive part - the toner available very cheap. I have no idea what models this will be - but I did something similar with a Black and white laser and four years later I am still very pleased.