SOHO all-in-one laser printer - your suggestions ?

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Greetings, all.
Two questions - may we post in Afrikaans ?

Second - your suggestions for a laser-based all-in-one printer ?

I have looked at the HP 3330 so far, but I'm not very fond of the HP software that comes with their printers. I'm a Paperport fan, so maybe I'm spoilt ?:rolleyes:

My specific needs for this unit : able to work on small network as network printer; decent software, especially as we scan and store digitally a lot (as well as search for a lot of these docs later on); laser-based; document feeder capable of at least 20 pages; decent fax-to-pc (Win XP cannot attach multiple docs for sending as fax); small footprint; priced below R3500.00
 
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HP® LaserJet 3052MFP, (Print, Copy, Scan) 18ppm, 64MB Memory, 1200dpi, Flat Bed, 50 page ADF R3299.00

HP® Laserjet 3300MFP, A4, 15ppm, 32MB Memory, Print/Copy/Scan, 1200dpi, color, flatbed, EPP/USB R4932.00
 
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HP LaserJet 3052MFP

Thanks, Person ! Your thoughts on the HP's software ?
 
It seems to be better than both the canon and Epson software. They could have made the programs respond better, but its altogether easy to use. Most of the functions are direct from the hardware on the printer, so there is no need to mess around with the printer software.
 
HP software vs. others

Makes, sense to scan from the unit's front end, where you are working with the doc, anyway. Thanks !
 
Canon MF5770

I just bought a Canon MF5770 network ready multifunction laser printer/copier/scanner/fax and am very happy with it. I made a conscious decision to avoid HP multifunction printers as my previous 2 MF printers were HP and they were really unreliable. HP's software drivers also tend to be very bloated and slow.

The only downside with the Canon is that in order to scan documents you need to plug it into a machine via USB cable, but for my needs that's an acceptable trade-off. The machine runs great, is quiet, spits out printouts fast and is unobtrusive. Definitely a contender to consider, especially for its price tag (R3500 from Makro)

Cheers
 
Canon MF5770

Thanks, Titanium ! I read another MyADSL thread on which printer to buy - the consensus was also Canon, not MF capabilities required though, though, but printing to CD etc. USB is not a problem. I have a Canon BJC 55 as well, very happy with it.
 
I'd recommend you stay away from anything HP (you'll be sorry when they "discontinue" the toner cartridges in 6 months to a year and the price doubles). Canon is good. Can't recommend a specific Canon multifunction printer, though.
 
HP vs Canon

Hi revve ! I have a Laserjet 6L and 5510 (MF) at present. The 6L I'm happy with, but the 5510 had to be repaired under warranty (took it back to Makro), then again last week with paper pick-up problems. The software update installs only partly (the latest update does not install for the past 6 months now). As I also have a Canon BJ 55C, I am not totally alien to Canon. I have had bad service from the local Canon people, but that was a good two to three years ago. So far it looks like

HP® LaserJet 3052MFP at R3299-00 and
Canon MF5770 at R3500-00 from Makro

Should I invest in Winfax 10 Pro and Paperport 10 as well, do you think ? (Person - your thoughts ?)
 
HP® LaserJet 3052MFP vs Canon MF5770

Still the two to put on my shortlist ? I am comparing with Kyocera as well (any comments on that one?)
 
Hi killadoob ! Just had to move it to the lower priority stuff for a while. I have also been looking at renting vs. buy vs. pay-for-use. Seems like that is the tricky bit !
 
hp 3055

just recently bought an HP 3055 for about R3200 (from Rectron). I was also looking for an networkable all-in-one. so far so good but i haven't tested all software yet. From what I can see you can fax / scan from a PC. the only downside is how long it takes to install software / drivers.
 
PC faxing

That bit is important to me. We often fax more than one document from more than one source, at once (a single fax). Software should be able to do this - eg scan two physical pages, attach document from hard drive, add e-mail from TB. The Kyocera I am bringing into the picture for two reasons - bundled with Paperport 9.2 (network licence) and PC fax software (network licence). I still feel inclined towards the Canon, though.
 
HP's have a document feeder which allows you to scan/copy/fax about 20 pages at once. At least that's the way it works with my Officejet 5610 Inkjet, but I'm pretty sure the same would apply to the Laserjets. Also comes bundled with fax software which allows you to fax from your PC. Best to make sure about what comes with the Laserjets though
 
do not buy a lexmark - the cost of the ink exceeds the cost of the printer...

Canon is good - my canon costs 25 safrican rands per cartridge.
 
Moederloos said:
do not buy a lexmark - the cost of the ink exceeds the cost of the printer...

Canon is good - my canon costs 25 safrican rands per cartridge.
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What Canon is that Moederloos? I've got the Pixma Mp150, cartridges are in the R100 range.

The drawback with canon (I'm not sure if it's the same with other manufactuers), you can only print a certain amount of pages per printer, then it becomes unusable. My brother in law has leveled two small canons this way, they just tell you to throw it away. LOL!
 
The drawback with canon (I'm not sure if it's the same with other manufactuers), you can only print a certain amount of pages per printer, then it becomes unusable. My brother in law has leveled two small canons this way, they just tell you to throw it away. LOL!
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I'll definitely check up on that !
 
I've had experience with Kyocera's laser printers (some-eco toner laser) Very nice, very fast, but difficult to get support/parts for. (that was about 66 years ago) maybe their support is better now.

For a really entry level also look at the Canon MF 3110 Laser copy/scan/printer (no fax). I think they go for about R1500 new. But this will probibly to small 4 ur needs.

Brother also makes a few nice laser MFC. Their toners are just expensive.

What you need to look at when buying a printer:
1. Cost of printing / cost per page
2. Features you require
3. Price vs Support
 
Hi Spiderz !

Thanks for that. I checked into after sales service and came upon the Kyocera offering - Kyocera FS-1118MFP. The machine can be financed over 5 years, upgraded every two years. Service contract is at 15c per copy and includes toner. Repairs are on site, turnaround time (if the machine is to be taken away) - 4 hrs. The technician arrives with a loan unit in the boot, though, so it should be minimum down-time. The supplier (www.motion.co.za) says they hunted for the best MFP's for various scenarios and in my case this was recommended.

On advice from the forum, the shortlist (at present) therefor is Canon MF5770, HP LaserJet 3052MFP and I added the Kyocera for comments.
 
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