I would like to start and say what a great resource this forum is, I have learned a ton in the last week or so perusing old threads. The knowledge and willingness to share by the members is impressive.
I currently am using some low end HP All In One that came free with something we bought, previously I was using a Canon 6220D and a ip950. I am not happy with the HP, and am looking to change printers. I do have a household request that the next printer be wireless, which is the requirement that seems to kill some of the older printer recommendations I have seen. Printing is mixed, from photos up to 8X10s, kids homework, and digital art my girls like to do on the computer. Say an average of 20 pages per week, but it could range from 5 to 50. The cost of ink has always killed me, and looking for alternative solutions is what brought me here. Sadly, I am not technically inclined, so the easier the better.
From what I have read, Epson and Canon are still the preferred brands, with strengths and weaknesses. My concerns with Canon is that with current printers that have wireless, I am not sure about resetting the chips, which would require disabling the low ink monitor. With my kids, I am confident they would print without ink and possibly burn out the print head.
With Epsons, it seems that a CIS is the preferred method, but my volume might be too low for one. Refillable cartridges seems to be less common than with Canon.
Now that I have managed to confuse myself! Any suggestions for an AIO, with wireless, with after market ink solutions that seems like would work for me would be deeply appreciated! This weekend, I found myself at Best Buy looking at the Kodaks and thinking it might be my best option!
I currently am using some low end HP All In One that came free with something we bought, previously I was using a Canon 6220D and a ip950. I am not happy with the HP, and am looking to change printers. I do have a household request that the next printer be wireless, which is the requirement that seems to kill some of the older printer recommendations I have seen. Printing is mixed, from photos up to 8X10s, kids homework, and digital art my girls like to do on the computer. Say an average of 20 pages per week, but it could range from 5 to 50. The cost of ink has always killed me, and looking for alternative solutions is what brought me here. Sadly, I am not technically inclined, so the easier the better.
From what I have read, Epson and Canon are still the preferred brands, with strengths and weaknesses. My concerns with Canon is that with current printers that have wireless, I am not sure about resetting the chips, which would require disabling the low ink monitor. With my kids, I am confident they would print without ink and possibly burn out the print head.
With Epsons, it seems that a CIS is the preferred method, but my volume might be too low for one. Refillable cartridges seems to be less common than with Canon.
Now that I have managed to confuse myself! Any suggestions for an AIO, with wireless, with after market ink solutions that seems like would work for me would be deeply appreciated! This weekend, I found myself at Best Buy looking at the Kodaks and thinking it might be my best option!
