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From: Joe Pfeiffer on 27 Jul 2010 21:23 ShadowTek <ShadowTek(a)invalid.invalid> writes: > On 2010-07-27, Joe Pfeiffer <pfeiffer(a)cs.nmsu.edu> wrote: >> Henrik Carlqvist <Henrik.Carlqvist(a)deadspam.com> writes: >> >>> The OKI printer is not really a laser, it is a LED printer. >> >> So far as toner is concerned, that's a detail that doesn't matter. It >> doesn't affect either his point (that a cloud of toner was emitted by >> the printer) or mine (that something was seriously wrong with that >> printer). > > If there happens to be some design aspect that suggests a probability of > uncleanliness, I'd like to know what it might be so I'll know what to > avoid. Me too -- what about LEDs vs. laser would suggest this? -- As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously. (Benjamin Franklin)
From: Henrik Carlqvist on 28 Jul 2010 15:12 ShadowTek <ShadowTek(a)invalid.invalid> wrote: > On 2010-07-27, Joe Pfeiffer <pfeiffer(a)cs.nmsu.edu> wrote: >> Henrik Carlqvist <Henrik.Carlqvist(a)deadspam.com> writes: >> >>> The OKI printer is not really a laser, it is a LED printer. >> >> So far as toner is concerned, that's a detail that doesn't matter. It >> doesn't affect either his point (that a cloud of toner was emitted by >> the printer) or mine (that something was seriously wrong with that >> printer). > > If there happens to be some design aspect that suggests a probability of > uncleanliness, I'd like to know what it might be so I'll know what to > avoid. I don't think that it matters if there is laser or LED technology used to control the charges of the drum. However, there are also different ways to remove excessive toner from the drum, those might affect your problem. I also know of printers which have something called an ozone filter. Maybe the lack of such a filter might explain your problem? There might also many times be a connection between quality and price. Usually LED printers are low price products. regards Henrik -- The address in the header is only to prevent spam. My real address is: hc3(at)poolhem.se Examples of addresses which go to spammers: root(a)localhost postmaster(a)localhost
From: Ant on 28 Jul 2010 15:24
On 7/26/2010 8:49 AM PT, ray typed: >>>>>> I don't print much. Maybe every other weeks or so. I also noticed my >>>>>> HP PhotoSmart 8450 printer usually has one ink dry out fast. :( >>>>> >>>>> If you don't print much it would probably be cheaper with a laser >>>>> printer. >>>> >>>> Color lasers are expensive. :( >>> >>> Printers are quite inexpensive now. Color ink is expensive in terms of >>> consumables. IMHO, the best solution is: mono laser for day to day >>> printing (which, in my experience, is the vast majority) and a photo >>> ink jet for printing photos. >> >> How much is a new cheap laser color printer these days? When I bought >> this HP PhotoSmart printer in end of 2004, laser printers were pricey >> for me. It was to replace my Epson Stylus Color 880 printer (it sucked >> like you guys mentioned with its ink and annoying cleanings). >> >> As for color photographs/photos., I don't print that many. It's just >> rare. It's only for printing colored web pages, e-mails, etc. > > You know, you can find out a lot on the internet. A quick check at > officemax.com shows a Samsung CLP-315W color laser for $249.99 - a > similar check at staples.com shows a refurbished Brother HL-0440CN color > laser for $249.99 - with $50 rebate for net of $199.99 > > So, to answer your question, you should certainly be able to find a color > laser for less than $250 - probably under $200 if you look a little. Wow, a lot cheaper than back in 2004. I remember seeing like prices for good, cheap color laser printers near $1,000. I will investigate again when my old printer needs to be replaced (still works). -- "Look not to the windmill's turning while the ant still burrows." --unknown /\___/\ Phil./Ant @ http://antfarm.ma.cx (Personal Web Site) / /\ /\ \ Ant's Quality Foraged Links: http://aqfl.net | |o o| | \ _ / If crediting, then use Ant nickname and AQFL URL/link. ( ) If e-mailing, then axe ANT from its address if needed. Ant is currently not listening to any songs on this computer. |