[Ham-Computers] A Good Color Printer

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Additional helpful info. 

1. HP printers offer XL (Extra large) cartridges in some models. 2. . ALWAYS use "Inkjet Brand-quality" paper even if its a little more pricey . The copy or standard papers have "Cotton Dust" that fowl the printer Vacuum the inside of the printer frequently. 3. Always go to the manufactures web site for the "Latest Edition of the Installation and DRIVER software. 4. Be sure to UNINSTALL the orginial software that came with the printer. Thats is NOT THE SAME as delete. 

A Registry cleaner software should be run before the "New Install" .  Also TURN OFF the anti virus software before beginning the new printer software. 4. Have the printer  loaded with paper. plugged and turned on BEFORE you install the the printer software. Reboot XP at least 4 times to get it to finally accept all the changes. PS I am a retired computer tech. 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hill" <JJan-3 at cox.net> 
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 10:51:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] A Good Color Printer 

Hi Duane: 

The current issue of the CNET Community Newsletter  (also in the 
sample provided for those who may be interested in subscribing, see 
http://nl.com.com/view_online_newsletter.jsp?list_id=e497&tag=rb_content;contentMain 
) covers printers. 
the actual subject is selecting an inkjet printer that doesn't 
require frequent ink cartridge replacements.  The editor selects an 
issue, posts it, and other members send replies. 

Two of the suggestions are: 

Get good inkjet paper instead of cheapo paper, since the printer 
scans the copy and uses more ink until a suitable print is 
available.  Ink soaks in the cheapo paper, so more ink is required. 

Cartridges cost are about the same for any cartridge, but cheap 
printers have smaller cartridges which  require more frequent 
replacement.  Check cartridge size. 

I can't help much with the actual printer selection.  I have both 
types, and my old LaserJet4 failed recently.  I read Consumers 
Reports, and followed their suggestions.  I seldom use my inkjet, and 
it is still ok. 
Jim 




At 11:30 AM 4/27/2011, you wrote: 


>Hi All, 
> 
>Can one of you suggest a 'good' color printer that I could use with a 
>Windows XP Home Edition system?  snip..... 

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