[Ham-Computers] A Good Color Printer

[Philip (KO6BB)]

Duane,
Somewhat over a year ago I replaced my old Laserjet with a HP Officejet 
Pro 8500 Premier.  This printer comes in various versions from basic to 
the Top-Line version having two paper trays etc (for different sized 
paper).  That is the one I bought.

I really like it as it can be connected via USB Port, Ethernet or 
Wireless Network (I use the wireless for convenience).  It is also a 
scanner, color copier, fax etc.  What I liked about it is the high 
quality printing (if you use good paper), and the oversized ink 
cartridges (4, black, yellow, blue and red).   The cartridges are 
available in two capacities, it's cheaper to use the high capacity 
ones.  It has a lot of whips and bells that I don't use (such as 
Internet printing etc).  It also has a LCD touch screen to control 
functions, but can also be controlled from the connected computer.  .  
One of the primary reasons I chose it is that it ties into my home 
network (wirelessly) and can thus be used by any of the three computers 
here.  It wasn't cheap and certainly isn't a "throw-away" printer.

Only catch is, I'm not sure how user friendly it might be for a blind 
person, perhaps others could comment.

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On 5/1/2011 9:04 AM, Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
> Thanks Jim.
>
> Since I have not needed to purchase a color printer in about five years, too
> much has changed! There are way too many opinions out there. I just want a
> reliable color printer. It will get low use.
>
> As far as printer paper goes, I do use good quality paper. I learned many
> years ago that print quality, regardless of who is doing the printing, is
> only as good as the materials that are used. Hence, I did a lot of PR
> printing being on stage etc.
>