priter/scanner/copier

[mikesmith]

This has nothing to do with bikes,but who better to ask than my KX500 friends?I  dont know any thing about scanners/copiers/printers and want to get one and get a discount at wal-mart,so thats where I plan on buying.My question is it a good idea to get combiation one,or buy a copier,scanner,printer separately.I was looking at a HP that combines all three.Any opinons?Thanks.

[gwcrim]

What will you primarily be using it for and how much?

[sdkx500]

I'm a computer guy by trade and I have installed quite a few of the all in one HP devices.  They work ok as long you are satisfied with the quality.  I do not recommend networking them for use between multiple computers.  What model are you looking at?  I have used most of the small business/ home office models.

[mikesmith]

Sorry for the late reply,but I had to go to the store to write down the model #s.Im new to computers,only bought one a year and a hailf ago to get more info on dirt biking,and to see what was so great about them(when I was in school calculators were the new thing!)I just want to be able to print info from sites such as this one,make small amounts of copys,and I dont have a digital camera(thinking of getting one) but to be able to print my own pictures,post pictures (such as in the gallery section),or copy pictures off the web,ect.,just fun things for at home use.I dont want to spend to much and heres what Im looking at-HP psc 1210v,HP psc 2110,Lenmark x1150, Leximark x125,Lexmark x515,and this was a little more a HP psc 2175v.I know you get what you pay for,but Im saving for the Ty Davis tank,so around $100.00 or a little more is my budget.Any advise is great,Thanks.

[beastrider500]

From my own personal experience, I would avoid the Lexmarks. They are very cheaply built. I have an HP but it is a printer only. I have had it for 3 years and never had a problem with it. In fact my entire computer is HP. When it comes time to upgrade I will probably look at HP again.

[gwcrim]

We have a Lexmark color printer that has never really worked well.  Replaced it with an HP laser (black only) that works very well.  HP is pretty well respected in printers.

Sounds like you're a decent candidate for a 3 in one machine.  They're OK for general messing around.  If you get into printing digital photos you may want to get a more specialized machine.

[Paul]

I'll second everyone elses opinions on the HP stuff, my Laserjet 4 Plus was new in 1995 and it still works flawlessly. I can't comment on the Lexmarks though, no experience.

[sdkx500]

I would stay away from the lexmarks.  If I were you i would purchase the HP 2110.  Should do everything you need and last you awhile.  I only buy hp printers at work and usually will only buy recommend them for clients I consult for.  Good luck and welcome to computing.  Feel free to ask more questions as I am sure Paul has some skills cuz he keeps this site up and running.......  By the way thanks Paul!

[Paul]

Ugh, why is my helmet getting tight

 Feel free to ask more questions as I am sure Paul has some skills cuz he keeps this site up and running.......  By the way thanks Paul!

Keeping this place running is the easy part, filling it full of great information is the hard part. You guys have the great info, I just have a place to put it

Thanks for the props, but I get enough congratulations when I see something that sounds kinda cool that you guys have come up with - like that cool ass way to mount the pipe guard OR someone elses recommendation to change the thickness of the o-ring on the countershaft to stop that d**n leaking. If anyone deserves the thanks around here its you guys for the awesome information you provide. Keep it up, we're pretty much it for information on the beast  

[mikesmith]

Thanks for all the help,Ill go with the HP2110 as recommened!And I to want thank Paul for this site,and its members ideas.

[alan]

My vote is on HP!