We are still in the downsizing phase getting ready for full time RVn. We are getting ready to scan our photo albums and need to replace our current printer, the scan function no longer works on our HP. I know that all printers are basically built the same, just looking for some input on the different brands that you all use.
Gypsy Turtle 2 said
07:08 PM Jan 13, 2011
We have a Canon Pixma MP560 that we purchased almost a year ago. It's a printer/scanner/copier and is wireless. So far, so good. I've used the scanner a lot as I had all my photos to scan too.
It has the separate ink cartridges so if yellow is out, you just replace yellow instead of the whole cartridge. I like that a lot
I'm no expert on printers but this one has worked very well for us.
Have fun shopping
Racerguy said
07:57 PM Jan 13, 2011
We have an HP officejet j6480. Works like a charm.The biggest problem, like all HP products, ink is way too expensive.We buy ink cartridges on E-Bay when ever we can to save money.
-- Edited by Racerguy on Thursday 13th of January 2011 07:58:15 PM
Froggi said
09:26 PM Jan 13, 2011
We jsut bought a HP OfficeJet 4500 All-in-One Wireless and love it. Had a little paper feed issue initially (packing material waste I think) but it's been fine since. The setup was a breeze, got it connected to our route and thus to both computers easily.
2fortheroad said
01:13 PM Jan 14, 2011
Thanks everyone for your input. I decided to try the Cannon 6120.
The Crumps said
12:25 PM Jan 21, 2011
I tried the buying cartridges on ebay - what a great savings! Thanks for the info!
jb said
02:19 PM Jan 21, 2011
We had a ton of photo's. We used the lexmark 2100 and it worked fine but we had so many that we ultimately sent about 600 photos to scan cafe. http://www.scancafe.com
Got them all back on a DVD. We were very pleased with the service.
The Hensons said
06:12 PM Apr 15, 2011
Another vote for the HP 4500 wireless. What's great about wireless is you can set up your own network (with or without a router) and print from anywhere in our outside of the RV with being tethered to it. We keep our printer in a top bunk in the hall and I can print to it from my laptop sitting outside.
snowman8 said
08:57 AM Apr 16, 2011
We have a HP6500 in the front belly, (wireless) it too has the seperate cartridges. Went all winter with days in the single digits with no problems. Total ink replacement of the 4 with a two pack of black XL cartridges and the 3-pack of single color XL at Costco is about $98.00 without coupons. Just got $20.00 off the two the other day.
I also have a Canon flatscreen scanner. This has a plate for negatives, if you have any, and has easier software to do what you need, I use it for scanning pages out of books.
Hope this helps.
RVPAINTER said
03:58 PM Apr 24, 2011
I have a Cannon pixma MP 560 three in one and wireless - works GREAT and wonderful quality as well.
We are still in the downsizing phase getting ready for full time RVn.
We are getting ready to scan our photo albums and need to replace our current printer, the scan function no longer works on our HP.
I know that all printers are basically built the same, just looking for some input on the different brands that you all use.
-- Edited by Racerguy on Thursday 13th of January 2011 07:58:15 PM
Got them all back on a DVD. We were very pleased with the service.
We have a HP6500 in the front belly, (wireless) it too has the seperate cartridges. Went all winter with days in the single digits with no problems. Total ink replacement of the 4 with a two pack of black XL cartridges and the 3-pack of single color XL at Costco is about $98.00 without coupons. Just got $20.00 off the two the other day.
I also have a Canon flatscreen scanner. This has a plate for negatives, if you have any, and has easier software to do what you need, I use it for scanning pages out of books.
Hope this helps.