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2 printers: HP 7960xi vs Epson R200
Hi all,
I'm trying to get a mainly 4x6 photo printer (occasional bigger ones) for my dad. The two choices here are very good priced, but I need some opinion. Here in Canada, currently the price for R200 is $125 with $25 rebate, versus HP7960 which is $129 (online only), both from Bestbuy. One question I have is Bestbuy posted the HP as "HP7960XI" but the spec. just mentioned it is HP7960, which I suspect it is just that. The thing is that HP7960 appears online at least for US$130, but this offer is CAN$129!!! I'm puzzled as both printer have similar quality, the HP has LCD and standalone mode. How about price per print? Any other opinion? On the price front I'm very confused on why is the HP so 'cheap'? Any 'catch' on this printer??? HP has LCD and Epson doesn't. CNet customer review for R200 is 6.7 and HP is 7.4. Review are fair on both. BTW, I don't need the CD/DVD printing function on the R200, I consider it because it's one of the cheapest/quality ones today and the rebate. Any comments? Regards, Ernest HP 7960xi: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...=&langi d=EN# |
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2 printers: HP 7960xi vs Epson R200
The thing is that HP7960 appears online at least for US$130, but this
offer is CAN$129!!! I'm puzzled as both printer have similar quality, the HP has LCD and standalone mode. Strictly speaking the cheaper printers have a higher cost for the ink. For example the HP #56 goes for USD$20 @ 450p yield. The color #57 USD $35 @ 400p yield. Not horrid but a HP 8150 for example takes the #96 with a 800p yield @ $30. There are other models that take the #96 but odds are you'd spend close to CAD$200 from the little i've seen which might be a better deal if you print more than a couple reams a year. The r200 I wasn't happy with, I was so unhappy with it I bought a spair printer while it was in for service and I haven't even used the replacement. The head clogs easily even with OEM ink. I believe it's an issue with the head knocking the gasket out of place. Others have enjoyed more luck with it. But to joe consumer the printer wastes much ink, and when the diaper is reported as being full it pretty much has to be taken into service. More tech savey people can download the css utility, but diaper replacement from what i'm told requires breaking the plastic and buying a new shell. You can route the waste ink into a cup if you so desire, but average joe user is stuck with a printer that won't print after a short period of time after the warranty expires. Very nice photo printer though. There were some good deals at I believe it was staples in Canada for the Canon IP4000. The price is lowish due to the fact that there is a new model out, the ip4200 with higher resolution and a smaller drop. Faster dry time than HP typicaly speaking but not so good resistant against faiding. Anyhow a black costs $16.98 canadian (bci-3e) vs the HP #56 for the HP7960 which costs $28.86 canadian. Identical yields and the text printing is excelent on the ip4000, and photo printing isn't too shabby either. http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...AffixedCode=WW |
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2 printers: HP 7960xi vs Epson R200
CANON IP4200
ernest wrote: Hi all, I'm trying to get a mainly 4x6 photo printer (occasional bigger ones) for my dad. The two choices here are very good priced, but I need some opinion. Here in Canada, currently the price for R200 is $125 with $25 rebate, versus HP7960 which is $129 (online only), both from Bestbuy. One question I have is Bestbuy posted the HP as "HP7960XI" but the spec. just mentioned it is HP7960, which I suspect it is just that. The thing is that HP7960 appears online at least for US$130, but this offer is CAN$129!!! I'm puzzled as both printer have similar quality, the HP has LCD and standalone mode. How about price per print? Any other opinion? On the price front I'm very confused on why is the HP so 'cheap'? Any 'catch' on this printer??? HP has LCD and Epson doesn't. CNet customer review for R200 is 6.7 and HP is 7.4. Review are fair on both. BTW, I don't need the CD/DVD printing function on the R200, I consider it because it's one of the cheapest/quality ones today and the rebate. Any comments? Regards, Ernest HP 7960xi: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...=&langi d=EN# |
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2 printers: HP 7960xi vs Epson R200
zakezuke wrote: The thing is that HP7960 appears online at least for US$130, but this offer is CAN$129!!! I'm puzzled as both printer have similar quality, the HP has LCD and standalone mode. Strictly speaking the cheaper printers have a higher cost for the ink. YOU ARE TOTALLY FULL OF ****. AND LONG WINDED **** AT THAT. For example the HP #56 goes for USD$20 @ 450p yield. The color #57 USD $35 @ 400p yield. Not horrid but a HP 8150 for example takes the #96 with a 800p yield @ $30. There are other models that take the #96 but odds are you'd spend close to CAD$200 from the little i've seen which might be a better deal if you print more than a couple reams a year. The r200 I wasn't happy with, I was so unhappy with it I bought a spair printer while it was in for service and I haven't even used the replacement. The head clogs easily even with OEM ink. I believe it's an issue with the head knocking the gasket out of place. Others have enjoyed more luck with it. But to joe consumer the printer wastes much ink, and when the diaper is reported as being full it pretty much has to be taken into service. More tech savey people can download the css utility, but diaper replacement from what i'm told requires breaking the plastic and buying a new shell. You can route the waste ink into a cup if you so desire, but average joe user is stuck with a printer that won't print after a short period of time after the warranty expires. Very nice photo printer though. There were some good deals at I believe it was staples in Canada for the Canon IP4000. The price is lowish due to the fact that there is a new model out, the ip4200 with higher resolution and a smaller drop. Faster dry time than HP typicaly speaking but not so good resistant against faiding. Anyhow a black costs $16.98 canadian (bci-3e) vs the HP #56 for the HP7960 which costs $28.86 canadian. Identical yields and the text printing is excelent on the ip4000, and photo printing isn't too shabby either. http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...AffixedCode=WW |
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