When looking into a color laser printer, look at the cost of consumables
before purchasing.  I've worked with some color lasers whose full maint. kit
(toner, image drum, etc) was about 2-3 times the cost of the printer.  I've
seen others who put a fuse into the toner cartridge and the fuse would blow
upon installation.  This let the printer know a new toner had been
installed.  It got frustrating when I had to replace the drum and 4 toners
and couldn't reuse the 90% full toners.
Ron

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, Paul%20A.%20Shippert <[log in to unmask]
> wrote:

> Greetings--
>
>
>
> I agree with Mr. Rode that (high-end) inkjets will typically produce better
> quality photos and graphics, however; the per-page cost does tend to be
> higher, and quality paper can be essential (depending on the use of the
> final product). Another concern to investigate with respect to inkjets is
> the nature of the ink to be used--dye or pigment. Fade can become an issue.
> I think the preferable ink for longevity (and fidelity) is pigment-based,
> but I am not certain of this. Also, some printers have as many as 6 ink
> dispensers, for truer color fidelity (added cost, naturally).
>
>
>
> As far as color lasers go, I have come across a new Samsung model CLP620ND,
> but have not been able to find any reviews. Quill sells it for $369.98 (with
> $30.00 instant savings), which sounds very good for a printer that includes
> built-in ethernet and automatic 2-sided printing. ...just thought I'd throw
> that into the mix...
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Paul A. Shippert
>
> Library Media Specialist
>
> Margaret Brent Middle School
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Rode" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:13:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Needing a printer recommendation...
>
> At 11:11 AM 11/17/2009, you wrote:
> >Mark, are you saying that the inkjet is better for photos and other
> >color images?
>
> The high end inkjets, like a pro, or an enthusiast would use, will
> produce a better result, but my OKI is every bit as good as your
> average couple of hundred dollar Inkjet.
> ---snip---

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