I need to get a printer, mainly for school although I will be using it for the occasional business matter. Something cheap, but not horrible. I know there are ones for $40 (or less) but will it last? It doesn't need to be fancy or anything. Any suggestions? Brands?
Do you plan on doing color printing? If not you might want to invest in a Laser Printer. I suggest HP Laser Jet 2015. They cost more, but in the long it's better if you are going to do a LOT of printing for school. You save money on ink.
If you want to just get an inkjet printer, get a Canon Pixma printer. The Pixma iP4500 is the best of them, but if you are on a tighter budget, any of the other cheaper priced Pixma's will do. I personally have the Pixma iP1700, and it works great.
Got this HP 3-1 printer a few years back for 50 bucks. Prints like it did the day I bought it. So yeah, go with HP. Whatever new one they have for cheap.
get this sob if your still looking, only $27.
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