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kalos

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Is there a reliable printer?
« on: October 10, 2016, 12:13 AM »
hello!

All the printers I have owned, around 10, all failed at some point prematurely. I don't do harsh treatment, but they all had problems, either with the printing quality or the paper handling, or the communication, etc etc.

Is there a reliable printer that will be robust? I need it to be wireless and duplex and color ofcourse.

Most importantly, it must not break! even if it is not used regularly, or for whatever reason.

thanks! 

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Re: Is there a reliable printer?
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2016, 12:42 AM »
inkjet printers are finicky.  if you want a reliable printer get yourself a laser printer and use it for most of your printing needs.

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Re: Is there a reliable printer?
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2016, 08:48 AM »
All the printers I have owned, around 10,...
That's not very informative.

What brand(s) & models have failed you most recently?
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Re: Is there a reliable printer?
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2016, 11:24 AM »
All the printers I have owned, around 10,...
That's not very informative.

What brand(s) & models have failed you most recently?

...And how did they fail?

Paper handling issues are most frequently caused by warn pickup rollers/separation pads, bad (or moist) media, and driver misconfiguration.

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