[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Printer Recommendations

[ggamota at STMA-LLC.com]

I used to buy ink cartridges at Costco but found them expensive, then I bought online but found them to be obsolete whenever HP changed code. Thus I signed up for HP ink supply but don't use the printer unless I need good quality color prints, otherwise I use Canon for everyday use.
George
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From: LCTG <lctg-bounces+ggamota=stma-llc.com at lists.toku.us> on behalf of Ken Pogran via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 5:47 PM
To: Daniel Silber <dasilber at gmail.com>
Cc: Lex Computer Group <LCTG at lists.toku.us>
Subject: Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Printer Recommendations

I've had an HP OfficeJet Pro 9018 for the past several years. (I think the 9018 is a 9010-series unit packaged to be sold at Costco, where I bought it). It is the most rock-solid, maintenance-free printer/all-in-one I've ever owned.

I did NOT sign up for the ink service, or the paper service for that matter. Those just sounded like bad ideas.  I buy ink at Costco, Staples, or (occasionally) Amaxon.

Unlike some of the old HP inkjet printers I've had, the 9010 series' ink cartridges are just that—ink cartridges.  They do not include print heads.

The ink cartridges come in two "sizes", regular and XL. I put "sizes" in quotes because obviously they're the same physical size, it's the degree of fill that's different.

This printer has never needed any sort of cleaning, adjustment, or maintenance (contrasted with my previous HP printer, whose cartridges included the print heads and needed "print head alignment" frequently.

It does a great job of scanning (using nothing more software-wise than Apple's Preview app on my Mac), and it faxes, too (for when I need to send medical or financial documents and an email attachment is not acceptable).

All-in-all I've been very pleased with my HP 9010 series all-in-one 🙂, and I highly recommend it.

Ken Pogran


Daniel Silber via LCTG wrote on 5/16/25 9:44 AM:
Hello All,

My daughter works from home. Her small business occasionally needs a printer. She is looking for an all-in-one inkjet printer that is reliable and doesn't go through a lot of expensive cartridges due to ink drying up.

She has cats, so I would advise keeping the printer covered when not in use. Other than that, I am leaning toward the technology of Canon and HP where the cartridge includes the actual ink jets.

I have a Canon TR7020a. The hardware has been reliable. Every so often I have a problem with the software connecting via WiFi.

There are a huge number of printer models on the market and the articles that rate printers often discuss models that are not available. None explains the "whys and wherefores" of the competing technologies. Perhaps someone in this group is aware of an article explaining the differences between various manufacturers/models, or perhaps has some exceptionally good or bad experiences. If so, I would appreciate your comments.

- Dan Silber
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