What printer should I buy?

What I also meant to add was technology nowadays is intuitive, it almost does the work for you!

Thanks ladies!

Marydoll has put it better than I.

As long as its switched on and in wireless mode (It will ask you to confirm) it gives a series of simple prompts and that's it!

Actually it more or less configured itself. Something (that’s the technical term) seems to sense that there’s something else (ditto) out there that wants to talk to it. So you just have to give it a nudge...a virtual nudge.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks Furret and Marydoll! So you still need to ‘configure’ it to your router as the cabled one? Thought you could just print when your printer was within range. Like the one you mentioned Furret I’ve already mentioned to DH that we are still printer dinosaurs at the moment!

Our devices link automatically to the two printers. No we are not rich!
When I was still teaching my printer was always in use, so it made sense for DH to have his own in his man cave, as he was always breaking it!.

You need to know your WiFi password to set up the printer and that's it!.
Have a go, we are here if you need help.

Yes. Simple. You just link your computer, tablet phone.

Thanks Marydoll and Furret. Is it easy enough to print wirelessly?

Another HP printer fan here. Saves us a small fortune with a monthly payment and as importantly reduces stress as ink is sent before it’s needed.

Farmor, I'm glad Epsom have improved. We had a few in school and they ate ink and were always clogging up.
It sounds as if you got a bargain!

Furret

This is the wireless one I have. Excellent customer service. And the inks are sent to you when they detect you’re running low. Very cheaply.

If use this as well but am on the lowest tariff of £1.99 per month for 50 copies with rollover. I do quite a lot of printing a couple of times a year for my WI and just upgrade to the next level for a month or so. I love the fact that my new ink arrives through the post before I need it! I have saved a lot of money as ink cartridges are so expensive.

I can tell you one NOT to buy - a Brother! So disappointing. The worst printer I've ever had for photos.

libra10 asked about laser printers- based on experience, I wouldn’t recommend

Over the 3 1/2 years I’ve had my Epson ecotank I’ve spent a total of €14 on ink and still have enough for another few years. It’s a lot less than even the cheapest monthly plan some of you have mentioned. I print quite a lot at times- eg multiple copies of newsletter for organisation I’m secretary of.

PS I use a lot of ink so have a monthly plan. The P&P is free and they send a prepaid bag for you to return empty cartridges.

This is the wireless one I have. Excellent customer service. And the inks are sent to you when they detect you’re running low. Very cheaply.

Wireless is great, Bluesky. DH was able to print to mine, when his wasn't working and I can even print from my phone.

I guess you are all printing wirelessly? We are still old fashioned in this but will have to move on with the next printer.

My last 2 printers were HP and I’ve found instant ink a real money saver. At one time I was paying £9.99 for 500 copies per month. It’s really easy to change your totals for instant ink and the app helps to solve issues. If you do need help they also provide the usual online on telephone help.

I’ve also found that they have been really reliable. The previous printer lasted for a long time whilst printing up to and above 500 copies per month.

I can’t say the same for the laptops though

HP printers may be more expensive, but in the long run, cheaper printers usually cost more in the end because the ink is so expensive.

I know this from experience as an IT co-ordinator. Our ink bill was extortionate and I was forever going to the HT with a begging bowl, because the LA would try to save money by ordering cheap printers.

I bought the cheapest possible from Tesco, it works fine but the ink is expensive, but I still think we have paid less than if we had bought an expensive one.

Interesting topic as my HP 5520 Photosmart needs replacing.
A reliable printer, but cartridges don't last long, and cost around £35 for a multipack of 4 colours, which is expensive.

Carrying on this topic, would anyone recommend laser printers?

I have an HP Envy and use their Instant Ink scheme - saves a fortune on ink costs! £1.99 a month, includes 50 copies each month with any not used rolling over ( this month I had the 50 copies plus 100 roll over ones) and new ink arrives in the post before I need it. In less than two years I've had two sets of ink which would have cost me over £50 and another lot is due any day soon.

I have an HP and a monthly subscription for ink. I Pay £2.99 a month. As it's a smart printer, it alerts HP when I need new ink. I saved at least £40 in ink last year.
Your subscription is tailored to how many copies you print. It is also a scanner/copier.

When I used to order printers for school, I always tried to get HP if possible. They were good old work horses!