It’s not enough to be just a “cheap printer.” What are the ongoing costs of operation? What about the ink cartridges?
From Techbargians:
Canon PIXMA MX860 Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (Refurb, Wifi, Duplex, ADF) $69.99
Newegg has the Refurbished Canon PIXMA MX860 Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer/Copier/Fax/Scanner for a low $69.99 after coupon code EMCYVNN49 (Exp 7/28). $3.99 Shipping. Tax in CA, NJ, TN, PR.
9600x2400dpi; 2.5″ color LCD; card reader; USB 2.0, ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless connectivity; automatic duplex (double-sided) printing; 15-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF)
This is a good deal for several reasons – this printer is loaded with features. The print head for this printer is valued at $50.00, and the cartridges that are included are worth at least $50.00 (if purchased separately) – so this printer pays you to take it home. Good feature set, and reliable operation. We have looked at this printer, and it is *not* a good candidate for a continuous inking system – there is not much clearance, and if you do decide to go CIS, CISS, some serious surgery will be required on this printer.
Note:
The warranty on refurbished Canon inkjet printers is only 90 days. The print head included with this printer (QY6-0073-000) will also work in the Pixma iP3600, PiXMA MP620, and Canon Pixma MX860.
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Want A New MX860?
Click here for a *new* Canon MX860 is available from Amazon for $30.00 more, plus free shipping ($99.99 delivered). The *new* Canon MX860 includes a full 1-year warranty.
Cartridges Used:
The Canon MX860 uses 5 individual ink cartridges – the “larger” PGI-220 black cartridge is for text, and the CLI-221 photo black gets used only when photos are being printed.
New Canon OEM cartridges will run $14-black, and $13-colors. Compatible cartridges can be had for $3-$4, and refilling is also an option on these tiny ink cartridges.
You can take a look at the PGI-220/CLI-221 cartridges here:
http://freedomtoprint.com/2009/03/30/review-canon-cli-221-pgi-220-inks-have-shrunk/
Canon Specifications Page:
Reviews:
http://reviews.cnet.com/multifunction-devices/canon-pixma-mx860/4505-3181_7-33529769.html
http://www.testfreaks.com/multi-functional-printers/canon-pixma-mx860/
See this printer in action:
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