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Andrew Hamilton
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 Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:35 am Post subject: 11 x 17 monochrome laser printer < $1000? |
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I promised to help out an architect friend who works by herself. She
prints out 11 x 17 floor plans and the like on an inkjet printer, but
she would like something faster, meaning a laser printer. She doesn't
need color and her budget is $1000.
Does this printer exist? I found a Canon color laser printer for US $
995, but it looks too bulky to fit into her tiny office. There are
some HP 11 x 17 printers, but they seem to be at least $1500 new, and
a lot more from a reputable dealer.
I know that you can pick up one of the HP printers for say $1000,
used, but I'm pretty sure she won't go for the idea of a used printer.
And honestly, I am not keen on the idea myself.
Any suggestions? If it matters, she is located in New York City, and
would prefer to buy from a local dealer rather than a web store.
Andy |
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Frank
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:54 am Post subject: Re: 11 x 17 monochrome laser printer < $1000? |
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Andrew Hamilton wrote:
| Quote: | I promised to help out an architect friend who works by herself. She
prints out 11 x 17 floor plans and the like on an inkjet printer, but
she would like something faster, meaning a laser printer. She doesn't
need color and her budget is $1000.
Does this printer exist? I found a Canon color laser printer for US $
995, but it looks too bulky to fit into her tiny office. There are
some HP 11 x 17 printers, but they seem to be at least $1500 new, and
a lot more from a reputable dealer.
I know that you can pick up one of the HP printers for say $1000,
used, but I'm pretty sure she won't go for the idea of a used printer.
And honestly, I am not keen on the idea myself.
Any suggestions? If it matters, she is located in New York City, and
would prefer to buy from a local dealer rather than a web store.
Andy
What printer (make & model #) is she currently using? |
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Warren Block
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: 11 x 17 monochrome laser printer < $1000? |
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Andrew Hamilton <Ahamilton90900@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I promised to help out an architect friend who works by herself. She
prints out 11 x 17 floor plans and the like on an inkjet printer, but
she would like something faster, meaning a laser printer. She doesn't
need color and her budget is $1000.
Does this printer exist? I found a Canon color laser printer for US $
995, but it looks too bulky to fit into her tiny office.
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Tabloid-sized lasers have to be pretty large; there's not really any way
to get away from that. The older HPs like the 5SI and the 8000 series
are very big. The later LaserJet 5000 and 5100 are somewhat smaller,
but still a lot bigger than a letter/legal printer.
| Quote: | There are some HP 11 x 17 printers, but they seem to be at least $1500
new, and a lot more from a reputable dealer.
I know that you can pick up one of the HP printers for say $1000,
used, but I'm pretty sure she won't go for the idea of a used printer.
And honestly, I am not keen on the idea myself.
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A used LJ8000 or LJ5000 should be a lot less than that. If the seller
can demonstrate that it works, there's really not a lot to be worried
about. Older printers need the rollers replaced, usually without tools.
After printing a couple of hundred thousand pages, the fuser (~$200)
needs to be replaced.
| Quote: | Any suggestions? If it matters, she is located in New York City, and
would prefer to buy from a local dealer rather than a web store.
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My pick would be the LaserJet 5000. The 5SI/8000 series are good
printers, but the 5000's print has a crystal sharpness that would be
nice for floor plans.
For mail order, theprinterworks.com shows $599.00 for a refurb LJ5000N.
Shipping would probably be significant.
You ought to be able to find something local for a similar price.
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Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA |
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:13 am Post subject: Re: 11 x 17 monochrome laser printer < $1000? |
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I have an HP 8150 from ebay for $400. Great machine, not expensive,
and lots of them with low page counts available. Add $120 shipping,
$150 (or so?) for a cartridge (LazerMonks) and $80 (shipped) for a
duplexor.
Jim
On Tue, 01 May 2007 21:35:41 -0700, Andrew Hamilton
<Ahamilton90900@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I promised to help out an architect friend who works by herself. She
prints out 11 x 17 floor plans and the like on an inkjet printer, but
she would like something faster, meaning a laser printer. She doesn't
need color and her budget is $1000.
Does this printer exist? I found a Canon color laser printer for US $
995, but it looks too bulky to fit into her tiny office. There are
some HP 11 x 17 printers, but they seem to be at least $1500 new, and
a lot more from a reputable dealer.
I know that you can pick up one of the HP printers for say $1000,
used, but I'm pretty sure she won't go for the idea of a used printer.
And honestly, I am not keen on the idea myself.
Any suggestions? If it matters, she is located in New York City, and
would prefer to buy from a local dealer rather than a web store.
Andy |
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Andrew Hamilton
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 2:25 am Post subject: Re: 11 x 17 monochrome laser printer < $1000? |
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On Tue, 01 May 2007 21:54:50 -0700, Frank <fb@nospamm.cmm> wrote:
| Quote: | What printer (make & model #) is she currently using?
Frank
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I'm honestly not sure. She lives in a different city from me. Mostly
we talk by phone. I'll ask her. |
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