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Personal copier or all-in-one ?

Oct 2, 2006 9:33AM PDT

I need a copier, and am interested in a sub-$200 Canon dedicated analog personal copier. I do maybe 10 copies a day on average. Would the Canon copier do a better job and last longer that a comparably priced laser all-in-one? Thanks

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I suggest...
Oct 2, 2006 10:50AM PDT

Ink vs. laser, in the long run, laser is cheaper to run, depending also on the amount of output. Next, laser tends to be more dependable or robust overall, but ink will provide good service for the avg. user. Once, you get heavy demand and don't need color that much, then definetly laser. However, if usage is typically low and not into grand output, a inkjet will do fine. If you generally only need copier type output, then get one. The beauty of all-in-one, is you get more for the buck but at the same time, more can go wrong. The cost is relative depending on ease, reliability and consumerable costs, so wieght those and make a decision. But, if cost too much the decision maker, then consider if you have to replace in too short of a period, include that in the final cost due to overuse and/or possible ink problems.

tada -----Willy Happy

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Laser it is, but...
Oct 2, 2006 2:01PM PDT

I'm definitely going laser-jet. But will a dedicated copier make better copies and last longer that an all-in-one?

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Review the specs
Oct 2, 2006 11:22PM PDT

If they're both laser based outputs, then expect pretty much the same in output quality. The only real difference at least one they advertise is the output speed, like 8ppm(whatever it is) once the main input is loaded. Something else if it interests you is "network capable" if an upgrade or option, period. Of course the all-in-one has multiple end uses, but again if all you're doing is copying, then consider what best fits your needs.

tada -----Willy Happy