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printer dilema

Nov 9, 2005 12:35PM PST

i need help finding the best printer i can for a great price for my small business, and i mean small. what is it, laser or inkjet. the canon ip4000 gets great reviews so i am leaning toward that, but should i cough up for the color laser printer? help!

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Printer choices
Nov 9, 2005 8:47PM PST

Unfortunately the choice of color or not, is entirely yours. Without any knowledge of your business it is very difficult to help you with your printer choices.
From your choice of printer, I would say you are in the photo printing business but that would be highly unlikely.

More info required.

P

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Depends on your needs....
Nov 11, 2005 12:05AM PST

Printing speed for some small printers can be glacial compared to even something like a basic C84/C86 Epson. Also, any mobile needs should factor into the decision as should the color quality for the target audience. Durability and reliability should also be evaluated when going mobile. My own experience is mobile printers take a beating and typically start to fail after a year or so. HTH.....Brian