Just wondering, do you really need a fax? Eliminate that feature and your options may increase.

I love my HP printer and it does print on fabric, scan to my computer, prints in excellent color as well as burn to cds. The cartridges may be all little expensive compared to others but is worth it to me. junebug987

Just make sure that the new scanner is compatable with your name computer. When I got another computer the Lexmark was not compatable with my Dell, so had to buy a HP which was compatable. They should be able to help you at the store and shop around to get others shops input.

whichever printer you chose, factor in your ink costs. i have an epson all in one which i like but the ink cartridges can become expensive. my epson did not like the non-oem cartdiges (less expensive) so i had to go back to the genuine epson ink cartridges. at easily $16.00+ per ink cartridge (6 of them) you can see how ink can become a hugh expense.

if you will be using your printer for business also, you may want to look at how many pages it prints per minute, the print resolution, copy speed and clarity and for pics/recreation what type of display is available to view pics before printing them, photo manipulation capabilities, cd/dvd printing capabilities and other print capabilities. i can enlarge/shrink copies, save to a medium such as memory cards, discs, also have an option to do specialty printing. think about whether you want the convenience of wireless.

whatever printer you end up choosing, just know that you can always upgrade at a later date as you see how you will use it and what works or dont work for you, what features you need more of and the other costs of the printer such as ink usuage and cartridge cost. good luck with your decision.

I have a fairly new HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus and I LOVE it. I still haven't checked out all of its features. The ONLY thing I don't like is that when the black ink is low, it will not mix the other colors to make a blackish ink. My old Epson did. When this one wnats black, it means it. It is much easier to change the cartriges, tho.

I had two printers. Both HP. ONe is a 4 in 1 and it was awesome. It worked for years and finally broke down this last spring. So I only have my big one which I got for printing out scrapbook 12 X 12 pages. It does not scan or fax. I miss those features. But I don't have space to put another printer in this room.

Has to be an Inkjet for printing on quilts. The other will not work as a permanent quilt block.

Haven't read all the posts but I love my Kodak all in one.

I have used an HP and an Epson (current) all in one (copy, scan, print). Definitely agree with QandE2010 about checking the price of cartridges. They are all pretty expensive, though I believe Costco and Walgreens do refills for HP cartridges. Try to find a Consumer Reports magazine and see what they recommend.

As a rule we have always purchased HP products, however the last printer scanner I purchased was an Epson, it was priced well used individual cartridges for ink (4 total) which can be changed out individually, it has well priced ink refills compared to the hp and I love it It has the option to print double sided as well as selecting individual pages and properties such as black and greyscale when I don't need to print in color:)

I have been using an HP 5 in one for the last 6yrs and it uses seperate ink cart.
I have made my own name tags for my quilts and and they turn out great. I also use it for Photos and love the results.
I have printed photos on fabric and used these to make family memory quilts,it prints these well on black and color photos.
I have made magnetic signs to put on cars and my own business cards,as well as birthday,Christmas,Easter cards. I haven't
had any major problems with HP brand.I have faxed many things all over the United States with no problem's.

Can you please share the model and number, please. Thanks in advance!

Can't help with what to buy, but from experience, I can tell you not to buy a HP Photosmart Plus model B209. It is a copier, scanner, photo printer.
It suppose to be wireless also, but it only copies a few lines the gets an error message, but it doesn't do it all of the time. The worst problem with it is that it takes 564 black ink. But it cannot be photo black. Being a Photosmart you would think it would take Photo Black ink. NOT!
That particular ink cartridge has two types of black ink. Photo Black and Black. They are not interchangeable. After 2 mornings of 2 days, and several tech's that barely spoke english.
I finally had to insist on talking to Head product manager.
I must say that he was excellent, by 9 AM the following morning FedEx delivered 2 extra large black cartridges and a set of color cartridges. After a year they now mark the boxes with the warning on the box.

Wireless is a good thing to get in a printer. I have an hp color printer and I can put it anywhere as long as I have an
electric plug. It prints on both sides, and the cartridges are reasonably priced. I get happier with it every day! Mine is
an HP Photosmart Premium and I love it. I also had an HP OfficeJet and it was a great printer, had it for years and it
finally died. So that was the best I've ever had.

I have an HP but also have 2 Epsons. My epson printers use DURABRITE ink, I print photos on fabric and with the durabrite ink they are WATERPROOF. I have washed the quilts and quilted clothes numerous times. I use Printed Treasures printable fabric 8 1/2 x 11 sheets. I do use Staples but I have an excellent store close and they know me there.
You might take your papers, photos, anything else and use the printers in the store to help you decide.

HP printers have horrible software, there software prigram is HUGE and continuously updates, if you don't do a custom install, it will install additional software, especially if you are adding in scanning functionality. Yes, they print great when you first buy them, but you will start having issues and HP are notorious for not printing if there are any issues (such as not using genuine HP print cartridges, which are very expensive, this tis where they are maki g there money!)

Take a look at the Canon printers, the ink is cheaper and prints better on fabric. They print beautifully and true to color, and you can get a wide format (allows you to print on larger paper / fabric such as 13x19 and larger), their software is better, they are a camera company (as opposed to a computer) and most graphic artist go with a canon or epson.

And, transition to a wireless printer if possible.
Just my opinion.
:)

I have an Epson Scanner, and have been using it for photos for years. I get good quality pictures with it, and have printed documents as well. I have made quilting directions using photo's and has worked well for that too. I have an HP printer that I have also used for years, and I can print 12 X 12 , great for scrapbook pages, and signs. I love it also. When these, die on me, I will consider scanner and printer combo, probably HP.

I seem to have the best luck with HP Officejets. The last one I got is a scanner, fax copier and printer. I only buy inkjets because I like to do my quilt labels with them, but if you don't plan on doing that, then a laser printer would be the way to go. I used to have the $300-400.00 models, but the last two I have gotten, I got at Wal-Mart...Now don't laugh...for $40.00 and they are fantastic. They last about a year until you have to replace the ink cartridges (and I do alot of printing) but with the outrageous price of refills, I go back to Wal-Mart and buy another printer. We then donate the old printers to a workshop here that dismantles them. Anyway, like I said, I've had the big and expensive, but, when it is all said and done, these little HPs from Wal=Mart are almost as good.

I would be interested in a printer that prints the larger pages. I currently have a Kodak all in one and it works well for what I do. I have yet to try photos on fabric though so I am very interested in that. pm me if you have one of the larger printers I sure would appreciate it - wil try to keep up with this post - Its great but confusing for me lol

Don't forget that the copier needs to have a manuel feed system , as some techniques will require this- vs. the paper tray feeder system. Also, check out the machine's reduction and enlargement features. Harriet Hargrave, in her Mastering Machine Applique 2nd Edition, has a great chapter on how to use a photocopy machine, complete with photos and advice. Page 122!

would go with an HP color laser printer. They're a little more expensive than the inkjets but cost less in the long run because the toner lasts longer than ink cartridges. I've always had good success with HP. The one I'm using now I've had for over 10 years. It's a printer, scanner, fax, and copier. If you're going to print booklets or a lot of mulitple pages you might want to consider an auto duplexer. You can print the front and back of a page without having to do it manually.

I have an HP Photosmart C6180 all in one printer that does everything you mentioned. Copying a picture on gloss paper comes out beautiful. A little pricey but worth it.

It's my understanding you do not get good picture printing results with a laser color printer. I have been happy with Epson printers. The Epson ink does not run or smear once it is dry. We did find the lower quality photo paper took over night to dry and be smear proof

Mine is EPSON and so is my next one going to be, too! The reason: individual ink cartridges. I can resupply when I can afford it, buy multipacks or individual colors separately. I just restocked last week, I' a pensioner and my income is very small so its scrap quilts, sales and such for me mostly.

I just bought the HP officejet 7500A on HSN it was very reasonable it is a huge printer but makes big prints up to 13 X 19 inches it is a 4 in one that does everything even wireless you can even send an email to it from any where and it will print I have not figured it all out yet but am very happy with what i have learned it has all you said you were looking for

I love my HP 4 in all.

When i was doing freelance home computer support, the only time I was ever called for misbehaving printers were for HPs. I do have an HP (I lost my mind when I bought it) and I hate it (was just banging on it the other day to get the paper to feed!). I have been looking at wireless printers but have not decided yet. I do like Canons but they are among the priciest when costed per page. Dear oh dear - there are so many choices out there and the kids at all the stores always push you to HPs. When I say I want something that is not an HP they are lost! Looking at Epsons and Kodak and Brother right now.