Whats best value an all in one printer or seperates? -

I need a new printer, during my investigations the prices for printers and all in one are not to different! I get various conflicting info. I d use it for photo s,scanning,copying mainly.

You have no idea how little you use those things.. Best value is pop in the local copy shop .

All in ones are nice, simply for the reduced claim on desk real estate. What you really need to look for is the cost of the ink cartridges - a 40 quid printer that wants another 40 quid for a refill will quickly become more expensive than a 100 quid model that only wants a tenner. If you ve the budget, go for one with separate printheads and ink reservoirs.

Epson Stylus DX 4000 Check the Epson site for offers A great all rounder at very low initial cost: The Epson DX4000 printer offers a complete printing and copying solution for all the family. Ideal for all types of applications from school projects and web printing to photos, it can be used connected to your home PC or simply used as a colour photocopier in standalone mode.

Ive got a Lexmark X2550 and its brilliant =]

i have never had separates, mostly because of space. i do have an epson cx4800, which i have had for a couple of years. it gets daily use. i have scanned thousands of pictures, made many copies of documents, and printed hundreds of things. always worked perfectly, and never had a problem of any kind. i wont hesitate to buy another when the time comes. it has been an excellent all-in-one for me.

These days, they ve actually become useful. It really comes down to personal preference but I would keep a close eye on ink prices. I tend to recommend Epson Stylus all-in-one s as being the best bang for the buck. HP s are good quality but their ink prices are an absolute ripoff. Brothers have gotten high ratings this last year and the highest on average. Kodak has come out with a new model that uses their new ink that is 1/3 the cost of everyone else. My biggest recommendation is to get one that ONLY does exactly what you want. Everytime you add a new bell or whistle, you add complexity and another chance for a glitch.

Have to agree Epson . I use DX8450 having had an Epson before - super for scanning photos. Cartridges easy price and when guarantee runs out can buy compatible cartridges at reasonable price too. All in one nowadays. this one takes a photo card too.