What is the best value home printer to buy in 2019?
Maybe your printer has eventually given up the ghost and it’s time to find a replacement or you simply feel like updating and want to be able to print via AirPrint and enjoy the current modern features offered by many of todays inkjet and laser printers. We have listed the following 5 printers we think are worth considering for use in the home or a small office and hope you find it useful and informative.
1. Brother MFC-J5330DW printer
First impressions of the Brother MFC-J5330DW printer are likely to be ‘Wow! is this printer too big to fit in my home?’ The printer measures 304mm x 520mm x 400mm and is certainly larger than the average home printer but despite its size it’s not a heavy printer to move around. This Brother multi-function printer has the ability to print A4 and A3 paper, prints double sided and doubles as a scanner too. Brother are branding this as an A4 printer, not surprising as it can hold up to 250 A4 paper sheets in its tray at any one time. The A4 print speed is estimated at 22 pages per minutes for black and white print to 20 pages per minute for colour prints, the A3 print speed will obviously be slower than this.
The running costs of the Brother MFC-J5330DW are an important factor as always and the best value inks are the high capacity compatible Brother LC3219XL ink cartridges. The black ink cartridge will print approximately 3000 pages and the LC3219XL Cyan/Magenta/Yellow inks will print approximately 1500 pages per colour. At just over €35 for a 4 pack of the compatible inks, this printer is especially affordable to run. The overall performance of the printer is good with excellent quality photo prints. With this printer’s ability to print A4 or A3 pages at a reasonable print speed and would not look out of place in the home or small business.
2. Epson Expression Photo XP-960 printer
This All-in-One Epson Expression XP-960 multi-function printer from Epson has become a form favourite online. The ability to print A4 or A3 prints sets it apart from some of its Brother and HP counterparts using six ink cartridges for well defined high quality printing. The printer measures 148mm x 479mm x 356mm and is relatively light weight so easily unpacked and set up.
This printer/scanner has touchscreen controls (large enough to make reading easy) with an SD card camera slot as well as the standard USB port. Blessed with wireless and cable connectivity it’s easy to set up on MAC and PC. The printer uses just one black ink among its six 24XL (T2431/2/3/4/5/6 colours) with a block buster 30 pack of compatible Epson 24XL inks for under €50! The ink cartridges are replaced individually as and when the printer indicates the need.
Some key features of the XP-960 include the ability to print up to A3 size (ideal for borderless photo printing), sending prints via your mobile phone and an easy to navigate integrated touch screen. This small-in-one also has a scan facility with a top resolution of 4800ppi and is certainly good enough to cope with good quality photo scanning. It’s possible to scan to the desktop on your computer, a emery card in the printer or indeed to a cloud.
3. Canon Pixma TR8550 printer
Breaking the mould with this printer, Canon have designed the Pixma TR8550 printer primarily for the home office user as well as the home photo printer that they are equally highly regarded for. This printer operates using 5 x PGI-580XXL / CLI-581XXL ink cartridges and is considerably smaller in size than it’s Canon siblings aimed at the same home market. The printer will scan, copy, print and fax (does anyone still use fax?) and has an easy to use touchscreen interface.
The Wi-fi is complemented with a bluetooth facility enabling connection of your mobile phone and print via the Canon mobile app. The printer also has a memory card slot so the connection to the home photo printer is maintained and the fact that there is an extra PGI-580XXL pigment black ink cartridge is a nod in recognition of this.
The Pixma TR8550 printer has the ability to produce Duplex printing (that’s printing both sides at once) although this is limited to A4 size. The easy to follow touchscreen makes it easy to set up linking to your Wi-Fi via your password. Photo printing can be a little slow but the quality more than makes up for this.
4. HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw printer
The HP Laserjet Pro MFP M227fdw multi-function laser printer with a Wi-Fi feature produces high quality black and white prints, single or double sided (duplex). This printer produces clean crisp black text and images and can be an economical printer to run if you decide to use the non original compatible brand. Let’s face it, the running costs of the printer is crucial – A4 Pages can be printed for as little as 1 cent per page if you go down the route of using a good quality compatible CF280X high capacity toner.
The printer has 2 sheet feeds, the main feed holding up 250 A4 sheets with a secondary 15 sheet feed for heavier or specialised paper. Uncharacteristically, the HPLaserjet Pro MFP M227fdw uses separate drum unit and laser toner cartridges. In terms of speed, the M277fdw can print up to 26 pages per minute of text with a drop off of about 8 seconds for A4 coverage with images.
Overall this printer is quiet, fast to use with a good quality scan facility and economical to run. Ideal for the small office and definitely worth buying if you are considering using the no-oriignal HP toners.
5. Oki C542dn printer
The OKI C542DN laser printer is an ideal 4 colour office printer. Easy to use and with a large colour touchscreen this A4 printer will hold up to 350 A4 sheets of paper so ideal for uninterrupted printing. This printer does what it says on the tin, prints only, no scan or Wi-Fi with this OKI C542DN printer. There is, however, the option for a Wi-Fi module should you desire.
The printer is quite large and more suited to a busy small office rather than a home and it’s real plus is its speed of 30 pages per minute in colour. So what about the running costs? The compatible high capacity OKI 46490605/6/7/8 laser toner cartridges are available at under €300 with the black toner printing up to 7000 pages and each of the three colours printing up to 6000 pages each. That’s a cost of approximately 5 cents per A4 page for a colour print. Overall a good performance from this printer from a trusted brand
How to Clean Print Heads on an Epson Printer
Most printers at some stage in their life will have clogged print heads, this may take the form of poor print quality or no print showing at all. This can happen if a printer has been out of use for some time with no ink flowing through the print heads or similarly after inserting new inks into a printer that hasn’t been used for quite a while. One or more colour inks can be affected and printing a nozzle check an tell us which colour ink cartridge is causing the problem.
The build up of hard ink on one or more colours is usually responsible for the poor print quality and it would be necessary to perform one or more head cleaning procedures to resolve this. Most people have never tried to clean the print heads and without an instruction manual its quite difficult to work out how to do this. All brands of inkjet printers are likely to be affected by this problem and this short tutorial video outlines in basic steps, starting with printing a nozzle check and taking you through the head cleaning process of an Epson home printer.
It is well documented by several print manufacturers that it may be necessary to perform up to 5 or 6 head cleaning procedures one after another in order to clear a really stubborn head clog. During the print head cleaning, the printer attempts to force ink through the nozzles of the printer as it tries to remove the blockage that is preventing a good flow of ink to the print head. The ink being forced through the print head is done so at a concentrated pressure and the ink volume of the cartridge may be greatly reduced as it uses ink each time to force its way though the print head and into the waste ink pad.
Some home printers have the printer heads built into the printer such as the Epson XP-245 that uses the Epson 29XL ink cartridge and the HP Photosmart B109d using the HP 364XL ink whereas the Canon printer Canon Pixma MX435 uses the Canon PG540XL and CL541XL inks that actually have print heads integrated into the printer cartridge itself.
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Epson 18XL Multipack now available as premium compatible ink cartridges with higher ink volumes
The popular Epson 18XL Multipack consists of 4 ink cartridges, T1811 black, T1812 cyan, T1813 magenta and T1814 yellow. The original brand Epson black ink cartridge has an ink volume of 11.5ml whereas the compatible version is filled to capacity and has an ink volume of 16ml! that’s 5ml more ink for starters with the compatible. The original brand colour ink cartridges each have an ink volume of just 6.6ml while the compatible version are almost double that at 11ml! There is simply no comparison when it comes to value for money with the compatible version of the Epson 18XL ink cartridge.
Lets have a look at the pros and cons of using non-original Epson ink cartridges. The pros by far outweigh the cons as the print quality is fine for everyday general purpose printing at home and in the office. Compatible Epson 18Xl can give print results that are virtually undistinguishable from the original Epson cartridges with vibrant colours and good contrast. The price alone is reason enough for people to make the switch from original brand to compatible and if the results are satisfactory then there is no reason why you shouldn’t make the leap of faith.
Compatible ink cartridges can sometimes attract some negative press especially in the past when there were some very dodgy compatible in circulation from China with poor quality and similar reliability. Any good online supplier will stand over their products and with all good quality third party compatibles now being manufactured to the same ISO standards as the originals then there is already a reduction in the amount of cartridge failures and bad press they receive.
The popular Epson 18XL is available in a best buy 20 pack the busy home or small office user or the smaller 12, 8 and 4 pack for the more occasional user.
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High quality compatible Epson 18XL ink cartridges in Belfast for less than £1
High quality compatible Epson 18XL ink cartridges in Belfast are now available for under £1 when bought as part of 20 pack. These high quality compatible inks will work perfectly well with the Epson printers and allow you to save money while not compromising on quality. The popularity of these compatible ink cartridges is growing daily and below is a list of the printers that will accept the compatible Epson 18XL:
Our compatible ink and toner cartridges are covered by a no quibble money-back guarantee and have a shelf life of up to 2 years. As one of the leading suppliers of printer ink and toner cartridges in Ireland, we are able to supply most ink and toner orders by next day delivery with either by courier or Royal Mail 1st Class Post. The quality and reliability of the printer ink cartridges in Belfast that we supply is of the utmost importance to us and customer satisfaction is paramount. Epson compatible ink cartridges rarely give any issues with cartridge recognition and will generally print high quality text and images suitable for both the home and business user. It’s always advisable to perform a head cleaning procedure when you insert new cartridges, this is easily performed and can be accessed through the maintenance tab in properties. This will also eliminate any possible head clog or poor quality printers.
High quality compatible ink cartridges are manufactured by a third-party and not by the original brand manufacturer. The compatible ink and toner are manufactured to the same ISO standards as the original brand ink ensuring that they give great print results. There is also a technical back up if there are issues with the cartridges and our knowledgeable staff will be only to happy to help you with any queries you might have. The average cost of a set of 4 original Epson 18XL ink cartridges is around £54 which works out at around £13.50 per cartridge. It’s not too hard to work out the savings if you purchase the 20 pack for only £1 a cartridge!
For fast delivery and great print results make the switch to compatible today and not only save money but join the thousands of others who have made the jump to non-original and saved a fortune!
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Top 10 most beautiful places in Ireland to visit this May Day bank holiday weekend
- Start things off on the right foot with a leisurely walk around the ring of Gullion, County Armagh. This well-known ‘Area of Outstanding Beauty’ surrounds many town places in the Armagh area but is still far enough away to escape from civilisation and enjoy nature to the fullest. Visit local attractions such as Camlough Lake, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, the Kilnasaggart Stone or last but not least the Mourne Mountains.
- Reaching up to over 700 feet high as well as stretching on for roughly 5 miles, it’s hard to imagine that the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, could be missed by tourists. And while this destination may not be for those of the faint of heart, we strongly encourage you to face your fears and visit this liberating and breathe taking area. You can climb O’Brien’s Tower for an even greater chance of vertigo.
- A classic destination to travel to when roaming in Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim, has been always been an area surrounded by myth and mystery. Whether it’s the legend of the Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill using the causeway to walk to Scotland or the secret into how the hexagonal Basalt columns were formed. Don’t let its popularity deter you from paying this area a visit.
- If you’re looking for somewhere to stay this May bank holiday weekend, you can’t do much better than PowersCourt, County Wicklow. While a fine hotel on its own, what really makes this place special is the PowersCourt House & Gardens inside the surrounding estate. Stunning Italian and Japanese gardens, the highest waterfall in Ireland and two Championship Golf courses make PowersCourt a perfect destination to stay this weekend.
- Burren National Park, County Clare is a solid choice not just due to the large extent of limestone spread across the entire 1500 hectare zone. Despite the lack of soil, Burren is internationally famous for its landscape and flora. A visit to the Burren during the spring months will leave you mesmerised by the colourful diversity of flowering plants alongside the variety of wildlife and selection of ancient structures such as the Poulnabrone Dolmen (Hole of Sorrows).
- If you want to experience a quick adrenaline rush in a relatively short space of time (depending on how long it takes you to tip-toe across that is), Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim offers such thing. At only 20m long, one may not see crossing the bridge as much of a challenge, but once you are 100 feet above crashing waves against the hard rocks below, on a narrow metre wide path, you might think different… Still a great place to take in the sights though.
- The bustling streets of Dublin, may not strike one as a place to enjoy nature this weekend, however the city does offer some fantastic beaches. One of which, Killiney Beach, is a rocky yet still pleasant path to walk at low tide, but come high tide the beach is a serene, calm place to go for a swim.
- If you’d rather visit a beach with a bit more action, Rossnowlaugh Beach, County Donegal, is a popular blue flag beach with rich golden sand and perfect waves. Drop into Fin McCool’s surf school to learn how to ride the surf or call up to Surfer’s Bar for fantastic food and exceptional views. You can even spend the night at the comfy SandHouse hotel, located right by the beach.
- Fancy seeing Ireland from a different point of view? Take a helicopter tour and see Eagle Island, County Mayo with a bird’s eye view. The island is currently uninhabited and boasts an impressive lighthouse and along with the wild waves and winds colliding against every side of the island, it makes for some spectacular images. Make sure to bring your camera for this one!
- Whether it’s the crazy aul antics of Fr. Jack, the innocence of Fr. Dougal, the kindness of Mrs Doyle, or the sorrow we feel for Fr. Ted Crilly, Father Ted is a show that brought much joy to many people across not just Ireland, but the whole of the UK as well. That is why we think any ‘true’ fan of the show should go pay a visit to ‘Craggy Island’, aka Kilfenora, County Clare to see the iconic parochial house used in the show. We recommend going here even if your not a fan, as it is still a beautiful area to visit.
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Ink cartridges for €1 each + 20% OFF.
Ink cartridges for €1 each + 20% OFF. 24 HR SALE. Enter code FB20 in shopping cart.
These cartridges work with: Epson XP-30, Epson XP-102, Epson XP-202, Epson XP-205, Epson XP-302, Epson XP-305, Epson XP-402, Epson XP-405, Epson XP-405WH, Epson XP-212, Epson XP-215, Epson XP-312, Epson XP-315, Epson XP-412, Epson XP-415, Epson XP-225, Epson XP-322, Epson XP-325, Epson XP-422, Epson XP-425.
Buy the 20 pack of cartridges for just €19.99 + VAT, that’s €1 each + VAT! Our high quality premium compatible Epson ink cartridges are delivered in 1 – 2 days by Fastway courier for the low cost of €1.22 anywhere in Ireland. Unbelievable value for these Epson compatible inks and with a full money-back guarantee there is absolutely no risk to the buyer.
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24 Hour Sale! 20% OFF INK and TONER
20% OFF all compatible ink and toner cartridges in our 24 hour sale. Enter FB20 in shopping cart. Search for your printer or cartridge here and take advantage of our great deal while stocks last! We have all leading brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Dell, Advent, OKI, Samsung and Kodak. Many of our inkjet cartridges are €1 each + VAT. Don’t forget all our cartridges come with a money-back guarantee and delivery is only €1.22 per order anywhere in Ireland or the UK!
We offer the best value compatible ink cartridges in Ireland with full customer service back up in the unlikely event you’ll need it!
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20% OFF all compatible ink and toner cartridges
20% OFF all compatible ink and toner cartridges in our 24 hour sale. Enter FB20 in shopping cart. Search for your printer or cartridge here and take advantage of our great deal while stocks last! We have all leading brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Dell, Advent, OKI, Samsung and Kodak. Many of our inkjet cartridges are €1 each + VAT. Don’t forget all our cartridges come with a money-back guarantee and delivery is only €1.22 per order anywhere in Ireland or the UK!
We offer the best value compatible ink cartridges in Ireland with full customer service back up in the unlikely event you’ll need it!
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Canon CLI8 ink cartridges now €1 each as premium long lasting compatibles
The premium compatible version of the Canon CLI8 ink cartridge is now available for €1 each + VAT when bought as part of a 25 pack with delivery of just €1.22! This unbeatable and unmatched offer is available to all customers in Ireland with fast delivery straight from stock. The high quality compatible ink cartridges are now overtaking sales of original brand ink not only in Canon but also in Epson, Brother and Dell. With savings of over 500% on some nil cartridges it’s no wonder the popularity of these cartridges has grown over the last 12 months. All compatible cartridges irrespective of brand come with a 100% money-back guarantee and full customer support.
The compatible cartridge not only costs a lot less than the original brand Canon CLI8 ink cartridge but the cartridges are filled to the top ensuring that you get extra prints form every cartridge without worrying about the cost. Compatible ink cartridges are manufactured to the highest ISO standard to ensure quality and reliability and are popular with businesses and home users alike.
There are also light user packs such as the 10 cartridge pack for just €21.53. That equates to just over €2 per cartridge and is ideal for those who just print occasionally and have no need for the bigger packs. The CLI8 ink cartridges work with over 30 Canon printers and are essentially a home printer, though some may be suited to a small office environment. Check out the best prices online in Ireland for the latest deals and why not follow us on Facebook, twitter or Goggle+ and get yourself some discount on your already great value order!
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HP 301XL (high capacity) ink cartridges now available as high quality compatibles.
The ever-popular HP 301XL high capacity ink cartridges are now available as compatibles and for a lot less than the original brand HP cartridges. Used in more than 30 HP printers, this in-demand cartridge comes in 2 sizes, standard and high capacity. The standard original brand HP301 ink cartridge has just 3ml of black ink while the original brand HP301XL high capacity has an ink volume of 8ml. Here’s the good news! The compatible version of the black HP301XL has 15ml of ink and that is almost double the ink volume of the original brand. Coupled with the low cost of only €23.36 for this cartridge the savings and extra ink make this a winner from the off!
The original colour HP301 standard cartridge also has just 3ml of colour ink with the HP301XL high capacity colour boasts only 8ml compared to the compatible HP301XL high capacity colour with 15ml colour ink. The price for a two pack, one colour and black is great value at just €38.12 or the even better priced 5 pack of 3 black and 2 colour for just €94.70! This pack is ideal for the heavy user at home or in the office.
These HP301XL ink cartridges are fitted with the latest ‘chip’ for instant ink cartridge recognition by the printer and come with a full money-back guarantee. Delivery anywhere in Ireland or the UK ins only €1.22 so we reckon that’s pretty unbeatable as far any compatible ink deal for these cartridges go.
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