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Last call: Printers that handle index cards well
Merlin Mann | Jun 21 2005
43F Google Group: Research for a Post: Printers that handle index cards well A few weeks back, I posted a message to the Google Group, asking for advice on the best printers for printing onto standard index cards. There have been a lot of suggestions (HP and Brother models seem to be popping up a lot), but there hasn’t been a decisive winner as far as I can tell. I’d love to post a summary of the three or so best printers people are using—I hope some time in the next week—so this is your final chance to chime in on the model that’s rocking your world. I know a lot of you have been printing to tons of index cards lately, so there must be some printers that can handle the little fellas better than others. Just to toss this out, here’s a few of the things that I would be looking for in this printer:
So speak up, kids. I have a feeling if a few of you heavy hitters throw your shoulder into it here, we can wrap this up, and save the world from costly “pre-printed index cards” forever. 44 Comments
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 canon ip4000 - snazzy little package -...Submitted by senor pantaloons (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 8:06am.
canon ip4000 - snazzy little package - available in a wireless model too - also can print on cds - amazing print quality - very happy in os x »
The HP PSC 2175 all-in-one...Submitted by Maneesh Sethi (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 8:24am.
The HP PSC 2175 all-in-one printer. Does a great job in feeding in multiple index cards, also has a scanner and copier, and reads your photo memory sticks also. Its between 100-150, and sure its a little big, but it does an AWESOME job. Recommended. -Maneesh »
The Brother Monochrome Laser HL...Submitted by Cog (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 8:34am.
The Brother Monochrome Laser HL 2030 (117 Euros in France- Cheaper in the US) meets all your criteria, including an adjustable tray that can easily line up, hold and load 200 index cards down to 3x5. Only downside is a bit of page curl. »
Thanks again Merlin for helping...Submitted by Paul (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 9:28am.
Thanks again Merlin for helping all of us get things done! My HP 7550 has done a nice job for my on my 3x5 cards. I think it can be had for well under a C-note, runs a stack of 3x5’s (not sure how many, but definitely more than I want in my pocket at one time), and does a really nice job with photos too. I haven’t done enough cards to get a feel for how efficient it is on ink, but its “everyday” or “fastdraft” quality prints are good enough quality for most folks’ Hipsters, I would imagine. »
not sure about the mac...Submitted by sean808080 (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 9:38am.
not sure about the mac thing but i’m using the canon i860 and it is excellent and lo and behold it prints the most beautiful 3x5 cards in color you’ve ever seen!! love it love it love it. »
I have an HP 5850...Submitted by Jen (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 10:04am.
I have an HP 5850 printer. I bought it because it had built-in wifi and I found it online for $100, but it also prints out some nice index cards and has a fast draft mode that doesn’t use too much ink. »
I have been using the...Submitted by J (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 10:05am.
I have been using the Lexmark P6250 photo printer. It’s $150. Supports Apple Mac OS X. Print/Scan/Copy. Multi memory card reader. What makes the printing on 3x5 cards work is the borderless printing feature. The new DIY planner Hipster edition looks beautiful in draft mode. Cheers, J. »
The Samsung ML-1740 B&W laser...Submitted by Marcel (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 11:23am.
The Samsung ML-1740 B&W laser is both small, cheap and crisp, and it handles index cards quite well. Looks like you can get it from Amazon for about $80 after rebates. Windows and Linux (Intel and PPC) are supported, but I don’t know about OS X. »
HP 4215 All-in-One http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/un/WF05aSubmitted by DJ (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 11:25am.
HP 4215 All-in-One http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/un/WF05a/18972-238444-410635-12019-410635-351105.html Costs about $150, feeds index cards excellently! »
I can't believe I hadn't...Submitted by Eric Nentrup (not verified) on June 21, 2005 - 11:28am.
I can’t believe I hadn’t tried it any sooner than LAST WEEK, but my HP PSC 1210 All-in-one does a reasonable job. Can’t recommend that you BUY one, but I would confirm if any readers have one, it’ll handle most HPDA needs. Doug’s DIY Planner got cropped, but in OS X’s Page Setup dialogue, I could “shrink to fit, and it would still be legible. Best deal…these printers are DIRT cheap and of course they scan/copy too. »
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