Advantages: cost, solid printer, cheap replacement carts, quality Disadvantages: beaten by the ugly stick
The Canon BJC5000 has to be one of the ugliest printers this side of the entire HP range. A big grey wall of plastic at the front, and rounded at the back, it at least looks solid, and heavy use proves this to be the case. Fortunately, the models Canon have brought out to replace it are much better looking, but if you can pick up a 5000 cheaper, there's still a case to be made for going for it.
The printer has the standadrd dual cartridge system ... ...black one in at the same time. Indeed, you can have two black cartridges in at the same time; the whopping BC23, a snip at £28.99 but which does last for ages, and the slightly more compact BCI21, a mere £5.28 (if you know where to look). Colour carts are more expensive, about £14.99; but it is worth bearing in mind that you can get the cheaper Dataline alternatives. Some places such as Office World are selling these very cheaply - you can pick up ...
inspiralcarpet 12.07.2000
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Advantages: It was ok until... Disadvantages: It ruined a 26 page assignment
OK. If it hadn't happened, this printer would have probably gotten an ok rating. First of all I am writing this on behalf of my friend Darwin Parlson in Ottawa. But unfortunately, the little "incident" had done something to me.
1. The Looks
Something this printer lacks in. It looks like a block of concrete really shaped in the form of a printer. The dark grey color makes it look very dreary and not so much of a color printer. But if you want a ... ...then by all means, this printer is ok.
2. The Print
The print was ok. There is pretty good color range, but you'll notice the dots in the color. It makes the picture look more non realistic. The ink sometimes is blotchy and leaves the paper wet. Also when it is printing, you'll notice the great orchestra of noise in it's printing process. Loud enough to wake up my friend's neighbours! Fortunately, they know all about it.
3, Price
Now one decent ...
cyclone88 07.06.2003
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