Before getting my macbook in feb of 2010 I used a Dell desktop. I use the mac to DJ along with the Serato Scratch Live. Any way I run my own home based DJ service and need to buy a printer to use for my business. The printer from my desktop does not work becasue the ink dried up from not using it in months. I figured got a new laptop might as well get a new printer. The type of printer i'm looking for should be able to print, scan document, pictures, stuff like that and if possible be bluetooth able. The max I would like to pay is $200.00 however, if it's worth it I can go higher.
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Best printer to buy for Macbookpro OS X
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Epson has good inkjet models, specifically the Stylus 1400.
HP software is cumbersome and slow on OS X, but I like their printers so far as quality goes.
The Canon Pixma iP4700 is consistently rated with high marks.
HP software is cumbersome and slow on OS X, but I like their printers so far as quality goes.
The Canon Pixma iP4700 is consistently rated with high marks.
As far as I can see, the UI is the same as in Windows, with a brushed aluminum background. The Driver is good-ol Gutenprint, worked for me fine on Linux, and works fine for me on Mac OS X, too.
I got turned off by Cannon and Epson printers, if the print head gets clogged it will cost you ~ as much as the printer to replace with a new model... they both change ink cart shape frequently between models so you are stuck with old ink that won't fit a new model... I have three dead Cannon printers/AIO's at my house to prove it
I like Brother Laser units as many of them have separate drum and toner cart's making the print cost very cheap.
For the color I print I use an HP model that uses the H02 in cart's = they have had that style of in cart for over 8 years now and sell many models of printer for those cart's...
I like Brother Laser units as many of them have separate drum and toner cart's making the print cost very cheap.
For the color I print I use an HP model that uses the H02 in cart's = they have had that style of in cart for over 8 years now and sell many models of printer for those cart's...
I bought the $99 HP one at the Apple Store yesterday. Let's see how it works. I'll open it up when I get find a network switch. To be honest, the only reason I got that one was because it doesn't use 4 ink cartridges. I just wanted something to do very basic printing wirelessly. I didn't need anything fancy. I have another printer hooked to my PC for better printing.