epson XP - 235 any good?

madmardle · 8 Feb 2016

I received a Staples flier advertising an Epson XP- 235 printer for £29.00, anybody know if they are any good? I only do family prints and only require decent quality.

bazfoster · 9 Apr 2016

The cheap Epson printers are pretty flimsy, noisy and prone to firmware updates which prevent the use of 3rd party cartridges quite regularly. I wouldn't recommend it unless it's for very casual use.

madmardle · 9 Apr 2016

OK, Cheeers Baz

stryvya · 6 May 2016

Or get a free Printer, I recommend the Canon:- http://www.ijtdirect.co.uk/?sct=printerdeals

stryvya · 6 May 2016

Also make sure if buying that the Printer uses separate Cartridges for each of the Colours otherwise it gets expensive changing a part used Cartridge when one colour runs out.

bazfoster · 6 May 2016

stryvya said:
Or get a free Printer, I recommend the Canon:- http://www.ijtdirect.co.uk/?sct=printerdeals

Seriously? 3 sets of Inks for the MG5650 for £95.85 and get a 'FREE' printer? Can't tell if this was a serious post?

stryvya · 7 May 2016

Really, Truly, Honestly got one for my Granddaughter a while back.

IJT has been supplying me with Ink Cartridges for Years at 50% or more off.

bazfoster · 9 May 2016

stryvya said:
Really, Truly, Honestly got one for my Granddaughter a while back.

IJT has been supplying me with Ink Cartridges for Years at 50% or more off.

I don't think you got my meaning... Surely you can see you're not actually getting a 'free' printer? You're buying a printer and 3 sets of cartridges for £95.85.

The MG5650 in question is around £50 nearly everywhere - https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=m...firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=M-swV7KdGsfW8geDzY-oBQ so you're paying around £15/set of cartridges (£45 for 3 sets) on top of paying retail price for the printer. That is not getting a free printer no matter how they wrap up the wording!

Even worse, if you actually just buy a Multipack from there it will set you back a crazy £37.45...