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How can I turn my old Windows XP desktop into a print server for a wired network with Vista and XP machines? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 2 answers

Should I buy a stand-alone labeler (with built-in keyboard) or a labeler that attaches to my Macintosh? Recommendations for specific models would be great. [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 12 answers

ASP.Net development question. Can I map to a printer on the client's machine from a web page? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Going from a LaserJet 2100 to a LaserJet 3500 has been disappointing - does that surprise LJ owners out there ? What should I do instead ? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to produce photobooks for sale. I would like to upload them to a printing site where others can go and see them and purchase them without further reference to me. They would deal directly with the printer. But I would like to receive a commission from the printer for each one sold. Does anyone know of a printer of photobooks who would provide this service or of a way I can achieve my objective?
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 12 answers

I found some great old Christmas photos. What are some creative ways to turn them into cool Christmas gifts? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 5 answers

I just need an all-in-one printer that will copy, print and scan. Don't need fax really. This is for home use. I currently have an Epson CX4600, actually it's the 2nd one in 3 years. The first one died before the warranty was up, so they sent me a new one and I sent the old one back. Now this one won't print or copy. I've tried all of the trouble shooting things. Epson says I have to buy a new one. I dont want another Epson.
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 17 answers

Why did dot-matrix printers invariably take tractor-feed paper? Was there a technical barrier to using single sheets? Why didn't typewriters require tractor-feed?
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 28 answers

I need to purchase an all-in-one office machine (fax/scan/copy/printer) from my desk here in the U.S., and get it to my company's CEO in London by tomorrow. [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 11 answers

Compact photo printer recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 3 answers

I think I need a new printer for my eBay business. Can you recommend a quality replacement for my beleaguered Pixma? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 3 answers

My new HP printer/scanner/copier doesn't want to play nice with ... well, everything. [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 5 answers

There is no Mac driver for Canon's ImageCLASS MF8170c multifunction laser printer. Is there no workaround for this?? Really???? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 6 answers

Streaks of ink when printing - Canon SmartBase MP360. Can anyone tell me how to take the printer apart? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm loking for a small, not too expensive inkjet printer for mostly black and white printing of documents. I don't do photos and only occasionally want color--for Mapquest printouts etc. Lowest cost ink cartridges preferred. Speed and resolution not a big consideration. Footprint (size) is important but I don't want a "portable" which seem expensive. Thanks for your recommendations
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Can anyone recommend -- on short notice -- a good printer in the Toronto-area for a short-run magazine? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 2 answers

Looking for cheap printers in Canada. I need something that is around $100, can print in colour, double-sided, can be used for school purposes or making business cards and HipsterPDA cards. One thing I'm weary of is gettng a printer that forces me to spend tons of money on ink replacements. From my understanding there are some that are better than others when it comes to refilling ink. Thanks in advance for your help.
posted on Feb 17, 2007 - 9 answers

I've got a windows networked color printer on a 2003 domain and I'd like to be able to block print jobs sent it to that are not in color. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the difference between printing digitally vs. offset printing (when the printer outputs to film)? Can you design with full bleeds for digital printing? Do solid colors come out wavy or streaked with the digital process? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 12 answers

Inkjet isn't cutting it for my home office. I give out about 200 product info sheets a month, and inkjet just gives, well, that technicolor "inkjet look", though granted I am printing on laser printer paper rather than inkjet papers. How good are these new $400 color laser printers? Should I give them a serious look, or is my money better spent on inkjet paper? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 15 answers

Looking for a printer with a low cost per printout. [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Can I remotely connect to my printer? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 7 answers

Wide-format printers: best models and per-print pricing? Or to go with a Pictrography? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 4 answers

Wireless Network Filter: Wireless print servers - simple for a networking neophyte to set up? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 2 answers

I've just about had it with that total P.O.S. known as the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 printer. Not only does it suck expensive ink like a vampire (and will refuse to print in ANY color, including black, even if just one of the color cartridges becomes empty!) but using that dinky CD/DVD tray feeder to print onto is always a hit or miss proposition. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 13 answers

I need to be able to print/view & scan colors accurately. What is the best way to go about setting up color profiles for multiple printers, a scanner & a monitor for the best "wysiwyg"? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2006 - 2 answers

I need some window stickers. How much should I be willing to pay? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Printer filter: Which of the cheap (roughly <$50) printers are most economical with ink costs factored in? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 23 answers

Wedding Photos: we decided to go with an all digital photographer for our wedding. How should we print the photos? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 18 answers

Why do inkjet printer cartridges cost so much? What is the typical mark-up on them?
posted on Oct 26, 2005 - 30 answers

Complicated/complex (to me) OS X Tiger printer problem inside. [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2005 - 16 answers

I'm in the market for a new printer to replace a dead inkjet, and have considered getting an old HP 5 color laserjet or something similarly robust, but have run across something called the dye sublimation printer made by Alps and others. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2005 - 8 answers

Is there an easy way to find out if such and such laser printer is compatible with OS X? I'm talking old printers that aren't manufactured anymore and pre-date OS X. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2005 - 14 answers

Printer filter/ I'm downsizing to travel cross country and would like to use an old Canon bubble jet (BJ10ex) with my new Dell laptop running XP. Does anyone know if this won't work? I have to wait for a USB Parallel converter cable to arrive to test it. Are there other compatibility problems I need to know about?
posted on Feb 3, 2005 - 3 answers

Brought on by the business card thread, can anyone recommend a printer for short run, full color business cards? The ability to do interesting things, such as die-cut and odd substrates is a plus.
posted on Dec 28, 2004 - 11 answers

Printing .JPG images from the internets- help! [mi]
posted on Dec 17, 2004 - 7 answers

HP deskjet 9650 uninstallation/installation catch 22. An upgrade to XP-SP2 rendered my printer unusable - couldn't print a test page or anything else. I figured reinstall and I'd be on my way....
posted on Nov 7, 2004 - 6 answers

How do you find a good printer (particularly in Brooklyn, NY)?
posted on Nov 5, 2004 - 5 answers

Scanning pics on an HP Laserjet 3030 multifunction unit into Paint Shop Pro (or any other app) via TWAIN. The HP Scan dialog closes after every scan and it takes a while to reopen on this older PC. Is there any way to make it stay open for multiple scans?
posted on Oct 31, 2004 - 0 answers

Printers: I am looking at photo printers and have pretty much narrowed it down to the Canon i9900 and the Epson Stylus Photo 2200. Which should I choose? (Output continues inside)
posted on Oct 29, 2004 - 3 answers

A friend of mine is looking to start a small business. She needs a high end printer for it (I have no idea what she's planning) - one that can print metallic ink. Anyone know of a reliable brand producing such things?
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 6 answers

My crappy Epson inkjet printer crapped out. What's the best way to unclog it? [MI]
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 8 answers

StupidRouterFilter: Suppose you have a DSL modem with a computer running XP coming out of it, with a printer attached. Two other machines coming out of the DSL modem can of course see the printer just fine. However, there is also a router coming out of the modem (don't ask), and none of the machines coming out of the router can see the printer. Is there any way to make them able to use that printer?
posted on Jun 3, 2004 - 7 answers

Suggestions for a workgroup color printer for under $400? It needs to connect to a network via ethernet.
posted on Mar 26, 2004 - 4 answers

My faithful HP 520 black inkjet printer, our very first ever networked printer, died after 10 years of use (and abuse) by high school students. (Sniff!) (Please see inside for more)
posted on Mar 16, 2004 - 11 answers