Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 in Computer Hardware Discussion/Reviews http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20774249 en Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:07:44 EDT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:07:44 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20783638 PeteC2 : Again, I am not really knocking re-filling your own carts, I never blame anyone for saving a buck.

But, at a range of 1.2 to 4 cents a page (and the 4 cents is at the absolute high end) for B&W laser printing, unless you are printing reams of stuff, it just is not that large an expense. My toner carts are rated at approx. 3,000 pages, and that lasts me well over 2 years!

In my case, the laser will likely be "retired" before I go through a drum!
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said by MnR See Profile :

...Actually, so is just breathing...
For the sake of following your lead... try not breathing for the fun of it and post back your impressions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20783218 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:42:06 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20779663 MnR : Hi,

Actually, so is just breathing...:D

Refilling toner is really not that bad. The refill kits come with gloves and a funnel. And of course some of the NEWER cartridges have chip now that have to reset or replaced. It is still far cheaper to learn to refill them then to buy a new one.

My refilled cartrideges last twice as long as the new ones do.

MnR
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said by MnR See Profile :

Hi Pete,

The way you can go wrong is if you refill your own cartridges or when you find out what your new one costs (Sticker Shock)... Or you find out that you have to replace not only the toner, but also the drum...

I don't know about the HP Laser printer, But Samsungs drum is built into the cartridge on most models.
Unfortunately, the same is true for the P1005/P1006 but not surprising for a compact consumer-level laser. Although not by a huge margin, separate toner/drum lasers are more economical per page...though not by a wide margin. I have an older Okidata B4350, with separate consumables, and my cost per page is lower than either the HP P1005/P1006, or the Samsung 1710.

However, at a max price of $60 for a replacement cartridge for the HP P1005/P1006, with a yield of some 1500 pages, that is 4 cents per page...and I can always find discounts on these...for example, Staples has a $20 rebate right now on 'em...that drops the price for a genuine, new, HP cartridge to $40.99...or less than 3 cents per page. Also, you can almost always save $10 - $15 on "2-packs". So about 3 cents per page is a realistic expectation, using "stock" refills.

Now, it is correct that the Samsung will yield a little lower cost per page, perhaps all of 1 cent...but beyond a doubt the HP is quieter, faster, and most likely more trouble-free.

Re-filling toner in a toner/drum combo cartridge is OK, but frankly, if I can not afford to buy a replacement cartidge, I am most likely printing too high a volume to make a smaller consumer-based laser a good decision in the first place. If you have the patience and willingness to mess with it, certainly you can lower your cost per page. At a couple cents per page printing though, I simply do not print so much that the effort is justified by the savings.

For my Okidata, a toner cartridge (no drum) is all of $36.99 for a 3,000 page yield, before any rebates...
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Thank you!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20779344 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:34:35 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20778748 peter_m : Not many people know this but breathing the toner dust is also toxic...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20778748 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:17:36 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20774249 tao : I am just not going to mess with that. I have done it before on a job and discovered that getting toner on your clothes results in learning this lesson: nothing will remove toner that will not remove what is it stuck to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20774249 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:42:58 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20774129 MnR : Hi TAO,

Do a search on eBay. I usually get three bottles of toner for a $20.00 shipped. Or Sometimes I find new cartridges for about $40.00.

MnR
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The way you can go wrong is if you refill your own cartridges or when you find out what your new one costs (Sticker Shock)... Or you find out that you have to replace not only the toner, but also the drum...

I don't know about the HP Laser printer, But Samsungs drum is built into the cartridge on most models.

If you want to refill your cartridge you might have to have a new chip or chipresetter to do so.

On my samsung 2250 laser printer the drum and toner are all one. Refilling the cartridge requires removal of a few screws and 160grams of toner. Done in five minutes for a total cost of $20.00

Sure the Samsung is a little noisy, But so is my Epson C86 Inkjet printer....:D

MnR
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I'm happy!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20758330 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:05:18 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20758081 PeteC2 : The HP P-1006 is retailing for a mere $99. How can you go wrong?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20758081 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:17:00 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20757887 Roundel : We have a couple 1010's and 1012's (the P1005's earlier models) and they are rock solid, never really having a problem. For light to medium duty they are great. I was so impressed I bought one for my home. Bought it used, with a cartridge, a year later, with some light duty printing, still going strong. I swear by HP printers, I personally have never had a problem with any model I have ever owned from them. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20757887 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:38:58 EDT Re: New printer: Samsung ML-1610 or HPP1005 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20747299 PeteC2 : Not having used the Samsung in question, i am not sure if this is an "expert" opinion, but, a couple of things:

First, the Samsung is definitley a cut below in features to the HP in question. The ML-1610, is only a USB 1.1 printer, with a max resolution of 600 dpi, with 2mb built in memory, whereas the HP P1005 is a USB 2.0 device, capable of 1200 dpi, with 8mb memory built in...

In other words, the HP is just a more capable laser right from the start, on that alone, if it comes between the two, I'd select the HP. I am NOT saying that the Samsung is in any way "bad", but a direct comparison between the two clearly favors the HP.

We use low-cost HP LaserJets where I work, the old (now) 1200 LaserJets, and I'm pleased to say that out some 40+ units, in use for over 5 years now, not one has yet needed service...not too shabby at all! Now, these do not get huge throughput, each is used by an individual user, so page totals are far from awesome, but 40+ units over a 5+ year operating period, with zero issues is a fair indicator of quality to me!
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shopping for an inexpensive laser printer. Anyone have experience between Samsung and HP?

Samsung ML-1610

HP LaserJet P1005

I am most interested in the printer's durability.

Peter]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20746225 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:08:06 EDT