Best Budget Printer for 2009 Canon Pixma MX700

Watch this video to learn how you can pick up a reliable printer this year and save money on ink cartridges.

Recommended Home and Business Printer for 2009

Canon Pixma MX700 Office All-On-One Inkjet Printer - $119 with Free shipping at Amazon 1/7/2009

Solid printer with good reviews.  It is normally priced at $199. Best Buy (they are not a good place to purchase computer items from) had it for $170.00.

Print Speed (up to)
4″ x 6″ borderless photo: approximately 46 seconds
Black: Up to 30 ppm (as fast as 2.0 seconds per page)
Color: Up to 20 ppm (as fast as 3.0 seconds per page)

Support Media
CompactFlash, microSD, SD Memory , SDHC, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Microdrive, miniSD™ Card, Memory Stick Duo and Pro, RS-MMC and xD-Picture Card

Standard Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Card Slots, Ethernet

Best Place to Buy Ink For Your Printer

Abacus 24/7 Private Store

Here is where I have purchased my ink for the last 2 years.  They sell both brand name and non OEM (generic) ink.  What I like about them is that their prices are very competitive, the ink quality is good, they ship fast, have good customer service and often offer a flat rate for shipping.  This link to their private store has prices lower than their public storefront and even better than their ebay auctions.  Check them out.

Getting the Most Out Of Your Printer

Finding an affordable and reliable printer that can print, scan, fax and copy is a challenge.  Often a printer will start out great and within a few month start to have quality issues with the ink, pulling paper or processing jobs.  Often the cost of the ink is a surprise and people end up paying upwards of $25 for each ink cartridge.

Buy your printer based on the cost of the cartridge
This means doing your homework before and saying no to printers the come bundled with new computer.  These printers are often low quality and contain some of the most expensive ink.  Compare the cost for ink from both the manufacturer and generic sources.

Purchase a warranty on your printer
Once you make the investment into a reliable printer, it’s best to protect it so you can get help and support when you need it.  Make sure you purchase your warranty directly from the manufacturer and not from a reseller like Best Buy.

Buy based on Quality, Reviews and Support
Canon is a great company for quality and support.  HP has good quality but poor support.  Avoid Lexmark printers at all costs.  Spend time reading reviews on the internet to find out what people thought after they bought the printer.  Amazon.com is a great place to do this research.