[tech] A3 Multifunction colour printer for UCC

[Felix von Perger]

Hi all,

I'd like to suggest that the club upgrade its printer to an A3 colour 
printer, and I've found a few options around the $500-1000 price tag 
listed below.

Generally it seems that laser printers are the way to go, although 
inkjet printers are much cheaper. Most if not all of the options also 
include scanning functions (which would be useful to have access to in UCC).

*[NEW] Brother MFC-J5945DW Printer including 3 years Product Care ($795) 
- *https://www.harveynorman.com.au/brother-mfc-j5945dw-printer.html

*[USED] HP CP5525 Colour Laser Printer **(~$450)*, retail price around 
$1200 *- 
*https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/armadale/printers-scanners/a3-colour-laser-printer/1215334441

*[NEW] OKI C810n A3/A4 Color Laser Network Printer+1.32m Banner 
Print+3-Year Warranty ($878 + $40 shipping, 10% discount available until 
5th May)* - 
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OKI-C810n-A3-A4-Color-Laser-Network-Printer-1-32m-Banner-Print-3-Year-Warranty/253200680899

*[NEW] HP OfficeJet Pro 7720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer, inkjet 
($198) - 
*https://www.harveynorman.com.au/hp-officejet-pro-7720-wide-format-all-in-one-printer.html

It seems that the price for printers goes up very rapidly (from about 
$300-500) to about $3000-10000 when you start getting into enterprise 
printers. Aside from the couple of buy-new options above, it's possible 
that a secondhand printer would be better value (provided it is in good 
condition).

Anyone who has thoughts on particular brands and regarding availability 
of (affordable) compatible grey-market toner and parts, please let me know.

Thanks,

Felix [FVP]

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