After arriving to us, our in-house Xerox 6015 workstation has made it clear to us that it’s not only got excellent Print, Copying and Fax in its repertoire, but alongside those….an impressive acting resume. For the keen eyed viewers amongst you, our WC6015 can be seen doing it’s thing in the second series of BBC One’s highly acclaimed legal drama, Silk.

The first series of Silk attracted audiences of up to 5 million people and the second series commences this week aiming for even higher.

After the ban on product placement in UK television was lifted in February 2011, Xerox were one of the first companies to take advantage of this new promotional opportunity.

The WC6510 is already gaining glowing comments about its printing credentials such as “The Xerox 6015 is a very competent multifunction colour laser that produces top quality output” “Text is sharp, with plenty of detail in mono photos” and “Colour prints are also impressive, with the Presentation option offering more vivid colours and greater detail”. So grab one while you can before the bright lights and fame go to it’s head and have it thinking it’s better than the rest of us…….

Look out for our Xerox 6015 and other members of the Xerox family throughout the series.

Xerox 6015

View our Xerox 6015 video review here

If the price alone wasn’t enough to tempt you, you can claim a free 5 year warranty or free black toner from Samsung as well.

Over the last few months the Samsung CLP-620ND has been one of our best selling colour laser printers and our customers really like it, giving it a 4.5 star rating out of 5, with comments such as “superb print quality”, “Great printer” and “excellent value for money”.

So why not get one yourself and see what are customers are raving about.

Samsung CLP-620ND

We’re pleased to report that Brother have released new firmware allowing Apple iPad and iPhone users to print without installing any third party software (with Apple iOS 4.2 and higher).

All that you’ll need to do is download and install Brother’s firmware update for your inkjet, follow Brother’s instructions and away you go.

More info: click here

Two great printers for the price of one!

Buy a Brother HL-3040CN colour printer and get a Free Brother QL-700 Label Printer worth £69.52 (including vat). This printer was already a Printerbase ‘Best Buy’ due to its great list of features and the fact we have already taken £70 off the original price making one of the best deals available on small home/office printers on our website.

The HL-3040CN has had some great customer reviews with one customer saying its “Excellent Value” and “the print quality is very good and colours are strong”. For only £99 (ex vat) you get a printer that is network-ready allowing the office to share and with money saving features like the ‘Colour Restriction Tool’ which allows you to manage who uses colour and who uses mono, it’s the ideal choice for a small office environment.

We have made the process quick and easy too. No claims forms, no waiting around. All you have to do is buy the HL-3040CN colour printer online or over the phone and you’ll receive your free QL-700 label printer at the same time.

For more information on this fast, compact colour printer, click here.

This is offer is strictly while promotional stocks last and can be withdrawn without notice. E&OE.

We have a Winner

As you all know we run a Prizedraw for customers who leave reviews on the printers that you have purchased from us. We are always keen to know about your experiences with the products we sell and for you to share any advice you may have for other customers.

This month’s lucky winner is Craig from Survey Connection. He recently purchased a Samsung ML-3310ND and said it was “a great printer with the additional paper tray”.

He also had this to say when we presented him his prize of a 32” Samsung LCD TV:

“A fantastic surprise and very much appreciated. I was pleased to leave a review of the Samsung printer and more importantly your prompt service. The printer was as expected but from ordering to receipt was less than 24 hours. So often internet purchases can be disappointing due to poor service but Printerbase we have used a few times now and the prices are the best we could find and the service was excellent.” Craig Stoddart

We love hearing your thoughts about your recent purchases. Leaving a review is easy to do and when you tell us what you think of your printer. You’ll gain automatic entry into our monthly Prizedraw to win a 32” TV. For more information on how to enter click here.

The transplant was performed on an elderly patient in the Netherlands, the patients facial features were restored and allowed her to regain her speech within hours.

3D printers work by building up thousands of layers of synthetic material to reproduce a solid structure, in this particular case it took 33 layers to build just 1mm of height, meaning many thousands of layers in the replacement jaw bone, according to LayerWise it only took a few hours to print the jawbone.

For more details read the article on the BBC website or visit LayerWise’s website.

Brother is offering you the chance to receive a discount on your next holiday, with the purchase of a Brother QL-700 Printer plus the PT-7600 and PT-7100 label printers. You can claim up to £150 of vouchers depending on what model printer you choose. To find out about the products included in this offer click the links below:

Brother PT-7100VP   Brother PT-7600VP   Brother QL-700

We also have a great P-touch page that features a range the P-touch labelers and videos, it also lets you know about the Free 3 Year Warranty and links to the tapes available. http://www.printerbase.co.uk/brother-labels.php

Thanks to Samsung’s low-cost combined toner and drum cartridges, the CLP-775ND has an unbeatably low cost per page. If you print over 1,000 sheets per month then it’s worth considering the Samsung CLP-775ND – it could just save you a small fortune.

The specs are impressive too:

• Up to 33ppm print speed
• 600MHz dual-core processor for unrivalled performance
• Up to 9,600 x 600 dpi print resolution
• Network and USB Connectivity
• Automatic Duplex (double-sided print)
• 100-sheet multipurpose feeder
• 500-sheet paper tray
• PostScript and PCL Emulations

More info: click here

With £70 Cashback plus an additional £10 off when you use the coupon code SPC10 at the checkout, the Ricoh SPC242dn is fantastic value for money. This compact printer delivers great print quality, fast print speeds and low running costs, making it perfect for the small to medium sized office environment.

• £31 OFF normal price while stocks last!
• Claim £70 Cashback from Ricoh
• Get £10 OFF at the checkout*

Was £250.82 ex vat
Now £219.00 ex vat

*Get £10 OFF the Ricoh SPC242dn!
Use this code at the checkout – SPC10
Offer ends 3rd February 2012, or while stocks last.

More Info: Click here

We Stock a Huge Range of AirPrint Compatible Printers

We have a range of great printers that will make it easy, affordable and convenient for you and your family to print from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Apple AirPrint technology wirelessly connects to selected printers and don’t think you’re restricted to printing photos. AirPrint makes it simple to print your emails and other documents too.

Apple use the line “What you see is what you print” this is because if you can open it on your iPad, or iPhone, chances are you can print it with AirPrint. AirPrint works with Safari, Mail, Photos and iWork.

To find the range of AirPrint compatible printers currently available click here 

We are currently working on an AirPrint compatible printer group test, so watch this space for more information, follow us on Twitter (@printerbase) or Facebook

The 3130cdn is a fantastic printer described as an “HP beater” by PC Pro magazine; this colour laser delivers brilliant quality prints, low running costs, excellent reliability and real value for money. Dell are offering a 12 month refund guarantee and up to £100 Cashback when you trade-in an old machine. Plus buy to day and save over £150 (inc vat) compared to buying direct from Dell. Enter the coupon code DELL10 at the checkout to get an additional £10 Off the purchase price.

We ask all of our customers to write a review and give it a rating out of 5 Stars; this is what they had to say about the 3130cn:

“Easy to set up, great value as cheaper than the Dell website, printer very good”
Michelle – Barrow on Furness  5 Stars

“Excellent printer. As someone who does not go for Dell, I was very cautious buying this. But the reviews were good. However, the printer (though it is early days) is superb. The speed is great, the quality is outstanding…”
A Bailey – Harrow5 Stars

“…I wanted good text quality, good photo reproduction and duplex printing and this printer delivers all of these with ease”.
J Birkenshaw –Surrey  5 Stars

To read more of our customer reviews click here

Features such as:

The list of features goes on and on so for more info: Click here

If your unwanted electrical item has this symbol simply find your local recycling centre, pop it in your car and drop it off. They’ll do the rest.

To find your local recycling centre and for more information: Click here

and multifunction machines:
http://www.printerbase.co.uk/news/new-epson-workforce-pro-multifunction-inkjet-printers

Now Epson have gone one step further with the launch of a range of A3 WorkForce printers and MFP’s:

  

If you would like further help, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Please be aware that stock is limited!

More Info: Click here

Printerbase has managed to secure a large quantity of Lexmark C543dn colour laser printers for just £135ex VAT. That’s a discount of over £86 so be quick before you miss out!

The Lexmark C543dn printer has a good set of features:

Also check out our video review of the Lexmark C543dn machine:

More Info: Click here

Model	SPC240SF	SPC242SF
Print/Copy Speed	16ppm	20ppm
Duplex Print/Copy	Yes	Yes
Network	Yes	Yes
Memory	256MB	256MB
Fax	Yes	Yes
Printer Languages	GDI	PCL5c, PCL6 & PostScript 3
Available Toner Yields	2,300 pages	2,300 / 6,000 pages
More Info	Click Here	Click Here

The key reason for buying the more expensive Ricoh SPC242SF is for the higher yield toners that make the machine cheaper to run. Also, users working with Apple Mac machines, should consider a PostScript printer for a more reliable experience.

If you would like any help, please contact our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to tell the difference between Gel and Inkjet as they both produce good results. Ricoh claim that it’s more resistant to fading and won’t smudge once it’s dry but pigment inks have similar claims too.

More Info: Click here

However, if you want something that has fax, network and Wi-Fi then your options are limited. Plus, another unique feature is that it natively supports Apple’s AirPrint technology.

If you’d like to discuss all your options prior to purchase, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

More Info: Click here

If you would like more information on the new HP Envy 110 machine, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

More Info: click here

Model	SPC240DN	SPC242DN
Print Speed	16ppm	20ppm
Duplex	Yes	Yes
Network	Yes	Yes
Memory	64MB	256MB
Processor	220MHz	400MHz
Printer Languages	GDI	PCL5c, PCL6 & PostScript 3
Available Toner Yields	2,300 pages	2,300 / 6,000 pages
More Info	Click Here	Click Here

The key reason for buying the more expensive Ricoh SPC242dn is for the higher yield toners that make the machine cheaper to run. Also, users working with Apple Mac machines, should consider a PostScript printer for a more reliable experience.

If you would like any help, please contact our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

So let’s compare the two:

Model	ML-4510ND	ML-5015ND
Print Speed	43ppm	48ppm
Std/Max Memory	128mb/640mb	256mb/768mb
Processor	600MHz Dual-Core	600MHz Dual-Core
Resolution	1200x1200dpi	1200x1200dpi
Control Panel	16 Character 4 line LCD	4.3" Colour Touchscreen
Max. Extra 520-Sheet Trays	1	4
500 Sheet Staple Finisher	Not Compatible	Compatible
400 Sheet 4-Bin Mailbox	Not Compatible	Compatible
Wireless Card	Not Compatible	Compatible
Toner yields	7k, 15k	7k, 15k, 20k
More Info	Click here	Click here

The main reason you may wish to opt for the higher end Samsung ML-5015ND is to benefit from the higher 20k yield toner. In fact, the ML-5015ND is over 35%¹ cheaper to run!

If you would like any further help, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

¹Based on Printerbase’s sell price on 19/11/2011.

When we put the Xerox Phaser 7800 head-to-head with the discontinued Phaser 7760 machine it’s plainly obvious that the new model is far superior:

Model	Phaser 7800	Phaser 7760
Colour Print Speed	45ppm	35ppm
Resolution	2400 x 1200dpi	1200 x 1200dpi
Processor	1.33GHz	0.80GHz
SRA3 Capable Inputs on GX model	All but first tray	Bypass only
Standard Paper Outputs	2x 250 sheet	1x 400 sheet
Max. Paper Weight	350gsm	255gsm
Max. Duplex Weight	300gsm1	169gsm
Onboard RAM	2.0GB	0.5GB
Hard Disk Drive	160GB	40GB
Advanced LCD touchscreen control panel	Yes	No
More Info	click here	click here

¹Heavy Duty Media Kit Required. Without this, duplex is limited to 250gsm.

If you would like to be one of the first to own one of these amazing machines, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

For instance, let’s compare the HP LaserJet P2055dn to the Samsung ML-3710ND Mono Laser Printer:
 

Model	P2055dn	ML-3710ND
Print Speed	33ppm	35ppm
First Page Out Time	8 secs	6.5 secs
Duplex	Yes	Yes
Gigabit Network	Yes	Yes
Onboard RAM	128mb	128mb
Dual-Core Processor	No	Yes
Cost per Page*	1.5p	1.3p
Purchase Price ◊	£210.94	£168.95
Offer†	Nothing	£130 Cashback or 5yr Warranty
More Info	click here	click here

* Excludes VAT. Based on current consumable sell price and using official ISO yields
◊ Excludes VAT. Correct at time of post
† Correct at time of post

So next time you’re looking for a new printer or MFP, it’s worth doing a bit of research to see what deals are out there before diving straight for HP.

If you would like pre-sales advice, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

We’ll be able to give you full information on the replacement to the 7760 when it’s launched next week and from what we’ve already seen you won’t be disappointed.

We’re seeing a huge push by manufacturers to sell their label machines. We’ve seen Brother’s extensive TV, Radio and billboard advertising campaign and it now looks like it’s DYMO’s turn in the spotlight. We’re guessing they don’t want to get left behind and think this offer might just be the thing to make sure that doesn’t happen.

If you buy one of their DYMO 450 machines you could get up to £60 Cashback. However, the deal we’ve been most wowed by is the one that allows customers to claim £100 Cashback by simply buying the DYMO 450 machine and 6 labels at the same time. In fact, if you buy the standard version plus a set of multipurpose labels the initial pre-VAT cost is under £100!

BUY NOW: click here

AirPrint will enable iPad, iPod Touch (3rd generation onwards) and iPhone customers using software release iOS 4.2 to print wirelessly from select apps – no set up or downloads required. According to Apple, customers will be able to automatically find a printer on their wireless network and print to it with one touch.

HP are the first to publicly announce their support for Apple’s new AirPrint technology in their existing and upcoming ePrint enabled printers. We hope more manufacturers will support AirPrint in the upcoming months.

A full list of supported AirPrint printers can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356

Apple have also said in a statement announcing the release of AirPrint beta to developers by Philip Schiller (Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing) that customers with existing printers will also benefit from AirPrint. According to Apple, ANY printer shared via PC or MAC over a WiFi network will work.

AirPrint has only just been officially released to end users so we’re cautiously keeping an eye on this feature and will post any updates as they transpire.

Update (21/02/2011):
So, 3 months on we’ve decided to reassess Apple’s AirPrint technology to see how things have progressed. Unfortunately, Apple and HP may have some kind of special agreement because currently only HP machines work natively with AirPrint (17 machines and counting). Apple has said that compatibility will eventually extend to machines from other manufacturers.

Not all is lost because there are official and third-party Apps that will give users the same set of features without having HP forced onto them.

Manufacturer official apps:

Brother- http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brother-iprint-scan/id382775642
Canon – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/canon-easy-photoprint/id331269951?mt=8
Dell – N/A
Epson – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epson-iprint/id326876192?mt=8
HP – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hp-iprint-photo-3-0/id299531647?mt=8
Kodak – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kodak-pic-flick/id336104814?mt=8
Konica Minolta – N/A
Kyocera – N/A
Lexmark – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexprint/id333208547?mt=8
OKI - N/A
Ricoh – N/A
Samsung – N/A
Xerox – N/A

Third-Party Apps:

There are loads of free and commercial apps available so rather than list them here we’d recommend contacting us if no official app is available.

Use AirPrint on any machine:

If you want to use Apple’s AirPrint interface but don’t have a HP compatible machine there is another option. Simply install the printer onto either your Windows or Mac PC and then share the printer over your WiFi network - you may be required to install an app onto the PC/Mac for this to work. Again, for further help and advise please get in touch.

Update (17/06/2011):
Several months on and we’re disappointed to report that Apple’s AirPrint technology is still only exclusively incorporated into HP machines. We mentioned third party applications that will give you similar features but to clarify this further:

With AirPrint you can only print from apps that have a print option within their standard features. According to HP, these apps are AirPrint compliant:
http://www.hp.com/sbso/printing/mac/list-airprint-compatible-apps.pdf

So, even with AirPrint Apple haven’t managed to release an operating system that gives users the freedom to print from any application from any printer they wish.

Furthermore, the third party applications will only allow users to print from their photo albums. To print from AirPrint compliant apps, users are forced into purchasing an AirPrint compliant HP printer or sharing the machine via a PC or Mac over their WiFi network.

Update (26/09/2011):Canon have announced that they too will now begin to support Apple’s AirPrint technology in a selection of wireless inkjet machines. For now, they are limited to the new PIXMA MG8220, MG6220, and MG5320 Wireless Photo All-In-One inkjet printers but we hope more will be made available soon.

The MG5320 machines have now arrived, click here to purchase.

Links to the MG8220 and MG6220 machines will also be provided when they arrive into the UK.

Workaround

If you need to print from an Apple app that is not AirPrint compliant (or you’re using a third party print app) simply press the home button and wake/sleep button at the same time on the Apple device to take a screenshot. This will automatically save a photo of what is displayed onscreen. You’re then able to navigate into your photo album and print the screenshot.

Update (27/10/2011):

More printers and multifunction devices are slowly becoming available from HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Brother and others. I’ll provide the official link again but please note, there are a few not listed so it’s worth giving us a call: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356

You may notice that most AirPrint compatible printers/MFP’s are inkjet. This is due to manufacturers expecting most people to print from iPads in their home rather than place of work. Please be careful if you’re thinking of opting for one of the few laser models available because their running costs may be too prohibitive for heavy office use. This may change and if it does we’ll report back.

Need help? Call 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

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The new Canon MG2150 and MG3150 colour multifunction inkjet machines are designed with home users in mind. They may be cheap but Canon have still included the essential features you’d come to expect, such as photo printing, high resolution scanning and copy functionality.

Differences between the two models are:

More Info on MG2150: click here
More Info on MG3150: click here

The same 7,000 page low yield toner will fit in both Dell machines, however, the high yield toners are different. The 5250dn takes a 21,000 page high yield toner whereas the 5350dn takes a 30,000 page high yield toner for around the same price, which makes the Dell 5350dn 30% cheaper to run!

BUY NOW: click here

Dell are the new kings of cool thanks to their excellent 5230dn mono laser printer. Dell’s quoted print speed of 43ppm is no sweat according to PC Pro, since in their tests the machine managed a remarkable 44ppm using the 2400IQ print resolution setting! As with most printers, selecting the top resolution (1200dpi resolution setting) does bring the print speed down but PC Pro felt that the print quality in the 2400IQ was clean and sharp so didn’t see a reason to use the higher resolution setting.

The good news doesn’t end there. They liked how the Dell 5230dn machine accepted an extra three 550-sheet drawers, an envelope feeder and a 2,000-sheet feeder. If you purchase the Dell 5230dn, PC Pro does advise that users opt for the 21,000 page toner cartridge to get the very best running cost. This goes without saying but they do point out that the lower yield toners are particularly expensive per page.

PC Pro also pointed out that other accessories are available and the level of advanced security available makes this machine suitable for even the most demanding user. In fact, they tell us that the Dell 5230dn is their “new favourite network laser printer”.

To read the full review: click here

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If you purchase the new OKI MC861 A3 Multifunction Colour LED Printer from Printerbase you can claim £300 Cashback. This is a Printerbase Exclusive so act fast before it’s too late!

Brief Spec

For more info on the OKI MC861: click here

The new Samsung SCX-4729FW multifunction mono laser printer has now been launched. Spec level as you might expect from Samsung is very good:

If you’re after a small mono MFP the Samsung SCX-4729FW machine is one machine worth adding to the shortlist. If you would like further advice please call us on 0800 170 7234. Alternatively, we’ll call you: Click here

If you’re in the market for an A3 colour laser printer but don’t want to break the bank then the Lexmark C925de is worth consideration. While promotional stock lasts it’s just £599+VAT and you get:

For the level of specification on offer this machine is exceptionally cheap to buy. However, its target market is users with only light printing requirements as more expensive machines will offer lower ongoing running costs. Users looking for a machine for large workloads should call us on 0800 170 7234 to discuss their options in more detail. Alternatively, we’ll call you: Click here

If you just want to look at some samples, please click on this link:

More info: Click here

The Phaser 6700 replaces the Phaser 6360 machine but they’ve seriously ramped up the specs:

Print speed was 40ppm now 45ppm >> 12.5% increase
Basic RAM was 256mb now 1024mb >> 400% increase
Processor was 1Ghz now 1.25GHz >> 25% increase
Resolution was 2400x600dpi now 2400x1200dpi >> 100% increase in one dimension
Max. paper input was 2,350 sheets now 2,900 sheets >> 23% increase
Standard paper output was 250 sheets now 500 sheets >> 100% increase

New features include:

One exciting addition is the new zero commitment PagePack available on this model. If you don’t want to worry about planning for your next set of toner you can simply pay a set cost per page. There are no coverage limitations and if you don’t print you don’t pay. Simple!

Be one of the first to see a high resolution print sample from this machine:

If you would like further information, call us on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

Alternatively, we’ll call you: Click here

Visit our Xerox Phaser 6700 page now: Click here

Nick’s Thoughts:

I get on very well with Brother’s range of A3 inkjets and the new MFC-J6510DW was no exception. It printed out both A4 and A3 sheets of paper very quickly for an inkjet using the standard print quality setting and produced good quality printouts. If you want photo print quality, the high resolution mode produces excellent results if used with photo paper (Brother have their own range of A4 and A3 media).

The Brother MFC-J6510DW includes duplex print, WiFi, large colour display, automatic document feeder and a proper 250 sheet paper tray. What I expecially like are the new larger capacity inks that you can buy for this range, which makes it even more suited for office life. If you only need occasional A3, I’d definately recommend a Brother A3 inkjet.

If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

More Info: Click here

Here’s a brief summary of the differences:

Looking at the specs above you’ll notice that only the Kodak Hero 6.1 model features a duplex ADF (automatic document feeder), which means for an office user this is probably the model to opt for.

For more in depth specs please follow the links above. Alternatively, if you would like further help, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Epson have four different models depending on what level of spec you’re after. If it’s black then you’ll get WiFi connectivity as well as the standard USB and network options. Contrary to some of the Epson literature, all the four models will accept their XXL cartridges so you can be sure of the very best printing costs available. So depending on model you will get…

If you would like further help, please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Epson’s new WorkForce Pro 4015DN and 4025DW machines are now available and if you buy one before the end of the year, they’ll even throw in a Free 3 Year Warranty (registration required). Extra High Yield Ink Cartridges are available on the WorkForce Pro 4015DN (the white one), which help to make this machine not only cheap to run, but also suitable for more demanding office users due to fewer interruptions.

Both models include USB and Network connectivity, but the WorkForce Pro 4025DW (the black one) also includes Wi-Fi. We find it strange that Epson make consumers choose between either extra high yield inks or Wi-Fi connectivity (printer colour aside), but our recommendation would be the 4015DN (the white one) unless you require Wi-Fi connectivity. Call us on 0800 170 7234 if you want us to help you figure out if you really need Wi-Fi.

Update (10/10/2011):
We’ve dug a bit deeper and have ascertained that all the WorkForce range will take the XXL cartridges although Epson don’t make this very clear on any of their literature. We’re guessing this is some kind of market strategy but if you want WiFi and cheap running costs you can in fact have both!

Brief spec
Type: A4 Colour Inkjet Printer
Print Speed: Up to 26ppm Mono and 24ppm Colour
Connectivity: USB, & Network (Wi-Fi on 4025DW)
Input Paper Capacity: 250 Sheet Front Tray + 50 Sheet Rear ASF
Dimensions (W x D x H): 460 x 420 x 284mm
Weight: 10.9 kg

If you would like more info on the 4015DN: click here.

If you would like more info on the 4025DW: click here.

We’re pleased to hear that Brother won the PC Pro Excellence Award for 2011. PC Pro carried out a survey between May and August 2011 and totted up more than 10,000 votes from their readers.

The results were as follows:

We’re not surprised by these results because we know from what our customers say that the Brother machines are great value for money. To check out Brother’s current range please Click here.

Here’s our video review:

Nick’s Thoughts:

The Xerox Phaser 7500 machine has fantastic print quality and handles paper exceptionally well. Build quality is second to none and it’s brilliant design means very little maintenance is required. Toners and other consumables are very easy to replace and clearing any paper jams is extremely simple (although we’ve not actually had one so far).

PagePack is where Xerox really outshines the competition. If you’re looking for a printer to primarily print high coverage A3 sheets then expect to go through dozens of toners, imaging units, fuser units… However, if you opt for PagePack there’s no need to worry because you could pay as little as 6.6p per page regardless of toner coverage! All consumables are included plus full manufacturer onsite support for that one low cost per page. That’s the reason our Phaser 7500 is on PagePack.

If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

Xerox Phaser 7500 Info: Click here

Wow, the Canon PIXMA MG5350 Multifunction Inkjet Printer really packs in the goodies. This is the first none  HP machine to support Apple’s AirPrint technology. Canon say that a simple firmware upgrade may be necessary and then away you go. Other advanced features are included too such as “Cloud Link” print technology to print via the web(Canon plan to launch from October using primarily Google’s Cloud print service), the ability to print directly onto CD/DVD/BD and duplex (double-sided) printing all as standard. It’s not bad at printing, copying or scanning either.

Brief spec

Type: A4 Colour Inkjet Printer
Print Speed: Up to 12.5ipm Mono and 9.3ppm Colour
Connectivity: USB, & Wi-Fi (AirPrint and “Cloud Link” capable)
Input Paper Capacity: 150 Sheet Cassette + 150 Sheet Rear Feeder
Dimensions (W x D x H): 450 x 366 x 166mm
Weight: 8.3 kg

If you would like more info: click here

If you’re looking for a compact A4 colour laser printer, the new HP LaserJet CP1025 might be the one for you. There are two versions to choose from, the basic CP1025 model with standard USB connectivity or the CP1025nw with USB, wired network and also wireless connectivity.

This machine is designed for a user with relativity low printing requirements with a need for something small rather than something the size of a small family car.

Brief spec

Type: A4 Colour Laser Printer
Print Speed: Up to 16ppm Mono and 4ppm Colour
Connectivity: USB (CP1025 & CP1025nw) + Network & Wi-Fi (CP1025nw only)
Input Paper Capacity: 150 Sheet Paper Input Tray
Dimensions (W x D x H): 399.6 x 402.1 x 251.5mm
Weight: 12.1 kg

If you would like more info: click here

If you’re looking for a compact A4 colour laser printer, the new HP LaserJet CP1025 might be the one for you. There are two versions to choose from, the basic CP1025 model with standard USB connectivity or the CP1025nw with USB, wired network and also wireless connectivity.

This machine is designed for a user with relativity low printing requirements with a need for something small rather than something the size of a small family car.

Brief spec

Type: A4 Colour Laser Printer
Print Speed: Up to 16ppm Mono and 4ppm Colour
Connectivity: USB (CP1025 & CP1025nw) + Network & Wi-Fi (CP1025nw only)
Input Paper Capacity: 150 Sheet Paper Input Tray
Dimensions (W x D x H): 399.6 x 402.1 x 251.5mm
Weight: 12.1 kg

If you would like more info: click here

That’s right, Samsung have reached their 20th year within the printer market and we’d like to wish them a Happy Birthday.

Samsung joined the printer arena relatively late but have quickly caught up (and in many respects overtaken) and now produce an extremely impressive range of both printers and multifunction machines. Unlike most other printer manufacturers, Samsung develop their own machines from the ground up, manufacturing all the electrical components themselves (such as RAM and processor), which gives them a distinct advantage. For instance, they are the first manufacturer to incorporate dual core processors into some of their range, allowing them to completely wipe the floor with the competition.

For the Samsung enthusiasts out there it should be noted that Samsung have a policy of not rebadging any other manufacturer’s products so if you buy a Samsung, you know you’re actually getting a Samsung. Interestingly, if you buy a Dell, Ricoh or Xerox machine there is a good chance you could in fact be buying a Samsung, which isn’t a bad thing!

Would you like the chance to win one of 20 Samsung prizes? If so, please click here.

To look at our current range of Samsung printers please follow this link:
http://www.printerbase.co.uk/acatalog/samsung.html

Nick’s Thoughts:

Over the past few years Kyocera have been producing machines aimed at the lower end consumer market and I think their latest models are excellent. You’ll get the same fantastic print quality across the entire FS-C5x50DN range (print sample form available below) but there are some important differences…

The rule of thumb is the more expensive printers have lower running costs and this is true with Kyocera’s range. However, before you spend your hard earned cash please make sure that you don’t push the boat out too far.

If you’re only a light user the FS-C5150DN will be perfect because the savings you’ll make in replacement toner costs may never add up to the extra cost of the FS-C5250DN machine.

However, if you want something with a bit more “umph” for your office then the FS-C5250DN will give you that extra print speed, double capacity paper tray and larger yield toners, so as well as lower running costs you’ll also benefit from increased productivity – faster printed documents with less waiting around for paper trays to be refilled or toner cartridges replaced.

I think both the Kyocera FS-C5150DN and FS-C5250DN machines are excellent choices. They look good, perform well, are built to last and benefit from Kyocera’s ECOSYS Moneyback guarantee:

If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

Kyocera FS-C5150DN Info: Click here
Kyocera FS-C5250DN Info: Click here

Nick’s Thoughts:

Over the past few years Kyocera have been producing machines aimed at the lower end consumer market and I think their latest models are excellent. You’ll get the same fantastic print quality across the entire FS-C5x50DN range (print sample form available below) but there are some important differences…

The rule of thumb is the more expensive printers have lower running costs and this is true with Kyocera’s range. However, before you spend your hard earned cash please make sure that you don’t push the boat out too far.

If you’re only a light user the FS-C5150DN will be perfect because the savings you’ll make in replacement toner costs may never add up to the extra cost of the FS-C5250DN machine.

However, if you want something with a bit more “umph” for your office then the FS-C5250DN will give you that extra print speed, double capacity paper tray and larger yield toners, so as well as lower running costs you’ll also benefit from increased productivity – faster printed documents with less waiting around for paper trays to be refilled or toner cartridges replaced.

I think both the Kyocera FS-C5150DN and FS-C5250DN machines are excellent choices. They look good, perform well, are built to last and benefit from Kyocera’s ECOSYS Moneyback guarantee:

If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

Kyocera FS-C5150DN Info: Click here
Kyocera FS-C5250DN Info: Click here

We would only recommend the Xerox Office Fax IF6020 for customers with a dedicated fax line or those who only want to receive faxes when they are next to the machine.

The Xerox Office Fax IF6025 machine is a whole different story. This model is suitable for a shared phone and fax line due to having four receive modes:

If you need further information on fax machines please call Printerbase today on 0800 170 7234.

Brother MFC-5895CW now only £124.16ex VAT saving over £20

The Brother MFC-5895CW is an A3 inkjet printer that will also scan, copy and fax but only in A4 thanks to its inbuilt A4 scanner. If you need to scan, copy, fax in A3 as well as print have a look below at the MFC-J6510CDW. The MFC-5895CW also features USB 2.0, network or Wi-Fi connectivity, a 8.2cm colour LCD screen and printing direct from media cards.

Brother MFC-J6510DW now only £165.83ex VAT saving over £18

The Brother MFC-J6510DW is jam packed with features and we really love these models from Brother, it will print, scan, copy and fax all in A3 but what really makes it an amazing machine is the fact it will also duplex print in A3 or A4, couple this with USB 2.0 and wired or Wi-Fi networking you really have an outstanding machine. If you wanted all these features in a laser printer it would cost you over £2,500.

Just remember the price discounts end 31st August 2011.

The Samsung ML-1670 printer is a great desktop printer for somebody who is going to be printing less than a 1,000 pages a month, its compact size means that it will easily sit on most desks, it has an easy to reach power button so you only need to turn it on when you want to print and with it being a laser printer the ink wont dry up like an inkjet printer if you don’t use it for a few weeks.

• A4 mono laser printer
• Up to 16ppm print speed
• First print in less than 8.5 seconds
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution
• USB 2.0 interface
• Windows and Mac Compatible

Samsung ML-1670 Printer

My report is simple the three “Q’s”…Quick-Quiet-Quality.
The machine is most impressive for its tiny size. It is very easy to load the consumables-the office junior would have no trouble in clicking a cartridge and the 150 sheet paper magazine is a perfect quantity for a small run. Print quality is excellent and as a keen photographer, this is a most important part of my assimilation of the machine. All in all, a good buy for he smaller office or home use perhaps ideal for the Golf Club secretary!
Should be near the top of anybody’s “wish list”

Bill Kerr – Ballachulish, Argyll

Upon receiving the Xerox 6010 Phaser, we were firstly surprised at the ease of setup.  Basically we just plugged it in, connected it to the computer and the setup CD did everything for us with a series of icons that we just clicked on.  The printer itself is also very compact and doesn’t take up a lot of room so will fit in to the smallest of corners and the paper feed is located at the bottom front so you haven’t got paper hanging out of the back (Which was a problem on our previous printer). 
The Xerox is also remarkably easy to use.  With a single LCD screen and a circular navigation button system on the top, everything is grouped together with no complicated Menu or settings to fiddle with, just straightforward and that simple to use, even we could do it!!
The paper feed tray holds an impressive 150 sheets of paper and also has a separate manual feed, which makes life easier.  The printer is very quiet whilst working especially compared to our old one, which was really noisy in comparison (Epson R300), and the print speed is very quick.  We use this printer mostly to print Certificates for our Karate Club and related paperwork.  We have just had a Belt Grading at the club and used this printer for the Student’s Certificates etc and it performed flawlessly, saving us a HUGE amount of time in comparison to our old printer due to the Xerox’s print speed.  The certificates have never looked so good!  The black text printed solid and the colours were very bright and clean and looked very professional. 

The Images we printed were very vivid and sharp and the Xerox printed everything EXACTLY as it appeared on the screen.  In our opinion, the print quality of the Xerox would rival any High Street Commercial printing service.
We would deem this printer PERFECT for a Karate Club, or any other club or organisation, which requires Certificates printing or similar. 
All in all, the Phaser is quiet, compact, delivers unrivalled quality prints, is simple to use and has a very impressive print speed.  We are VERY happy with the 6010 and would recommend it without hesitation to everyone who is considering buying one!!

Darren Smith, Heyrod karate – Dukinfield, Cheshire

The Xerox Phaser 6010 promised to be the perfect small office printer and we were delighted to receive it the other day. We were a bit anxious at first as the box it came in was quite large. However, we were pleased to find the printer itself was small and compact and did not take up much desk space. The instructions were very clear. We only use Apple Macs in our office and installing the software from the disk was extremely easy as it usually is for a Mac system. Obtaining the printer’s IP address to connect to our network was also very straightforward and the process was easy to follow and carry out. It took about 15 minutes from unpacking, setting up the printer and printing out the first copy – basically ‘plug and play straight out of the box!’

The print quality was very good with crisp clear black text, well-balanced colours that were slightly on the ‘vivid side’ but we much prefer this than to have dark, muddy colours. Colours in the images themselves were very natural and were much better than our larger Xerox Phaser 7400DN printer, which we normally use for printing our designs and layouts. On top of all this, the printer is very quiet and smooth in operation and copies print quickly well within the timescales claimed by the manufacturer. We have had printers in the past that were extremely noisy and vibrated when waking up from Sleep Mode or printing. The only criticism I would have would be that the Paper Tray fittings feel a bit flimsy and could easily break if someone knocked the tray by accident. In summary, the Xerox Phaser 6010 is an excellent, versatile, compact colour printer and is perfect for the small studio or office for general everyday printing.

Brian Liu, Imagine Design Associates – Bath

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If you’re after a midrange A4 colour MFP printer to predominantly scan to email addresses (without a PC) why not consider the fabulous OKI MC561DN.

OKI have added a full QWERTY keyboard to this model, which makes it extremely easy-to-use.

This machine also has great print quality, a good print speed, high spec level and a decent cost per copy.

Fortunately, Brother have now released firmware updates to bring this feature to many of their lower-end models:

Mono Laser Multifunction

MFC-7460DN*

MFC-7860DW*

MFC-8880DN

MFC-8890DW

A3 Inkjet Multifunction

MFC-5890CN *

MFC-6490CW

MFC-6890CDW

MFC-J6510DW

MFC-J6710DW

MFC-J6910DW

Colour Laser / LED Multifunction

DCP-9270CDN

MFC-9460CDN*

MFC-9465CDN*

MFC-9970CDW

MFC-9120CN*

MFC-9320CW *

* Available as a free download from the Brother Solutions Centre http://solutions.brother.com

As part of the scan to email server feature Brother also include iFAX. This allows users to set up a Brother MFP to not only send scanned documents by email but also receive these same emails and print them. For further information, please visit the following webpage:
Brother iFax

Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion” has launched today but what impact will that have on printer compatibility?…

According to unofficial information from a variety of printer manufacturers the OSX 10.6 drivers will work in most cases. However, each machine will go through a series of tests using the final released version of Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion” before manufacturers will officially support Apple’s latest operating system.

Updated drivers should be appearing on various manufacturer websites over the next few weeks and we expect most of this rollout to be completed by the end of September.

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Manufacturer Official Links regarding Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion”:

OKI – click here

Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion” has launched today but what impact will that have on printer compatibility?…

According to unofficial information from a variety of printer manufacturers the OSX 10.6 drivers will work in most cases. However, each machine will go through a series of tests using the final released version of Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion” before manufacturers will officially support Apple’s latest operating system.

Updated drivers should be appearing on various manufacturer websites over the next few weeks and we expect most of this rollout to be completed by the end of September.

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Manufacturer Official Links regarding Apple Mac OSX 10.7 “Lion”:

OKI – click here

With environmental sustainability becoming more important in both the public and private sectors, it has been an increasingly essential requirement that we all adopt more sustainable working practices.

For many years, the team at Printerbase has guided our customers towards environmentally friendly print solutions. By reviewing, the way internal and external communications are made you can make significant changes to the effects your organisation has on the environment.

Look at our latest Buyers Guide for great tips on how to reduce costs, environmental impact and develop green working practices.

It is time to retire your old printer! With the Dell 5130cdn, you get lower running costs, faster print speeds and outstanding reliability. Dell is so confident in the reliability of their printers that they are giving a ‘12 Month Reliability Refund Guarantee’ so in the unlikely event that your printer does have a fault you can claim a full refund.

GET AN ADDITIONAL £50 OFF when you use the code DELL50 at the checkout or phone us and quote this code at time of purchase. This offer is only valid between 7th July & 8th July 2011 so order yours today. 

We can help you to discover the benefits of adding a Dell to your office, so call today to find out more on 0800 170 7234.

The replacement Samsung CLP-775ND machine uses the same toners as the CLP-770ND, which make it unbelievably cheap to run. The new machine also looks the same but there are three main differences:

1. The print speed has been increased from
   32ppm to 33pm
2. The memory has been increased from
   256mb to 384mb
3. The new machine has a new dual core processor, which replaces the single core processor

When looking at a printer’s rated print speed this is only achieved assuming the printer is able to process the print job. The new dual core processor and extra onboard memory means the Samsung CLP-775ND will perform well even when printing complex documents, flyers, posters, etc.

More info: click here

The replacement Samsung CLP-775ND machine uses the same toners as the CLP-770ND, which make it unbelievably cheap to run. The new machine also looks the same but there are three main differences:

1. The print speed has been increased from
   32ppm to 33pm
2. The memory has been increased from
   256mb to 384mb
3. The new machine has a new dual core processor, which replaces the single core processor

When looking at a printer’s rated print speed this is only achieved assuming the printer is able to process the print job. The new dual core processor and extra onboard memory means the Samsung CLP-775ND will perform well even when printing complex documents, flyers, posters, etc.

More info: click here

Give it a try for yourself and let us know what you think about it.

The Printerbase Crew on a night out at the Dogs (courtesy of Brother UK Ltd).  We had a “hare” raising night!” Here we all are in the picture with the winning dog of our sponsored race, “The Printerbase Sprinters Cup” – “Distant Helen” romped home and helped to ensure that most of us went home a little bit richer!  A great night was had by all!

We recieve emails from customers all the time regarding there printers but this one I would like to share with you was sent to us by our DELL Account Manager. It is from a customer who uses a Dell 3115cn printer and got caught up in a recent tornado.

“I wanted to share a photo of my  3115cn on 4/28/2011, less than 24hrs after an EF-4 rated tornado directly hit my office.  A couple of days after the tornado, it was moved inside, but without much hope that it actually survived.  About three weeks later I found the power cord.  I plugged it up with crossed fingers, and I’ll be damned if it didn’t make me a blk/white copy…and then a perfect color copy.  I can’t fax on it anymore, as the feeder tray at the top no longer works, and it gives me a blue hue when I copy, as the lid doesn’t shut all the way, but, I can print anything from my computer and it’s perfect!”
R Roberts – San Malone

If you have any printer stories, puns or anecdotes you would like  share please send the to info@printerbase.co.uk along with any pictures.

We recieve emails from customers all the time regarding there printers but this one I would like to share with you was sent to us by our DELL Account Manager. It is from a customer who uses a Dell 3115cn printer and got caught up in a recent tornado.

“I wanted to share a photo of my  3115cn on 4/28/2011, less than 24hrs after an EF-4 rated tornado directly hit my office.  A couple of days after the tornado, it was moved inside, but without much hope that it actually survived.  About three weeks later I found the power cord.  I plugged it up with crossed fingers, and I’ll be damned if it didn’t make me a blk/white copy…and then a perfect color copy.  I can’t fax on it anymore, as the feeder tray at the top no longer works, and it gives me a blue hue when I copy, as the lid doesn’t shut all the way, but, I can print anything from my computer and it’s perfect!”
R Roberts – San Malone

If you have any printer stories, puns or anecdotes you would like  share please send the to info@printerbase.co.uk along with any pictures.

We often run competitions with fantastic prizes at the moment we currently have three Prize Draws where you can win a Apple iPad2, tickets to the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone and a Xerox Phaser 6010  colour printer.
We ran a Prize Draw through April and May for those buying a Brother A3 Inkjet printer. We are happy to announce the winner was Sovereign Exhibitions who won a Xbox 360 & Kinect plus games.

“The Brother MFC printer that we purchased from yourselves is great, it lives up to its multifunction ambitions with fast enough copying, printing and scanning for all our office needs. It is very easy to use and took no time at all to set up. Vincent our Managing Director LOVED the prize of an Xbox 360 with Kinect as you can see from our photo…thanks Printerbase!!!!”
Sovereign Exhitions – Coventry

We are glad Sovereign are happy with their new Brother MFC-5890CN and the XBox. If you want to know more about when prize draws, competitions and exclusive offers are available sign up to our free newsletter or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

Nick’s Thoughts:

I’ve always been a fan of the OKI machines and when I saw their first foray into designing a small toner based colour A3 printer I was hugely impressed. We’ve had the original C8600 machine in our office since it was launched several years ago and I’m pleased to report that it’s still going strong. OKI’s revamped C800 series are a pleasure to use and their slight improvements to the physical design will be welcomed by existing C8600/C8800 users.

Let’s talk a bit about the review. The C801 machine on test did pretty well on the timed print speeds, although were slightly slower than OKI’s own rating. That could be because the document was a bit more complex than the test file they used but even with our file the speed was still very good. Just like you’d expect from an OKI, the print quality was excellent and the glossy finish enhances the prints further. I especially like how easy OKI make it to print banners, CD labels, business cards, booklets, etc with their free Template Manager software: http://www.okitraining.com/TM40/english/course.htm, which is very easy to use.

I’d like to see more manufacturers offer the same warranty provided by OKI -
3 years onsite (simple online registration required).

If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

OKI C801 Info: Click here
OKI C821 Info: Click here
OKI C810 Info: Click here
OKI C830 Info: Click here

This amazing offer end on 30th June 2011 so order yours today. To find out more about this fantasic colour network printer Click here.

The prize draw runs from 16th June until 30th June 2011, so enter your details now and good luck! To find out more or to enter Click here

Courtesy of Brother you could win one of three pairs of designer shoes worth up to £500! Best of all, there’s no purchase necessary so let all your family and friends know.

For more info: Click here

• OKI C9655 Range: http://www.printerbase.co.uk/acatalog/oki-c9655-printer.php
• Xerox Phaser 7500 Range: http://www.printerbase.co.uk/acatalog/phaser-7500.php
• Xerox Phaser 7760 Range: http://www.printerbase.co.uk/acatalog/xerox-7760.php

This can be used with other offers, such as Cashbacks and Extra Warranties but hurry because we only have limited availability of FREE Apple iPADs.

For further information, please contact our sales team today on 0800 170 7234.

Nick’s Thoughts:

Samsung were the first manufacturer to design and built a small/lightweight colour laser printer that will fit nicely on anyone’s desk and when their first CLP-300 came out I was very impressed with what they had achieved. There have been a few tweeks along the way and their latest CLP-320 and CLP325 range are ideal for anyone short on space.

If you want a workhorse machine, I would recommend moving up the Samsung range for something with lower running costs and faster print speeds but for light use the CLP-320 CLP-325 are ideal. If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

Samsung CLP-320 Info: Click here
Samsung CLP-325 Info: Click here

To place an order please call us today on 0800 170 7234 or order online at: click here

The Brother DCP-7030 multifunction laser printer has now gone end of life and there are two replacement models:

Brother DCP-7055 - 2ppm slower than the DCP-7030 but benefits from a lower price point

Brother DCP-7060D – 2ppm quicker and has two-sided printing for a similar price point as the DCP-7030

If you would like some advice please call our sales team for free on 0800 170 7234.

More info on the Brother MFP range: click here

That’s right, Printerbase has done it again. While promotional stock lasts we’re giving away a free 2k toner with every Samsung SCX-4825FN multifunction machine.

Order today because stock is limited:

• Online: click here
• By phone:  0800 170 7234  or  0161 308 5800

Historically Lexmark had quite an unfortunate reputation thanks to their old inexpensive inkjet range, which was often given free with PCs, monitors, etc. But things have changed and Lexmark are quickly altering people’s opinion. Their new range of multifunction inkjets are worlds apart from their earlier models and we’re the first to recommend them.

This moves us nicely to Lexmark’s entry level C540n colour laser printer, which is the next logical step-up from their business inkjet range. This machine is ideal for a home or small office with a modest print requirement of up to 500 pages per month. Unlike their inkjet range, this machine only prints (no copy, scan or fax) but thanks to this machine being a toner based printer you will get professional looking printouts at print speeds of up to 20 pages per minute.

But don’t take our word for it…

PC Pro
“An unassuming colour laser that offers rapid high-quality prints and network connectivity all for a low price”
Rating: 6 out of 6

MacUser
“We liked several of the colour lasers on test this time, but the C540N is the clear all-round winner”
Rating: 5 out of 5

WedUser
“…all-round flair makes it an accomplished printer at a fair price – an obvious candidate for our Gold Award”…
Rating: 5 out of 5

More info on the Lexmark C540n: click here

The Konica Minolta magicolor 5670 range of machines all ship with 12,000 pages of cyan, magenta, yellow and black toner!!! That’s worth approximately £560.00*+VAT but the machine only costs £559.50*+VAT!

Plus Konica Minolta are giving away a free 3 year on site warranty with every magicolor 5670 sold.

To find out more and to purchase one of these brilliant machines please call our sales team today on 0800 170 7234.

* pricing correct on 20/05/2011

More info on the Konica Minolta magicolor 5670: click here

Nick’s Thoughts:

Xerox have designed a truely amazing machine and its lightweight design and small footprint will be a hit in any home or small workgroup environment. Its print speed is pretty impressive considering its size and the print quality is excellent. One thing I love is how Xerox have made replacing the toner a doddle – some small laser printers can be a nightmare.

If you want a workhorse machine the running costs may prove a bit exorbitant so you should look at one of Xerox’s more expensive models but for light use it’s ideal. If you need advice please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234 or 0161 308 5800.

If you’re still not sure please request a print sample:

Phaser 6000 Info: Click here
Phaser 6010 Info: Click here

My recommendations…

INTERACT S605
Users only requiring occasional print, copy and scan will love the S605, thanks to its funky touch screen display, small footprint, the latest Wireless N connectivity and two-sided printing. Plus, while stocks last, it’s half price so grab one now before it’s too late.

GENESIS S815
For users only requiring occasional print, copy and fax but require high volume scanning of their photos this is a great choice. If you have a large collection of photos and want to scan them in just 3 seconds this is the one for you.

PLATINUM Pro905
If you want the ultimate Lexmark inkjet machine you should look no further than the Pro905. Print, copy and receive faxes in mono for under 1p per page thanks to an unbelievably cheap black ink cartridge. This model has two input trays so you can keep your basic office paper for receiving faxes and printing internal documents loaded in the machine along with you more expensive customer facing paper. The large 50 sheet automatic document feeder lets you copy, scan and fax documents in one go. This machine also has the funky touch screen display, Wireless N connectivity and two-sided printing.

If you have any questions about these or any other models please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

My recommendations…

INTERACT S605
Users only requiring occasional print, copy and scan will love the S605, thanks to its funky touch screen display, small footprint, the latest Wireless N connectivity and two-sided printing. Plus, while stocks last, it’s half price so grab one now before it’s too late.

GENESIS S815
For users only requiring occasional print, copy and fax but require high volume scanning of their photos this is a great choice. If you have a large collection of photos and want to scan them in just 3 seconds this is the one for you.

PLATINUM Pro905
If you want the ultimate Lexmark inkjet machine you should look no further than the Pro905. Print, copy and receive faxes in mono for under 1p per page thanks to an unbelievably cheap black ink cartridge. This model has two input trays so you can keep your basic office paper for receiving faxes and printing internal documents loaded in the machine along with you more expensive customer facing paper. The large 50 sheet automatic document feeder lets you copy, scan and fax documents in one go. This machine also has the funky touch screen display, Wireless N connectivity and two-sided printing.

If you have any questions about these or any other models please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Nick’s Thoughts:

This machine performed well under internal product testing and we found that its performance was on par with the discontinued Phaser 8560 (the ColorQube 8570 was slightly faster when printing in its “Fast Colour” mode).

The noticeable areas of improvement are the way the inks are now loaded into the machine and the added ability to remove them if necessary. The new inks require less heat to become useable, which has allowed the ColorQube 8570 to become Energy Star compliant. Other improvements such as extra memory on the base models and a more powerful processor will help this machine perform well even in the most demanding office.

I’m a huge fan of Xerox’s Solid Ink technology and use one on a daily basis. The solid ink output is totally different to both inkjet and laser so it really depends what you expect from a printer, which is why I’d recommend getting in touch prior to purchase:

More Info: Click here

Brother’s new DCP-7060D Multifunction Printer is ideal for any user requiring print and occasional copy and scan functionality from a small desktop mono machine. This new model now includes duplex (two-sided) print to help reduce paper usage.

More Info: click here

We’re pleased to announce that we can now supply toners for the Konica Minolta BizHub C203, C250, C252 and C253 machines and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that other models will become available to the normal reseller channel shortly.

If you’d like to place an order please call our sales team on 0800 170 7234.

Customers calling from a land line can call us free on: 0800 170 7234

Customers calling from a mobile should call us on: 0161 308 5800

You can still call us on the 0845 230 7234 number and from most land lines calls will be charged at local rate. Calls from mobiles can cost considerably more.

Prefer us to call you? Use our call back request form:

http://www.printerbase.co.uk/callback-request.php

There are a few other ways to get in touch…

Live Chat: click here

Email: info@printerbase.co.uk

Printerbase is constantly on the lookout for ways to make your life easier so if you have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Many thanks

The Printerbase Team

Customers calling from a land line can call us free on: 0800 170 7234

Customers calling from a mobile should call us on: 0161 308 5800

You can still call us on the 0845 230 7234 number and from most land lines calls will be charged at local rate. Calls from mobiles can cost considerably more.

Prefer us to call you? Use our call back request form:

http://www.printerbase.co.uk/callback-request.php

There are a few other ways to get in touch…

Live Chat: click here

Email: info@printerbase.co.uk

Printerbase is constantly on the lookout for ways to make your life easier so if you have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Many thanks

The Printerbase Team

Orders placed before 4:30pm on Thursday 28th April 2011 will have an expected delivery date of Tuesday 3rd May 2011.

Orders placed after 4:30pm on Thursday 28th April 2011 will not be processed until Tuesday 3rd May 2011 but thanks to our Next Delivery Day Service will have an expected delivery date of Wednesday 4th May 2011.

We’d like to wish Prince William and Kate the best of luck for the future.

Keith Hampson, Technology Camp Coordinator, sent us this very nice thank you letter:

We were also supplied with a some snaps of the kids using the machine:

We all know how expensive it can be to get yourself through higher education so how would you like £1000 to help towards your tuition fees? With Brother at your side you can…

If you’re over 18 years old and are in full or part time education you can enter their competition. All you have to do is design in your own style, a typical College/University camput layout demonstrating the different departments and their associated printing, copying, faxing and scanning needs.

The lucky winner will receive £1000 towards their tuition fees, a multi-function colour laser for their faculty and the chance of their design featuring in Brother’s Higher and Further Education guide, which will look fabulous in your portfolio.

Entries must be submitted and received by Brother UK no later than 5pm on Friday 6th May 2011.

More Info including Terms and Conditions: click here

The print quality produced is very impressive, for a machine of this price point the printed output rivals some of the higher end £500+ machines, thanks to Xerox’s unique EA toner, which is chemically manufactured to produce smaller and more uniformed toner. If you want to know more about EA toner we suggest you read Xerox EA Toner Guide.

The two models are based on the same engine, with the Xerox Phaser 6010 printer having the benefit of built-in network connectivity to enable the machine to be shared across a network.

• A4 Colour Laser Printer
• Up to 12ppm mono print speed, 10ppm in colour
• 1st Page out in 17 seconds
• 600 x 600 x 4 dpi print resolution
• 64MB Memory
• USB 2.0 interface (network on Phaser 6010)
• 150 sheet paper tray

Xerox Phaser 6000
Xerox Phaser 6010

A4 Mono Laser Printer
Samsung ML-1665
It’s no surprise that the Samsung ML-1665 was our top seller at only £49.00ex VAT, while stocks last. With its compact design and speedy 16 pages per minute it’s ideal for use as a low volume personal desktop laser. High speed USB connectivity and support for all the latest operating systems (including Windows 7) makes this machine suitable for every type of user. This is by far one of the best deals on the market, which is why it’s our Best Buy entry level mono laser printer.

Brother HL-5350DN
In second place was the higher end Brother HL-5350DN A4 mono laser printer. The Brother HL-53xx range has proved to be very reliable and is packed full of features, such as duplex printing (double-sided) at no extra cost. Brother include the common interfaces such as network and USB connectivity but surprisingly also includes a parallel port (and PCL language), making this fully DOS compatible. Why not read our online customer rating, which to date has earned this machine a 5 star rating?
Plus until 31st May 2011 claim either a Free 3 year warranty or £50 Cashback.

A4 Colour Laser Printers
Samsung CLP-320
Top of the list for A4 colour lasers is the Samsung CLP-320 printer, this was mainly due to special price promotion that was running throughout March, the price has now gone back up but it still represents good value for an entry level A4 colour laser printer.
Currently our lowest priced A4 colour laser printer is the Konica Minolta 1600W at only £69.99ex VAT and you can claim a Free 3 year warranty as well.

Xerox Phaser 6125n
Another entry level machine worth consideration is the Xerox Phaser 6125n, which was our second best seller. Although not quite as cheap as the CLP-320 or 1600W, it has a far superior print speed and produces wonderful print quality. Network connectivity comes as standard, making it ideal for a small home of office workgroup.

Multifunction Printers – Mono MFP
Samsung SC-4623FW
These machines are flying out, mainly due to the fact that we have negotiated an exclusive deal with Samsung! A4 mono laser MFP that will print, fax, scan and copy along with built-in wireless and wired networking all for just £109.00ex VAT!

Samsung SCX-4825FN
Another best selling Samsung again is the SCX-4825FN, which is more suited to heavier use than the SCX-4623FW, with more features including duplex printing, Fax forwarding to email and better running costs.

Colour Laser MFP
Lexmark X543dn
It’s easy to see why this is a top selling MPF with £140 off the normal price. The X543dn is an A4 colour laser MFP that will print, copy and scan (no fax) and has a superb 1200×1200 dpi resolution for high quality printouts. Automatic duplex printing comes as standard to save paper and the network interface makes this ideal for any busy office trying to reduce their carbon footprint.
If you need fax consider the Lexmark X544range which currently have a cashback promotion until 30th June 2011.

Brother DCP-9055CDN
Another best seller for March was the DCP-9055CDN, again an MFP that will print, scan and copy but no fax. The Brother MFP’shave proved to be a big hit with our customers mainly due to their high specifications and reliability. Most of the Brother colour laser multifunction printers have promotions in them until 31st May 2011.

Inkjet MFP
Brother MFC-6490CW
Our best selling InkJet MFP has been the Brother MFC-6490CW, which is currently only £139.00ex VAT. This machine does full A3 printing, scanning, copying and faxing, has two paper trays and includes wired and wireless network connectivity. Unbelievable value for money, no wonder they have been flying out of the door.

Brother MFC-J415W
Our second best selling InkJet MFP in March was the Brother MFC-J415W, which is a great compact desktop MFP that will print, scan, copy and fax. It features USB and wireless connections, as well as functions such as scan to email and a 4.8cm colour easy-to-use LCD screen plus it’s great for printing out photos.

Please note that the pricing and promotions mentioned in this post were correct at the time of publishing and may change at anytime without notice.

This is no April Fools’! We have three amazing Lexmark Inkjet deals running throughout April:

• IMPACT S305 – save £23……….. only £54.99ex VAT
• INTUITION S505 – save £45….. only £73.34ex VAT
• Pro705 - Half Price……………………. only £84.50ex VAT

 
Check out our full range here: click here

Hurry, before it’s too late! We have a small quantity of Brother MFC-6890CDW colour inkjet multifunction printers left at under £200 ex VAT.

To order: Brother MFC-6890CDW MFP

Nick’s Thoughts:

This machine performed well and managed to keep up with its claimed print speed of 53ppm. The print quality produced good monochrome text and graphics. I particularly liked the locking 2nd paper tray, which stabilises the unit when connecting the 3 additional 550 sheet paper trays and 2000 sheet high capacity feeder.

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Nick’s Thoughts:

Over the past couple of years Lexmark has worked hard to manufacturer a range of quality inkjet machines. The GENESIS S815 is no exception with great features such as double-sided printing, individual ink tanks, web-enabled touchscreen display and more. However, the main point of buying this machine is for the built-in flash-scan technology, which allows users to scan documents in seconds. It’s great to use and it’s almost vertical design means it takes up less desk space than a normal flatbed. I wouldn’t recommend this machine for users requiring a high volume scanner due to the lack of an automatic document feeder (ADF).

More Info: Lexmark GENESIS S815 Multifunction Printer

Nick’s Thoughts:

This was our first attempt at producing a video review so I’d like to apologize for the poor visual and audio quality. Hopefully, what can be taken away from this review is just how impressive the Phaser 7760 machines are. Print speeds, paper handling and finishing options are what you might expect from a high-end office machine but what really makes the 7760 stand out from the crowd is it’s superb print quality.

More Info: Xerox Phaser 7760