r/printers

I own a stationery shop and make stickers, paper pads, etc. Early on I used to make everything myself, I now manufacture most of my products. However, I do want to go back to printing some paper products myself but I have no clue how to improve the quality of at home print: Do I need a better printer, better ink, a completely different setup, or am I just being unrealistic about what’s possible at home?

I’m looking for a premium look. I love something my manufacturer offers called “special oil” effect which is still matte but has this beautiful, almost reflective layer. Is it possible to achieve that effect outside of large manufacturing conditions?

For reference on current setup, I ow a couple of canon pixma, use original cartridges, always use high quality, specialty paper. Willing to invest a bit for the right equipment.

When I print using my HP color LaserJet MFP M477fdw, all print outs come out with yellow toner printed on all print documents. I've attached sample images.

What could be causing this and how do I resolve?

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I saw that it's more expensive than regular printers. Do you think I should get one? Does it break down often? What are your experiences?

When I print from a shared laptop using the HP 520 printer, an extra blank page comes out in addition to the printed documents. What is the solution for this?

I’m looking for an inkjet printer that can print Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” cardstock (100 lb, 271 gsm). I’ve been researching options like the Canon EcoTank and the Epson ET-2800 but heard mixed reviews . I would be printing about 40 pages per month. I currently print at Staples and understand the quality won’t be the same, but if there’s anything similar, please let me know budget is $300.

Hi. I'm having a problem with my Ricoh 4002. The lines you see in the images are on the back side (B). When I print on one side, the printout is normal, but when I print on the other side (B), these smudges appear. If, for example, I print side A on another printer and side B on the Ricoh 4002, the smudges don't appear.

I've already tried increasing the temperature, cleaning and replacing the rollers, changing the toner brand, the paper type, etc., but the lines always reappear.

https://preview.redd.it/1ws6zg3j29tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa73de0f7d52bed06343175ab47ff8ae6e23a22d

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I’m literally going to crash out because my printer suddenly cannot pull paper it has hundreds of times

I have a Canon TR7120, it’s not that old, only like…five months?? I have a sticker paper I’ve been using since the day I’ve purchased it and it’s always worked perfectly fine. Even used it recently for the past two days and it’s been fine. But tonight, nope.

Suddenly it just can’t pull my paper through. I guess I did open a new pack of the exact same paper mind you, but nope. It just can’t pull it through…most of the time it can pull it a bit through that first set of rollers but FORGET about getting it to bend and go through the second set. I literally don’t know what to do.

I’ve done the printer cleaning, manual cleaning, put the paper in different ways, turned the device off for a bit. No dice. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know. I don’t have any of that rubber enhancer cleaning stuff so maybe that’s the only solution but I’ll ask my dad if he has any tucked away somewhere. I have an art market so I’m really stressed about this. Please let me know if I’m just being completely stupid.

As the title says, I used a 300gsm matte paper, it worked the first time but came out missing a layer of color and it doesn't take it anymore. I think it's because it's too thick. ( I've checked the "Thick paper and envelope square).

Should I just get 250gsm or go lower to 220gsm?

I have a Brother MFC-L2713DW printer and recently purchased a new Lenovo laptop. I previously had a custom paper size set up and want to recreate it. However, the printer driver settings page is different on the new PC and there is apparently no way to add a user defined paper size like before, only selecting from a pre-defined list. Has anyone found a way of adding a custom paper size for a Brother printer?

Bizhub 282

Have been scanning to email successfully for years, but noticed snags recently. This could have been for much longer and gone unnoticed because it's my dad's printer, and he doesn't always check if people received his scams.

When I try scanning to email, I get a TX NG on the job display, and the printout shows Result: EA2226

I've searched high and low for EA2226 as it relates to the Bizhub, but I get nothing back.

Pinging 8.8.8.8 is successful, I can access it from within the network as well using the Web Connection interface.

I cannot seem to find a laser printer that can copy double sided to double sided via the auto document feeder. I can’t figure out what the “spec” title would be. I can find a printer that will duplex scan and print but not copy without manually putting it on the glass.

My must haves are 1. laser machine 2. double sided copying. For affordability I was looking specifically for a monochrome machine but I don’t mind color. I’d prefer wireless, but if it must be wired I’ll take it!

Please help!

Anyone have any luck with 3rd party alternatives? I just bought a HL-3280CDW and haven't even turning it on yet. Is the OEM XL worth the $400 price tag?

I don't have many print projects planned at this time, just gathering notes.

I currently have the HP 479 Colour Muti Function Laser Printer. The toner cartridges have become extremely expensive over the years and the LCD display is starting to go.

I’m trying to find a good more economical replacement that does duplex printing and scanning (one pass) extremely well. I was looking at the Epson 5880 but it seems it often jams and/or picks up two pages at once.

What are the best available options that offer very reliable and efficient duplex printing and scanning? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

So I’ve bought a Canon PIXMA TS3750i printer, but I can’t connect it to my wifi. It’s the Vodafone ultra hub and I’ve got no option to split to 2.4GHz to connect it. Has anyone got any idea how I can connect it before I go insane 🙃