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Is the V2 good value for £195? I was looking to spend around the 180-250 price range. New to 3D printing. Need to print some music equipment stands for my home studio and some radio control car parts before I delve into the rabbit hole and start designing things Which would be your recommendation between the pro and the v2?
Well fair play! I’d also say that my cat isn’t interested. And it’s not been an issue doing video calls with it being less than 2m away (noise)
I honestly don't smell anything when printing( I have only used PLA so far ). Even my daughter has never mentioned any smell and the cat could care less. I have my two printers setup in the lounge and yes they are 'noisy' but I have no trouble listening to the radio or watching tv while they are printing.
It’s good that you commented back actually - I’d like to clarify, you notice that something is happening, but it’s not nauseating or excessive in anyway. Probably what my wife thinks when I let out a fart.
I don't notice any fumes at all from my two printers.

Yes, actually it's the same price but Aliexpress adds the VAT, their own store doesn't. Unfortunately the Eryone3d.com store can't be posted as a deal, because it doesn't have 300 reviews on sites like Trustpilot. A few month ago I wanted to post a deal when there was a similar sale on Sunlu.com and it was deleted because of this.
You can order direct from their own site. Think it works out cheaper. https://uk.eryone3d.com/


Strange question perhaps but does anyone know if it has the same M.2 slot and antennas that the Spectre X360 has? Because I have a 5G m.2 modem I want to put in there and the modem was from a Spectre X360.
Kinda glad.. Love the look of this and the keyboard layout.. Very tempted, but holding back due to the hinge issues, but still feeling tempted. Not gonna check to see if it hasn't... Lol
Says "E-voucher has expired."
I hate that they still use 250nits brightness in this day and age. Even £800 dell all in one's have 250nit screens and they look awful I've had customer say they bought 13" x360 and their hinge broke just outside warranty. Very bad of HP not to have fixed this issue as they been making them for a while now
Low brightness on this screen - other one has 400 nits and this one 250 nits... something to bear in mind!

A phone is ok if you only need to scan the odd thing now and again. If you need exact scans or professional levels of accuracy, then scanning documents with a phone is fiddly and often takes a few attempts in my experience. I have an old flatbed scanner that is slow to scan, but produces far superior results to any phone app I have tried.
I am genuinely interested now, how so (confused)
Processing multiple pages via this device seems much easier than using a mobile device
I agreed, it is a piece of junk. If I had it, it will end up in the garage.
Why? your average smartphone can do all the necessary processing/OCR/image extraction without the need for any other devices. This just seems like a device from an age long ago.

I received great service from Cricut a week ago. I contacted them about the lack of items in their UK online store (US online store is stocked) … and as a goodwill gesture they sent me £35 worth of items (including express delivery).
Amazing price.
Me too (y)
Price is showing at 239?
It's a decent machine but the company themselves are beyond useless
Printers: What Features to Look For and Where to Find a Cheap Printer

Where would we be without printers? They are the unsung heroes that keep our offices humming and everyone informed about what is going on. They print our homework, our reports, and plane tickets. Even though the world is supposedly heading in a paperless direction, the humble printer remains an indispensable part of any home or office.
But what is the best kind of printer for you? It’s easy to buy a device with either too little or too much functionality, and it’s easy to spend more than you need to on a printer. This buyer’s guide should help customers to find a printer that ticks all of their boxes, as well as pointing out where to find a cheap printer.





Printer Features to Look for When Buying
Looking for a new printer can be a complex process, with every brand claiming to have special features that others don't. You can actually easily decide how good a printer is if you look at the following features:
- Resolution
Whenever you buy a printer, you will probably come across a number describing the device’s resolution. This will usually be in the form 400x400dpi – or something to that effect. Resolution refers to the number of dots that the printer can create per square inch and generally ranges from 600dpi into the thousands. 600dpi won’t deliver sharp images, but is fine for basic text. However, if you intend to print graphics or photos, you will need something much finer. Something around 1,200 dpi would be ideal. If you simply need your printer for everyday administrative tasks, resolution won’t be a factor. The paper used by most people is of such a low quality that ink will bleed in any case.
- Print Speed
As you would expect, the print speed measures how fast a printer can turn out pages or photos and is measured in pages per minute. This could range from 8 pages for basic inkjets to 20 for advanced laser printers, and is usually included in the printer specs. However, buyers should note that PPM numbers are supplied by manufacturers, and they can be overestimates. It’s best to knock a couple of pages off the publicised numbers to get a more realistic reading.
- Memory or Processor Speed
The most advanced smart printers on the market have to hold quite large quantities of data in their memory whenever they complete a print job. This isn’t the case for most inkjet devices, which only need to store a single line of data at a time, but it does apply to laser printers. If you prize speed and efficiency, then go for a laser printer with a powerful processor the enough memory to hold your images and text in their buffer. The speed difference can be considerable.
- Paper
All printers need paper – it’s in their job description. But the way they do so differs from model to model. On a fundamental level, look out for the in-tray and out-tray capacities of the printers on offer. Most people prefer a larger in-tray so they don’t have to replace their paper supplies regularly. More specifically, not all printers can deal with all paper sizes. If you intend to print off large quantities of envelopes or you need to use unconventional paper sizes, check that your printer is able to accommodate them. Also look out for printers that offer autoduplexing, the technical term for automatic double-sided printing.
- Accessibility
The days of simple one or two button printers have long gone. Nowadays, printers usually feature details touch screen interfaces that allow users to configure them in multiple ways. There are also models that can be controlled using a dedicated remote (particularly from HP), and can also be operated using a smartphone app.
- Connectivity
The way we communicate with printers has changed hugely over the years. Now, families with five computers or iPads in the house can print from any room (or even miles away) at the touch of a button. Increasingly, wi-fi connectivity comes as standard with printers, but make sure that your preferred printer offers it. More advanced printers also offer the ability to print from the Cloud, creating a virtual bridge between your workplace and your home, and allowing workers to access key documents remotely. This is becoming more mainstream as services like Google CloudPrint and Apple AirPrint become more common.
- Ink
Whether you use a laser printer or an inkjet, you will need to deal with ink cartridges at some point. However, inkjet printers tend to require more regular cartridge changes, resulting in higher long-term ink costs. Inkjets often use three different cartridges to produce their images – cyan, magenta, and blue. When one of these is depleted, the printer may still function, but quality drastically falls, so have a stock of replacements on hand to ensure smooth operation. The cost of replacing ink cartridges has given rise to an industry supplying recycled and replacement cartridges.
Comparing Some of the Best Printer Models
If you are deciding which printer to buy then you might want to compare some of the best brands' best products. Here we're looking at printers from HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, all of which are some of the best manufacturers of home printers. Below is quick comparison of some printer models, but remember that there are many more models than we are comparing here!




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HP Envy 5010 All-in-One Printer | Canon PIXMA TS5050 Multifunction Inkjet Printer | Brother DCP-L2530DW A4 Mono Laser Printer | Epson Expression Home XP-352 | |
Printer Type | Multifunction Inkjet Printer / 3 in 1 Printer | Multifunction Inkjet Printer / 3 in 1 Printer | Multifunction Mono Laser Printer, 3 in 1 Printer | Multifunction Inkjet Printer |
Functions | Printer / Copier / Scanner | Printer / Copier / Scanner | B&W Printer / Copier / Scanner | Printer / Copier / Scanner |
Paper | A4 | A4 | A4 | A4 |
Resolution | 4.800 x 1.200 dpi | 4.800 x 1.200 dpi | 1.200 x 1.200 dpi | 5.760 x 1.440 dpi |
Printing Speed in Pages per Minute(Black & White / Colour) | 10 / 7 | 13 / 9 | - / 30 | 10 / 4 |
Cartridge Type | Multi-Colour Cartridge | Single-Colour Cartridge | Toner | Single-Colour Cartridge |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi / USB / Apple AirPrint | Wi-Fi / USB / Card Reader / Google Cloud Print / Apple AirPrint | Wi-Fi / USB / Google Cloud Print / Apple AirPrint | Wi-Fi / USB / Card Reader / Google CloudPrint / Apple AirPrint |
How to Replace an Ink Cartridge
The process of changing a printer's ink will depend on the type of printer and type of ink cartridge, so always follow the manufacture's recommendation. But you can follow a few guiding principles:

Make sure you have bought the right model of ink cartridge. You can find the ink cartridge's type either on the old cartridge in the printer or in the instruction manual.
Power on the printer.
Open the printer's exterior door and then the ink cartridge access door. In most printers, this will make the printer cartridges accessible and the printer carriage may move to the centre of the printer.
Release the cartridge that you need to replace from the carrier and set it aside for recycling.
Take the new cartridge from its packaging, and remove any pull tab coverings that it may have. Don't touch any of the copper contacts or ink nozzles.
Install the cartridge in the correct slot.
Close the doors and covers.
An alignment page may appear depending on brand or model. Complete the alignment process for best printing results.
What Extras Can Enhance My Printer?
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Printer FAQs Answered
Finding a cheap printer to run depends on 3 things. How much do you print, how much do ink cartridges cost, and what do you use your printer for. All brands claim to have money-saving features, but ultimately they want you to buy their ink, so the best thing to do is to be economical with your print settings. Make sure you always use draft or toner saver mode, if printing quality is no issue for you, as you will end up saving a lot of wasted ink in the long run. Generally speaking, Inkjets from Brother, HP, and Canon tend to be more economical than other brands, but the 3 above questions will impact which one is really the cheapest for you.
Inkjet printers tend to sold relatively inexpensively and most manufacturers don't make money on the sales of these cheap printers, but instead make their profits on ink cartridges, as customers will need to buy these over and over again.
Simply put, printers function by converting digitally received texts and images into physical copies. To do this, every file is converting into a language the printer can understand, and then the text or image is recreated on a page using a series of tiny minuscule dots. The ultimate effect is to have your image or text printed perfectly on a page.
American inventor Chester Carlson came up with a dry printing process called electrophotography in 1938, and all modern printers are based on this technology.
Yes, printer ink can dry up if left sitting in your machine for an extended period of time.
Always check the manufacturers label to check if a specific printer ink is toxic, but in general most printer inks are made primarily from water, ethylene glycol, and alcohol, which makes it as safe as dish washing soap, drinking it will make you sick but it shouldn't be life threatening.
Each manufacturer has their own recipe, some of which use animal-based products, plant-based products, or a combination of the two. Check with the manufacturer if you require only plant-based or vegan ink.
What is the Best Type of Printer for Me?
The kind of printer you choose will largely depend upon who you are and what you want to use it for. If you are buying for family use in the home, you probably won’t need the most powerful printer on the market, but you will require a reliable all-rounder that doesn’t cost the earth.
Professional and specialist users like students might need something different. Students often need to print out large quantities of text in relatively high quality, making lower price-range laser printers an attractive option.
Other professionals like photographers and small publishers might want to go for a photo printer, particularly one with ability to interact with high-end digital cameras and smartphones.
Each kind of printer has its own strengths and weaknesses, so take a look at the choices on offer and find something that meets all of your requirements.
Inkjet Printers –Inkjet printers work by firing a heated ink towards the paper, creating a very fine network of dots, which results in a high resolution printed image. The best and most modern inkjet printers tend to be cheaper than their laserjet and multi-function competitors, making them the most popular choice for home use. They are also generally quieter to run, which may be a factor in some homes or workplaces, and they are also usually noticeably smaller than laser printers. Inkjet printers are equally good at printing photos as text, which makes them suitable for most academic work or business documents. The only drawback of inkjets is that you will need to constantly update the ink supply. This ink is usually contained in separate cartridges, which can be expensive to replace if you use the printer regularly.
Laser Printers – Laser printers work in a completely different manner. In these devices, a laser beam generated by the printer is shone onto a drum, over which the paper is drawn. As the laser passes over the drum, it creates a pattern of static electric charge. Powdered ink called toner is shot onto the charged areas, clinging to the paper where a charge is present. To finish the process, a “fuser unit” presses the ink onto the paper. The complexity of the technology used in laser printers makes them considerably more expensive than inkjets (although prices have come down rapidly in recent years). However, this is offset by their speed and their ability to rapidly print off large quantities of black text. This quality makes them a very common sight in paper-intensive offices. If you rely on professionally printed documents, a laser printer will generally be your first option. On the negative side, aside from the price, laser printers are often larger and louder than inkjets.
Photo Printers – As their name suggests, photo printers have been developed specifically to print out high-quality photographic images. However, buyers need to be aware that there is a wide variation in the photo printers on the market. Some are effectively just high-resolution A4 printers, while others are specialist devices with photo cartridges and the ability to print in extremely high levels of detail. Photo printers will usually be able to communicate with digital cameras and smartphones. Look out for models with the correct USB ports and memory card slots for your camera to connect to the printer. Buyers should also remember that, while photo printers are great for printing off holiday snaps and smartphone images, they aren’t always superior for general printing – and will generally not be the best option for office tasks.
Multi-function Printers – Multifunction printers combine the roles of printers, scanners, photocopiers and fax machines. In other words, they seek to offer a complete suite of office functions in one device. They will be useful for anyone who needs to scan documents like insurance certificates, plans or licenses, although very few people tend to use them for fax communication these days. There are a number of different types of multi-function printer on the market. For home users, an all-in-one printer is the best option. These devices are smaller, but still come with fax, print and scan as standard functions. If you need a printer for office use, a SOHO multi-function printer (small office/home use) or a specialist office multi-function printer is a good idea. These printers are usually larger than home models, but have networking functionality which allows them to be connected to all of the workstations in an office. Multi-function printers will usually come equipped with an Automatic Document Feeder, which feeds paper page-by-page to the different elements of the machine. With an ADF, heavy users can save a lot of time and effort, so if you intend to scan, print and fax, make sure that your multi-function printer has this feature. Because they combine a range of functions, this kind of printer tends to be much larger than standalone inkjets or laser printers, which may disqualify them for home use.
How to Buy Your Next Printer
Before heading down to your local electronics retailer to buy a top of the line laser printer, take some time to shop around for the best deal. Major retailers in the UK are constantly discounting printers from the world’s greatest brands, and all of them can be found at the hotukdeals printer pages.
Our users are always scouring the retail world for savings, allowing us to list them as they are announced. At our printer pages, you can find discounts on brands like HP, Brother, Canon, Dell and Epson from their own stores or from merchants like Amazon, Argos,Tesco, John Lewis, Currys PC World, PrinterBase and EBuyer. If a retailer is slashing the cost of their printers, we will let our users know in no time.
A good time to seek out the best bargains is around Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November, when the festive retail season really gets going. But there are plenty of other times to look as well. After Christmas sees massive reductions, while older (but still high quality) models tend to be reduced when products are updated.
Cheap Printers with Printer Deals from hotukdeals
Printers are an essential appliance in any home office. Printers come in all sizes and with many purpose, but whatever kind of printer you need, you can find it at a discount by checking out the hotukdeals printer pages.

I had the printer for 10 years. Refilling black cartridge with £2 ink kit I bought from Argos. May treat it with this gift for years of good service!


Anyone seen any deals on hp302 black & colour single or multipack?

These cartridges are a complete rip off
I've saved a fortune over the years using a refill kit. But now i get the dreaded red light and i'm not sure if it's the cartridge head or the printer. No cheap way to find out that i can see. Don't want to waste £15 if it's the latter. Apologies, a bit OT.
Any 304 black deals?
Same here. Following the link i searched 302 black and found one for £6.99 (47% off). Clicked on Buy Now and it went up to £28.98!
Got plenty colour, it's 302 blacks I'm after. Always super expensive and for the small cartridges!


Well, I am just returning mine. There is a loud clicking noise all the time when the heating is turning on or off. Pretty annoying. :(
Still yet to be convinced by one of these, I did a print at the weekend with filament that's been in use for 3 years and is just stored open on a shelf and it still prints perfectly.
Still hot but I don't get the 40% discount, only 30%
Yep. A custom holder to mount the tablet between the back seats for the kids to watch, a gear mechanism for my dyson motorhead that can't be bought and my favourite, a custom dosing ring that fits with my Sage coffee grinder.
Same here, not quite sure the problem tbf, I've had a spool on top of my printer for probably the better half of a year and had no problems at all, and that's in a house with moisture problems (90% at one point)

Thanks :)
I only use HP cartridges and not compatibles. My guide is approx £5 per standard cartridge and £10 for XL, but sometimes you can get cheaper. I only buy cartridges 2017 onwards (with black plastic cases)...2016 and before (with grey cases) can be problematic. Only buy sealed cartridges (in the cellophane or even unopened box) I just search for something like 'Genuine original HP364 cartridges', and list them 'cheapest first inc p+p'. Hope that helps
Hi, do you happen to have a link? The 364 I purchased from Amazon seems faulty. Thanks
Your right it's gone up. Not seen as they gave me 6 month credit on ink follwing isses with my print head and also sent replacement inks to test on my last printer
£2.99 now


This is also available online but currently it’s out of stock.
i like this paper but dont have an asda near me as that price is my buying price for it esp on 2 for £7

I’m looking for an all-in-one printer as my hp one is driving me nuts. The printer doesn’t print anymore after working fine for years. It’s the software I reckon. Anyway I’m not keen on another HP printer. I’d like one that’s fairly cheap to run and is reliable using wifi. Any suggestions?
If you don't need the scanner maybe consider the Canon PIXMA G5050 also from Argos for £169.99. it has auto duplex too. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7489631.htm
Can't help think the average price for this has been around £220 and sometimes lower. So you get £70 cashback but the price has gone up by £50. So reasonable value but not a huge bargain... If it does go back to £200 before the cashback ends then I would probably buy one.
The manual duplex function is a pain on this - otherwise I've been pleased with print speed, quality and cost of inks in the year or so I've had mine.
Go the 5170 that replaced an expensive HP and we’ll pleased so far. Check out Printerland and it offer 3 years warranty compared to 1 from HP


Anyone know when the 20% off ends please?
Great spec, build quality and screen Really do wish that more companies would ditch the barrel connector for power and just have a USB C on either side instead
I would have nabbed this if it was 16gb ram.
Had a look at this yesterday in Currys and was really impressed with the build and the cracking OLED display,spec is a bonus too for day to day work and play.



Forget what I wrote above. Even though it doesn't say on Quidco's t's&c's, the 20% code is for business customers only and the 9.9% dropped to 6.6% after signing in which was odd. There are Nectar points to be had via Viking too though which may help some. Sorry for the false hope of a discount in the previous post!
If anyone decides to buy via Viking Direct, make sure you don't miss out on the Quidco offer that I noticed after I placed the order (annoyed) . 20% (£25 max) off a first order. May be able to stack with £5 new customer offer and may also get 9.9% Quidco too. Just need to cancel and re-order myself now!
Brilliant deal, thanks for highlighting that one. I'll probably swing to that.
The 3230 is much cheaper at Viking Direct and another £5 off if signing up to newsletters. https://www.viking-direct.co.uk/en/brother-hl-l3230cdw-a4-colour-laser-printer-with-wireless-printing-p-1003737
I would question the legitimacy of the claim to be honest - the stock market is notoriously influenced by 'rumors' and articles - however we remain dense to the fact that the influence is coming from their competitors Xerox invented the laser printer, if they are in trouble then they should have our support. I wouldn't be concerned Worse case scenario, they wont stop making the toners - all the major refab companies heavily produce for them

Thanks Meltdown gone down a bit ,but maan those reviews are scathing,in the future i wonder if its better to forget the free gifts and markdown prices and go through amazon. BTW i too went for the mipad5 its still processing how is it? i missed out onthe 256GB one
I was worried too but I got my Xiaomi pad 5 next day
How good is the xiaomi store fulfillment and delivery experience I just read the reviews and am having a meltdown now :o TIA
how do you collect coupons?
It was cheaper only a day back

Oh wow they charge now? I’ve been on free 15 pages for a good few years but haven’t printed much recently so not sure if it’s still the case.
They made it if you use hp smart you have to have an account which had worked for age's but recently I wanted to scan documents to my phone and it was unavailable. You shouldn't need a subscription to use the app. I know that there has been a few updates since I last used it and it could have broken features if I was being kind but I think it is more on purpose.
Can be very messy when you begin and such but just refill them. I bought ink and a refill kit and have been refilling my own cartridges for over a year now and have saved £100's in doing so. The ink is cheap but it's just a messy task to do (better of doing it in the bathroom) but once you do it a couple of times you get the hang of it. Also if you do decide to go down this route, don't bin your old non instant ink cartridges as each cartridge has so much it can be refilled basically then the sponge inside or whatever doesn't perform well. So you need more empty cartridges. When the instant ink cartridges stop working you can transfer the ink to a non instant ink cartridge and carry on like that too ;) You won't be able to see ink levels, the printer will tell you it's always time to replace the cartridge even though it's not empty and might say they're not genuine but always carrys on working fine
I had a hp printer similar to this and was working fine for 3 years. Then all of a sudden it stopped working on my laptops but still worked on my PC. I didn’t update or change anything. I tried everything even HPs diagnostic tool but nothing worked. I find the software always is always the weak spot with printers, just don’t understand why manufacturers don’t build proper software for printers.
FREEINK didn't work for me last month but you can get another month if someone gives you a friend referral code but that's against the rules here for some reason. Remember to cancel in a few weeks in advance of the renewal if you don't want to pay.