SimpleSi Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 It seems the HP2600 Colour Laser has been discontinued (and even the up-market 2605 that did postscript/duplex but used same cartridges) has anyone tried out the HP CP series cheapos (and found all the niggles and sorted them )or would recommend another type (or knows where there is a stockpile of 2600s ) regards Simon
mikeymike Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 It seems the HP2600 Colour Laser has been discontinued (and even the up-market 2605 that did postscript/duplex but used same cartridges) has anyone tried out the HP CP series cheapos (and found all the niggles and sorted them )or would recommend another type (or knows where there is a stockpile of 2600s ) regards Simon we use 2600 & 2605 and can still get hold of the cartridges. we use pc world for them.
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 we use 2600 & 2605 and can still get hold of the cartridges. we use pc world for them. do you mind me asking how much your paying for your toners from PC World ?
Michael Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 The HP2600n is still available if you look hard enough. Google is your friend
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 The HP2600n is still available if you look hard enough. Google is your friend The HP2600N is EOL (End Of Life), Lambdatek and other companies have a habit of still showing the product so that you make a call and then they will try and convert you, We have contacted disty and the vendor HP and this model is no longer in production or in the channel,
Michael Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 The HP2600N is EOL (End Of Life), Lambdatek and other companies have a habit of still showing the product so that you make a call and then they will try and convert you, We have contacted disty and the vendor HP and this model is no longer in production or in the channel, Yes that is indeed possible, however I'm sure at least one will still have some remaining stock. I didn't think the HP2605 had been out that long either, so I'm surprised it also has been discontinued.
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Yes that is indeed possible, however I'm sure at least one will still have some remaining stock. I didn't think the HP2605 had been out that long either, so I'm surprised it also has been discontinued. We have around 40 requests for the HP 2600N in refurbished condition and non out there believe me Ive hunted as this was such a popular printer, the next best alternative I could recomend is the CP3505N which is a lot more heavy weight but will out last a 2600N anytime,
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 I did find this though just be careful of the feedback, HP COLOUR LASERJET 2600N 16MB 8ppm A4 USB 10/100Base-TX on eBay, also, Printers, Computing (end time 29-Oct-08 15:26:13 GMT)
dgsmith Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 I can't believe folk still want to buy this! Granted, the printer was as cheap as chips, but the economy of it (cartridge prices and life) is shocking. We have around 9 of them, and would gladly sell them on any day! Unfortunately, we couldn't possibly justify that..
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 I can't believe folk still want to buy this! Granted, the printer was as cheap as chips, but the economy of it (cartridge prices and life) is shocking. We have around 9 of them, and would gladly sell them on any day! Unfortunately, we couldn't possibly justify that.. what prices are you paying for your toners for the 2600N ?
dgsmith Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 what prices are you paying for your toners for the 2600N ? We discussed it on the phone earlier Speaking of which, i''m still waiting for that email!
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 We discussed it on the phone earlier Speaking of which, i''m still waiting for that email! Oops sorry Dave just reaslised who you are chap lol, ok prices below for yourself HP 2600N Compatibles Black £35.00+vat Free Delivery Cyan £36.80+vat Free Delivery Yellow £36.80+vat Free Delivery Magenta £36.80+vat Free Delivery How does these look,
dgsmith Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Oops sorry Dave just reaslised who you are chap lol, ok prices below for yourself HP 2600N Compatibles Black £35.00+vat Free Delivery Cyan £36.80+vat Free Delivery Yellow £36.80+vat Free Delivery Magenta £36.80+vat Free Delivery How does these look, I've PMed you.
Haptic Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Revised Prices Guy's ok prices below for yourself HP 2600N Compatibles Black £30.00+vat Free Delivery Cyan £30.00+vat Free Delivery Yellow £30.00+vat Free Delivery Magenta £30.00+vat Free Delivery How does these look,
dgsmith Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Revised Prices Guy's ok prices below for yourself HP 2600N Compatibles Black £30.00+vat Free Delivery Cyan £30.00+vat Free Delivery Yellow £30.00+vat Free Delivery Magenta £30.00+vat Free Delivery How does these look, Nice to see some slack there than the previous. I'll be sure to be in contact for our next order! Now they just need to make high capacity toners for this printer at max 50% more the price and i'll retract my earlier comment about bad economy
SimpleSi Posted October 17, 2008 Author Posted October 17, 2008 Getting back to the OP These were cheap and (relatively) cheerful if you used them in a peer-peer primary school network or modified the install routine on a server Nothing to maintain - throw them away if they went faulty and buy a new one for the same cost as a set of cartridges. I started buying them for my schools in pref to HP Business Inkjets based on recommendations on this forum. I'd bought a few other types in past years and they've all been difficult to maintain (try get a primary school sec to order a fuser after February and see how long it can take for the main school printer to be out of service So, I'm looking for the HP2600 succesor - in order of priority Reliable Easy to maintain (i.e nothing to do except change the toner and paper) Cheap to buy( so if goes belly up - no major capital outlay required and easy to get Head to authorise purchase) Not the most expensive to run I've gone back to buying K5400 Business Inkjets in the meantime but once a school has had a colour laser its going to be tricky to get them to accept an inkjet (they all like the glossy look ) regards Simon
dhicks Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 So, I'm looking for the HP2600 succesor Buy a 4600 off eBay. You can get the network/duplex version for under £300, with guarantee and everything. The second hand one we got from eBay has been great - the head's PA, who winds up doing all the printing for leaflets and so on, now uses it in her office. She gets through several reams of paper or card a day sometimes, and it seems to be trundling along just fine. They might not be the very cheapest colour laser to run, mind, but I figure they're around average. The only other consideration is that they are quite heavy - you'll probably get it delivered on a pallet and need someone to give you hand installing it. -- David Hicks
K.C.Leblanc Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 the next best alternative I could recomend is the CP3505N which is a lot more heavy weight but will out last a 2600N anytime, How does this compare to the 3600, I know it's cheaper and then carts are more. I know they're probably a bit expensive, but the 3600 is a brilliant bit of kit.
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