Staples - Lexmark X2250 Colour All-in-One - 30$ Price error?!

[TIPIT]

Staples is announcing a Lexmark X2250 Colour All-in-One Print Centre for 29.97$...
This AIO has not pretty good review, but for 29$ it could be an interesting gift or for tohe ones that doesn't need great printing.

It is already OOS on staples.ca but maybe you could have better luck instore.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=573392&CatIds=89%2C336%2C4218%2C461&AffixedCode=WW&=

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/images/products/ca573392_1_std.jpg

* Features: Print Technology: Thermal Inkjet
* 4 Colour Inkjet - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
* Scan Technology: CIS (Contact Image System)
* Colour Copying, Printing, Scanning
* Maximum Print Speed - Draft, Black: Up to 14 ppm; Draft, Colour: Up to 8 ppm
* Maximum Copy Speed - Draft, Black: Up to 13 cpm; Draft, Colour: Up to 5 cpm
* Print Resolution - Black: Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi; Colour: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
* Scan Resolution - Enhanced: Up to 9600 dpi; Optical: 600 x 1200 dpi
* Reduce / Enlarge Range: 25 - 400 %
* Scan Area, Maximum: 8.5" x 11.7"
* Media Types Supported: Card Stock, Coated Paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Banner (A4 or Letter), Hagaki Card, Index Card (3" x 5"), Iron-On Transfers, Photo Paper
* USB Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification
* Dimensions: 10.9"H x 17.5"W x 19.2"D
* Weight: 9lb (4.1kg)

[gaore]

Caught the thread :lol:

Buy it as scanner with Up to 9600 dpi Scan Resolution

[mahir_mohsin]

oos

[pjk20]

Sorry, out of stock

[MP3_SKY]

OOS in Montreal even tho they got their new distribution center in Laval now.
(15min from MTL)

[petrek]

It's letting me checkout in the Winnipeg area, not going to though, cheap enough though.

Dave

[GTA: YYC]

it looks like a chinese (flush) toilet

[Veinless]

Confirming that it is available in Winnipeg. Not going to get one either.

[Prof]

Available here as well. I've had one Lexmark unit. Poor quality front to back and the ink costs are criminal. Unless you need the ink that comes with the unit (cheaper to buy this than the ink itself!), pass.

[rfman]

Hmmm.. this would be cheaper than buying new ink cartridges for my mom's old Lexmark. OOS in Ottawa, I'll have to check in store.

It's funny because she has 2 or 3 old printers that are piling up in the basement because a replacement was cheaper than ink :)

[NeonV]

it looks price error, and it's a good deal. cause BB is selling 49.99. so go ahead guys, good luck.

BB link: (OOS)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10043165&catid=21192

[mrken]

I do not believe it is a price error, since it is a clearance item, hence out of stock almost everywhere. :D

Lexmark gives away their printers for free anyways.

[plymouthhater]

I was at the Stooples grand opening in Thornhill On this morning - got there 15 mins before doors opened - I was passing by and stopped in for the 49 cent dvds and the free ream of paper, had a couple of free Timbits and a free Timmy's coffee.

Anyway - it was absolutely hilarious - people were fighting over the doorcrasher HP digital camera, the refurb PC and the GE corded phone - they had very few takers on the doorcrasher Lexmark all in one printers - just about everyone in the crowd was complaining that Lexmark consumables were a rip off and that their printers were crap. :lol: So the word is getting around!

[willy]

I do not believe it is a price error, since it is a clearance item, hence out of stock almost everywhere. :D

Lexmark gives away their printers for free anyways.
I too believe this is a clearance item (ie. $xx.x7) ...

[rfman]

Just called the Kanata location. There system says it's only available at the distribution centres, not in store, so looks like only the people in the praries will be able to get a hold of this one :)

[willy]

Hmmm.. this would be cheaper than buying new ink cartridges for my mom's old Lexmark. OOS in Ottawa, I'll have to check in store.

It's funny because she has 2 or 3 old printers that are piling up in the basement because a replacement was cheaper than ink :)
You have to watch out tho .... Most Lexmark printers (especially the low-/mid-end models) come with only 'moderate used' ink carts ... A beautiful name for something used to be called the "Starter" ink carts. They do NOT last ...

[influence]

still a hot deal for $30.
my gf has one and it works quite nice.

gonna go check a local B&M and see if maybe they will PM themselves

[nopn]

HOT DEAL !!, BUT Oops OOS :confused: :confused: :confused:

[optimum]

HOT DEAL !!, BUT Oops OOS :confused: :confused: :confused:
ugh

[nopn]

STILL A GOOD JOB OP !!!

[terranaj98]

STILL A GOOD JOB OP !!!
wow u have time to font color switch and.. be a tard.. good job

[tomlum]

I have to agree with most in this thread and avoid Lexmark inkjets like the plague. The quality is usually only so-so and the replacement inks very expensive.

I picked up a Canon IP2000 when the Source had them on sale for $30.00. It works great and the compatible refills can be had for next to nothing on eBay.

[jory29]

$41.97 here in Alberta for me; I think it's because of the fee they add on 'recycling mandatory fee.' I'm going to pass, too...

[mahjongmaniac]

instock but i'll pass.

Lexmark IJ's are so $$$ to replace.... :|


btw, this is likely not a price error; more like a clearance item b/c price ends w/ a "7" i.e. $XX.X7

[Cafe_333]

Don't expect much from a budget printer. If anyone thought spending under $50 dollars on a printer would give them good quality and performance, think again! For what you paid, it *did* print didn't it? And that's all you should really expect from a budget entry level printer. That said, personally I think Lexmarks are one of the best printers from the midrange models and up. Spend the extra money for a midrange model and then you can start expecting decent returns on your investment. ;)

And Lexmark ink does not cost more than others. So I would have to disagree with all of you who think otherwise. If you haven't noticed, not all cartridges are the same size, so you actually get more ink with Lexmark cartridges. If you work the math, the fact is all ink cost the same depending on the resolution. It doesn't matter which manufacturer it's from.

[sumrandomguy]

instock as of 1:22am!
but i think i'll pass on this one simply bcuz i need to save money for boxing day :cheesygri

[Siefer999]

instock for me too but it doesnt seem worth it... i had a lexmark before... never again i said...

does this come with ink?

ppl dont even want them on ebay... http://search.ebay.ca//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Lexmark+X2250

Average to Poor Reviews!
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1652153,00.asp
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,117569,00.asp
http://www.pcw.co.uk/computeractive/hardware/2013512/lexmark-x2250

[itsyours]

A lot instock here in Vancouver but I'll pass it as well. If Ebay can't sell it (no cartridges) for $1, why bother to buy it.

[JAC]

ppl dont even want them on ebay... http://search.ebay.ca//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Lexmark+X2250
Yeah, but that guy wants $35 USD for shipping.

[Hooped]

PC Magazine Review (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1652153,00.asp)
E-Opinions Reviews (http://www.epinions.com/pr-Lexmark_X2250_Thermal_Inkjet_Printer/display_~reviews)
Amazon Reviews (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001UEHAS/103-3871275-9333404?v=glance&n=172282)

You get the idea...

Hopefully there will be some HP or Canon deals soon!

[Siefer999]

these printers are the "MDG" of printers :lol:

they are absolute crap! in fact, that is why MDG uses Lexmark printers exclusively. they are one big crappy family

[dagney]

If you are a Kidsfutures member they will give you $20 into RRSP or RESP for lexmark X printers so ... not such a bad printer for $10. Bought a couple from Lloydminster, AB

[dagney]

If anybody is in the X-mas spirit, I will trade an original receipt for any Lexmark X printer for a book of postage stamps. You can e-mail me at
cindpett@sasktel.net

Merry X-mas

[madcow000]

I have to agree with most in this thread and avoid Lexmark inkjets like the plague. The quality is usually only so-so and the replacement inks very expensive.


How well does refilling work with the cartridges ?