FS: HP OfficeJet All-In-1 Multifunction Centre - $99

[doubleA]

Futureshop has the HP OfficeJet All-In-1 Multifunction Centre (5610) on sale for $99.99. Is this a Hot Deal? I did a search but couldn't find any threads on this yet?

Our price: $179.99
Discount: -$80.00
Sale Price: $99.99

See Link: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10066850&catid=10781&logon=&langid=EN

Here are the specs:
HP's 5610 OfficeJet All-In-1 Multifunction Centre offers laser-quality black text and 4800 optimized dpi colour when you print and copy colour documents. Send important faxes quickly and eliminate unwanted faxes using junk-fax barrier. Conveniently copy, scan and fax multiple pages with 25-sheet auto document feeder. More Info

WebID: 10066850
Mfr. Part Number: Q7311A#A2L
Automatic Document Feeder 25 Pages
Automatic Redial No
Available Print Modes Yes
Capable Media Type Handling Letter, Legal, Envelopes, Transp., Card
Colour Depth 48-Bit Internal, 24 Bit External
Copy Resolution - Black Up To 600 x 1200 dpi
Copy Resolution - Colour Up To 1200 x 2400 dpi
Copy Speed Black 20 cpm
Copy Speed Colour (If Applicable) Up To 1200 x 2400 dpi
Distinctive Ring Detection No
Fax Memory 100 Pages
Fax Type Inkjet Fax
Fax/Phone/TAM Interface No
Included No. Of Ink Tanks And Cartridges 1 Colour, 1 Black
Included Software See The Features Section
Input Paper Capacity 100 Pages
Interface and Connectivity USB
Max. Scan Size 8.5" x 11.7"
Memory - Standard/Maximum 16MB
Minimum System Requirements Win 98 - XP, Mac OS X 10.2+
Multiple Copies Yes
Networking Capability No
Number Of Speed Dials 80
Output Paper Capacity 50 Pages
Platform Compatibility Win 98 - XP, Mac OS X 10.2+
Print Resolution - Black Up To 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print Resolution Colour (If Applicable) Up To 4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed - Black 20 ppm
Print Speed - Colour (If Applicable) 13 ppm
Printer Resolution Technology PhotoREt III (IV with Photo Cartridge)
Product Dimensions 41.8(W) x 23.5(H) x 43.5(D) cm
Product Weight 5.9 kg
Reduction/Enlargement 25% - 400%
Scan Resolution, Hardware Up To 1200 x 2400 dpi
Scan Resolution, Software Enhanced Up To 19,200 dpi
Scan Speed Fast
Scanning Type-Flatbed or Sheetfed Flatbed
Total Print Heads 2
Two-Sided Printer No
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour

[express.items]

LINK (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10066850&catid=10781)

[blainehamilton]

Very hot price for something with dedicated fax and copier, and can use high capacity black cart (56). Color and photo printing can be pretty expensive tho.

Costco had it on for $124.99 a couple of weeks ago, very popular.

[goodyear7909]

I think this is hot

[Kwirky]

Okay, so I'm being penny-pinching here, but you could PM Staples:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=620659&AffixedCode=WW <- $144

$143.99 - (143.99-99.99)*0.10 = $95.59 - $2 coupon = $93.59

Basically save slightly more than the GST :cheesygri

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10066850.jpg

[Hellfire]

Gets expensive fast if you get a lot of faxes.

I went for this one instead: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10065652&catid=10781&logon=&langid=EN

Paid $80 more though than the HP

[hardcoredummy]

HP cartridges are chipped and quite expensive. And no fax modem.

[goodyear7909]

what does "chipped" mean?

[Kwirky]

And no fax modem.

It has a fax modem. According to Staples page, it includes the phone cord, and according HP it has a built-in 33.6k fax modem: http://shopping.hp.ca/cStoreCA/BaseDetails.asp?PType=72&ProductLineId=73&FamilyId=202&BaseId=2513&PView=O&BEId=5&Lang=EN

[doubleA]

what does "chipped" mean?

I don't think all HP cartridges are chipped are they? And wasn't HP sued for this practice?

FYI-Chipped means that the cartridge contains a 'smartchip' in it which
stops them from working even when they had ink left in them. (i.e. after a certain date etc. to force you to buy new cartridges).

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2005/02/23/hp_cartridges/

[ak-47]

I don't think all HP cartridges are chipped are they? And wasn't HP sued for this practice?

FYI-Chipped means that the cartridge contains a 'smartchip' in it which
stops them from working even when they had ink left in them. (i.e. after a certain date etc. to force you to buy new cartridges).

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2005/02/23/hp_cartridges/

no wonder my colour ink doesnt work after not using it for 2 years when the indicator says theres like 80% left in the tank

guess no more HP products for me...and now they're being sued for smth else with the CEO stepping down :lol:

[SeeWhy2]

Can you get generic ink cartridges for this printer?
TIA,

[sentinel]

no wonder my colour ink doesnt work after not using it for 2 years when the indicator says theres like 80% left in the tank

guess no more HP products for me...and now they're being sued for smth else with the CEO stepping down :lol:Actually, it's much more likely that the ink dried up (or at least the nozzle is clogged with dry ink).

Epson is the most common user of these chips. Their main purpose is to record the level of the ink, so even if you refill an empty one, the printer will still see it as being empty - thus forcing you to buy a new one.

[ak-47]

Actually, it's much more likely that the ink dried up (or at least the nozzle is clogged with dry ink).

Epson is the most common user of these chips. Their main purpose is to record the level of the ink, so even if you refill an empty one, the printer will still see it as being empty - thus forcing you to buy a new one.

o...so there's no way to unclog it?

I researched and heard smth bout the 'sponge' dried up

[mahjongmaniac]

Okay, so I'm being penny-pinching here, but you could PM Staples:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=620659&AffixedCode=WW <- $144

$143.99 - (143.99-99.99)*0.10 = $95.59 - $2 coupon = $93.59


hey you 4got about the $10off40 coupon :cheesygri

[doubleA]

hey you 4got about the $10off40 coupon :cheesygri

What's the code again?

[SeeWhy2]

What's the code again?
67017

[RajenS]

hmmm the code didnt work for me?

can u tell me where to enter it...cuz i am doing it at the ecertificate part...

thanks

-rajen

[OrdG]

That code is for Staples; it's not a FS eCertificate.

[Budrick]

o...so there's no way to unclog it?

I researched and heard smth bout the 'sponge' dried up

rubbing alcohol on a lint free cloth should be able to clean a cartridge...works for the cartridges with print heads on them

[OrdG]

PM Staples:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=620659&AffixedCode=WW <- $144

$143.99 - (143.99-99.99)*0.10 = $95.59 - $2 coupon = $93.59


Can't you add $10 to the cart and use the $30 off $150?? Then do the price match?

[RedFlag_Snake]

i'm thinking about PM as well, but wouldn't it be too late to PM tomorrow? It says on FS's link "Sale Ends:9/14/2006". I wonder if that means 12am PST? ie: before the stores open tomorrow morning, the sale might have been finsihed.

[Hellfire]

i'm thinking about PM as well, but wouldn't it be too late to PM tomorrow? It says on FS's link "Sale Ends:9/14/2006". I wonder if that means 12am PST? ie: before the stores open tomorrow morning, the sale might have been finsihed.

Sale ends at 11:59 pm PST, since the new sale starts at 12:00 am PST Friday.

[Kwirky]

Can't you add $10 to the cart and use the $30 off $150?? Then do the price match?

Yeah, I guess you could! Apply the coupon & purchase at the full price, add a >$6 filler item, use the $30 off coupon, and the $2 coupon, then do the PM after you've placed the order at full price!

Would work out to about $63.59 + filler item. Good thinking, OrdG :cheesygri

[RedFlag_Snake]

Sale ends at 11:59 pm PST, since the new sale starts at 12:00 am PST Friday.

right on, 11:59pm PST Thursday....or Wednesday (tonight? or tomorrow night?) ;)

[Hellfire]

right on, 11:59pm PST Thursday....or Wednesday (tonight? or tomorrow night?) ;)

9/14/2006 is Thursday. So 11:59 pm PST Thursday night.

[doubleA]

Yeah, I guess you could! Apply the coupon & purchase at the full price, add a >$6 filler item, use the $30 off coupon, and the $2 coupon, then do the PM after you've placed the order at full price!

Would work out to about $63.59 + filler item. Good thinking, OrdG :cheesygri

I don't think they would let you apply the coupon in this scenario since you're trying to apply the $30 of $150 after it's already been reduced to ~$95 after the PM.

[OrdG]

I don't think they would let you apply the coupon in this scenario since you're trying to apply the $30 of $150 after it's already been reduced to ~$95 after the PM.

Well, my order came to $85.36 after taxes (with filler, PM, and coupon), so I think they just did. :)

[doubleA]

Well, my order came to $85.36 after taxes (with filler, PM, and coupon), so I think they just did. :)

That's great! Can you explain the math please...by the way, did you do this online or in store?

[SeeWhy2]

I don't think they would let you apply the coupon in this scenario since you're trying to apply the $30 of $150 after it's already been reduced to ~$95 after the PM.
I applied for PM with FS on-line and below was part of their response.

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $95.60
(excluding taxes)
___________________________________________

**Note: Coupons must meet the minimum requirements after the price
match**
FYI,

[g man]

I applied for PM with FS on-line and below was part of their response.

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $95.60
(excluding taxes)
___________________________________________


Lucky! Look at the BS answer I got, they made the FS.ca shipping look real attractive, heheh.

Staples Price: $143.93
___________________________________________

Competitor's
Price: $99.99
(enter competitor name here)
___________________________________________

Shipping: $24.52
___________________________________________

10% of the difference: $1.94
___________________________________________

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $122.57
(excluding taxes)
___________________________________________

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, my order came to $85.36 after taxes (with filler, PM, and coupon), so I think they just did. :)

well you got lucky, that's for sure....

if this was back in the days of 150% PMing, they'd be REAL strict enforcing that policy for coupon usage...

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Lucky! Look at the BS answer I got, they made the FS.ca shipping look real attractive, heheh.

well, it's not really "BS"... cuz the fact is, FS doesn't have free s/h anymore...


whoever can still manage to get a stooples PM quote that voids FS's s/h are either lucky, or have a PM CSR that was careless.... ;)


nowadays, it's more favourable to PM instore to avoid those s/h tack-ons...

[OrdG]

I pointed out that my local FS had them instock; no s/h.

I was a bit surprised at how easy the PM was considering I've had nothing but grief instore.

[mahjongmaniac]

I pointed out that my local FS had them instock; no s/h.

i know ^that lil trick works for PMing FS/BB online... never knew it worked for stooples too.

the thing is, when PMing online, stooples considers PMing w/ online competitors, and online stock...
so technically spking, stooples should've been PMing based on competitor's online price/stock.



... if getting stooples online to PM B&M prices work, that'd mean we can do online PMs for B&M stores like WM/RCSS/Zellers/etc... :?:


anyhoo, congrats that it worked out for you!

I was a bit surprised at how easy the PM was considering I've had nothing but grief instore.

heh,... back in the days of 150% PMing, i'd think the majority of RFDers on here would prefer PMing online... ;)
there used to be too much hassle/BS PMing at a B&M stooples....

[doubleA]

Well, my order came to $85.36 after taxes (with filler, PM, and coupon), so I think they just did. :)

Can you explain the math on how you got it for $85.36 and/or post a scan of your receipt.

[AzNCrAzYcOoLeR]

The cartiage used in this printer is superb. The #56 prints about 600 pages from experience and the cost is only 26-28 + tax. I personally dont find it expensive at all from past experience printers and the newer printers today. There's a staples branded one as well, that prints 750 sheets for about $25

The new HP printers will only print 210 sheets (#92) and it cost $18! It may look cheap, but for the amount of yield, its terrible.


I've had my HP #56 black ink for about a year and a half, and its passed the expiry date printed on the cartridge and still works

All the figures are based on 5-10% coverage.

[kendorama]

Damn it.

I got the good price match @ $95, $0 shipping too but they reduced the price to $99.99 at Staples. I wanted to abuse the $30 off $150... -cries-

[g man]

I pointed out in my PM request that the ground shipping charge at FS was $4.99 -- big mistake i guess since they added the FS air rate. Again I call BS on staples, they will go to amazing lows to avoid PMs even at 110%. Who cares about their next day shipping rate!

[ak-47]

rubbing alcohol on a lint free cloth should be able to clean a cartridge...works for the cartridges with print heads on them

no luck

pink and yellow colour doesn't come out

only cyan works

[kendorama]

I got the good PM with no shipping charges and minus the filler, I paid $70 tax included for my printer. THANKS OP!

[mahjongmaniac]

I got the good PM with no shipping charges and minus the filler, I paid $70 tax included for my printer. THANKS OP!

hm... sounds like not all the PM CSRs know about the "FS/BB now charges for s/h" incident...

i recall numerous times where RFDers request for PM quotes and stooples reply in the email says sth like "Shipping: $XX.XX (FS/BB now charges for shipping)"...


anyway, all the better for us! :)