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TSCC - Demo Units - Brother MFC-290C Color Inkjet Multifunction Center $20 [DEAD]

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Mar 13th, 2011 2:27 pm

daedalus2004 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2008; 3889 posts; 631 upvotes; Granby

Mar 13th, 2011 2:27 pm

[The Source] TSCC - Demo Units - Brother MFC-290C Color Inkjet Multifunction Center $20 [DEAD]

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Edit #2 : Definitely dead now as the page is now lost in cyber space forever

GL to all those who purchased

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Looks To Be Dead (price in cart shows up as $70)
edit: now its really dead as its OOS online and instore.

LINK ("Sale" ends March 13, 2011. )

may have gotten it, but not willing to try my luck for a demo.

[IMG]http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/el ... OILK_C.jpg[/IMG]

* Unattended fax, copy or scan; up to 15-page auto document feeder
* Direct photo printing from media card slots, USB direct/PictBridge Interface
* 4-ink cartridge system ¿ replace only the cartridge that needs to be replaced.
* Fast print speeds up to 30ppm black and 25ppm color
* No PC Required for fax, copy or photo printing

Officedepot - $50
Staples - $60 (OOS)
@ amazon.com (for reviews)
@ newegg.ca (for reviews)

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Mar 13th, 2011 3:26 pm

Fantaz: Deal Expert; Apr 30, 2003; 24045 posts; 4140 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 13th, 2011 3:26 pm

Do Demo Units come with a full cartridge of black ink? Are refills cheap?

Mar 13th, 2011 3:28 pm

daedalus2004 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2008; 3889 posts; 631 upvotes; Granby

Mar 13th, 2011 3:28 pm

i dont imagine they do much printing instore..soo i dont c why they wouldnt come with their oem cartridges.

as for refills a review says $8 but you maybe be able to find cheaper.

Mar 13th, 2011 3:57 pm

Fantaz: Deal Expert; Apr 30, 2003; 24045 posts; 4140 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 13th, 2011 3:57 pm

Ordered one, total after taxes comes out to be $28.66. I have still gallons of ink that I haven't been able to use since I upgraded to an expensive HP Laser printer.

Mar 13th, 2011 7:19 pm

plymouthhater: Deal Fanatic; Mar 10, 2004; 6958 posts; 4574 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 7:19 pm

thanks OP bought one for each of my 2 kids + one for me
looks like aftermarket carts are inexpensive and looks like carts are refillable too.
Brother OEM carts are around $12 ea.
Ontario ECO fees by percentage ($5.40 on a $19.99 purchase) are a bit of a rip off - but I realize that it's a flat fee.

Mar 13th, 2011 8:23 pm

y2k-inc: Deal Addict; Oct 27, 2008; 1083 posts; 305 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 8:23 pm

thanks OP bought one for the fax

only $22.02 total shipped to my store ... cheaper than all the 4 ink

Mar 13th, 2011 9:32 pm

Dan_Kow: Banned; Nov 4, 2010; 2011 posts; 204 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 13th, 2011 9:32 pm

This is a really old printer, right? Like 2007-2008, and the newest reviews I am seeing are from 2009.

I might still give it a shot, as ink is dirt cheap and highly available and it is a steal if my current Brother MFC (really cheap ink) gives up the ghost.

Mar 13th, 2011 9:34 pm

daedalus2004 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2008; 3889 posts; 631 upvotes; Granby

Mar 13th, 2011 9:34 pm

Date first available at Amazon.com: September 23, 2008

so yah..its getting up there

Mar 13th, 2011 9:47 pm

Dan_Kow: Banned; Nov 4, 2010; 2011 posts; 204 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 13th, 2011 9:47 pm

I gave it a shot, but remember to check the box for the ink cartridges (and make sure it is not already installed - i.e. dry) before taking possession of the unit.

Mar 13th, 2011 9:50 pm

Sinoed: Sr. Member; Sep 30, 2008; 788 posts; 447 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 13th, 2011 9:50 pm

I had the 'grandpa' of this version and it worked great. I bought two when they were on clearance at Best Buy for $29.96 and my mom is still using hers! You can't beat the price of replacement inks for these brothers - dirt cheap and they never die. Nice deal.

Mar 13th, 2011 9:57 pm

daedalus2004 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2008; 3889 posts; 631 upvotes; Granby

Mar 13th, 2011 9:57 pm

what surprises me now is that they seem to have quite a few as it still shows in stock

Mar 13th, 2011 10:19 pm

Dan_Kow: Banned; Nov 4, 2010; 2011 posts; 204 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 13th, 2011 10:19 pm

daedalus2004 wrote: ↑what surprises me now is that they seem to have quite a few as it still shows in stock

Someone must have found a big crate of them in the warehouse.

Mar 13th, 2011 11:14 pm

82: Deal Guru; Mar 28, 2006; 11835 posts; 2656 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 11:14 pm

Not only this is a 2009 DEMO, but it comes with starter ink-cartridges. I had a few Brother AIO in the past, none last more than 2 years (Printhead clogged), I used 3rd-party ink so that maybe one reason.

Mar 13th, 2011 11:19 pm

daedalus2004 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 26, 2008; 3889 posts; 631 upvotes; Granby

Mar 13th, 2011 11:19 pm

82 wrote: ↑Not only this is a 2009 DEMO, but it comes with starter ink-cartridges. I had a few Brother AIO in the past, none last more than 2 years (Printhead clogged), I used 3rd-party ink so that maybe one reason.

didnt know about the starter cartridges..is that 100% sure? anywaz you can return it back to TSCC right there after you check it out if you not happy.

Mar 13th, 2011 11:20 pm

fatpiggy: Deal Addict; Jun 10, 2005; 2190 posts; 132 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Mar 13th, 2011 11:20 pm

I am still using the MFC240C, even older version than this and still am very happy with it. Crisp clear prints and dirt cheap refills. They don't have chips in the cartridges so it is easy to refill. My other newer HP printer died just after one year and this one is still going strong. I refilled using the same old black cartridge for so many times I lost count. Highly recommended.

The printer does automatic printhead cleaning, don't be discouraged as it does use quite a bit of ink, but since refill is so cheap I don't even care anymore.

FS - AMD S939 3500+ CPU

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Mar 13th, 2011 11:22 pm

jackass_ca: Deal Guru; Jan 6, 2005; 12160 posts; 3514 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 11:22 pm

They may throw in new inks, although the cost to them would be ridiculous, but when I bought a demo GPS, they threw in a new in package, USB car charger, and a 2 GB SD card, as the ones that would have come with the original unit were not found...

The first rule of RFD is, you do not talk about RFD.

The second rule of RFD is, you DO NOT talk about RFD.

Mar 13th, 2011 11:27 pm

jackass_ca: Deal Guru; Jan 6, 2005; 12160 posts; 3514 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 11:27 pm

daedalus2004 wrote: ↑i dont imagine they do much printing instore..soo i dont c why they wouldnt come with their oem cartridges.

as for refills a review says $8 but you maybe be able to find cheaper.

I ordered from this guy before, and the ink works very well...
Brother ink on EbAY
All you have to do is run a cleaning cycle when you install the cartridge if they have sat too long... but at $2 a cartridge, an extra lost squirt of ink is nothing.

The first rule of RFD is, you do not talk about RFD.

The second rule of RFD is, you DO NOT talk about RFD.

Mar 13th, 2011 11:46 pm

82: Deal Guru; Mar 28, 2006; 11835 posts; 2656 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2011 11:46 pm

It is on the manual. Anyway, since it is a demo, there is no guarantee it comes with the starter cartridges. If yes, this is a very good deal. If not, the deal is not even warm imo. The problem of these inkjets is it uses ink to prevent clog even if you don't print anything. The bright side is there is cheap 3rd party ink available. Even if it only lasts two years, who care? It's only $20.

daedalus2004 wrote: ↑didnt know about the starter cartridges..is that 100% sure? anywaz you can return it back to TSCC right there after you check it out if you not happy.

Mar 14th, 2011 12:03 am

Spiderpal93: Deal Addict; Oct 17, 2005; 4144 posts; 2879 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 14th, 2011 12:03 am

Just some tips for those who got the printer or is thinking of getting it.

I have this printer at home and at work(used as a fax machine but we changed it because of so much frustration).

Several things about this printer:

1) This printer cleans it self if you leave it plugged in every week or so. If you are not using it I would suggest that you unplug it(it's going to drain all your ink!!)
2) Do not trust the printer when it says that you need to replace the cartridge. There is usually still plenty of ink left. You need to wrap a dark tape around the sensor at the back of the cartridge:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMUjt8yM0wg

3) For those who's just using this for scanning or faxing. This thing won't fax or scan when the ink is low! So beware and use the tape trick above.

4) This printer won't print if one cartridge runs out(i.e., yellow runs out and it won't let you print Black!). Again use the tape trick...LOL....

Mar 14th, 2011 12:03 am

joker012: Sr. Member; Dec 10, 2005; 755 posts

Mar 14th, 2011 12:03 am

Damn it just saw this deal and tried ordering, but sale over

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