Photo Printers...personal at home use !
Nov 5, 2011 06:45:21 #
I have a Canon I9900 and am relatively satisfied with photos. What printer can I move up to for more professional photos? Am considering Canon 9500...comments
Nov 6, 2011 10:17:18 #
The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is an excellent printer and will print up to 17 x 22. The ink cartridges are expensive... about $50 each (of 8) but last a Looooooong time.
Nov 6, 2011 11:47:39 #
Also look at the epson R1900 to see it it fits your needs... each ink cartridges (8) will cost from $11 - $14 each
Nov 6, 2011 11:56:33 #
Nov 6, 2011 12:46:10 #
Cheineck ...What kind of printing do you do to warrant ink at $50 a cartridge? What is sooooo long?
Nov 6, 2011 12:47:13 #
Cheineck ...What kind of printing do you do to warrant ink at $50 a cartridge? What is sooooo long? What does the printer cost?
Nov 6, 2011 12:49:54 #
Thank you for your reply and input...did look at the Canon. My budget is about $800 max . Printers are usually reasonable ...they get you for the ink .
Nov 6, 2011 13:06:42 #
Have been using Canon (9000 and now 9500 pro) and they have been sensational. The one problem I had was with a clogged
print head and Canon sent a new one with NO CHARGE, even though I was out of warranty (by a lot).
print head and Canon sent a new one with NO CHARGE, even though I was out of warranty (by a lot).
Nov 6, 2011 14:25:23 #
I usually print 16 x 20 on Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper, using a CMYK rip from Colorburst. I use the rip as I needed proof-ready prints when working as a graphic designer. I also create the matte in Photoshop as a separate layer, adding shadows for "depth". Saves a bunch as you can buy inexpensive frames and simply drop in the print already "matted. See attached example. The ink cartridges vary in longevity due to colors used. I usually get 6 months plus from each cartridge, printing about 10 large prints and 7 or 8 smaller (8 x 10) each week.
Nov 6, 2011 14:29:45 #
Forgot to mention---I think the printer sells for about $1,298, minus the rip (which you really don't need {about $600}). B&H in NYC has them in their printer lineup online.
Nov 6, 2011 16:20:31 #
absolutely love my canon pixma pro 9000. found an ebay store that carries all 8 cartridges for $87.00. actually bought the printer for $200 (incl shipping)on ebay as well.
Nov 6, 2011 17:20:20 #
jas70 wrote:
absolutely love my canon pixma pro 9000. found an ebay store that carries all 8 cartridges for $87.00. actually bought the printer for $200 (incl shipping)on ebay as well.
Same here. Got my printer for $208. How can you beat that?
Nov 6, 2011 22:21:39 #
There are lots of good printers - just make sure you buy one thats mainly for photo printing.
Nov 7, 2011 11:13:23 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
While the mat created directly on the photo looks nice, a separate physical mat serves a purpose. It keeps the photo from touching the glass in the frame. Photo emulsion (or with digital technology, ink) can stick to the glass under certain conditions.
Nov 7, 2011 13:00:49 #
Your absolutely correct. The print with a printed "matte" must be mounted on foam-core or a similar support then spacers are added to keep the print from touching the glass.
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