Printers: I have to get a new printer. HP and I have desolved our relationship because of printer problems. They replaced the printer and it broke. No satisfaction... If someone...

Ront53 Loc: Maryland

I have to get a new printer. HP and I have desolved our relationship because of printer problems. They replaced the printer and it broke. No satisfaction... If someone mentions buying a HP, slap them across the head until they change their mind. I know all have opinions on the best and most reliable so what are they? I am in the market..

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Cheap printers are less than reliable no matter what the brand. I have used my HP 130nr for almost 4 years now without a hitch and print 24x36 inch with it at least once a week. 24" roll paper is quite economical too.

colo_jeep_gal Loc: Colorado/In Pollock Pines, CA

I hear ya on the HP. I have had my Epson 1900 for a couple of years and I love it. I had a bit of trouble at one time having the paper load, then I use alcohol on a cloth and wiped clean the paper grabber and it solved the problem. I just love Epson. Have the Epson photo scanner. I have tired HP and Canon but best so far is the Epson.

Ront53 wrote:

I have to get a new printer. HP and I have desolved our relationship because of printer problems. They replaced the printer and it broke. No satisfaction... If someone mentions buying a HP, slap them across the head until they change their mind. I know all have opinions on the best and most reliable so what are they? I am in the market..

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I recently bought an Epson Artisan 1430, and so far I have not had a single issue with it. I've always had good luck with Epson in the past. I've never had to use their customer service, but I have read that it's first rate.

profpb Loc: Venice, Florida

I sold my printer and am much happier. If you like buying paper and ink; fine. If you like spending your time printing; fine. I now use professionals to color correct my work and spend their time on my prints. They have better vision and better printers. I print so few because I live in the digital world and its working for me.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I have the Caqnon Pixma 9500 - think it does a good job BUT the ink is too expensive! Consequently, don't do much printing

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

MT Shooter wrote:

Cheap printers are less than reliable no matter what the brand. I have used my HP 130nr for almost 4 years now without a hitch and print 24x36 inch with it at least once a week. 24" roll paper is quite economical too.

What papers and length do you use. Have you had to clean printer head? TYIA

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

warrior wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

Cheap printers are less than reliable no matter what the brand. I have used my HP 130nr for almost 4 years now without a hitch and print 24x36 inch with it at least once a week. 24" roll paper is quite economical too.

What papers and length do you use. Have you had to clean printer head? TYIA

I use HP 24" x 50' rolls, 11 mil thickness, and almost always satin finish. I occasionally have requests for Semi-gloss so I always have some around. I have also used some Red River Ultra Satin, but it is more than double the HP price and I see no significant improvement in quality, even at 24x36 size.
I always use HP inks, the 85 series inks are reasonable when you consider the size of inktank you are getting. I have never had to clean or change the printheads yet, and I have printed a LOT of large prints with this unit.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

profpb wrote:

I sold my printer and am much happier. If you like buying paper and ink; fine. If you like spending your time printing; fine. I now use professionals to color correct my work and spend their time on my prints. They have better vision and better printers. I print so few because I live in the digital world and its working for me.

I agree with you for the most part. I have Costco do almost all my printing up through 11x14 size. But I have had better results at home with 16x24 and up because of better control, and my costs are around 60% of what even Costco charges. And at 24x36 I have compared prints side by side, and I like my $9 home print quality better than the $15 Costco quality.

Ront53 Loc: Maryland

warrior wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

Cheap printers are less than reliable no matter what the brand. I have used my HP 130nr for almost 4 years now without a hitch and print 24x36 inch with it at least once a week. 24" roll paper is quite economical too.

What papers and length do you use. Have you had to clean printer head? TYIA

I use 4x6 H P paper and cleaned the last replacement printer head.

profpb Loc: Venice, Florida

WOW! 16X24 for $15? I'm going to send mine to you for $9 and I'll buy lunch. LOL And I am not going to print this with a watermark or signature release.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

profpb wrote:

WOW! 16X24 for $15? I'm going to send mine to you for $9 and I'll buy lunch. LOL And I am not going to print this with a watermark or signature release.

No 16x24 is the size I start printing my own at. $9 is my cost for a 24x36, as compared to $15 at Costco.

jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK

Epson= no doubt; HP are the worst, from experience of several colleagues

jaddottart Loc: Florida

I think it's "luck of the draw"I have had all kinds of printer's.Some work some don't.With the price of ink
so outrageous it may be better to print 4by6's and if you like the pic's,send them out .If You have a lot of cash print Your own.........

dualimages Loc: Mt. Airy, Maryland

I use an Epson PhotoStylus R2880 and love it. Only limiting factor in my mind might be its maximum print size of 13x19. The prints I have made I have been well pleased with. It does require changing of ink cartridges quite often as there are 8 seperate inks and it seems one or the other in constantly running dry. Individuals cartridges are about $14 each but a full set can be bought on B&H for about $100. Epson has had a rebate on this printer quite often so you can usually pick it up for around $300. If you need a printer to make larger sizes, Epson's prices will rise considerably.