Epson or not to Epson (Page 3): I am only speaking on my behalf. I left home printing a long time ago. I always thought it was a waste of time and money because I do not print...

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am only speaking on my behalf. I left home printing a long time ago. I always thought it was a waste of time and money because I do not print everyday. Paper, ink were always a loss of money and not using the printer everyday meant clogging injectors and more ink to clean them out.
As you already have seen the cost could be considerable, especially today with this inflation.

If I shoot something I believe I should enlarge, usually 12x18 inches, I tend to use Costco. It has worked very nicely for me. If it is something "special" I take it to my professional printer. The cost is always less than using the home printer. Now, if you print every single day the Epson printer is for you...but it won't be cheap.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Definitely! I've printed over 4000 pages, and I still have almost half the ink remaining. A full replacement ink supply cost me $65.

I would not repair a printer that is eleven years old.

Jerry is likely talking about the tank printer already mentioned in this topic. The "Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 All-in-One Supertank Printer" is the only Epson model that prints 13" wide and has 6 colors for photo printing.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1639048-REG/epson_c11cj21201_ecotank_et_8550_all_in_one_printer.html

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Usual reasons to print your own at home:

> privacy

> control over color management

> expediency

> choice of papers

> two to five times the print longevity of the chromogenic silver halide process (RA-4) used by most labs

COST is never a reason to print your own unless you need a LOT of prints larger than 8x10 inches.

one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

Jeffcs wrote:

Thank You
For some reason I didn’t think to go to YouTube

I suggest you go to YouTube and search for JToolman videos. Jose has a youtube channel and a fb group. He is a photo printer guru and I believe has 16 printers, both Epson and Canon. One topic he discusses is refilling to minimize ink cost, pros and cons. You can learn more than you ever want to know.

petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan

The Epson ET 8550 Seems too good to be true, and a scanner in addition.
Their video describes the print quality as excellent. Ink is less costly too.

I print my own because that's how my whole has been spent. In my hay-day, my studio had a b/w film & print lab as well, a color film processing and a printing lab; its been a way of life.

What is the catch with the ET 8550 ?

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

petercbrandt wrote:

The Epson ET 8550 Seems too good to be true, and a scanner in addition.
Their video describes the print quality as excellent. Ink is less costly too.

I print my own because that's how my whole has been spent. In my hay-day, my studio had a b/w film & print lab as well, a color film processing and a printing lab; its been a way of life.

What is the catch with the ET 8550 ?

Watch JTOOLMAN videos and find out. He does reviews also and is not paid by anyone

petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan

Wow, this guy, JToolman videos, is a heavy-duty printer pro !

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

petercbrandt wrote:

Wow, this guy, JToolman videos, is a heavy-duty printer pro !

He became a printer addict at a young age and never lost the passion. Lol

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Bill_de wrote:

Yeah, my SureColor P800 has 9 cartidges at about $50 each. The rolls of canvas aren't cheap either, but I love the results.

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I agree Bill! The replacement to the P800 (P900?) is going to be my next printer. I want the wide carriage print and ability to use rolled printing materials.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

I own both a Canon Pro-100 and Pro-1000, and highly recommend both. Never had a clog with either.

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

yssirk123 wrote:

I own both a Canon Pro-100 and Pro-1000, and highly recommend both. Never had a clog with either.

Me also and I don't print near as much as I should

pbcbob Loc: Delray Beach, FL

The price of printing photos with an Eco Tank is almost negligible. The Epson Photosmart 8550 is about $700.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

petercbrandt wrote:

I have been using Epson printers forever but am wondering what else to consider. My 11 year old Photo R3000 needs a $400 repair, so I'm thinking of getting a new one and the nearest repair center requires UPS at $35 each way.
The 13" Epson P700 is also $799 like my R3000 was originally.
But which: HP, Canon, or again Epson.
Epson inks cost $35 per cartridge and the number of inks per printer increases, so its a serious expense.
Anyone out in UHH-land with a good strategy ?

Epson has a slight edge in ink longevity. But Canon is another good printer with good ink longevity.

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

petercbrandt wrote:

I have been using Epson printers forever but am wondering what else to consider. My 11 year old Photo R3000 needs a $400 repair, so I'm thinking of getting a new one and the nearest repair center requires UPS at $35 each way.
The 13" Epson P700 is also $799 like my R3000 was originally.
But which: HP, Canon, or again Epson.
Epson inks cost $35 per cartridge and the number of inks per printer increases, so its a serious expense.
Anyone out in UHH-land with a good strategy ?

I just got an Epson Laser printer, my first laser and it seems to be the best way to go.

petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan

Is the laser printer good in tonal values, smooth skin tones, smooth skies...?