Home photo printer (Page 2): Thanks to all who replied. I’ll digest all this and decide.

Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

Thanks to all who replied. I’ll digest all this and decide.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

RogStrix wrote:

I added this in a similar thread, so apologies if ... (show quote)

You turn the printer on and then you said mains turn off. You turn the power off in the middle of on cycle

You posted same in other thread.
I have the epison et 8550 and I'm on my 5th one in 7 months

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

There has been 2 other recent threads on this.
Do you want this printer to do photo, scan, copy, or just photo

avemal Loc: BALTIMORE

[quote=Rick from NY]Thinking about trying photo printer again. Gave up printing at home years ago since it was less expensive going to a lab than paying for paper and ink while printing an image 5 times before it looked good. And unless printing almost daily, jets clogged.

Figured new tech might have produced a reasonably priced printer with excellent print capabilities, more than 4 color inks for subtle colors, able to print up to either max 8x10 or ones that allow 11x14’s. Like to keep it under $1k. Apparently Elson or Canon lead the pack.

Are there any suggestions as to what program to use to print photos. I Do not like to use Lightroom. I use HP Smart but only OK. Years ago I used Microsoft & Picasa 3 .

RogStrix Loc: UK

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

You turn the printer on and then you said mains turn off. You turn the power off in the middle of on cycle

You posted same in other thread.
I have the epison et 8550 and I'm on my 5th one in 7 months

I'm not sure what point you are making here?

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

avemal wrote:

Are there any suggestions as to what program to use to print photos. I Do not like to use Lightroom. I use HP Smart but only OK. Years ago I used Microsoft & Picasa 3 .

Avemal - download Qimage. It's not quite a RIP, but is the next best thing. I've been using it for well over 10 years. It's reasonably inexpensive and the print quality is outstanding. Along with Photoshop, Qimage is the other program I value most.

photosfromtexas

I like my Canon pro 100 but am considering changing for the 1,000. Consider the size of the ink cartridges if you print a lot at one time. If not, the 200 or 300 would be great. I often print 17- 23 photos on a weekend. I have to reprint several because of my mistakes… like a branch of a tree looks bad on the print. So, I often run out of ink with those small cartridges and have to borrow from friends or run to the local camera store… which occasionally is out of some colors. The Pro 1,000 has much larger tanks than the 100, 200, or even the 300. So I should not run out of ink. PS #1 Despite not using the Canon printer for months, it rarely clogs. So I would re buy Canon. BTW the cost per print is probably similar after you buy the printer (I expect people to disagree though). PS #2 Canon’s President said at a big meeting that the days of inexpensive cameras, printers and supplies are over.

photosfromtexas

I like my Canon pro 100 but am considering changing for the 1,000. Consider the size of the ink cartridges if you print a lot at one time. If not, the 200 or 300 would be great. I often print 17- 23 photos on a weekend. I have to reprint several because of my mistakes… like a branch of a tree looks bad on the print. So, I often run out of ink with those small cartridges and have to borrow from friends or run to the local camera store… which occasionally is out of some colors. The Pro 1,000 has much larger tanks than the 100, 200, or even the 300. So I should not run out of ink. PS #1 Despite not using the Canon printer for months, it rarely clogs. So I would re buy Canon. BTW the cost per print is probably similar after you buy the printer (I expect people to disagree though). PS #2 Canon’s President said at a big meeting that the days of inexpensive cameras, printers and supplies are over.

Speedyw0n Loc: N.J.

I bought the canon pro 300 from BH Photo and absolutely love it. The ink is reasonable and the pictures are AMAZING. Good luck with your decision.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

RogStrix wrote:

I'm not sure what point you are making here?

I'm trying to figure out your instructions on how to get to the well

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

And if you don’t want to waste countless dollars on expensive ink and paper constantly redoing prints, buy a calibration device such as the Datacolor Spyder X pro (~$130), calibrate your monitor, download the ICC profile for your paper, soft proof before printing, and they’ll regularly be right the first time. It will pay for itself quickly by avoiding wasted ink and paper (and aggravation)

RogStrix Loc: UK

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

I'm trying to figure out your instructions on how to get to the well

When you turn your printer on the head moves up and down. Before it parks you need to pull the plug, either at the mains or pull the cable out of the back of the printer. Catch it too late and the head will be parked and you won't move it without breaking something. HTH?

rcarol

Ron 717 wrote:

I also go sometimes for a couple of months between... (show quote)

Where can you get a Canon Pro for $200? The best price I've seen for this printer is $549.

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Had the Canon Pro- 10 for about 6 years before it gave up the ghost and I replaced it with the Prograf-300 and love it too. I have never had the heads clog up on me even if I didn't print for a couple of months. I print with ON1 and the Canon DPP software and the results are terrific. Good luck on your choice.

Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania

Ron 717 wrote:

I also go sometimes for a couple of months between... (show quote)

CORRECTION TO ABOVE—I typed $200.00 but meant to type $500.00