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Mar 7, 2012 23:02:03 #
Hi Charmaine,
1400 for the price you can't go wrong. I have the printer. and I LOVE IT if there's a Micro Center near you they carry it and the ink are 19.99. if you have any empty cartages they will take $3.00 off, you can do 3 a day so now you are paying 16.99 each by the way there was a $80.00 mail-in rebate off the printer. I have been using epson's for over 10yrs. just to let you know I work @ Micro Center in the printer department.
go for it.
blondie
1400 for the price you can't go wrong. I have the printer. and I LOVE IT if there's a Micro Center near you they carry it and the ink are 19.99. if you have any empty cartages they will take $3.00 off, you can do 3 a day so now you are paying 16.99 each by the way there was a $80.00 mail-in rebate off the printer. I have been using epson's for over 10yrs. just to let you know I work @ Micro Center in the printer department.
go for it.
blondie
Mar 7, 2012 23:12:34 #
Cartridge World- up to $10 each for their refilled inks- I have no complaints about them, the inks- I have an R260 Epson stylus-love it!!
R Kraatz wrote:
Honestly can't say, never did an analysis...more interested in output quality. Which would also relate to print quality selected. These are 6 color printers (standard Y, M, C, Black + light magenta & light cyan). Cartridges run about $25 (Staples).
cony25 wrote:
I have a question, how many pictures can you print with this printer? How much does a cartridge costs vs, sending the pictures to the lab? Is it cost effective? Let me know.
Honestly can't say, never did an analysis...more interested in output quality. Which would also relate to print quality selected. These are 6 color printers (standard Y, M, C, Black + light magenta & light cyan). Cartridges run about $25 (Staples).
Mar 8, 2012 11:44:16 #
it really hard to say because you're not going to print the same size or color intenseness all the time. when I do a job I factor in the cost of my supplies. I have always used the original inks. The only time I outsource my work is when I don't have the capability or tools to do so. ( I like seeing my work being develop from start to finish. and so far i have no complaints about fading, running, or smearing of color so that's why I by original inks. My work is Me.
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Mar 22, 2012 12:02:52 #
I use the R2880, which creates spectacular archival prints on a wide variety of papers, including various art papers. I've found that the hot or cold press and ultra smooth fine art papers give a depth to prints that are missing from glossy and luster. The R2880 has been replaced now, I think, so the price looks like quite a bargain ($399, I think).
Mar 22, 2012 14:06:53 #
neil43 wrote:
I use the R2880, which creates spectacular archival prints on a wide variety of papers, including various art papers. I've found that the hot or cold press and ultra smooth fine art papers give a depth to prints that are missing from glossy and luster. The R2880 has been replaced now, I think, so the price looks like quite a bargain ($399, I think).
that is you can find it, i spoke of the 1400 because of the price and had not been replaced at the time. now 2000 and 3000 have move in on us, they are a little pricey, the inks are Hi with a capital H
Mar 24, 2012 13:07:01 #
blondietyler wrote:
quote=neil43 I use the R2880, which creates spect... (show quote)
Epson has it for $500 as does Amazon ($570). I agree that the price of ink is high, but all ink is high, no matter what printer you buy. That's how they make their money. At least with the R2880 you get the best quality vibrant colors and amazing blacks (3) that are archival and museum quality. The 1400 is nice, but not intended for making lasting art.
Mar 24, 2012 13:38:53 #
neil43 wrote:
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I looked at the Epson R2880 a few months ago and though it would be an excellent replacement for my Canon i9900 when it finally failed. However its still going strong after 6 years. The price on the Epson R2880 when I looked at it had a nice rebate that brought it down into the low $400 range. The Epson has a lot of nice features.
Mar 24, 2012 13:49:31 #
The Epson 3880 is a workhorse, and can print up to 17" width, so 16x20's are no problem. The 3880 is a bit pricier, but the large ink carts are nice to have.
Mar 24, 2012 18:45:34 #
I think there's still a rebate, $300, on the 3880, and it comes with about $550 worth of FULL ink cartridges. It's a great printer for a very good price. It even takes canvas (with loading care) as opposed to my old 3800.
Mar 24, 2012 20:38:41 #
Mar 25, 2012 10:31:39 #
neil43 wrote:
quote=blondietyler quote=neil43 I use the R2880,... (show quote)
PS: I get the inks for as little as $14 at Samy's Camera in Los Angeles.
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