Photo Printers
Nov 25, 2015 09:12:12 #
Woodworm65
Loc: Lombard, IL
Can anyone suggest a good photo printer that you don't need to mortgage your house and produces good prints for a amateur photographer.
Nov 25, 2015 09:17:33 #
Check on some specials on the Canon Pixma Pro 100. I just purchased one and paid the whopping price of $49.00 after rebates. Tere may be some good rebates back on this unit for black Friday sales
Nov 25, 2015 09:19:23 #
Good Printers are available very cheap or cheaper these days, I personally use and have only used Epson, think they are great but cannot comment on anything else because I have not used them. Your Mortgage comes into play with ink. You can get a decent photo printer for less than the 6 ink cartridges in the printer are worth. Think that is where they gotcha.
Nov 25, 2015 09:28:24 #
rrm_imagry
Loc: Scotland
I use an Epson Stylus Photo 1900, the inks do cost a bit though but I always get good photos. Personally I use Epson inks but a photographer friend has started using compatible inks at much less cost and maintains he cannot tell the difference. Also I have an Epson XP 225 for 'ordinary work' and find it very good even when used for photos.
Nov 25, 2015 09:34:53 #
rrm_imagry wrote:
I use an Epson Stylus Photo 1900, the inks do cost a bit though but I always get good photos. Personally I use Epson inks but a photographer friend has started using compatible inks at much less cost and maintains he cannot tell the difference. Also I have an Epson XP 225 for 'ordinary work' and find it very good even when used for photos.
I would not use other inks, no have never tried but still think a print is very inexpensive anyway. If I printed a lot third party inks might have a place, although I have heard your printer will last longer with Epson inks. I do not know but know both of mine, Epson 2200, and R340 are both at least 10years old.
Nov 25, 2015 10:57:12 #
Woodworm65 wrote:
Can anyone suggest a good photo printer that you don't need to mortgage your house and produces good prints for a amateur photographer.
Woodworm65,
I just purchased a Canon Pixma MX 922, to replace an older HP Photosmart 6510. The Canon was on sale at Office Depot for $99.00. It works very well and provides very acceptable photo prints.
I dropped HP as a product resource for two main reasons.
1. HP has stopped all product support after the warranty expires. I don't expect them to cover parts and physical labor to repair a product past warranty, but to cut off all help in trying to figure out where the problem may be found is breaking a loyalty agreement.
2. When I went looking for a good replacement for the HP printer, the sales force was very happy to explain all the features of all the printers they had on the floor, but when it came to providing a sample of a printed photograph only Office Depot could hand me one form the Canon. Buying a printer without a sample of its work is like buying a Pig in a Poke!
Michael G
Nov 25, 2015 11:18:18 #
I guess you are looking for something that only prints up to 8 x 10 yes?
Nov 25, 2015 11:18:22 #
Woodworm65 wrote:
Can anyone suggest a good photo printer that you don't need to mortgage your house and produces good prints for a amateur photographer.
I have an Epson Artisan 50 printer that does a great job on Photos, up to 8.5x11. I also like the feature of printing on printable Cd's and Dvd's. I get the best results when using Epson premium photo papers. I also use a HP printer for everyday stuff. My son uses a Canon photo printer and is happy with it, can't remember what model though. Good luck on the choice you pick. There's lots of good printers out there.
Nov 26, 2015 05:47:12 #
I know the OP said no mortgage payments, personally I love the Epson 3880.
Nov 26, 2015 05:57:31 #
Nov 26, 2015 07:27:40 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I've had very good luck with Canon printers as well as a 44" Epson. Inks and quality papers are expensive, particularly when you make large prints. I have no experience with aftermarket inks, but there have been many comments here and elsewhere concerning printer problems caused by aftermarket inks. I noticed that Office Depot has stopped carrying them too.
Every printer that I'm familiar with may have a problem with clogged ports if left unused for a prolonged period, no matter which ink you're using.
Every printer that I'm familiar with may have a problem with clogged ports if left unused for a prolonged period, no matter which ink you're using.
Nov 26, 2015 07:42:05 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
Shop around for a printer that calls itself a photo printer, not just an inkjet printer. Find one that has at least six ink tanks; more ink tanks generally means finer color detail in the prints, but the cost of the printer is generally proportional to the number of ink tanks it has. I have always used Epson and Canon photo printers and have been pleased with them. You might want to check Epson's Web site; they usually have some printers on sale, and they usually have some refurbs at very good prices.
Nov 26, 2015 09:17:14 #
I totally agree with your assessment of HP. I had an older HP Photosmart that I loved, but when Windows 8 came out they did not provide an upgrade for the driver. So with over a $150 in extra cartridges I had to pitch it all. I'm done with HP for sure.
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Armadillo wrote:
Woodworm65, br br I just purchased a Canon Pixma ... (show quote)
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Nov 26, 2015 10:07:13 #
Armadillo wrote:
Woodworm65, br br I just purchased a Canon Pixma ... (show quote)
I just picked up the MX 922 as well and am happy. I also found the Toner Clinic which is where I will be buying all my cartridges from now on.
HP tried everything to make their cartridges unusable by the owner and I finally gave up. The only difference in ink cartridges is the cartridge itself.
No company has an ink manufactured specifically for them.
In fact all printer companies are probably sourcing ink from the same place.
My cartridges from the toner clinic are $49.95 for two sets and are chipped to
Be recognized by the printer as new.
Nov 26, 2015 10:08:58 #
mikegreenwald wrote:
I've had very good luck with Canon printers as wel... (show quote)
Mike,
You might want to check your local Office Depot store again in the ink cartridge isle. Yesterday the store where I purchased my Canon (Ventura, CA) they had an entire isle dedicated to after market ink and cartridges, it was the store branded cartridges, but that is still after market.
Michael G
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