Looking for printer advice: Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B &W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular...

seeker Loc: Rhode Island

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Might be good to re-title your post "Looking for printer advice."
That will help direct those with knowledge to your thread and others who are interested in the topic to learn.
Look above your avatar photo for Change Topic title.

You have only about an hour.
Good luck!

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

seeker wrote:

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

It is my understanding that ink jet is best for any type of photo printing. Of course, there are many different quality ink jet printers. One dedicated to photo printing is best, and again, a wide variety and quality. Personally I use Epson, and am very satisfied. Leave the laser printer for the office.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

seeker wrote:

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

You'll probably get the best advice if you post this in the "Printers And Color Printing Forum":

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-120-1.html

seeker Loc: Rhode Island

thanks

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

seeker wrote:

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

canon pro 100

wolfman

orrie smith wrote:

canon pro 100

:thumbup:

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

There are a lot of good printers out there, and your choice depends on your intended use. Dye-sub printers make quick and bright prints, but the accuracy of colors is often so-so. Ink jet printers are the consensus choice of photographers. Office use for low-tek subjects and easy maintenance plus no penaltiy for long gaps between uses dictates laser printers.
My experience is with HP, Epson and Canon. For desktop photo printing up to 17"x25" I prefer Canon by a significant margin. Epson is OK, but a hassle to use because of need to change the black inks between Matt & Glossy prints. For very large prints, Epson is excellent.
See some of the earlier replies for sources of information.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Lots of info here. You don't have to spend a fortune for a decent printer, but also consider the cost per page. Consumer Reports probably has a comparison.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=best%20photo%20printers

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

For photo work you can't beat the new Epson sure color series. Pick the one you want by max size you wish to print.

OviedoPhotos

It depends on what your goal is. Although I own a Canon 9500 and enjoy it I print mostly 5x7, 8x10 and 11x13. For 4x6 work I send them to the local costco.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Epson.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

seeker wrote:

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

You're really not asking for printer advice but basically how to print. I think you need to go elsewhere.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I have been using Epson and Canon printers for many, many years. While I like both, I lean heavily toward Epson. I do recommend that you use the ink and paper designed specifically for the printer you choose.

seeker wrote:

Which type of printer is better for printing digital photos, color or B
&W onto glossy card paper in note card size? Inkjet or laser? Is there a particular brand that is known to have superior quality results?

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

check out red river paper online. they have links that may help.