Ink jet printers
Feb 8, 2016 21:07:06 #
I like seeing my results in hard copy. I have a Canon Pixma, don't have the model available right now in front of me, but it has two black cartridges, in addition to the other colors. So far I have been fairly happy with the output of my prints, 5 x 7 and 8 x10. Though I do print color, my main interest right now is B&W. And this printer seems to do okay as well. I have considered sending my images out to a commercial processor, but the expense and time are my concern.
I have done some research on printers and I see that the Canon Pixma Pro 100 has good reviews for what it is supposed to do. I know the ink will be expensive.
Anyone have experience with this printer or other injets that use dye-based type inks? I would like to keep the price down below $500. Thanks
I have done some research on printers and I see that the Canon Pixma Pro 100 has good reviews for what it is supposed to do. I know the ink will be expensive.
Anyone have experience with this printer or other injets that use dye-based type inks? I would like to keep the price down below $500. Thanks
Feb 8, 2016 21:46:47 #
Feb 8, 2016 21:48:19 #
Feb 8, 2016 22:57:40 #
I do not have the Canon Pixma Pro 100, but have read other threads related to this same question. One comment that I recall hearing repeatedly is that the Pro 100 is surprisingly large (dimensions of the printer) and some who purchased it had to scramble to find adequate space for it in their home/office.
You might want to try using the UHH Search function at the top of this page and searching on "Canon Pro 100" or "Pixma Pro 100"
You might want to try using the UHH Search function at the top of this page and searching on "Canon Pro 100" or "Pixma Pro 100"
Feb 8, 2016 23:16:16 #
Feb 9, 2016 00:09:41 #
Bike guy wrote:
I like seeing my results in hard copy. I have a Ca... (show quote)
canon pro 100 is a good choice. unlike the Epson, when you shut off the printer it seals the print heads to reduce clogging. as for black and white photos, you may want to check out laser printers.
Feb 9, 2016 07:12:48 #
CaptainC wrote:
You want Pigment inks - far more archival.
Ego Ego Ego!!! Peggy Lee sang a informative song about Archival Anything!! "What will it all mater 100 years from today"
Bike Guy said in part: "my main interest right now is B&W."
Well, hay Bike Guy.... :idea: THINK!! why not convert a printer to only shades of black and gray :thumbup:
The special conversion program tells the color cart, now a shade of gray, to print, eg: yellow would be a shade of gray as would blue etc. If I were into BW, that is what I would do!!
"Ultratone inks are all extremely archival. Our tests indicate that they will far exceed 100 Wilhelm equivalent years. "
http://www.inksupply.com/ut14_black_and_white.cfm
http://www.inksupply.com/quadtone.cfm
Software is $50 and 4oz of ink set of 6 $120
OK, Bike Guy, stop talking about it and do it.... that 100 years is ticking away... and you MUST report to us UHH to tell if we should convert. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 9, 2016 07:38:39 #
Bike guy wrote:
I like seeing my results in hard copy. I have a Ca... (show quote)
Asked and answered a million times. Do a search.
Feb 9, 2016 08:32:04 #
Check out Craig's List for Canon Pro 100's. You will see tem for $200 or less with a 50 sheet pack of 13x19 paper. It is heavy and does have a large footprint. Great printer.
Feb 9, 2016 08:53:31 #
Feb 9, 2016 09:37:08 #
I have Topaz B&W2 for conversion. Bike Guy, I do hope you are not a sheep and just use PS stuff to make so so B&W.
Just got this ad for B&W software $35 ... German Company... good software... versatile. I have some of their other soft ware... very good indeed.
http://www.projects-software.com/black-white-projects-special-offer?emsac=279275014&utm_source=20160209-franzis-1205430&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=BlackWhite4-US-Sales-2016-KW6&emst=wjvBDql4dv_26633_1205430_71
Just got this ad for B&W software $35 ... German Company... good software... versatile. I have some of their other soft ware... very good indeed.
http://www.projects-software.com/black-white-projects-special-offer?emsac=279275014&utm_source=20160209-franzis-1205430&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=BlackWhite4-US-Sales-2016-KW6&emst=wjvBDql4dv_26633_1205430_71
Feb 9, 2016 09:41:35 #
Bike guy wrote:
Pigment inks, yes, I meant to say that. Thanks
I'm using the Epson P10 and am happy with it, especially for black and white. It uses pigment inks and has photo black, matte black, and grey for black and white printing.
Feb 9, 2016 09:49:45 #
Sage36
Loc: Northern Wyoming
I have the Canon Pro 10 and had a LOT of problems initially getting the colors right, nothing seemed to help and I even used tech support at Canon, which was less than helpful. By the time I had used an entire set of inks, I started getting a message that I need to use a 1080 monitor, I bought a 32" tv with that resolution and had no more problems.
Feb 9, 2016 09:57:42 #
The Canon Pro 100 has black, light grey, and dark grey inks. Very nice B&W prints up to 13 x 19 inch. No problems even after a couple months of inactivity. As for print life, I read somewhere that they should last 200 years or so, when stored properly. I don't think this is something to worry about.
Feb 9, 2016 10:02:27 #
BullMoose wrote:
I'm using the Epson P10 and am happy with it, especially for black and white. It uses pigment inks and has photo black, matte black, and grey for black and white printing.
Sorry, I meant the Canon P10.
I just changed from Epson to the Canon.
I haven't had any problems with it at all. Very nice black and white using a proof screen in Photoshop and the ICC profiles of the paper.
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