Best Printer for
May 15, 2012 10:03:09 #
dwallen
Loc: Texas--now residing In TN
I know the topic has been addressed before, but I am trying to assimilate the mound of data. I know they are opinions, but with it comes personal experiences. What is the consensus as to the best printer for the dollar. Here is the scenario-- My daughter's platform for the Miss Tennessee Pageant is literacy levels in the state of Tennessee. We are putting on a Concert/Auction/Children's Storybook Character Pageant in June. I am gong to be taking pictures of the pageant, contestants, etc. For a donation to the literacy council, they will be able to purchase the pictures. I want to know the best printer (this will be out of my pocket)--in terms of performance and cost efficiency--that I could purchase. Thanks in advance for the feedback
May 15, 2012 10:20:13 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
For my money it HP... I've had all the major ones and HP is always there at the top for quality of prints... They have a model that can print up to 19" that is going to be my next one...
May 15, 2012 10:25:40 #
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May 15, 2012 16:17:06 #
I like HP but am thinking Epson for my next printer venture. Why? I have a friend who prints and sells his work at local art events. He uses an Epson with 19" print capability. When I get my 20x30 enlargements done, the photo shop is using an enormous Epson machine, excellent results.
May 15, 2012 18:21:17 #
I'll beat MTShooter to the punch..if you don't need to have same day or on-site turn-around, not printing fine art and want glossy or a luster finish...Costco.
I shoot several events every year and use Costco for printing. Less hassle and the hot dogs are great!
Otherwise, my money would go to Epson.
You didn't say how big.
I shoot several events every year and use Costco for printing. Less hassle and the hot dogs are great!
Otherwise, my money would go to Epson.
You didn't say how big.
May 16, 2012 06:55:28 #
I have both HP Photosmart C8180 all in one, which does very nice pictures and I also have the Epson Stylus Photo 1400, which does excellent pictures, I tend to use this one more because of the quality and brighter colors.
From the Epson
May 16, 2012 08:39:50 #
May 16, 2012 09:41:43 #
Dtil2012 wrote:
check out the canon 9000 it's around 400 and refurbished 299
Adorama has the 9000 for $449 with a $200 mail in rabate bringing it to $249
http://www.adorama.com/ICAP9000M2K.html
The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is $449 after a $100 rebate - it's a newer design and will also print CD's
http://www.adorama.com/IESSR2880.html
May 16, 2012 11:20:29 #
dwallen
Loc: Texas--now residing In TN
Thanks for the information and the link. I just got back to the computer. I will check into immediately
May 16, 2012 12:12:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Costco review. http://photsy.com/blog/?p=457
Thanks, Jerry - I was looking for that review earlier and couldn't find it. Thanks again.
May 16, 2012 12:27:17 #
sjbegres
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
jerryc41 wrote:
Costco review. http://photsy.com/blog/?p=457
That was very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing. I tried them for the first time last week for a 20 x 30 image and am very happy with it.
May 16, 2012 12:28:16 #
sjbegres
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Cas wrote:
I have both HP Photosmart C8180 all in one, which does very nice pictures and I also have the Epson Stylus Photo 1400, which does excellent pictures, I tend to use this one more because of the quality and brighter colors.
This is a beautiful exposure. What were the settings?
May 16, 2012 12:52:45 #
This is what I use every week for events.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/hotzone360/m.html?item=250852679470&nma=true&rt=nc&si=L3iSoREZdjW0PpN4GD5KfUto11g%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_trksid=p4340.l2557?_trksid=p4340.l2562
Take your pick of all his printers this is the best way. And surport after the sale.
Best for your paper. I order a 1000 sheets at a time it cost me less then 10 cent. Prints come out dry a lot of prints come out wet. Its the paper you use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170703765231?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I been playing around with printing for 3 years now have about 25 prints I've used, Your best printer is Epson, but I don't like there paper. I bought a Canon Pixma two weeks ago makes a great print but is slow for my use. All my printer have CISS systems ink savers. If you need ink?
http://www.inkgrabber.com/models/KODAK_All-in-One_ESP%203250.html
I been buying from them for over a year great people to deal with.
If you say you can't beat Walmart prices think again. You do it my way your customer will come back ever time and you save on printing. Make it fun not a job.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/hotzone360/m.html?item=250852679470&nma=true&rt=nc&si=L3iSoREZdjW0PpN4GD5KfUto11g%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_trksid=p4340.l2557?_trksid=p4340.l2562
Take your pick of all his printers this is the best way. And surport after the sale.
Best for your paper. I order a 1000 sheets at a time it cost me less then 10 cent. Prints come out dry a lot of prints come out wet. Its the paper you use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170703765231?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I been playing around with printing for 3 years now have about 25 prints I've used, Your best printer is Epson, but I don't like there paper. I bought a Canon Pixma two weeks ago makes a great print but is slow for my use. All my printer have CISS systems ink savers. If you need ink?
http://www.inkgrabber.com/models/KODAK_All-in-One_ESP%203250.html
I been buying from them for over a year great people to deal with.
If you say you can't beat Walmart prices think again. You do it my way your customer will come back ever time and you save on printing. Make it fun not a job.
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