Photo printer suggestions
Jul 12, 2017 13:36:02 #
The Watcher wrote:
The purge uses more ink and on the Canon pro printers, after each sixty hours of idleness the printer does a larger purge. From what I've read, even if you unplug the canon printer it continues to record the down time.
Thanks for the info. I love my Canon Pro-10 but I don't print a lot. When I print I go for a long break while the printer gets ready.
Jul 12, 2017 14:45:55 #
I have the Artisan 1400 and love it. Just be aware as has been mentioned the ink is not cheap. But the quality is good. As for the paper I use both Epson paper and Aurora Art Natural C2S from Red River paper. No issues
Jul 12, 2017 20:17:42 #
Dave34
Loc: Maricopa, AZ
As mentioned, if you don't do anything for a period of 60 hours on the Canon, it will do a complete purge which wastes a lot of expensive ink. There is little program within Qimage Ultimate that allows you to schedule a nozzle check that uses very little ink. When you quit the program, it will leave a small module in memory. I have my Canon Pro-100 scheduled to print a nozzle check on the 55 hour mark. That way it wastes very little ink. The Canon Pro series make fantastic prints, but they are not a do-all and with factory ink, too expensive to use for general printing. The best way is to refill the carts, but you should have 2 sets of OEM carts modified for refill, "not the "compatibles". When one cart is empty, replace all 8, because the printer will do a wasteful purge each time you change on cart. By changing all 8, it will do one purge. If you one at a time, it purges 8 times to replace the set. Just top off all 8 and set them aside. No, it does not waste any ink by doing it that way. Don't consider a CISS system on a Canon printer. They work well with Epson if properly installed. I've a CISS running on an Epson for years with no problems.
The $250 rebate on the Pro-100 ended June 30th, but there will probably be another soon. They almost give away the printers to sell over priced ink (about $100-$150 for a set of 8).
If you want to learn about printers from an honest unpaid techie, go to youtube and look up Jtoolman (Jose Rodregez(spl?). This wasn't the question asked, but I wanted to comment on the cost of ink and the 60 hour thing with Canon printers and the 60 hour thing. The mentioned Epson 1430 is also an excellant photo printer. I picked the Canon only because of the huge rebate. It has a higher resolution than the Pro-100, but I doubt you would see the difference unless you make a print the size of a garage door. OK, I'll shut up now. Have a great day!
The $250 rebate on the Pro-100 ended June 30th, but there will probably be another soon. They almost give away the printers to sell over priced ink (about $100-$150 for a set of 8).
If you want to learn about printers from an honest unpaid techie, go to youtube and look up Jtoolman (Jose Rodregez(spl?). This wasn't the question asked, but I wanted to comment on the cost of ink and the 60 hour thing with Canon printers and the 60 hour thing. The mentioned Epson 1430 is also an excellant photo printer. I picked the Canon only because of the huge rebate. It has a higher resolution than the Pro-100, but I doubt you would see the difference unless you make a print the size of a garage door. OK, I'll shut up now. Have a great day!
Jul 12, 2017 20:22:34 #
Dave34
Loc: Maricopa, AZ
ygelman wrote:
This is interesting.
Which uses less ink, printing a "postage stamp" or purging?
Which uses less ink, printing a "postage stamp" or purging?
The postage stamp will use a whole lot less ink than purging!
Jul 12, 2017 20:22:47 #
saparoo wrote:
My Epson stylus 1400 just died. I've had it for about 10 years with no problems. I've been looking and reading reviews and I'm looking at the Epson Artisan 1430, which is the upgrade to the 1400. It has pretty good reviews but one problem is with thicker paper. Anyone use this printer? I'm also looking at the Epson surecolor 400. This is more expensive and has some clogging issues. Any recommendations? Want to stay with Epson.
Thanks, Sylvia
Thanks, Sylvia
Epson Surecolor P800. I've been using the 1400 for about 10 years also. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the P800 before my 1400 died. Get the P800 and you'll thank me later. TRUST ME.
Jul 12, 2017 22:58:54 #
Now I feel like a dinosaur. I'm still using my Epson R2400 which is the first printer I bought, and the only printer I have used for all my stuff up to 13" x whatever.
my other unit is an Epson Pro 7800 that is almost as old and is a 24x printer. both still work perfectly, now that I have installed an external ink drain tank on the 2400.
I also have 2 R-380 Epsons that I use at events to knock out 4x6s and 5x7s in a hurry.
my other unit is an Epson Pro 7800 that is almost as old and is a 24x printer. both still work perfectly, now that I have installed an external ink drain tank on the 2400.
I also have 2 R-380 Epsons that I use at events to knock out 4x6s and 5x7s in a hurry.
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