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Oct 31, 2017 14:15:05   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
I am thinking of getting a wireless photo printer. I have a few questions. Are there any members that print their own? The present best printer I can get for around or under at $400. Should I get only a photo printer or a all in one? Ink is expensive, but we have a store not far from us that sells refilled ink. I have used refilled before will poor success. Though this is close to ten years ago. My own personal feeling is when prints are made at Walgreens, Costcos or practically anyone they then have your photos to do as they please. I looked in the UHH search section and there is no new information concerning printers. I also feel I can print in my home without having to take and wait. Thanks for any help. Gregger

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Oct 31, 2017 14:28:40   #
deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN
 
I have the new HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 (I needed the all in one for my business as well) and it does a really great job printing pics (does 11x17 too!) There are better "photo" printers out there though so it is just about what you are needing. The price of printers has come waaaaay down so you should get a really nice one for under $400.

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Oct 31, 2017 14:31:09   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
There is a separate section on the UHH forum “Printers and Color Printing” where you might repost your question for more specific answers from very knowlegeable folks. Click on “All Sections” at the bottom of this page and scroll way down to access it. Good luck. /Ralph

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Oct 31, 2017 14:38:28   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
Thank you Ralph. I have never seen this before.

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Oct 31, 2017 14:46:29   #
hbohrs
 
I get good results using an HP 6000 E office jet; They may be hard to find; check HP

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Oct 31, 2017 14:49:03   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
Gregger wrote:
I am thinking of getting a wireless photo printer. I have a few questions. Are there any members that print their own? The present best printer I can get for around or under at $400. Should I get only a photo printer or a all in one? Ink is expensive, but we have a store not far from us that sells refilled ink. I have used refilled before will poor success. Though this is close to ten years ago. My own personal feeling is when prints are made at Walgreens, Costcos or practically anyone they then have your photos to do as they please. I looked in the UHH search section and there is no new information concerning printers. I also feel I can print in my home without having to take and wait. Thanks for any help. Gregger
I am thinking of getting a wireless photo printer.... (show quote)


One NEVER saves money by printing at home. Economy is a completely false hope! Printers are very inexpensive compared to paper and ink.

There are MANY legitimate reasons why you might want to print your own, though:

You're a control freak who knows color management from camera to paper.

You calibrate and profile your high-end monitor at least monthly, using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer and software (Datacolor or X-RITE).

You know how to configure your software to use the correct monitor profile, printer profile, and proofing or simulation profile to get the color you want.

You don't have a good relationship with a professional color lab, or you DO, but want a rapidly accessible, higher end alternative.

You need to keep your work private, to protect yourself and your clients.

You want to print in 16-bit mode, directly out of Lightroom Classic CC (etc.), for maximum color gamut.

You have a genuine Canon or Epson photo printer.

You use OEM inks, paper, and profiles, or you use *professionally-sourced* replacements.

You want the ultimate in archival print quality.

You want to print on special papers and other substrates that are not available for silver halide (wet process) printing.

Head on over to the "Printers and Color Printing" section... There's lots of good info archived there.

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Oct 31, 2017 14:54:41   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
I just want to do it for several of the reasons you suggested. I also think it would be fun.

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Oct 31, 2017 14:56:36   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
Gregger wrote:
Thank you Ralph. I have never seen this before.


Thank for your information. I am looking at it now. Gregger

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Oct 31, 2017 15:03:16   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
Gregger wrote:
Should I get only a photo printer or a all in one?


NEVER use an all-in-one for photos.

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Oct 31, 2017 17:50:26   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
OddJobber wrote:
NEVER use an all-in-one for photos.


Can you give me a reason. One of the people above told me to look into his all in one. I was thinking as you stated, but would just like to know the reasoning. Thanks for advice and information you can add. Gregger

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Oct 31, 2017 20:15:31   #
JR45 Loc: Montgomery County, TX
 
If you are looking for a dedicated printer for photos, B&H sells the Canon PRO-100 for $380. Canon currently has
a $250 mail-in rebate. This would be just for photos. It is not for general printing.

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Oct 31, 2017 20:27:25   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
JR45 wrote:
If you are looking for a dedicated printer for photos, B&H sells the Canon PRO-100 for $380. Canon currently has
a $250 mail-in rebate. This would be just for photos. It is not for general printing.


Do you happen to know how expensive the ink happens to be?

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Oct 31, 2017 20:41:22   #
JR45 Loc: Montgomery County, TX
 
Gregger wrote:
Do you happen to know how expensive the ink happens to be?


A full set of eight runs $125.

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Oct 31, 2017 20:53:44   #
Gregger Loc: Phoenix area
 
Thanks! I went on the B&H site and the printer does not come with any ink. I am not sure, but I believe most printers do. It has been a long time since I have purchased a printer. I just purchased $56 Genuine ink for my Epson. I have had it for a long time. So long I can print on CD's. I play the piano and used to send recordings to friends and family. Thanks again for this info.

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Oct 31, 2017 21:02:20   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
I bought an Epson this year. I was thrilled that it came with ink. However, they didn't provide full cartridges. They say it was just provided to do alignment. It did list a bit longer. Printing at home is expensive, but I like the results.

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