best photo printers
Aug 8, 2012 16:21:46 #
My HP all-in-one just died. It won't feed the paper. So, since I can't fix it, I need to buy another one. The most I do with any printer is scan and print photos from my computer. I've just finished reading a scad of reviews and my head is buzzing. So what do the good people on here use and why? I need help!
Aug 8, 2012 17:35:08 #
Aug 9, 2012 06:47:27 #
Can't go wrong with Epson......their photo quality printers are great,I have been using them for years with out a hitch.
Aug 9, 2012 08:21:56 #
Aug 9, 2012 08:28:15 #
Aug 9, 2012 09:24:25 #
If you are close to a store you should check out both Epson and HP. Some are capable of using roll paper up to 13" by 44 ft so you can make a banner if you want and they are under $300 but the rollers are purchased separately. The have from 3 color cartridges to 8 cartridges. Good luck....I have been looking also. If you want to spend some big bucks check out the R series of Epson, very nice.....around $1000-1200 including rollers
Aug 9, 2012 09:54:41 #
amyinsparta wrote:
My HP all-in-one just died. It won't feed the paper. So, since I can't fix it, I need to buy another one. The most I do with any printer is scan and print photos from my computer. I've just finished reading a scad of reviews and my head is buzzing. So what do the good people on here use and why? I need help!
I had Epsons for years and had so many problems on quality and cartridges - switched to HP they were better but after seeing my son's prints switched to Canon - never regretted it quality, efficiency are great and I can buy compatibles for just over £1.00 via ebay and had no problems.
I have an A4 MG6 250 with six inks and an A3 ix6500 with 5 of the same six inks - makes for better economy.
If I print an A3 on high quality ( the highest setting ) the pictures are absolutely stunning. Printed off the other day a photo, sent to me by email, of an oil painting my son did and it came out to a very acceptable level.
Aug 9, 2012 10:02:48 #
Thanks for all the opinions. I have always had HPs and they have done well for me as far as getting quality prints. However, this is the second Photosmart I've had that has given out after only a few years. I'm thinking a Canon Pixma of some sort might be good, but Rathyatra, I will check out those you have also. Thanks again!
Aug 9, 2012 10:14:25 #
Aug 9, 2012 10:42:09 #
I really need a better printer as well, but not selling my photos as yet so hard to justify a 500.00 printer. if my HP quits, I will get the Epson R2000 I think.
Aug 9, 2012 10:45:03 #
The problem with my plan to switch from Canon Pixma to Epson R2000 is that then I'll need a flatbed scanner...........now I need to start researching that............any suggestions on the best flatbed for photography?
Aug 9, 2012 11:31:35 #
We, my wife & I have had Canon printers-I9900-Pixma 9000 & Pixma 9500. Very early on we had a problem with the I-9900,it was in the factory programing, got it fixed & have had no trouble since. That's been 5 years.
All the HPs. i have seen have up to 3 ink colors in one ctg.
so when one color runs out you throw away the other ink colors. Also having a combo. scanner & printer is a bad idea for the same reason, one goes bad & you discard both.
I use Nikon cameras & Canon printers, the best of both worlds I think.
All the HPs. i have seen have up to 3 ink colors in one ctg.
so when one color runs out you throw away the other ink colors. Also having a combo. scanner & printer is a bad idea for the same reason, one goes bad & you discard both.
I use Nikon cameras & Canon printers, the best of both worlds I think.
Aug 9, 2012 11:40:23 #
The photo grade Epsons with individual cartridges per color. These are the industry standard for photography, with other printers becoming important when dealing with textiles and sublimation.
Aug 9, 2012 11:56:06 #
myts10
Loc: SE Ohio
Seems to me you can't tell the difference between on printer and another with out a microscope. Sure there there is going to be a difference between a $100 cannon and a $1200 Epsom. But I can't justify that cost as an amateur. So I use an Ip3600, on sale for $79.
I think the secret is using the ICC profiles from the paper manufacturer that match the printer.
I think the secret is using the ICC profiles from the paper manufacturer that match the printer.
Aug 9, 2012 12:03:54 #
I quit printing my own due to cost. Sit down and figure out cost per picture per size and you will find out it doesn't pay to print your own!
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