home printer
May 13, 2021 11:31:00 #
CPR wrote:
Epson all-in-one printer/scanners work very well if you're going to frame with glass. The ink look great but it's water soluble.
You can get photo printers that use permanent ink but the cost is significantly higher and not necessary for the purpose you stated......
You can get photo printers that use permanent ink but the cost is significantly higher and not necessary for the purpose you stated......
Doesn't the ink stick to the glass over time?
May 13, 2021 12:16:45 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
All in one printers are good but not the print quality of photo printers.
May 13, 2021 14:50:19 #
I don't know if this is brought up by anyone else, but whatever printer is used it should be used quite frequently. The ink dries up and needs to be cleaned. I've heard that Windex-D is good to use. Any other suggestions?
May 13, 2021 14:58:42 #
May 13, 2021 15:58:35 #
docsteve wrote:
looking to replace my home printer for pix; i just print 8x10s and smaller for family shots to put in decorative frames. and for better enlargements, i use bay foto.
SOOOO many out there, but i do like to have a sharp print that warrants "saving."
SOOOO many out there, but i do like to have a sharp print that warrants "saving."
It's pricey, at $600, but Epson FINALLY made an inkjet 8.5x11" PHOTO printer with their EcoTank bulk bottled Claria ink feed available here in the USA. The dye inks come in six 70ml bottles, instead of cartridges that hold just a few ml.
https://epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Inkjet/EcoTank-Photo-ET-8500-Wireless-Color-All-in-One-Supertank-Printer/p/C11CJ20201
https://youtu.be/MTFiPzm6lzA
For another $100, the ET8550 will print up to 13x19".
If you are a prolific home printer, one of these can save you a lot of money over its lifespan. However, I'd avoid owning any home printer if you won't use it at least weekly. Printers thrive on heavy use. If you can use inkjet ink within six months of opening it or two years of buying it, you can avoid head clogs.
May 13, 2021 16:35:38 #
I have 3 Canon printers, 1 is for documents, etc, although I has 4 colors plus black so it would be fine for snapshots. I also have an almost 13yo Canon Pixma pro 9000 that has 8 colors plus black. My 3rd printer is a Canon Pixma Pro 100 that is 6 or 7yo. It has 7 colors (I think) plus light grey, dark grey and black. they can print up to 13 x 19 prints. I used the Pro 100 yesterday after a 6 month hiatus, and it worked perfecly. I'm happy with my Canon printers.
May 13, 2021 19:26:35 #
burkphoto wrote:
It's pricey, at $600, but Epson FINALLY made an in... (show quote)
I've been hoping for the Epson L1800 that can only be bought in Europe and Asia!
https://www.epson.eu/products/printers/inkjet-printers/for-home/ecotank-l1800-meafis
May 14, 2021 00:08:37 #
Picture Taker wrote:
Printers is the culmination of you work, buy a decent printer. I find that Canon and Epson seem to make better quality printers. The printers with more different inks will give you better color reproduction.
Yep and after many years of Epsons I switched to Canon. Much better overall imho! Harry
May 14, 2021 09:47:38 #
docsteve wrote:
looking to replace my home printer for pix; i just print 8x10s and smaller for family shots to put in decorative frames. and for better enlargements, i use bay foto.
SOOOO many out there, but i do like to have a sharp print that warrants "saving."
SOOOO many out there, but i do like to have a sharp print that warrants "saving."
It depends on your "perfection to cost" ratio.
The TR8520 does nicely for me.
I don't need a grandiose printer for "home" use.
My 8x10s & 8x12s look very nice.
No one has complained yet.
May 14, 2021 12:41:05 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
One more note: After you buy and set up your printer, the program in the set up or system is balanced for that EXACT INK. The use of third party inks will not give you the exact results as the printer system was designed for.
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