Best Printer For Black & White
Jun 30, 2021 13:50:29 #
bradhess wrote:
Any suggestions?
I have the Canon Pro 100 and I feel it does a beautiful job on B/W.
Jun 30, 2021 14:35:01 #
Mike107 wrote:
HP Photosmart 7900
I have a 7900 that I have had since new, and agree it is a good photo printer for color but terrible for black and white. It has been out of production for at least 15 years and most inks that you can find are out of date if you can find them at all. Epson or Canon with pigment inks is the way to go.
Jun 30, 2021 15:11:04 #
Badgertale
Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Goober wrote:
Epson or Canon with pigment inks is the way to go.
Can you be more specific on your opinion on pigment ink. I'd like your perspective.
Jun 30, 2021 16:27:52 #
Badgertale wrote:
Can you be more specific on your opinion on pigment ink. I'd like your perspective.
Very basic overview or dye-based vs pigment-based inks. Or look here.
Jun 30, 2021 17:41:56 #
Most will recommend the printer they use. I use an old HP LaserJet 1320n and am happy. Simple fact is that B&W printers are so advanced that brands are not all that different. I would stay away from ink jet printers.
Jun 30, 2021 17:44:09 #
Badgertale
Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
BobHartung wrote:
Very basic overview or dye-based vs pigment-based inks. Or look here.
(...tips hat...)
Jun 30, 2021 17:44:21 #
Fencehog wrote:
Most will recommend the printer they use. I use an old HP LaserJet 1320n and am happy. Simple fact is that B&W printers are so advanced that brands are not all that different. I would stay away from ink jet printers.
If you are satisfied with printing photographs on a laser printer, that's fine. But ink jet printers have much better photo printing quality.
Jun 30, 2021 17:46:39 #
Jun 30, 2021 17:54:33 #
Fencehog wrote:
True, but I find ink jets to be temperamental. Maybe it is me.
I have an Epson R2880 which has been trouble free for many years. If a laser printer was my only choice, I'd send my prints out, as printing quality is important to me.
Jun 30, 2021 21:28:46 #
Badgertale wrote:
Can you be more specific on your opinion on pigment ink. I'd like your perspective.
Check out the links Bob Hartung listed in his response. Very good simple explanations of dye base inks vs pigment inks and advantages/disadvantages of each.
Jul 2, 2021 08:34:24 #
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