Printer - which to get?
Jun 21, 2014 10:41:45 #
JCam wrote:
I'm shooting with a Canon 60D and my printers are ... (show quote)
If you buy Canon ink at Staples you not only get their kickback but you can use Staples coupons. I have one now for $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. Epson is excluded from those coupons but Canon is not.
Jun 21, 2014 10:54:07 #
finnmap wrote:
I have the Canon Pixma Pro 100, paid $95 with the rebate, also included a box of Canon 13x19 photo paper. I am enjoying it very much. It has worked great and I love the prints I am getting out of it. I do occasionally have issues with the wireless but I just roll it closer to my computer and plug it in.
I read somewhere here that the $300 rebate is a credit to use at B&H? Is that how the rebate works? Not a big deal if you plan on buying more stuff, but could be if not.
Jun 21, 2014 10:59:34 #
robertjerl wrote:
A. My main camera is a Canon 6D . br br B. Reti... (show quote)
If you like big prints, DONT get a Canon. They do NOT have 11x14" in their print menu. You have to use 13x19" paper and trim. I have a Epson Artisan 1430 that I love and you can get a reasonable priced CIS that will save you a bundle on ink.
Jun 21, 2014 11:18:42 #
mel wrote:
If you like big prints, DONT get a Canon. They do NOT have 11x14" in their print menu. You have to use 13x19" paper and trim. I have a Epson Artisan 1430 that I love and you can get a reasonable priced CIS that will save you a bundle on ink.
This would solve at least two big issues with printers for me. I like the idea of CIS and would seriously consider this setup. Look at this video to show what a rip off ink is, and why they give away printers to sell cartridges:
http://www.inksystem.com/
I presently refill my black ink cartridges in my Canon printer. My next printer will very likely be the one you suggested.
Jun 21, 2014 11:24:52 #
mawyatt wrote:
OK I shoot with Nikon but the Canon Pixma Pro 100 is a great printer. Large format (13" by 19"), studio quality with 8 carts. It's big and heavy but the prints are very good, especially on the Canon Pro papers.
B&H has a deal for the printer with 50 sheets of 13" by 19" Canon quality photo paper for $400 with a $300 rebate.
The only issue is the wireless can be flakey sometimes.
B&H has a deal for the printer with 50 sheets of 13" by 19" Canon quality photo paper for $400 with a $300 rebate.
The only issue is the wireless can be flakey sometimes.
It's a great deal, but BEWARE it's not that easy to get the refund. I got screwed out of it.
A nice buy for $100.00 but a terrible one for $400.00
Jun 21, 2014 11:28:23 #
balticvid
Loc: Queens now NJ
donnahde wrote:
I've had no problems with it. My store only carries semi gloss though. I've never checked online.
Good. I'll try it. Semi gloss is good for me.
Thanks.
Jun 21, 2014 11:30:55 #
mel wrote:
It's a great deal, but BEWARE it's not that easy to get the refund. I got screwed out of it.
The directions are precise but we had no problem getting our rebate. And it's an AMEX card you can spend on pretty much anything anywhere - for whoever asked that.
Jun 21, 2014 11:59:09 #
SharpShooter wrote:
What do you mean, kidding and joking.
You, more than anyone else should know that the armies are gathering at your walls. Get the oil boiling, as they'll come over any minute know!!
I'll let someone else shoot first! :lol:
SS
You, more than anyone else should know that the armies are gathering at your walls. Get the oil boiling, as they'll come over any minute know!!
I'll let someone else shoot first! :lol:
SS
Wadda ya mean, let the other guy shoot first :thumbdown:
That's almost as bad as letting the other guy go around the mark first in a sailboat race, unless of course, he has the R.O.W. :cry:
Jun 21, 2014 12:25:23 #
I presently use the Canon9000 Pro Mark II . Have no problems with it except that it is a little slow . I am able to print 13x19 on occasion and everything in between . I got the printer relatively on the cheap since it was sitting in the store gathering dust was able to get it half price
caveat
they get you on the inks . Have also a HP 8250 and it is still running strong. Many people send out their work to be done by someone else but I prefer to have total control. Check with a Camera Club for extra advice but here you will get many recommendations . Get the best that you can afford so later you will not regret your decision . Good luck.
Jun 21, 2014 13:04:24 #
I hate to cast a stone here, but I finally dumped an Epson 3800 after months of trying to get it to cooperate with my Mac. An Epson rep at the Photoshop World admitted to some problems. I had the Mac desktop 27'' with the latest OS and all the bells and whistles. After continuing to update drivers eft, etc, etc, with calls to Epson, Adobe, and Cannon, I gave up and went with the Canon Pro-1. No problems since. The Epson people blamed Adobe and vice versa. I also used the Color Munki in efforts. Upgraded to the NEC monitor with a new Mac laptop and am even happier now.
Jun 21, 2014 15:00:24 #
Robert, do check Craig's list. I bought my Canon Pixma pro 9000 ll from CL brand new still in the box.
Like the Pixma pro 100, people were getting them in a rebate package if they bought a camera.
They basically got the printers for free, and would sell them for cheap. I paid $150 for mine. they were normally $499.
I'm sure there are plenty of them out there right now!
Good Luck ;)
SS
Like the Pixma pro 100, people were getting them in a rebate package if they bought a camera.
They basically got the printers for free, and would sell them for cheap. I paid $150 for mine. they were normally $499.
I'm sure there are plenty of them out there right now!
Good Luck ;)
SS
Jun 21, 2014 16:05:29 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I'm sure there are plenty of them out there right now!
The description for the Pro 100 says it includes "setup ink cartridges". Are those the ones that have just enough ink to get you started before you need $124 refill?
Jun 21, 2014 16:15:29 #
I would feel safe betting on that. Probably just enough ink to print the test pages and one or two 8x10's
Oh, I don't bet money, only homemade chocolate chip cookies or chili. You have to live close enough to me to pickup the chili, cookies mail fairly well.
Oh, I don't bet money, only homemade chocolate chip cookies or chili. You have to live close enough to me to pickup the chili, cookies mail fairly well.
OddJobber wrote:
The description for the Pro 100 says it includes "setup ink cartridges". Are those the ones that have just enough ink to get you started before you need $124 refill?
Jun 21, 2014 16:18:33 #
OddJobber wrote:
The description for the Pro 100 says it includes "setup ink cartridges". Are those the ones that have just enough ink to get you started before you need $124 refill?
Odd, they probably are, but I'm pretty sure every company does the same.
If so, the starters last a long time.
I wonder if the starters list an ml capacity on them. Someone with a new printer should look and report! ;-)
I do most all of my printing on a small(17"), large format printer.
I would recomend anybody that prints a lot to go that route. Yes the printers are initially expensive at $1500 and up, but the print cost are really low.
Ink is way less than half as is paper. 1000 prints would probably pay for the printer, especially of you sell some. Anyway, just my opinion. There are also good used ones as well. ;-)
SS
Jun 21, 2014 16:28:19 #
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