Suggestions for buying a new photo printer
Jun 20, 2014 08:27:45 #
Looking for some advice on purchasing a new high quality photo printer. My last post described my Epson Artisan 810 having problems with auto cropping my 8x10 photos when I print. I like the idea of the all in one as I fax and copy a lot also. I would substitute these features to get a good photo printer that prints what I see.
Jun 20, 2014 08:46:19 #
wireman8
Loc: Toledo, Ohio
I've seen some decent all in ones, but for my money I'd go to a dedicated photo printer, why waste good ink on faxes and copier work?
Jun 20, 2014 09:03:03 #
Mick 53 wrote:
Looking for some advice on purchasing a new high quality photo printer. My last post described my Epson Artisan 810 having problems with auto cropping my 8x10 photos when I print. I like the idea of the all in one as I fax and copy a lot also. I would substitute these features to get a good photo printer that prints what I see.
I added an Epson R3000 to the set up but kept the old epson 830 all-in-one for copy/fax/letter printing. This works well for me. The R3000 is a world better with photos. The old epson does just fine for simple scanning, printing business letters and the occasional fax.
Jun 20, 2014 09:03:03 #
Sorry duplicate somehow...
I added an Epson R3000 to the set up but kept the old epson 830 all-in-one for copy/fax/letter printing. This works well for me. The R3000 is a world better with photos. The old epson does just fine for simple scanning, printing business letters and the occasional fax.
Mick 53 wrote:
Looking for some advice on purchasing a new high quality photo printer. My last post described my Epson Artisan 810 having problems with auto cropping my 8x10 photos when I print. I like the idea of the all in one as I fax and copy a lot also. I would substitute these features to get a good photo printer that prints what I see.
I added an Epson R3000 to the set up but kept the old epson 830 all-in-one for copy/fax/letter printing. This works well for me. The R3000 is a world better with photos. The old epson does just fine for simple scanning, printing business letters and the occasional fax.
Jun 20, 2014 15:15:18 #
Take a look at the Canon Pixma Pro 100 @ B&H. They offer the printer, 50 sheets of photo 13" by 19" paper for $398 with a $300 rebate. This is a pro level photo printer with 8 separate ink cartridges. The prints from this printer are very good IMO. Don't think this printer is good for everyday use printing text and stuff, but for photo it's hard to beat. I use a cheap small HP printer/scanner for the everyday stuff.
Jun 20, 2014 15:18:42 #
Btw should mention it's big and real heavy, and it's wireless (the wireless acts up once in awhile).
Jun 21, 2014 07:51:41 #
coyotecall
Loc: New Mexico
Epson Artisan 837. I've had three of them. They're good for photos and all else, don't use a lot of ink (as I found my two Canon printers did) and are easy to find alternative refills for.
Jun 21, 2014 07:58:11 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Printing is a whole lot more complex than the printer you choose. For photographs Epson and Canon lead the pack. In that order. You might search YouTube or B&H for free tutorials. Lynda.com and KelbyOne have great subscription lessons. It will really be helpful to you study about printing before you pull the trigger. Good luck.
Mick 53 wrote:
Looking for some advice on purchasing a new high quality photo printer. My last post described my Epson Artisan 810 having problems with auto cropping my 8x10 photos when I print. I like the idea of the all in one as I fax and copy a lot also. I would substitute these features to get a good photo printer that prints what I see.
Jun 21, 2014 10:15:11 #
mawyatt wrote:
Take a look at the Canon Pixma Pro 100 @ B&H. They offer the printer, 50 sheets of photo 13" by 19" paper for $398 with a $300 rebate. This is a pro level photo printer with 8 separate ink cartridges. The prints from this printer are very good IMO. Don't think this printer is good for everyday use printing text and stuff, but for photo it's hard to beat. I use a cheap small HP printer/scanner for the everyday stuff.
This is an amazing printer for $100. Of course, there's the expense of the ink, but they all use expensive ink.
Jun 21, 2014 12:15:05 #
I've been using the Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II for the past year and a half and love the quality of pictures. They have a good selection of paper you can use from glossy to semi-glossy. It's prints sizes 4 X 6, 8 x 10, 8 1/2 x 11, and 13 X 19. It's has 8 ink cartridges. This printer is for quality prints only and is not economically feasible for everyday printing.
Jun 21, 2014 12:55:58 #
IMHO - ya can't go wrong with Epson. You should be able to resolve your 'cropping' issue, though. I'll suggest additional efforts toward that before scrapping your present printer & buying another.
All that said, I'll agree with the other posts - get a dedicated photo printer, with multiple ink color cartrideges - maybe even continous ink system - and use your current printer for fax & email & such.
Good luck
All that said, I'll agree with the other posts - get a dedicated photo printer, with multiple ink color cartrideges - maybe even continous ink system - and use your current printer for fax & email & such.
Good luck
Jun 21, 2014 13:57:36 #
NYjoe
Loc: US/UK
I purchased an Epson stylus pro 3800 in 2006. It has consistently produced gallery quality b&w and color prints and continues to do so 8 years and counting. I use it daily when putting together an exhibition and weekly or even monthly otherwise...so its not what I would call under a heavy workload. I am now considering its larger format big brother 7900 for 24 inch wide prints.
Mick 53 wrote:
Looking for some advice on purchasing a new high quality photo printer. My last post described my Epson Artisan 810 having problems with auto cropping my 8x10 photos when I print. I like the idea of the all in one as I fax and copy a lot also. I would substitute these features to get a good photo printer that prints what I see.
Jun 22, 2014 19:09:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is an amazing printer for $100. Of course, there's the expense of the ink, but they all use expensive ink.
Yep Jerry, I am still waiting for a CIS ... eventually... that day will come.
To the subject poster, I recommend making sure that a CIS is available for which ever printer you buy. If you only intend to make 8x10 then do not get the Canon 100, it is a BIG footprint machine and as Jerry says $$$ for the ink.
I used a CIS on my old Epson and it died of age not associated with CIS. Now using an Epson 825 that I had on the closet top shelf for years. The CIS on it works like a charm. Third party ink is UV stable... see:
http://www.earthinkjet.com/bulk-magenta-ink.html
Jun 22, 2014 20:22:12 #
minniev wrote:
Sorry duplicate somehow...
I added an Epson R3000 to the set up but kept the old epson 830 all-in-one for copy/fax/letter printing. This works well for me. The R3000 is a world better with photos. The old epson does just fine for simple scanning, printing business letters and the occasional fax.
I added an Epson R3000 to the set up but kept the old epson 830 all-in-one for copy/fax/letter printing. This works well for me. The R3000 is a world better with photos. The old epson does just fine for simple scanning, printing business letters and the occasional fax.
I did the same thing. Kept my Epson 9400fax and added a R3000. Makes a good all-around set up.
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