best photo printer
Mar 7, 2012 07:08:28 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
I use the Epson R1900, a great printer, but not the best. There is NO best.....
Mar 7, 2012 07:17:08 #
mborn wrote:
I use an Epson 3880 love it is heavy large footprint will auto change black inks between matte and glossy papers. Epson did have a sale on them
For the money, the Epson 3880 is the best performer of all of the five epsons I have owned so far. Epson introduced the first Ultachrome K3 Vivid Magenta ink technology with this printer and three shades of black(photo black, matte black and light black)inks for advance black and white prints. Here are some reviews of this printer.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/printers/3880.shtml
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/reviews/printer/epson_sp_3880.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382331,00.asp
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/epson_stylus_pro_3880_review/
Mar 7, 2012 07:24:42 #
I use the epson 3800 pro and love it. The cartridges run about 45.00 each but seem to last forever. I mostly print on 8.5X11 paper and can get hundreds of images printed before running out of any color. It prints beautifully up to 17X22" on sheet paper.
It will also print on canvas and other materials.
It will also print on canvas and other materials.
Mar 7, 2012 07:36:59 #
I have HP 7000 wide format.
Pluses: price
Minuses: Quality. Test made on 4 X 6 not necessarily
same as 11 X 17.
HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer may be best.
I currently use a Canon 600D, ergo the inexpensive printer.
Pluses: price
Minuses: Quality. Test made on 4 X 6 not necessarily
same as 11 X 17.
HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer may be best.
I currently use a Canon 600D, ergo the inexpensive printer.
Mar 7, 2012 08:12:45 #
Mar 7, 2012 08:33:10 #
I have owned a refurbished Epson 1400 printer for 3 yrs now, have had no problems of any kind. Prints great looking photos with sparkel to them. I also use a continous bulk ink system with it, no problems with ink system, works great.
Mar 7, 2012 08:36:05 #
Just upgraded to the Epson 3880. It's a fantastic printer. It's "on sale" now---$1,299, less $300 rebate, plus it comes with 9 full ink cartridges---a $450 value ($50 each cartridge street price). The cartridges are huge and last for many, many months unless you print 25 17 x 22 prints each day. Worth every penny, and Epson's tech support is the absolute best.
Mar 7, 2012 08:57:58 #
charmaine wrote:
What is the next best one? Does anyone know ?
I'm using a Canon Pixma Pro 9000 mk II. It will print up to 13x19 and will print on a wide variety of paper and canvas. They cost anywhere from $200-500.
Mar 7, 2012 09:03:26 #
Amazon has the Epson 1400 with several listed. the printer uses 6 cartridges @ $22.00 each from Epson. I have gotten good results with generic ink at 1/3 that price from 123inkjets, among several others when googling epson ink cartridges.
Mar 7, 2012 09:04:55 #
I think you are better off, sending to lab for prints. Unless you do tons of prints. Ink is expensive. On some printers, if you do not use them for a while, the heads get blog and you have to do a nozzle clean and that cost ink use. They should give away printers for free, cause they make enough money on INK. I have been a wedding photographer for over 40 years and I just past the cost of lab prints to my customer.
Mar 7, 2012 09:42:28 #
I also have the Pro 9000 Mark II and I am very happy with the results of my pictures. I got it as a promotion when I purchased my Canon T1i camera. I think it was $400 and if you purchased it with the camera, they sent you a $400 Amex gift card so it was basically free.
colo43 wrote:
i recently bought the canon Pro 9000 mark 11 and it fits the bill very well.
it has 8 carts for colors and the colors come out vibrantly.
charmaine wrote:
What is the next best one? Does anyone know ?
i recently bought the canon Pro 9000 mark 11 and it fits the bill very well.
it has 8 carts for colors and the colors come out vibrantly.
Mar 7, 2012 09:43:52 #
Bvargas is correct. Just like Xerox back in the 60s, they weren't selling copiers, they were selling paper. Ink is expensive and the profit margin is much higher. However, I do like to do prints myself, and my volume is "medium" (I do test prints first on 8 1/2 x 11 paper before committing to the final print on 17 x 22 professional paper). Labs are great but I think that in the end, the cost of their prints and time and gas getting your file(s) to them the cost evens out. You can send the files electronically to the lab, but then you pay shipping costs when you get them back.
Mar 7, 2012 09:55:08 #
DaytonD wrote:
I have owned a refurbished Epson 1400 printer for 3 yrs now, have had no problems of any kind. Prints great looking photos with sparkel to them. I also use a continous bulk ink system with it, no problems with ink system, works great.
What continuous bulk ink system are you using with your 1400? Did you retro it yourself? Does it still use Epson inks or it's own brand?
Mar 7, 2012 10:47:13 #
kapekodder
Loc: A sandspit in the East😁
I've used Epsons (still have 2200, 1400 and 2880) and they've all produced great prints. Purchasing ink can be expensive, but I've found reasonable combo packs (full sets of specific ink for each printer) through B&H and Red River Paper. Having the convenience of a good photo printer is not cheap (a pro suggested about $2/sqft); probably true. Good photo paper is a must; I like the Epson, Canon and Red River papers. Certainly, calibration of the printer with your monitor will maximize your dollars as you get better prints!
Mar 7, 2012 11:10:58 #
charmaine wrote:
I am looking at getting a Photo printer to Print photos sizes of 11x 14 or bigger. I am wondering what printer is the best. I have looked at the epson 1400 and wondering if thats a good one. Thank you
The Epson R2880 would be an another good choice. It seems to have a good rep and has rebates right now.
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