Photo Quality Printer

[TheNakedGun]

Any recomendations on photo quality printers I have my new digital cannon Rebel and now I want to be able to print photos at home any help will be great

Thanks

[SmokinDVM]

I have the Epson Photo Stylus 1800R.

Can't tell the difference between prints off of this and 35mm prints from the photo lab. It can print huge, poster size photos as well.

I have had absolutely no issues with it either.

Kinda pricey, but well worth it IMO.

[LungJian]

Epson's printers usually get high marks for quality, but are among the most expensive in cost per page (or print). In other words, you'll go through a lot more cartridges with Epson printers.

I'd suggest a Canon printer. They've been getting as good or better reviews compared to the Epson's, plus one of the lowest cost per page ratios. The iP4300 has gotten excellent reviews and is under one hundred dollars.

[ggiese]

I had all kinds of problems with Epson cartridges... Going through them like crazy - seemed like they were always empty. Was very frustrating - moved away from it all together...

I'm VERY happy with my HP PhotoSmart printer...

[mauied1101]

Congrats on your camera purchase!

Daddy has a Canon Pixma IP6600D. Big prints, little prints, it's spectacular.

Also, the software integration makes it a little easier to use with your Canon camera (I've got one of those as well).

Things you wanna look for is that they all of the ink colors have separate cartridges.

Try going to CNet Printer Reviews for more information.

Lastly - you've invested quite a bit in your camera - get the best photo printer that your budget will allow - otherwise none of the bells and whistles you bought on your camera will translate into the printed photograph.

[tampacigargirl]

Any recomendations on photo quality printers I have my new digital cannon Rebel and now I want to be able to print photos at home any help will be great

Thanks

If you do alot of printing I recommend any Cannon Series Printer that has individual ink cartridges. Something like this:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=13528

Even though it has 5 ink cartridges, it's still more economical than replacing a whole color cartridge when you run out of one color ink. There are some with 3 ink cartridges, but the more print nozzles the better the quality.

[dHUTCH]

If you do alot of printing I recommend any Cannon Series Printer that has individual ink cartridges. Something like this:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=13528

Even though it has 5 ink cartridges, it's still more economical than replacing a whole color cartridge when you run out of one color ink. There are some with 3 ink cartridges, but the more print nozzles the better the quality.

Like cigargirl said...the more color catridges it has the better quality you're going to get. I have an HP Officejet 4215v All-in-One printer than spanks the photos I print out at our photo lab I work at. It's not too expensive and it does EVERYTHING. Ive seen "Photo Printers" that dont put as good a of photos as this printer. You have the ability to take out your black cartridge and add another type of color cartridge to get a wide range of colors.

[Big Jack]

I have an Epson 925, that I bought when I got my Rebel. It makes decent prints, up to 8.5x11.

I found its way cheaper to have the pics printed online, and mailed to me. I found a place online that will do 8x10s VERY cheap. It is nice to have around, sorta like a polaroid for printing snaps, but I rarely use it as a photo printer anymore. I

[Quint]

Epson by far is the best photo printer on the market I have the Epson stylus photo2200. Their ink is the highest quality best ink on the market. It has a life time of 100's of years. I have Epson photo's printed on super B size paper 13x19 that have been hanging on my wall in my office in the sunlight for over 3 years that have not degraded in anyway right besides photo's that I printed on my HP which are now yellow. Only drawback with the epson is you really need to use the epson photo paper.

[LungJian]

Epson originally guesstimated a lifespan of "over 200 years" for their inks about 5-7 years ago. Since then, they have guesstimated "50-100 years" and "over 100 years" at various times. There's really no way to be sure and individual care of printed photos will make a huge difference.

Keep your prints out of direct sunlight. If they are to be displayed, use UV filtered glass in the frame.

[WOXOF]

Epson originally guesstimated a lifespan of "over 200 years" for their inks about 5-7 years ago. Since then, they have guesstimated "50-100 years" and "over 100 years" at various times. There's really no way to be sure and individual care of printed photos will make a huge difference.

Keep your prints out of direct sunlight. If they are to be displayed, use UV filtered glass in the frame.

Sorry for the threadjack here.

LungJian, what do you think of the old cellophane debate. Should I leave it on my cigars or take it off?

[Quint]

Epson originally guesstimated a lifespan of "over 200 years" for their inks about 5-7 years ago. Since then, they have guesstimated "50-100 years" and "over 100 years" at various times. There's really no way to be sure and individual care of printed photos will make a huge difference.

Keep your prints out of direct sunlight. If they are to be displayed, use UV filtered glass in the frame.

The proof in the pudding for me was having pictures side by side for the same length of time and seeing the difference between the 2. I have pictures printed from HP and Epson just hanging on cubicle wall not in any type of frame. Epson still looks excellant and like I said in previous post Hp has yellowed. But LungJian is correct, in every case you should try and protect from UV exposure.

[mauied1101]

So what did you wind up getting?