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Best Photo Quality for around $200
I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around
$200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued now) that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges on the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their print heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the marketplace now. Thanks, Len -- Folk Art from Around the World www.thefolkartgallery.com |
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Hands down for the Canon i960. Low ink cost and individual color
replacement makes this a winner go to http://www.usa.canon.com/html/conCpr...ec tion=10214 for product details. I own the Canon i860 for about $50 less. Both are GREAT for photos or text. "Len Robbins" wrote in message ... I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around $200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued now) that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges on the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the marketplace now. Thanks, Len -- Folk Art from Around the World www.thefolkartgallery.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.542 / Virus Database: 336 - Release Date: 11/27/2003 |
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"Joel" wrote in message ... "Len Robbins" wrote: I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around $200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued now) that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges on the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their print heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the marketplace now. Thanks, Len Me, I just do my printing at SAM's Club 4x6" for 19 cents a pop (Wal-Mart charges 26 cents for 4x6" or $2.86 for 8x10"). It seems cheaper than paying for ink, photo paper, and the photo will last much longer. I have a Canon i850. The cost of ink for a 8.5 x 11 photo is 2 cents when I refill. Quality is much better than either Sam's or WalMart. Glossy photo paper is about 35 cents per page, matte is about half that. If you want to get cheap print then I would suggest to go with Epson cuz you can get OEM catridge for around $3-4 a pop comparing to the original $20-25, or HP ink cartridge costs around $30 average (some cheaper some more expensive) unless your friend refill his/her ink. |
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"Joel" wrote in message ... "Ray R" wrote: I may have to believe it costs you 2 cents (water?) but I will have to wait for few more days to believe yours is better than Sam's or Wal-Mart. Just remind me few days later so I will say "I believe you" g. I was doing lot of printing and have been refilling my ink for many years, and even using Continous Ink System which I don't even have to replace ink cartridge every few refills, and I still can't see 2 cents per print unless I print on emptied cartridge or water g. Bulk ink is about $2 per ounce. I get about 100 prints per ounce. I don't care if you believe my math or not. I tried Wal-Mart and was not satisfied with the results. Since you are proficient with Photoshop try duplicating the my experiment. Create an image that is pure red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow in Photoshop. Compare the Wal-Mart and inkjet version to see which is closer to the pure colors. This can be verified by scanning the images and looking at the individual channels. An added benefit of the inkjet is consistent results. It is independent of the photoprinter calibration and age of the chemicals. |
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Thanks everyone for their 2 cents worth.
Regards, Len "Joel" wrote in message ... "Ray R" wrote: "Joel" wrote in message ... "Ray R" wrote: I may have to believe it costs you 2 cents (water?) but I will have to wait for few more days to believe yours is better than Sam's or Wal-Mart. Just remind me few days later so I will say "I believe you" g. I was doing lot of printing and have been refilling my ink for many years, and even using Continous Ink System which I don't even have to replace ink cartridge every few refills, and I still can't see 2 cents per print unless I print on emptied cartridge or water g. Bulk ink is about $2 per ounce. I get about 100 prints per ounce. I don't care if you believe my math or not. I tried Wal-Mart and was not satisfied with the results. Since you are proficient with Photoshop try duplicating the my experiment. Create an image that is pure red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow in Photoshop. Compare the Wal-Mart and inkjet version to see which is closer to the pure colors. This can be verified by scanning the images and looking at the individual channels. An added benefit of the inkjet is consistent results. It is independent of the photoprinter calibration and age of the chemicals. You can get little less than $2 per oz here https://www.atlanticinkjet.com/showprod.asp?currency=US but still lot more than 2 cents per 8x10". I haven't printed any artwork at Wal-Mart but I print lot of portraits and wedding photos, and the quality are great (much better than printing from 35mm camera). |
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