Which Photo Printer?

galanthus · #11 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by G0NYM

It took me quite some time to get the calibrtion correct, from what I was seeing on the screen to what turned out at the printer.
Martin

This is what puts me off using an external lab to do my A3 prints. Do they come back looking different colours due to settings etc ?

PMG · #12 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by galanthus

This is what puts me off using an external lab to do my A3 prints. Do they come back looking different colours due to settings etc ?

I don't suppose we are allowed to advertise or recommend firms but I know one (haven't actually used them) but know folk who have and wouldn't do it any other way than sending off and they end up framed and on walls so it must be worth it. Its just that I like doing my own and would like to go back to doing my own!

Pauline

PMG · #13 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 09:40 AM

Thanks guys - that's given me something to think about . . . and its more or less changed my mind as regards buying A3 capability - no I'm not going to use it much - so I would be better off with a lab. So its stick a pin in time - cos without actually testing two different makes side by side and seeing if there is any discernable differences - then its pays yer money and takes yer choice! I think I will stick with Epson - my old Photo 700 has given good results steadily over the years - so I guess I will plump for the R800.

Husband sat behind me has an almost unused R300 and as soon as we can get one of our IT friends to come and have a look at the probs with my set up and uploading to wab - he will also join Ians comp to mine so he will be on the web too and I could use his printer but as we tend to be friendlier with each other when we have our own equipment (and do not mess with or alter any of each others settings etc!) then for a couple of hundred I think its better if we keep to our own desks and stuff. . . funny that - we share most things amicably - photography and its associated bits n bobs we can fall out over . . .

Thanks again for sharing thoughts folks on what you use - its very helpful

Pauline

nightshade · #14 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 10:43 AM

I have a cheap Epson R265 this uses the Claria inks and does a very good print
saw it demonstrated at PC world by a rep and asked them to print a selection
of images of my own which they did and I was very pleased(free prints he-he)
and spare inks at half price

PMG · #15 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nightshade

I have a cheap Epson R265 this uses the Claria inks and does a very good print
saw it demonstrated at PC world by a rep and asked them to print a selection
of images of my own which they did and I was very pleased(free prints he-he)
and spare inks at half price

I love that nightshade - how many times did you go back in with different images of your own before you made your mind up

LOL

Pauline

nightshade · #16 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 11:02 AM

They ran off a dozen or so as it attracted a large group of potential customers

Grass-snake,Kittens, garden birds including a flash of Sparrowhawk chancing it
with a flock of Gold Finches (pushed WAB as well)
Not a bad buy

PMG · #17 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nightshade

They ran off a dozen or so as it attracted a large group of potential customers

Grass-snake,Kittens, garden birds including a flash of Sparrowhawk chancing it
with a flock of Gold Finches (pushed WAB as well)
Not a bad buy

richardkm · #18 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 01:01 PM

I currently use a Canon S9000 A3 printer, as I print most of my pics at A3 size.

I've recently added an external ink supply system to reduce the ink cost. This puts large ink tanks outside the printer with tubes going to adapted ink cartridges which fit in place of the normal cartridge. I've noticed no reduction in quality, but a huge reduction in ink cost.

PMG · #19 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by richardkm

I currently use a Canon S9000 A3 printer, as I print most of my pics at A3 size.

I've recently added an external ink supply system to reduce the ink cost. This puts large ink tanks outside the printer with tubes going to adapted ink cartridges which fit in place of the normal cartridge. I've noticed no reduction in quality, but a huge reduction in ink cost.

Thanks Richard - that's an interesting idea and one I would consider if I was going to do a lot of A3 printing. . . I think I should get a website set up first and try the waters a little before splashing out! In the meanwhile it would be good to go back to printing a few things off at A4 so I think I will end up with the R800 ..... but I shall wait a bit longer and see if anyone else throws in any suggestions!! Thanks

Pauline

PMG · #20 (**permalink**) 15-10-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PMG

Thanks Richard - that's an interesting idea and one I would consider if I was going to do a lot of A3 printing. . . I think I should get a website set up first and try the waters a little before splashing out! In the meanwhile it would be good to go back to printing a few things off at A4 so I think I will end up with the R800 ..... but I shall wait a bit longer and see if anyone else throws in any suggestions!! Thanks

Pauline

I've gone for it - the R800 - it might 'old' but I think it will suffice for a few years - if it does as well as the really old Stylus Photo 700 sat here incapacitated, then I shall be well pleased. Had I gone for an A3 capable model I would spend a fortune on prints and clutter the walls at home which wouldn't please the other half!!

As it is I will have to be really convinced I want an A3 print to actually send off for one and that should keep the purse closed and t'other half happy!!!

Thanks to all who gave advice in this thread - you're a splendid gang of pals!

Pauline