can anyone recomend a good photo printer

[boxer82003]

can anyone recomend a good photo printer i would like to get some input on some printers

[Harry Settle]

I'll start out with "It depends on what you want to do with it."

I only occasionaly print photos on mine, but, when I do, I want the output to be quality. . . for that reason, I stuck with my HP 7660. If I ever start printing in any quantitiy at all, I'm considering the Epson 2200.

[robertwgross]

I think the vast majority of the printers used here are either Epson or Canon inkjets.

---Bob Gross---

[Blade]

Hi,
I use the Canon i9950...
Text is not the best, but for photo's ....
Am really pleased with the results, and speed.

Especially on Canon Paper.

[DocFrankenstein]

You have to answer some questions:

Do you want "archival" quality (200 years) or what seems to be "usual" 80 years album/20 in a frame.

Do you want letter size or 13-19 inches?

Do you want it super fast?

Do you want to save money with third party inks?

How much printing do you expect to do? A lab may be cheaper.

[Vinny454]

If you do not need to do any large format printing
(ie larger than 8 X 10), I highly recommend the
Epson Stylus Photo R800.

Vince

[johnleveritt]

can anyone recomend a good photo printer i would like to get some input on some printers

I've owned a total of 4 Epson printers for photo work, and various Laser printers. From the Apple LaserWriter II, to the HP Laserjet 4M+ for my text. And always recommended them to other people. With that said, I bit the bullet and bought the Canon I9900 for my picture work, and brother am I glad I did. I have never seen such color and speed from any of my Epsons, and I will never look back. And the Canon is half of the price of the Epson 2200.

As far as archiving the pictures, and whether they will last 20 or 200 years, I leave that up to my wife, who frames all of our stuff, whether they be original paintings, or the many signed and numbered prints that we have. And with her doing the work, I just don't worry. I'm sure that any good and competent framer can do a really good job of museum quality framing, and you wouldn't worry either.

Just mt .02 worth.

[scottbergerphoto]

I use the Epson 2200. I love the output and so do my customers. The Epson 2200 comes with ICC profiles for Epson ink and papers. That's about a $300-500 savings alone. It is not the fastest printer in the pack, but if you are looking for a printer that produces stunning output on a variety of Epson papers, as part of a color managed workflow, you should seriously consider the 2200.
Regards,
Scott

[J. Cobble]

epson 2200, hands down

[taskerc]

I am still very partial to my old Epson 1200 - and moreso since I added a CFS (Continous Flow System) instead of cartridges - fantastic and exceptional long term value. I also bought an inexpensive HP 7260 for 4x6 / 8x10 colour glossy work and have found it remarkably good for such a low price point - consumables are a different matter of course :cry:

[boxer82003]

thanks guys i was looking at an epson r300 or the canon i960

any thoughts

[CindyS]

I have the Epson R300 and I love it.

[morenoar]

I have this printer and ADORE IT. When I show my printed out pictures to friends or co-workers, they can not believe I printed them on a home printer.

[clickit]

I've used a Canon I960 since they came out about a year ago and it is a fantastic Photo printer. The quality and speed are great as long as you use the Canon inks. I made the mistake once of trying some third party ink cartridges with poor results.

[cmM]

I have the i960, and it looks very good to me using Canon inks and Canon paper.

[RikWriter]

I love my HP 7960. Not the fastest printer in the world, but the print quality is excellent.

[Cordell]

thanks guys i was looking at an epson r300 or the canon i960

any thoughts

My understanding is that the R200 and R300 use the same print engine and just about everything else. The only difference is the R300 has the card reader so you can print directly from you cards. Well, I didn't see the need for that because I like to look at and maybe edit my photos before randomly printing. If you don't plan to use this feature you can save yourself $80-$120 and go for the R200. I did and I'm very glad I did.

[In Hoc Up2 Eyeballs]

Very happy with i960. 8)

[Adam Hicks]

C'mon you're using a Canon camera and it's done okay for you hasn't it :-) Bite the bullet and go with the i9900 if you can. I got a good deal on mine and it's better than the last 5 Epson printers I've owned. I have an Epson sitting next to it for text and every day printing, but where else can you print an absolutely PERFECT 13x19" print in 3 minutes or less? 4x6 in 35 seconds (when I'VE timed it) etc. Plus you know the DirectPrint port on the front will work perfectly with Canon cameras (my wife loves it for the Digital Elph, although I generally print from Photoshop CS)

I've lost all faith in HP printers. Everyone I know has one, and every one of them are cheaply built. For whatever reason I see more HP printers kick the bucket than any other. If you can't do the i9900 do the i960. The ink for these printers is reasonable as well. You can get all 6 inks for the i960 on eBay (genuine Canon) for around $30. I just bought a couple sets for my i9900, then bought the Red and Green (i9900 is 8 inks) at CompUSA for $11 each. They last forever too :)

Adam

[Adam Hicks]

C'mon you're using a Canon camera and it's done okay for you hasn't it :-) Bite the bullet and go with the i9900 if you can. I got a good deal on mine and it's better than the last 5 Epson printers I've owned. I have an Epson sitting next to it for text and every day printing, but where else can you print an absolutely PERFECT 13x19" print in 3 minutes or less? 4x6 in 35 seconds (when I'VE timed it) etc. Plus you know the DirectPrint port on the front will work perfectly with Canon cameras (my wife loves it for the Digital Elph, although I generally print from Photoshop CS)

I've lost all faith in HP printers. Everyone I know has one, and every one of them are cheaply built. For whatever reason I see more HP printers kick the bucket than any other. If you can't do the i9900 do the i960. The ink for these printers is reasonable as well. You can get all 6 inks for the i960 on eBay (genuine Canon) for around $30. I just bought a couple sets for my i9900, then bought the Red and Green (i9900 is 8 inks) at CompUSA for $11 each. They last forever too :)

Adam

[danphoto1]

Do some research and decide what your needs will be for printing.All of the above advide is goof. I like Canon and Epson they are two completley types of printer Canon heats the ink and Eson does not. there are pros and cons to each printer just like camera try www.steves-digicams.com There are tons of articles and revides and links on that site. also www.photo.net. Printing like shooting is a very indiviual experience and you should see what you like from the sample prints . Each company has samples at a Comp USA or Best Buy etc. God luck in your quest and no matter how good the printer is rember a better more sophiticated machine will appear right after you purchase yours.

[JABACo]

For 11x17's and 13x19's Epson 2200
For 3x5's - 8x10's Epson R200
For everyday printing HP d145 All-in-one

[jimtfoto]

Cast my vote for the Epson 2200.
cheers,
jim

[hickory]

Canon camera, Canon i960 printer, Canon inks, Canon paper and I love the results! :lol: :lol:

tom

[stoneylonesome]

I vote for the i960 this is my 3rd Canon printer had have been happy with everyone but the i960 is fantastic a real plus on the Canons is the individual ink tanks. saves some money..

[BarbaraS]

I have used the Canon S9000 and loved it for BW and Color. A visiting judge at one of my camera clubs thought one of my glossy BW prints from the Canon was a traditional BW print! (Its helps that it was mounted and matted.)

And I never was sorry that I put out the $$ for the larger printer. Large prints are too cool. Also, I always use every drop of ink with the Canon!

But, next year, I want the Epson 4000! :D

[aberdeen]

I'm on the Epson 2200 side. Have had mine for quite a while now and it has been a real workhorse. Love the ICC profiles, plus there's a lot of third party support with this printer. It's not fast, but it is accurate, and that is what I'm looking for...accuracy.

The R200 and R300 are wonderful printers as well.

Cheers! 8)

[malla1962]

thanks guys i was looking at an epson r300 or the canon i960

any thoughts
i have a canon i965 and verry pleased with it.

[JABACo]

thanks guys i was looking at an epson r300 or the canon i960

any thoughts
i have a canon i965 and verry pleased with it.

The Epson R200, R300, R300M are very printers. If you already don't know, the only difference's are that the 300's have slots for your digital media with 300m also having a small screen to view your picture before printing. Having said that, all of them print the same as the R200, with the R200 being much cheaper.

BA