What printer do you use to print pics?

biggpopa · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Hi all.

I'm just starting to get more serious into photography (newbie). I'd like to print some pics at home. Just wondering if some of you can tell me what printers you have, and if you recommend printing at home, or taking them to a photolab.

The printers I'm currently considering are:

Epson R800
Canon Pixma iP6600D

Any other suggestions will be welcomed. Thanks again!

Billginthekeys · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

i personally use the canon i9900, because i like large format (up to 13x19 in this case). if you want bigger than letter size pictures, and have the space for a fairly large printer, then it is a great deal, i think they run about $400 now. other than that i hear great things abou the ip6600D. dont know anything about the epson really.

S Taylor · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Epson R2400 - does outstanding prints, especially B & W prints.

(hint: there is a section devoted to post-processing and printing - you may get more feedback there)

WT

JMAS · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

I use a Canon S900 with excelent results, though it only gets me up to A4.
I really miss not having the possibility to print A3 at home, so my advice is for you to consider that in your case.

Lord_Malone · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Canon i9900.

scottbergerphoto · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Epson Stylus Photo 2200 with the Epson supplied ICC Profiles for Epson Paper and Ink.

joe445 · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Epson Stylus Photo R1800- I'm very happy with print quality. I like to see prints from R2400 & R9800- sure those are great printers too.

E James P · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Canon Pixma ip6000D
but I hate how they disable the cd print function on it

Aray_Of_Art · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

I use Canon iP4200. Only prints up to 8.5 by 11, but the colors come out great. I can hardly tell between some I have printed and ones sent to a lab.

biggpopa · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

It seems like a lot of people like the canon printers over the others. I'm still trying to decide whether i'll print anything above 8"x10".

I wish the canon would print on cd's as that is something that I may use.

TSmith8779 · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Epson R1800. Really does the job for me. I had an Epson 1280, great prints....but VERY slow.

IanD · 5th of July 2006 (Wed)

Canon Pixma iP8500. I only print up to 8.5 x 11 at home. Larger goes to a lab.

Zepher · 6th of July 2006 (Thu)

I print with an Epson 1280 and an HP Color Laserjet 4500DN.
I use the HP for quick proofs and CD/DVD Labels and the Epson for 8x10's if I need to print something right away. Everything else is printed at a lab since it is cheaper in the long run and comes out great.

AnzioBake · 6th of July 2006 (Thu)

BiggPoppa, the two printers you list are not "in thte same class" . The R800 is brilliant and comparable to the Canon iP8500/8800, sorry forgot the exact code. the i6600D is at a lower than the 8500/8800

BryanP · 6th of July 2006 (Thu)

I use the iP6600D from Canon. I just don't like the slight magenta tint it gives to the pictures, but other than that, it's very close to my calibrated monitor's colors. I got mine for 80 dollars via Best Buy discount awhile back so I'm not complaining.

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biggpopa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,159	What printer do you use to print pics? Hi all. I'm just starting to get more serious into photography (newbie). I'd like to print some pics at home. Just wondering if some of you can tell me what printers you have, and if you recommend printing at home, or taking them to a photolab. The printers I'm currently considering are: Epson R800 Canon Pixma iP6600D Any other suggestions will be welcomed. Thanks again! __________________ My Gear List

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Billginthekeys Billy the kid Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Islamorada, FL Posts: 7,179	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? i personally use the canon i9900, because i like large format (up to 13x19 in this case). if you want bigger than letter size pictures, and have the space for a fairly large printer, then it is a great deal, i think they run about $400 now. other than that i hear great things abou the ip6600D. dont know anything about the epson really. __________________ Mr. the Kid. Go Canes! My Gallery My Gear what the L. just go for it.

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S Taylor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 719 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? Epson R2400 - does outstanding prints, especially B & W prints. (hint: there is a section devoted to post-processing and printing - you may get more feedback there) WT __________________ Couple of DSLRs, number of lenses and other stuff... plenty short on talent.

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JMAS Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 2,496 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? I use a Canon S900 with excelent results, though it only gets me up to A4. I really miss not having the possibility to print A3 at home, so my advice is for you to consider that in your case. __________________ Cheers, Jaime ______ Gear Some photos

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joe445 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 541 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? Epson Stylus Photo R1800- I'm very happy with print quality. I like to see prints from R2400 & R9800- sure those are great printers too. __________________ Canon 5D Mark II w/BG-E6 grip--CanonEF 24-105mm f4 L IS-

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Aray_Of_Art Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 316	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? I use Canon iP4200. Only prints up to 8.5 by 11, but the colors come out great. I can hardly tell between some I have printed and ones sent to a lab. __________________ 30D, 24-70mm f/2.8L, 100mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 430EX Speedlite Website: http://www.rachelellice.com/

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TSmith8779 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 246	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? Epson R1800. Really does the job for me. I had an Epson 1280, great prints....but VERY slow. __________________ EOS 7D; Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS; Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC OS; Yongnuo Speedlite YN560

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IanD Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,159	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? Canon Pixma iP8500. I only print up to 8.5 x 11 at home. Larger goes to a lab. __________________ Ian (Duck Photographer) Have You Hugged Your Mallard Today? More Images- My Gear New Image Posting Rules (please read)

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Zepher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk,VA Posts: 1,626 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? I print with an Epson 1280 and an HP Color Laserjet 4500DN. I use the HP for quick proofs and CD/DVD Labels and the Epson for 8x10's if I need to print something right away. Everything else is printed at a lab since it is cheaper in the long run and comes out great. __________________ Manny Desantos Intel C2Q Q6600 3.06Ghz, 8GB Ram, 8.1TB, XFX HD5850, Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, PS CS4 EXT Canon 40D, EF 28-70L, 2x Canon XH-A1 HDV, Canon HV30 HDV ❶______________________________________

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AnzioBake Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? BiggPoppa, the two printers you list are not "in thte same class" . The R800 is brilliant and comparable to the Canon iP8500/8800, sorry forgot the exact code. the i6600D is at a lower than the 8500/8800

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BryanP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 679	Re: What printer do you use to print pics? I use the iP6600D from Canon. I just don't like the slight magenta tint it gives to the pictures, but other than that, it's very close to my calibrated monitor's colors. I got mine for 80 dollars via Best Buy discount awhile back so I'm not complaining. __________________ Canon 1D \| Canon 10D \| Tamron 17-35/2.8-4 \| Tamron 28-75/2.8 \| Canon 50/1.8 \| Canon 70-200/2.8L The Daily Californian Photographer Equipment - My Complete Gear List Portfolio - Take a look at my portfolio in SmugMug

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