Printer suggestions? Wife brought home an Epson R1800

She got a wild hair and bought a new Epson R1800. It's here and unopened cause I don't think I want to go down that road. We don't print much, but I like the idea of being able too when needed.

I just think it's overkill, what would be a great printer though that does not have all the processing extras on it and I'd mainly use it for 4x6 & 8x10. I'd edit on the PC via CS2 then print so wireless/network is not required.

R800

Terrific printer - I got mine about a year ago. I'll use it for occasional proofing to check a shot, or to create contact/proof sheets using CS2. I've also printed some "DVD" labels directly on the disks designed for that.

You can get some great deals on the genuine Epson papers - Staples and Office Max will periodically put the stuff on sale for half price, or buy get one free. The ink will kill you though. I've never found any on sale, so use it sparingly. I have a commercial lab do all my wedding work anyway. Enjoy the machine! - Stu

I bought an R2400 for doing great black and whites at 11 x 14 and it really does the trick. For quick printing of snapshots I have this 6-color Canon PixmaIP6700 that turns out amazing color prints up to 8 x 10 and it cost only $150.00. Usually just pop the Comapct card in the printer, select the image, and the printer does the rest. You may have over-bought for your needs.

I have a cheapie Epson R200 that does the job nicely. It was under $100. The 1800 that your wife purchased is the one I'd like to have.

That R200 may have been inexpensive but I hear it produces some VERY nice quality output, plus you can't beat that price; a good choice

liza wrote in post #2542605
I have a cheapie Epson R200 that does the job nicely. It was under $100. The 1800 that your wife purchased is the one I'd like to have.

I think you can't go wrong with the 1800, great for all size prints. It's quick and so far the ink usage is pretty good.

I like my Canon Pixma IP4300...

Its really a no-frills printer... No lcd screen, no CF card slots, etc.
But it does have the seperate ink tanks, auto 2 sided printing, and dual paper sources, and beats the crap out of my old Photosmart and 970cse printers as far as photo quality.

Was only like $70 after rebate.