Do you like your printer? - DPChallenge Forums

08/13/2005 07:30:36 PM · #1

I am looking to upgrade my printer to something that will print very nice photos that won't fade. I have a HP PS1000 now that does a nice job but the prints fade out quickly.

Any one using a home printer that they like and could recommend?

nomad469

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

08/13/2005 07:36:42 PM · #2

Epson R800

It is da bomb !

08/13/2005 07:50:11 PM · #3

Dave how often are you replacing the ink cartridges?

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/13/2005 08:02:18 PM · #4

I have an Epson 2100 (2200 I think it's called overseas) and it is friggin' fantastic! Well worth the money! :)

burtct

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/13/2005 08:04:38 PM · #5

Canon IP 8500 prints 6x4 in 30 secs - provides fantastic prints and the colors are individually replaceable.
Chris

nomad469

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

08/13/2005 08:06:23 PM · #6

Originally posted by jrtodd:

Dave how often are you replacing the ink cartridges?

about every 150 8x10 full res prints ... my cost is about .80 per print... (8x10)

If I am doing all cds I can do about 400 (yes I have done that many in one run)

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

08/13/2005 08:08:48 PM · #7

I have a Canon i960 and it is great. Never clogs even when not used for while. Has six different ink carts so you only replace the color that is out. And it is fast. Only downfall is it limits out on size, 8.5 x 11. I plan on buying the Canon 9900 next as it prints to 13 x 19 using eight carts.

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Canon

08/13/2005 08:15:15 PM · #8

I like the idea of the 11X19 and have been looking at the Epson R1800 but I hate to jump into the pond blind.

Thanks for all the info so far,
John

gusto

Canon EOS-7D

08/13/2005 08:15:40 PM · #9

Shinko 1245 seems to go on and on and on..... great color too for a dye sub

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

08/13/2005 08:16:59 PM · #10

Love my Canon i9900

Flash

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/13/2005 09:50:31 PM · #11

An Epson 2200 user here. Use premium papers and plan on purchasing lots of mats and frames. The outcome is 1st rate.

Kodak professional lustre paper produces gorgeous prints.

Canadian_eh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/13/2005 10:04:17 PM · #12

i only print photos out of my portable Lexmark P315. i really love it~! its super affordable at $180 cdn. totaly portable, and great long lasting ink cartrages which cost about $52 cdn. Great and Portable~!

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

08/13/2005 10:13:14 PM · #13

my printer sux

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/13/2005 10:29:19 PM · #14

Originally posted by Flash:

An Epson 2200 user here. Use premium papers and plan on purchasing lots of mats and frames. The outcome is 1st rate.

Kodak professional lustre paper produces gorgeous prints.

I must admit I've never tried this paper with my 2100 (same as your 2200). I've always seen Kodak inkjet paper as crap! Perhaps I should try some?

deapee

Kodak V803

08/13/2005 10:33:43 PM · #15

I have an epson r200 -- I like it because it was free, that's about it. I probably won't fork over the cash to refill the ink -- not when Sam's Club is $.16 a print!

alfresco

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/13/2005 10:34:20 PM · #16

Canon S900. I love it, except I should have bought the S9000 (8.5 x 11 vs 13 x 19). FYI - use of canon photo paper is imperative for good photos, none of the other papers hold the ink as well.

bledford

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

08/13/2005 10:37:42 PM · #17

I have the less popular HP 8450. It's quite a gem and black & whites are simply stunning. I'm very happy with it. I wish only that it printed larger than 8.5x11

pawdrix

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

08/13/2005 10:37:59 PM · #18

I bought this HP Deskjet 840C way before I started getting serious about photography or printing and it's doing a killer job. Slow but the results are great.

f-32

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

08/13/2005 10:48:03 PM · #19

My HP 7960 is an AMAZING printer! (The newer version of it is the 8450). With HP Premium Plus paper, it's images have a life expectancy of 86 years in color, 200 in B&W. Unlike my old Canon printer, the 7960 will print on anybody's media and look great, HOWEVER Wilhelm Labs says the HP paper was designed for hp inks and that combination will give maximum longevity.
I recently had a chance to make about 12 prints on the HP DesignJet 130. It can print sizes from 4X6" to 24 inch roll paper. It is easy to use and I printed several gorgeous images up to 24 X 36. Archival durability the same as the PhotoSmart series! THAT will be my next printer!

SJCarter

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/13/2005 10:49:31 PM · #20

I love my HP PSC-2355 all-in-one. I think it prints fantastic shots and it was very affordable.

Buckeye_Fan

08/13/2005 10:50:57 PM · #21

I have an Epson R300 and I love it.

08/13/2005 10:54:41 PM · #22

I'm just back from the store with a new Epson R1800, I wanted the 13X19 capability. I'm installing it now and will let you know what I think soon.

Thanks everyone for your comments,
John

08/18/2005 07:10:03 PM · #23

I'm happy to say that the R1800 is a wonderful machine. It prints beautiful photos. I have done a couple 13 X 19's that I hung around the house as well as replaced most of the other faded 8 X 10's and 5 X 7's. The only thing I dread is replacing the 8 cartridges when they go empty.

Thanks again

whatdewuc

08/18/2005 07:19:37 PM · #24

Canon i9900. Man its great to print when you want. Although I've only done a few A3's,they turned out great. Some ink colors go faster than others.

eslaydog

Canon EOS-5D