Photo printers

starfox07 · May 23rd, 2008, 04:52 PM

Whats a good photo printer that can be had for around $1,000USD? I'd prefer one that can do larger prints(bigger than 8x10), of course with high resolution and all the good stuff. I don't really know much about them though, and I don't even know where to begin.

P5138 · May 25th, 2008, 03:04 AM

For $1000 the world is pretty much your oyster. For $400 you can get the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 or for $850 you can get the Pixma 9500. I've heard very good reviews on both. And both print larger than letter format. Unfortunately, my lack of funds keeps me from giving you first-hand knowledge on them.

BerserkerCatSplat · May 25th, 2008, 05:26 AM

You should also keep in mind your overall cost. $1000 + ink only makes sense if you plan on printing more than, say, $1500 worth of huge enlargements without ever upgrading your printer. Sometimes, it's just cheaper to take it to a lab.

hansvonaxion · May 25th, 2008, 08:05 AM

If you're going to spend that much you can get a top of the line Epson that uses oil based, archival pigments. But Bererker is right, it isn't cheap printing at home, it only really pays to spend that much if you're going to be selling prints.

starfox07 · May 25th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Well my mom is a photography teacher at a college near where I live, and she has to spend the rest of the courses yearly budget(or its just lost), which is about $1400. We figured a lens (10-20mm sigma) for the D80 (also bought on budget images/smilies/biggrin.gif

) and a photo-printer would be the best things to buy.

So this will be used for her students as well as personal use.

starfox07 · May 29th, 2008, 05:23 AM

We ordered the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 inkjet, I'll let you guys know how it is. Thing weighs 34 pounds!! images/smilies/ohmy.gif

It can print up to 13'' by 19'' so that'll be AWESOME images/smilies/smile.gif

Cobol74 · May 29th, 2008, 05:49 AM

I got an Epsom printer - while its not a top notch one, it is really good - so I do recommend the make at least.

Speedtouch · May 29th, 2008, 09:37 AM

^ There is a company called Epsom? Epson make printers, and Epsom is a place in Surrey. Dunno where your printer came from... images/smilies/lol.gif

BerserkerCatSplat · May 29th, 2008, 09:39 AM

^ I heard they make salt.

starfox07 · May 29th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

^ I heard they make salt.

Yeah I have a feeling the photos would come out a bit....."grainy" images/smilies/lol.gif

Cobol74 · May 29th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Typo - sorry chaps, anyway whats wrong with Epsom, some of the best salts come from there. Anyhoo obviously I meant Epson - Cobol74 FTL.

BerserkerCatSplat · May 29th, 2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfox07

Yeah I have a feeling the photos would come out a bit....."grainy" images/smilies/lol.gif

*groan*

May 23rd, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:56 PM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,238 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 17	Photo printers Whats a good photo printer that can be had for around $1,000USD? I'd prefer one that can do larger prints(bigger than 8x10), of course with high resolution and all the good stuff. I don't really know much about them though, and I don't even know where to begin. __________________ '84 RX7 GSL-SE '94 Integra LS '87 Merkur XR4Ti '94 Civic Coupe (SIR swap) (sold) '91 Mustang Coupe 5.0 (gone ) '89 Merkur XR4Ti

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BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 04:54 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,626 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 65	You should also keep in mind your overall cost. $1000 + ink only makes sense if you plan on printing more than, say, $1500 worth of huge enlargements without ever upgrading your printer. Sometimes, it's just cheaper to take it to a lab. __________________ OSPhoto

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 10:31 PM Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 29	If you're going to spend that much you can get a top of the line Epson that uses oil based, archival pigments. But Bererker is right, it isn't cheap printing at home, it only really pays to spend that much if you're going to be selling prints. __________________

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starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:56 PM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,238 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 17	Well my mom is a photography teacher at a college near where I live, and she has to spend the rest of the courses yearly budget(or its just lost), which is about $1400. We figured a lens (10-20mm sigma) for the D80 (also bought on budget ) and a photo-printer would be the best things to buy. So this will be used for her students as well as personal use. __________________ '84 RX7 GSL-SE '94 Integra LS '87 Merkur XR4Ti '94 Civic Coupe (SIR swap) (sold) '91 Mustang Coupe 5.0 (gone ) '89 Merkur XR4Ti Last edited by starfox07; May 25th, 2008 at 05:11 PM.

May 29th, 2008, 05:23 AM	#6
starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:56 PM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,238 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 17	We ordered the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 inkjet, I'll let you guys know how it is. Thing weighs 34 pounds!! It can print up to 13'' by 19'' so that'll be AWESOME __________________ '84 RX7 GSL-SE '94 Integra LS '87 Merkur XR4Ti '94 Civic Coupe (SIR swap) (sold) '91 Mustang Coupe 5.0 (gone ) '89 Merkur XR4Ti

May 25th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#2
P5138 Joined: Nov 15th, 2006 Last Online: 10:42 PM Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 228 Car: 2001 Impreza RS Rep Power: 10	For $1000 the world is pretty much your oyster. For $400 you can get the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 or for $850 you can get the Pixma 9500. I've heard very good reviews on both. And both print larger than letter format. Unfortunately, my lack of funds keeps me from giving you first-hand knowledge on them.

May 29th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#7
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 11:14 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,502 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 47	I got an Epsom printer - while its not a top notch one, it is really good - so I do recommend the make at least. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

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Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 08:47 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,635 Rep Power: 30	^ There is a company called Epsom? Epson make printers, and Epsom is a place in Surrey. Dunno where your printer came from... __________________ Eyre Photography

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BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 04:54 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,626 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 65	^ I heard they make salt. __________________ OSPhoto

May 29th, 2008, 04:31 PM	#11
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 11:14 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,502 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 47	Typo - sorry chaps, anyway whats wrong with Epsom, some of the best salts come from there. Anyhoo obviously I meant Epson - Cobol74 FTL. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

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