My input below
Kenneth Waller
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From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: OT: Update me on printers and Inks
> Right now I print, minimally, with an old Epson Stylus 400.
> It does an ok job. But doing more digitally it does need upgraded.
>
> I'll be printing no more than 11 wide (11x14, or slightly smaller with
> the borders, as needed) so I don't need a really big printer.
>
> #1 So the first issue ...
> Which brand is best, esp. wrt
> (a) color accuracy
> (b) ink durability.
#1 For my money you can't beat the Epson line of photo printers.
I have the 2000P and am very satisfied with it.
> #2 And for a specific comparison, the Epson 1200 & 1270 are going
> pretty reasonably these days. Are their inks on par with the newer
> inks?
#2 From what I've read & seen yes.
> #3 Does paper make a difference in terms of durability/color accuracy?
#3 I only use Epson papers in my 2000P but I've heard of others that get
acceptable results using other papers in Epsons.
> #4 Which if any of the refill or 3rd-party inks might bring a printer
> to current quality (durabiliy/color)?
# 4 I don't use 3rd party inks. The cost savings is not worth it IMHO.
> #5 Is there really that much difference wrt color accuracy between the
> pro and consumer printers, or is it all in the inks? (relates
> somewhat to #4)
# 5 I'm not sure what you mean by pro & consumer printers
> #6 Personally, I've always enjoyed my Epsons. But what are you pros
> and serious amateurs using? For smaller prints I'm hearing good
> things here in Ohio regarding some of the basic Canon models.
> Comparisions, anyone?
> Any online results comparisions that you can point me to?
# 6 I don't doubt that good results can be obtained with other printers, but
I think you need to compare those results to those off of the Epsons.
> TIA,
>
> Collin
