Photo Printer

[RodeoFotocom]

Wow. I had decided not to buy a printer, as what I wanted was pretty steep for a hobbyist. On the other hand, the 2880 is $519 right now from Buydig after Epson's $200 mail-in rebate (good until the end of September). This is awfully tempting ...

How about it, folks? Has anyone had major issues with their 2880? As I said, some reviews really drag it across the coals.

Wait ...

The Amazon price is $623. With the rebate, that would be $423 ... OMG, I might just do this ...

Is it ok if you could link us to where you see these deals?

 

[icassell]

Damn ... newer update .... just read the fine print and Amazon is excluded from the offer

Buydig is still good I think ..... follow this link and NOT direct to buydig (719 here but 799 if you go direct through buydig.com)

http://xml.nextag.com/Epson-Stylus-Photo-R2880-610355388/prices-html

 

[RodeoFotocom]

Epson is, in my opinion, at the top of the heap right now in terms of print quality and printer hardware. I'm using a R1900 and love the thing. It's output rivals that of the best lab I've gotten prints from. It's fast, quiet, prints CD/DVDs and can print on all types of media.

If you have $1000 to spend, the 2880 can be had for $600 right now with the $200 rebate. It's quite similar to the 1900 but it does a better job printing B&W's whereas the 1900 is more for printing color prints (what I mostly print).

I decided on the 1900. Going to pick it up next week at Staples. CAN Not wait! I am kinda glad my Canon Printer cratered on me. I love new technology! LOL!

The rep explained to me how Epson uses electricity to apply ink to the page whereas alot of other printers use heat. TOO Nifty!

Thanks again everyone for your help. SO appreciated!! :hugs:

 

[inTempus]

It's amazing how many bad reviews I've seen of the 2880 as well as great ones ... I wonder if they have QC issues.

I've read bad reviews of every top end printer from Epson to Canon. I'm convinced most problems are user error.

When I first plugged my R1900 in and ran a print off to test it, the output looked like ass. The colors were all wrong, it didn't properly fit the paper, etc. I knew this was likely as I hadn't yet configured Photoshop or the printer with the proper profiles.

Once configured, it is amazing.

 

[table1349]

The photo printers are best and in viewing it's a best resolution by taking from printers and I think its a enhanced or advanced one.

Think Digital

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[Joves]

The photo printers are best and in viewing it's a best resolution by taking from printers and I think its a enhanced or advanced one.

Think Digital

:scratch: :scratch: :scratch:

Yeah my reaction as well.

 

[RodeoFotocom]

When I first plugged my R1900 in and ran a print off to test it, the output looked like ass. The colors were all wrong, it didn't properly fit the paper, etc. I knew this was likely as I hadn't yet configured Photoshop or the printer with the proper profiles.

Once configured, it is amazing.

Was that difficult to do?

 

[RodeoFotocom]

If you weren't out in the middle of nowhere , I'd recommend using a pro lab rather than printing yourself. The actual costs are pretty comparable and it's nice not to have to worry about the upkeep of a printer, not to mention running out of paper/ink when you need it. Of course, it's convenient to have the printer on hand.

I so agree with you. I bought 2 different of those printers, one mainstream and the other more pro, both never gave me the quality of a pro lab and it was always much more expensive.

I used these guy (kwikpix.ca) who deliver in Toronto in 2-3 days and they print 4x6 for 5 cents a print on first order, always 10 cents next order ! The quality level they give could never be attain by an home or pro-printer.

Try this online photo printing service in Canada.

It is all about knowing your market

The impulse photo buyer isn't interested in waiting for a photo. :blushing:

 

[ann]

from another point of view.

in my beginning digital class i show the students how to set up a basic printer and have them print some of their images just for the fun.

we have been using a basic r200 epson printer and at times a 1280. The paper is run of the mill stuff i bought off ebay , no profiles, just a standard premium glossy setting.

the results always bring about a "wow", with a comparsion about what they have been getting a the corner "store"

i also recommend it they aren't going to print many images that have they it done at a lab as it isn't cost effective and go into the reason why.

everything in photography has more than one view point

 

[RodeoFotocom]

Ann, not sure if your quote is directed at me?

Anyhow, I normally print about 100 images at each event I go to each weekend. I guess you can see why I wore my Canon 9900 out

The one thing I really like about printing on site is once the event is done I can focus my free time (I have a full time career not photo related) on other things then sitting and printing and mailing pictures. I do load quite a few images on the web (very behind on that).

 

[gsgary]

If your printing onsite get a dye sub printer

 

[RodeoFotocom]

If your printing onsite get a dye sub printer

What the heck is that? :er:

 

[icassell]

15% Off All Mpix Prints! - Mpix Blog

 

[ann]

no rodeo, it is just a response to picsmaster and the comment about the low cost of 4x6 prints and their being better,

they may be or they may not be, it all ends up in the eye of the beholder

a dye printer uses heat in the process, the look is going to be closer to a chemical color print than a pigment inkjet printer.

the prints from dye printers tend to fade faster, just as chemcial color prints .

 

[ann]

here, this goes into much greater detail

atacama desert - Bing Images# oops disregard, this is not the url.

sorry