Re: Looking for a good photo printer

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:29 -0800, "Waterspider" <nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>"Dave" <d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:22:57 -0800, "Waterspider" <nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>"Luis Ortega" <lortega@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> Can anyone please suggest some A4 or A3 photo-quality inkjet
printers?
>>>> I would like high quality for printing digital photos from Photoshop.
>>>> I have used Epson printers lately but there seem to be a few others
like
>>>> Canon and HP who seem to be getting good photo results.
>>>> I would appreciate any firsthand experience please.
>>>> Thanks for any advice.
>>>Aside from the pro-Canon remarks, I think the message is to stick with
>>>manufacturer's inks to avoid clogged print heads.
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>> Only after comparing manufacturer's ink prices to the other versions
>> and to the replacement cost of the printer.
>> I know this become less of an argument with more expensive printers,
>> but sometimes the cartridge prices are almost the same as a new
>> printer. (or razor-blades and a new razor with blades:-)
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>There are many "photo quality" printers on the market cheaper than their 
>refill inks, manufacturer's or aftermarket. I think one is best to avoid 
>those ;-) 
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Not always, and while saying this, I must of course explain myself.
I am a property owner using the printer at home nearly only for the
printing of lease contracts. Sometimes I have jumbo prints 4" x6" or
in my language 100mm X 150mm printed on it.  My  large prints is
*always done on canvas, and I have that done at print shop, 
Photo World) and they even give me 20% discount because 
I do relative many.

Even the Jumbo photos, which get done on any corner here for the
small amount of R1.99, is cheaper (I think) at print shops than in my
study.

I do even most of my disk labels with "Light Scribe' and only
sometimes when I feel like it, I have them printed in color.
I must admit that although my wife also have a 'Light Scribe' DVD
Writer, she loves doing DVD labels in color.

I do keep in mind that this thread started as:
>>>> Can anyone please suggest some A4 or A3 photo-quality inkjet
printers?
but after saying all this, you will agree that it is not always 'best
to avoid those':-)

Dave