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03-16-2007, 08:28 AM

I have been using a Canon i950s (rather inexpensive printer) for printing contact sheets and proof copies for the past 3 years etc. Last night i was midst of printing some contacts sheets for a couple magazine and the printer started acting really weired, colors were way off and in the end it just kinda froze on me, sending a trouble signal of 7 orange blinks and the one green. I researched it and it seems to be the natural way for a printer to go to heaven...

So i am looking for a new printer..any suggestions ? guess canon or epson are really the best, how aout HP ? Like to hear your suggestions and experiences, also with regards to cost of ink dye etc.

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03-16-2007, 08:59 AM

I have the canon i9900 and thankfully it has not gone to heaven yet. It seems I go through ink more than I'd like. But the quality has been very good.

My photography instructor uses an Epson and loves it; he's had no problems with it.
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03-16-2007, 10:44 AM

I am a fan of Cannon. They have great support and make an awesome product. Only time I would go toward Epson is if you were looking for a large format printer. If you want large, go with a Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Pro Edition. I am about to pick one of these up myself.

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03-16-2007, 10:49 AM

Erm, that should be "Canon". Ya, I am a dumbass.

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03-16-2007, 10:57 AM

My partner swears by his epson. I personally like my HP printers.
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03-16-2007, 11:12 AM

can't tell u much about this but I am using hp & it is working good for me. I have no complaints with hp.

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03-16-2007, 11:12 AM

epson are what a lot of pro's use, if you can find a 1800 you can get a good deal on it.
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03-16-2007, 11:42 AM

i wouldnt mind something which could also do a decent job with black and white prints..

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03-16-2007, 12:07 PM

I used one at my old place.. It was alright, i'd rather go EPSON though if you are going to spend some money. Why not find a photo printing place somewhere?
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03-16-2007, 12:32 PM

I love my i9900

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03-16-2007, 12:32 PM

high end epson is the way to go.

generic inksets on ebay are ok, and cheap.
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03-16-2007, 01:02 PM

clients like my Epson 1280

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03-21-2007, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by mikesouth

I love my i9900

mike, i have some new ink cartridges for my old i950, its the 6 tanks system, if yours is the same, perhaps i can mail you the ones i have, hate to see them go to waste..LMK.

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03-21-2007, 10:03 AM

macmall.com has an Epson 1280 for $ 299.- !! (after mail in rebate).

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03-21-2007, 10:19 AM

I have a i950, I love it, mostly because the colors on it are pretty natural. The 6 ink thing can cost some money though.

My sister has all HP stuff, and I find that HP produces VERY vivid colors that make consumer level shooters feel good about their stuff. It isn't as realistic, but the images are usually VERY warm and as a result, they look good.
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03-21-2007, 10:38 AM

I have an HP Designjet 30 wide body printer. (prints 18" X 24").

I also have a HP Laserjet 1020 (b/w laser) I use it more than anything now. Cheap fast b/w documents with no ink!

Lastly my Canon 950 rests in the H/P laserjets box now. It was all right but I wasn't that happy with it on many levels.

edit: Oh and I think my first printer ever was a some sort of HP Inkjet. That fucking thing was like the energiser bunny! just kept going and going and going......

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03-21-2007, 10:41 AM

I love Epson. Never used a Canon, HP's used to have problems, but I am sure they have fixed that by now since it's been like 10 years since I've tried one. But, I have never been disappointed by an Epson. Most professional photo stores I've been inside carry Epsons.
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03-21-2007, 10:54 AM

I've got an epson 1800. The prints look fantastic but it goes through ink really fast. To replace all the cartridges it will cost about $112.

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03-21-2007, 11:37 AM

i wanted to get the new canon pixma 9500 but it is not yet released and i couldnt wait so i ordered a refurbished epson 1800 directly from epson, cost was $300 plus shipping, i think it will do fine.
meantime i have some new ink cartridges for the canon i950 up for grabs..

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03-21-2007, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Altheon

I've got an epson 1800. The prints look fantastic but it goes through ink really fast. To replace all the cartridges it will cost about $112.

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can you give me some pointers using this printer ? do you do any calibrating ?

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03-21-2007, 01:49 PM

Dont have anything high def, but my hp5500 is pretty nice

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03-21-2007, 02:08 PM

I could of help ya out if it was 5 blings and 2 orange .... 7 blings ..I'm baffled

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03-22-2007, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by vidvicious

I could of help ya out if it was 5 blings and 2 orange .... 7 blings ..I'm baffled

i tossed the fucker yesterday.. just got the refurbished epson 1800, so far i am very impressed. much better quality than the canon i950.

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