Best Photo Quality for around $200

I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around
$200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued now)
that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges on
the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges
like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their print
heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the
marketplace now.

Thanks,
Len

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Hands down for the Canon i960. Low ink cost and individual color
replacement makes this a winner
go to
http://www.usa.canon.com/html/conCpr...ec tion=10214
for product details. I own the Canon i860 for about $50 less. Both are
GREAT for photos or text.

"Len Robbins" wrote in message
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I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around
$200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued
now)
that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges
on
the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges
like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their
print
heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the
marketplace now.

Thanks,
Len

--
Folk Art from Around the World
www.thefolkartgallery.com





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"Joel" wrote in message
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"Len Robbins" wrote:

I'm trying to help a friend find the best photo quality printer for around
$200. Any suggestions? As for myself, I have a Canon S800 (discontinued now)
that I'm totally happy with. I don't like the idea of changing cartridges on
the HP's for photo quality and I've heard that they go through cartridges
like water. I'm not sure if the Epsons still have a problem with their print
heads. I really haven't been paying attention to what's out in the
marketplace now.

Thanks,
Len

Me, I just do my printing at SAM's Club 4x6" for 19 cents a pop
(Wal-Mart charges 26 cents for 4x6" or $2.86 for 8x10"). It seems
cheaper than paying for ink, photo paper, and the photo will last much
longer.

I have a Canon i850. The cost of ink for a 8.5 x 11 photo is 2 cents
when I refill. Quality is much better than either Sam's or WalMart.
Glossy photo paper is about 35 cents per page, matte is about half
that.

If you want to get cheap print then I would suggest to go with Epson
cuz you can get OEM catridge for around $3-4 a pop comparing to the
original $20-25, or HP ink cartridge costs around $30 average (some
cheaper some more expensive) unless your friend refill his/her ink.

I have the Canon i860. Purchased it at Staples for $149 with $20
rebate gift card.

I love the quality of print, text and photo. I don't print very often
but it is always ready to go when I am without having to do a bunch of
cleanings before printing anything like I had to with my Epson. I
mainly like it for the separate cartridges which I can get 2 sets for
about $30.

Hope this helps,
Debbie


On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 20:38:16 -0600, (Joel) wrote:

"Ray R" wrote:

Me, I just do my printing at SAM's Club 4x6" for 19 cents a pop
(Wal-Mart charges 26 cents for 4x6" or $2.86 for 8x10"). It seems
cheaper than paying for ink, photo paper, and the photo will last much
longer.

I have a Canon i850. The cost of ink for a 8.5 x 11 photo is 2 cents
when I refill. Quality is much better than either Sam's or WalMart.
Glossy photo paper is about 35 cents per page, matte is about half
that.

I may have to believe it costs you 2 cents (water?) but I will have to
wait for few more days to believe yours is better than Sam's or
Wal-Mart.

Just remind me few days later so I will say "I believe you" g. I
was doing lot of printing and have been refilling my ink for many years,
and even using Continous Ink System which I don't even have to replace
ink cartridge every few refills, and I still can't see 2 cents per print
unless I print on emptied cartridge or water g.

"Joel" wrote in message
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"Ray R" wrote:

I may have to believe it costs you 2 cents (water?) but I will have to
wait for few more days to believe yours is better than Sam's or
Wal-Mart.


Just remind me few days later so I will say "I believe you" g. I
was doing lot of printing and have been refilling my ink for many years,
and even using Continous Ink System which I don't even have to replace
ink cartridge every few refills, and I still can't see 2 cents per print
unless I print on emptied cartridge or water g.

Bulk ink is about $2 per ounce. I get about 100 prints per ounce.
I don't care if you believe my math or not.

I tried Wal-Mart and was not satisfied with the results. Since you
are proficient with Photoshop try duplicating the my experiment.
Create an image that is pure red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow
in Photoshop. Compare the Wal-Mart and inkjet version to see
which is closer to the pure colors. This can be verified by scanning
the images and looking at the individual channels.

An added benefit of the inkjet is consistent results. It is independent
of the photoprinter calibration and age of the chemicals.

Thanks everyone for their 2 cents worth.

Regards,
Len

"Joel" wrote in message
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"Ray R" wrote:

"Joel" wrote in message
...
"Ray R" wrote:

I may have to believe it costs you 2 cents (water?) but I will have to
wait for few more days to believe yours is better than Sam's or
Wal-Mart.


Just remind me few days later so I will say "I believe you" g. I
was doing lot of printing and have been refilling my ink for many years,
and even using Continous Ink System which I don't even have to replace
ink cartridge every few refills, and I still can't see 2 cents per print
unless I print on emptied cartridge or water g.

Bulk ink is about $2 per ounce. I get about 100 prints per ounce.
I don't care if you believe my math or not.

I tried Wal-Mart and was not satisfied with the results. Since you
are proficient with Photoshop try duplicating the my experiment.
Create an image that is pure red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow
in Photoshop. Compare the Wal-Mart and inkjet version to see
which is closer to the pure colors. This can be verified by scanning
the images and looking at the individual channels.

An added benefit of the inkjet is consistent results. It is independent
of the photoprinter calibration and age of the chemicals.

You can get little less than $2 per oz here
https://www.atlanticinkjet.com/showprod.asp?currency=US but still lot
more than 2 cents per 8x10".

I haven't printed any artwork at Wal-Mart but I print lot of portraits
and wedding photos, and the quality are great (much better than printing
from 35mm camera).