Can someone recommend a great quality photo printer for under 350?

[DS1]

That they use personally, doesn't smear black ink all over glossy paper, and doesn't break 'tomorrow' - in other words, if you're going to recommend HP, forget it.

[RagingInMiami]

1. for what kind of camera?

[DS1]

2. scanned 35 mm slide and rebel 300D

the scans are beyond 5000x3000 pixels

[electricmonk]

3. I have an Epson R300

It does an excellent job. You can get it for less than 150 now. For a little over your budget the R800 at $399 uses UltraChrome ink for archival printing. Check out InkjetArt for lots of info on Epson printers and inks.

As soon as I get a rebate check that I'm expecting I'm putting it towards a Niagra bulk feed system for my printer. I print a lot and cartridge costs are killing me. It's expensive up front but it should pay for itself within 6 months. Niagara II Continuous Ink Flow System

[Blue_In_AK]

4. That's what we have, too...

...and it works great.

[DS1]

5. I've been looking at that and the R800, but also been thinking about

going the extra mile and getting a Canon Pixma I9000, for those sweet borderless 13x19 inch prints - so I could sell them at about 5000% cost :D

[ET Awful]

10. I've been pretty happy with my Canon i960

It's not the best there is, but it does do quality prints with no smearing (even when using third-party ink cartridges).

[stranger_with_candy]

14. i have that printer too

never had any problems... prints great photos

[Samurai_Writer]

6. I have an R200

and it works great. I do a lot of photo printing for my modelling business (business cards, photos for autographing and portfolios, etc).

Peace,
Bella

[FloridaPat]

7. I have this too. Paid $80 for it at Sam's Club. The photos are

outstanding. I am really impressed.

[TahitiNut]

8. "Sam's Club"???

:puke:

[Deja Q]

11. I vote Epson too. (I've a 2200, the R800 is PERFECT for photos too)

The R800 uses pigment inks, lasts 100 years on Epson brand paper... And AWESOME for glossy b/w prints, nothing surprasses.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

9. Hmm

I know you said no HP, but I bought a 2175 all-in-one around this time last year. It prints beautiful photographs (I print mostly black and whites) and I've had no problems with it smearing on glossy paper or breaking. But maybe you happen to have bad luck with buying HPs.

:shrug:

[Schema Thing]

12. I went from the consumer Epsons to the consumer Canon

and have been much happier.

I have the S900, which has been superceded by now. Which ever way you go, be sure to get a model that has individual ink tanks. The speed of the Canon has been a big factor in my satisfaction, and the quality of the print is every bit a good (or better), though the Epson claims of longevity are appealing.

I wholeheartedly recommend the Epson Matte papers for displaying your work, no matter what brand your pinter. Really beautiful.

[TahitiNut]

13. I'm looking for one, too. My current preference: Canon PIXMA iP4000

Technical data

* Print speed: Black: 25 ppm (approx. 2.4 seconds/page); Color: 17 ppm (approx. 3.5 seconds/page); 4" x 6" Borderless Color Photo: approx. 36 seconds
* Print resolution: 600 x 600 dpi black, 4800 x 1200 dpi color
* Print method: Color inkjet
* Memory: 42 KB RAM
* Print cartridges: BCI-3eBk, BCI-6Bk, BCI-6C, BCI-6M, BCI-6Y
* Paper handling (standard): Letter, legal, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", U.S. #10 envelopes
* Nozzle configuration: Black: 320, Color: 512 x 2 (C, M), 256 x 2 (Y, Bk); Total Nozzles: 1856
* Interface: USB, IEEE 1284 parallel, Direct Print Port (Cables not included.)
* Operating system compatibility: Windows XP/Me/2000/98, Mac OS 9.x, OS X v10.2.1 to 10.3.x
* Noise level: 35 dB(A) in the best quality mode
* Power source: 120 V AC; 60 Hz
* Software: Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM including: Printer Driver, Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Mac), Easy-WebPrint (Windows), PhotoRecord(Windows), Electronic User's Guide, Electronic Photo Application Guide, Electronic Registration
* Width: 16.5 inches
* Height: 6.7 inches
* Depth: 11.3 inches
* Weight: 14.9 pounds
* Warranty, parts: 1 year
* Warranty, labor: 1 year
* In the box: PIXMA iP4000 Photo Printer, PIXMA iP4000 Print Head, BCI-3eBk Black ink tank, BCI-6Bk Black ink tank, BCI-6C Cyan ink tank, BCI-6M Magenta ink tank, BCI-6Y Yellow ink tank, Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6" Sample Pack, power cord, documentation kit, Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM

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