 Ken Barrett |
Printers Hello everyone, I'm in the market for a printer to print my photos. I understand Epson offers some of the best. In reviewing Epson printers, I've looked at the 1800, 2400 and 2200. Any recommendations? This is for personal use and will not be for high output usage. I want to keep the cost under $1,000. I want be printing larger than 13" wide. Any recommendations or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Todd Bennett |
Ken, I currently use the 1280 and I am very pleased with it. It runs about 500-600 bucks and ink refills are only around 50 bucks. I've not seen either of the ones you mentioned; but, Epson makes some of the best photo printers on the market.
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robert G. Fately |
Ken, let me offer a couple of thoughts. Certainly the 2200 and its brethren from Epson are outstanding printers - likely the best there are in inkjets. However, a word of caution, if you're not planning to use the printer regularly. Inkjet printer cartridges can "go bad" with disuse - the ink dries and clogs the microscopic holes. This can become a costly problem - if you routinely don't use the printer for a few weeks at a time (depending on ambient humidity, etc.) you could find yourself replacing those cartridges long before they run out of ink. This is not an Epson issue - it's the nature of the technology. You might (and I stress might) want to investigate the Kokak 1400 or other printers that use dye sublimation technology - let me list the plus and minus of dye-sub: Pros: 1)output is very photo-quality. 2) print time is fast (90 seconds from start to finish). 3) flat cost per page (an 8x10 or 8x12 costs about $2, every time, regardless of coverage or color content). 4) always works (I made a print from an old Kodak 8650 that was literally untouched in a closet for at least 4 years and it started and worked perfectly with the paper and ink ribbon in the unit). Cons: 1)limited paper offerings (you must use paper offered by the manufacturer - generally limited sizes and finishes). 2)maximum size output 8x12 versus 13x19 for the 2200. 3) potentially less longevity, if prints are left in direct sun or otherwise stored in harsh conditions. 4)not suitable for black&white printing at all. 5) not suitable for text output Again, I'm only mentioning this to give you an alternative to investigate. Perhaps inkjet wil suit you best after all -if so, any of the printers you mention will be excellent. The 2400 and 1800 are newer and use the newer inks from Epson; I believe they are considered the replacements to the 2200 in the Epson line.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Hi Ken!None Of The Epson Printer #'s You Listed Is Capable Of Printing Over The 13"Width, If You Want To Print Larger Than 13" You Need A Wide Format Printer,That Would be The Epson 4800 For $2500.00,7800 For $4000.00,And The 9800 For $6000.00.So Your Budget Of $1000.00 Isnt Enough:-)
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Oh Ken,If That Was Meant To Read "I WONT Be Printing Larger Than 13" Wide" Than The R1800 Is What You Want:-)
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Ken Barrett |
Todd/Bob & Terry Thank you all for the input. Ken
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Peter K. Burian |
Ken: Yes, the R1800 is Epson's latest affordable model in a 13x19" format printer. For a Review, see www.shutterbug.net/test_reports/1005epson/index.html (The 2400 is very expensive by comparison. The 2200 is an old model; may have been discontinued by now.) But do you really plan to make 13x19" prints? If not, check out the R800. It will make borderless prints as large as 8.5x11 inches. See www.shutterbug.net/test_reports/0804sb_epson/index.html Both of the R series printers are superb!! And yes, both accept roll paper so you can make prints as long as 44 inches. Regards, Peter Burian, Instructor,
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Ken Barrett |
Thanks Peter, I'll check out those reviews. And yes, I print more on 13x19 paper than anything else. I really enjoy a nice size image. Regards, Ken
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Sharon Day |
I can vouch for the inks drying out. I used a cartridge in my Epson Stylus Photo 925 a few times, went out of town for a couple of weeks and came home to a dry cartridge. A $30+ cartridge I had used about 8 times for 4x6" prints. My HP doesn't dry out like that but I like the prints from the Epson better. I just order prints from Sam's Club since I'm irregular about needing prints made.
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