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A4 Printers
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:56 pmby barry
Hi everyone.
I am looking at buying a printer to do good quality A4 prints.
What do you suggest I should be looking at and what should I expect to pay.
Barry
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:06 pmby Glen
Epson 210 for non long lasting prints is great value at just over $200, the R800 for 100 year prints, I think about $600, or R1800 (same as R800) for A3+ prints for $1k +
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:14 pmby sheepie
IMHO this is a no-brainer..
The Epson R800.
But, if you have the extra doughnuts, hold out for the R1800 - it's well worth the extra (once you've seen an A3 out of this thing you'll agree)
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:15 pmby barry
Thanks Glen.
What does non long lasting mean. I thought print life was related to the quality of paper you used.
Barry
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:18 pmby Glen
No. The inks have a very large bearing on life. Probably 5-7 years for the 210, Epson guarantee 100 yrs for the 800 or 1800, which are virtually the same printer. Try doing a search on R1800, you will find lots of happy owners, myself included.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:30 pmby Oneputt
Whilst I have and still do own Epsoms I am currently using a Canon i990, which produces high quality A4 prints. I am very happy with it.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:53 pmby DionM
I am happy with my ip4000 Canon. Mind you, it was really bought for text and the odd graphic, and the even odder colour print (for Xmas cards for rellies etc).
Pricewise you can't beat outsourcing, with places doing 4x6s for 30c a copy for the less discerning viewers (ie rellies who want copies of photos) and at pro print places for about the same cost as inks to do it at home.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:23 pmby MattC
Epson R800 is a popular choice.
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Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:09 pmby Nnnnsic
While I'm a fan of Canon printers, I'd suggest the Epson R800 based on the types of inks it uses.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:40 pmby Greg B
I am very happy with my Canon i965 which was around $500 ish. There seem to be all new
models now, but Canon are good.
(Having said that, my Epson scanner is fantastic too)
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:37 pmby Mike
I have the Canon i9950 and although a little more expensive, you do have the option of A3 printing if and when you so desire. Quality is absolutely brilliant.
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Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:50 pmby moggy
I use a canon ip4000 which isn't bad for run of the mill stuff but I've read that the epson is very good. Anybody have any suggestion on a decent scanner? I have an old basic canon which is ok as a photocopier but crap for photos.
Bob.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:51 pmby Glen
http://www.epson.com.au/news/technology ... tness.html
Some older details on colour fastedness. From what I understand higher end Epsons are 100 yr ink, not all the others are
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:08 pmby Matt. K
Epson 800 is an exceptional printer. There is no other logical choice for A4 photo quality/museum grade archival printer. Go get it.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:10 pmby hARDWARE
I've just picked up the Canon ip4200. So far quality seems fantastic especially balanced against the low cost.
Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:33 pmby Glen
Posted:
Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:13 pmby barry
Thanks for everyones help.
I have decided to go with the Epson R800. Now I need to go shopping.
Thanks again.
Barry
Posted:
Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:21 pmby Glen
You wont regret your choice Barry. Just for point of conrast, if the dollars are possible, fold a piece of newspaper up to 329mm x 483mm, then compare it to a piece of A4 paper. That is the output difference between the R800 and R1800.