Does anybody know of a decent printer that's nmot ot expensive? I recently got a Epson scanner and I want to make prints but I don't want to spend big bucks.
Does anybody know of a decent printer that's nmot ot expensive? I recently got a Epson scanner and I want to make prints but I don't want to spend big bucks.
Epson sells refurbished printers on its website. A couple of years ago I got a refurb 2200 for $450. With the Quadtone RIP it does a reasonable job wi b/w.
The Cone septone inks are great for b/w, but now require a bulk feed.
A couple of questions...
How much can you afford to spend?
How large is the largest print you wish to make?
-PB
Preston-Columbia CA
"If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse; that comes a little cheaper."
I second the Epson refurb idea.
Uh oh. You're in for a surprise. Lots a good printers are cheap. It's the ink that's going to hurt.
Peter
No doubt about that!! I did a portfolio project for a Christmas present on the new Canon Pro9000 I bought and I probably spent $250 in ink alone!!Originally Posted by Peter Mounier
by the way my Pro9000 works pretty good for a $350 printer. Not real happy with black and white prints, tends to have a green shade. I also am a little bummed it doesn't print borderless 11x14 prints, with some playing around I think you can get around that issue though.
The color prints I've done to 11x17 look fantastic.
Good luck.
Don't pinch pennies too much for a printer or you are sure to have buyers remorse down the road.
What's your budget?
As others have mentioned it's the consumables that will cost you in the end.
Don Bryant
Re: cheap printer
If you can get a refurb Epson 3800. SUPERB printer.
I was wondering about that printer, look very nice...
I just basically want it for proofing.$ 200. is what I'm hoping to spend.
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