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divamum
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So it's probably time to invest in a new one. I have an old, uebercheap Canon Pixma ip2600 that I bought for $29 at Walmart on a whim about 5 years ago - it's actually served me quite well, but I'm finding I need a few other features and have idly been sniffing around for a new one, particularly as a model I've considered in the past (the Epson 610 or 810) seems to be dropping in price right now.
NB I don't print often, I don't need to print large (much though I love 11x14 prints, letter/legal size is fine), and prints are likely to be for me rather than clients. I'm looking for something in the +/- $100 range.
Non-negotiable equirements:
- wireless
- able to print on CD/DVDs
"Would be nice if"....
- small footprint to fit on existing shelf
- most cost-effective inks possible (although I realise this is relative, and there really is no such thing as "cheap" inkjet ink)
- best color-management possible in this low-end price range; availability of printing profiles a nice bonus (there isn't one for my Canon that I've ever been able to find - I just kinda have to wing it with the built-in drivers)
I shoot Canon, if that matters, and my monitor calibration devices is a Spyder 4pro.
The Epson "small in one" series (as mentioned above) look like a possibility, but wondering if anybody uses them and has thoughts? Or has another comparable (inexpensive/small) line they've had good luck with?
Thanks!
NB I don't print often, I don't need to print large (much though I love 11x14 prints, letter/legal size is fine), and prints are likely to be for me rather than clients. I'm looking for something in the +/- $100 range.
Non-negotiable equirements:
- wireless
- able to print on CD/DVDs
"Would be nice if"....
- small footprint to fit on existing shelf
- most cost-effective inks possible (although I realise this is relative, and there really is no such thing as "cheap" inkjet ink)
- best color-management possible in this low-end price range; availability of printing profiles a nice bonus (there isn't one for my Canon that I've ever been able to find - I just kinda have to wing it with the built-in drivers)
I shoot Canon, if that matters, and my monitor calibration devices is a Spyder 4pro.
The Epson "small in one" series (as mentioned above) look like a possibility, but wondering if anybody uses them and has thoughts? Or has another comparable (inexpensive/small) line they've had good luck with?
Thanks!
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However, Epson is more ink costly than other brands. Not so much in the
Price or usage, but some stores give you a discount if you return the empty
Cartridge. Never, though, if it's an Epson cartridge.
Research the ink cost and deals available if you are not brand loyal.
Also, I'm a believer that you get better results if you use the same brand
Paper asthe printer brand. I use Epson paper and it is more difficult to
Find around here. Some stores carry only hp print stock or a store brand.
These may not be factors to you, but are worth mentioning.
Last...never believe the Epson warning that you need a new cartridge
For a color. You'll get many more prints on an "empty" cartridge.
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