printers

[zmikers]

Sort of kind of thinking about a photo printer. Not sure yet, just keeping my eyes open for now. Any thoughts on a decent printer that prints larger formats such as 12x18 or 13x19? Maybe one with an lcd viewer so I can decide if the file's brightness is ok. More curious than anything at this point.

[Nickcanada]

Well, whichever printer you choose I think the most important thing you do is calibrating your monitor and learning how to set up your printer and image editing programs so they are synced.


I have an Epson R1400 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=475370&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews)

It does a great job. Can't comment on any other brand or model.

[JTL]

My philosophy is if you are going to print yourself, get the best printer that is practically possible.

Best large format printers to consider IMO:

Dye Printer:
Canon Pro9000
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/460311-REG/Canon_9995A001_Pixma_Pro9000_Inkjet_Printer.html

Pigment Printers:
Canon Pro9500
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/487658-REG/Canon_0373B001_Pixma_Pro9500_Inkjet_Printer.html

Epson 3800
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/460273-REG/Epson_C635011UCM_Stylus_Pro_3800_Inkjet.html

I have the predecessor to the Canon Pro9000...the Canon i9900. It produces stunning, gallery quality prints on Canon Photo Paper Pro. But, dye-based inks will not last as long as pigment-based inks...something to keep in mind. None of these printers have an LCD...that simply is not a semi-pro feature. At this level, you're expected to be soft-proofing on a calibrated monitor before you send the output to the printer.

[zmikers]

Well, whichever printer you choose I think the most important thing you do is calibrating your monitor and learning how to set up your printer and image editing programs so they are synced.


I have an Epson R1400 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=475370&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews)

It does a great job. Can't comment on any other brand or model.

That's one of the main reasons I want to print myself. I just got back a photo today that was really orange compared to my monitor. He brought it up on his monitor as well and it looked fine there but the print looks way off. Anyways, if I could have the control myself, that would be nice.

Thanks for the tips Nick and JTL:)

[Nickcanada]

I constantly had the same problem until I learned about monitor calibration and colour profiles. It's all about colour management.

[zmikers]

I constantly had the same problem until I learned about monitor calibration and colour profiles. It's all about colour management.

I hear you on that. I'm getting the spyder this weekend. But I'm still concerned with getting prints done here. I took the same photo to 3 different shops around my neighbourhood as a little test. All 3 came back with different colours. So I guees I should either calibrate my monitor and get them developed again and choose the shop that matches the closest or just print myself.

Anyways, as always thanks for the help guys!

[njoy_az]

Which model are you getting? Please post your experiences as I am still not sure which brand / model to get ...

Thanks :)

P.S.: I just got myself a refurbished Canon Selphy 10x15 cm printer and am still amazed how much better some of my pics look on paper. Guess my LCD really needs calibrating. :o

[zmikers]

Which model are you getting? Please post your experiences as I am still not sure which brand / model to get ...

Thanks :)

P.S.: I just got myself a refurbished Canon Selphy 10x15 cm printer and am still amazed how much better some of my pics look on paper. Guess my LCD really needs calibrating. :o

I haven't got it yet, but I think I'm going for the canon pro9000. Hopefully I'll pick it up this weekend along with a calibrator. I'll definitely let you know the results, but I have already heard some fantastic things about this printer.