Printer Advice

[MichaelRS]

Hi all,
I'm looking for some advice about buying a good new printer. Here's my reason for wanting a new one. I have an Epson Photo RX500 (which is really useful and I like) but as I get more serious with my work I'm finding it has some real limitations. Specifically it has a hard time producing really bright (I mean really bright...neon bright...what comes out of it looks nothing like the screen color) and it's attempts at printing black and white photos are tepid at best. It's a good machine and it does use Epson's six seperate ink cartridges and I certainly won't get rid of it as it is more than adequate for everyday stuff. I want a GOOD:) seperate printer that I can use for REALLY GOOD:):) pictures for myself, gifts and to sell.

I've been reading about the Canon ip9000 and have read good things about it. But at the same time I've been happy with my Epson and I'm not sure I want to jump ship at this time. So I need some advice here. Does anyone have a Canon ip9000 and what do they think about it? What other suggestions do you all have that I might explore? Who has a dream printer that they think everyone should have?:D Looking forward to the usual spirited conversation.

Michael

[susangreen]

Hi Michael,

I checked out your gallery and you have some really nice photos. For the past two years I have been creating scrapbooks and have a digital camera which takes very good pictures. I have been very happy with my Epson printer. I just recently replaced it (it was four years old and had been used extensively) with a new Epson Stylus Photo R1800. This printer makes excellent photos. It may be larger than you need (it is wide format) but it prints excellent 4x6 and up to 13 x 19 prints with great colors and resolution. I was fortunate that I had kept my warranty up on my last printer so it only cost me $50.00 to upgrade. I think the retail on this printer is about $500. With this printer, you also have the option of roller paper and you are able to print on inject printable cd's and dvd's. This may be a bigger printer than you need but I know Epson must have some other Stylus Photo printers that would have good quality.

Hope this helps a little.

[chas3stix]

Hi Michael,
Susan is right on with her comments on the Epson1800R. Its "big brother" the 2400 is reknowned for its black and white quality prints. All this for about $300.00 more than the 1800R. The 2400 also can handle 13"X19" prints. Hope this helps.
Chas