A3 Photo printers

[dullbird]

Hi Guys

do any of you have an A3 printer that you use for printing off your photos.

I'm considering again about getting one...Im not interested in taking photo's to a lab for printing I dont have the time. I just want the ability to print of good colour photos if I want them.

I dont have a lot of money so not looking at buying a printer that is 1000bux new but if I can get some good recommendations I might be able to pick one up second hand perhaps.

I think from memory the Epsons had a good photo printer in the A3 range..

is there anything in particular I should be looking out for in a printer things it should and shouldnt have to be a good photo printer.

what ever I get I ultimately would llike to be able to have the modification donw to run endless ink rather than cartridges but thats much further down the line

[s7000]

I used to have an epson 4800. It was a nice piece of kit! I got it second hand for $1500.

In the way of specs, it could print up to A2, 8 colour injet, and could be fed buy roll or paper feed.

The one main issue with printers like these is a set of inks cost around $800.

I can't really recommend anything else as I haven't used anything else.

Just remember, good ink and good paper is a must.

[WhiteD3]

I am thinking about a Canon PIXMA Pro-1. Rave reviews but @ ~$1400 more than your budget.

Canon Pixma Pro-1: Digital Photography Review (http://www.dpreview.com/printerreviews/canonpixmapro1/7)

I'm also not sure if there are ramification with ink sitting in the lines week in, week out for someone like me who would be a low volume printer.

[s7000]

I am thinking about a Canon PIXMA Pro-1. Rave reviews but @ ~$1400 more than your budget.

Canon Pixma Pro-1: Digital Photography Review (http://www.dpreview.com/printerreviews/canonpixmapro1/7)

I'm also not sure if there are ramification with ink sitting in the lines week in, week out for someone like me who would be a low volume printer.

There's not. Something like that will have a cleaning function, when you fire it up after a while it will go through that first then print fine. My Epson sat for almost 18 months between prints before I sold it. I printed one last print which is now frame and is still holding colour.

[dmdigital]

There's not. Something like that will have a cleaning function, when you fire it up after a while it go through that first then print fine. My Epson sat for almost 18 months between prints before I sold it. I printed one last print which is now frame and is still holding colour.

True but some inks can go "off" over time, though now days it's not as big an issue.

Lou, the best thing is to just use one of the online printers. By the time you buy a good quality printer, papers and inks it's cheaper to just use the online. I've gone through asking myself this same question several times and I keep coming back to it not being worthwhile.

[dullbird]

*Sigh*

[s7000]

*Sigh*

You're better off knowing this before you take the plunge... I found out the hardway.

Unless you're making money to fund the costs, it's barely worth it.

[dmdigital]

COnsider this Lou:
What size, finish papers do you need to have at hand?
How many of each kind are you likely to print in a week/month/year?
How do you have to store the paper stock? (some require better storage or the coatings deteriorate)
How many pages do I get out of a cartridge/reservoir/bottle of each ink colour?
Do I need to print from continuos roll? (pano's)
Do I need a guillotine to trim to other than stock sizes?
What do I do for calibration?
...and the list goes on.

It's far better to let the professionals handle it unless you make it your own business.

[dullbird]

calibration is on its way....

I just wanted to be able to print when I wanted to print not have to order and wait etc etc etc because I will less likely get anything printed at all having to go through this process...

i'm not looking for a printer that will do professional shop window photos for the Pro was just looking for a good printer im sure there out there and don't cost the earth and need hundreds spent on ink...but Im guess I'm wrong and will just likely carry on the way I'am which is not having printed a single thing in years.

I like to print photos so I can draw them.. the current printer I have is a shocker it prints like a business jet as it is one of those all in one jobies I cant draw from these photos because the printing is so washed out....the printer I had before that was way way better. and was only a cheap one

[Chucaro]

Some of the Epson printers used to have a bit of problem with the red tones.
Have a look the Canon PIXMA Pro 9500 Mark II A3. It is a bit slow but the quality of the prints is very nice.
I do not have a printer, I send my images to a small lab were they adjust my images to my taste and the profile of the paper that I select specifically for the image to be print.
For me it is the cheaper option because ink it is very expensive.

[dmdigital]

In that case then...
('cause I thought you wanted a professional top end unit ;) )

I'd seriously look at either the Canon or Epson range. I'd also question the need for A3 as they are much bigger units and so usually need their own bench top to work on. If you do go with A3 then select A3+ as it gives additional ability. Epson's tend to allow for roll feed.

I've had a Canon Pixma ip8500 for several years now and have no need to change it. It does a good quality A4 borderless print on photo paper if I need it. As for ink, spending hundreds of dollars is unavoidable :(

The Canon Pixma range would be my first place to look. Epson is traditionally dearer (marginally) for ink supplies but their printer calibration setup can be very fiddly to get right. That said they tend to be more adjustable for colour management than Canon in the mid range units.

[33chinacars]

Have a look here.

https://www.epson.com.au/shoponline/shop/DisplayProduct.asp?ID=1429&Store=Public

EPSON Artisan1430 A3 Wireless Photo Printer+CD/DVD Direct Printing 82N Ink Inc. | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EPSON-Artisan1430-A3-Wireless-Photo-Printer-CD-DVD-Direct-Printing-82N-Ink-Inc-/380435622977?pt=AU_PRINTERS&hash=item5893baec41)

There's a few other older A3 printers on Ebay too

Gary

[dullbird]

thank you thats exactly the sort of thing I'm after...has anyone used this printer before that can give some feed back?

[LowRanger]

Lou
What about this one,Buy Brother MFCJ6510DW A3 Inkjet Multifunction Colour Printer+Fax w/Duplex | Read Reviews | Dick Smith Online Shopping (http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XP6510/brother-mfcj6510dw-a3-inkjet-multifunction-colour-printer-fax-w-duplex)

We were going to buy one a couple of months ago,but it wouldn't quite fit where we were going to put it

[dullbird]

I already have this one

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/783.jpg

a wireless printer with scan fax print copy etc....thats why I was just looking for a semi reasonable printer to print pics etc...because this one does documents and scanning and copying very well but does not print pictures very well....well, well enough for me to be able to draw them anyway too washed out

[WhiteD3]

What to do.....

Review: Canon Pixma Pro-10 inkjet printer (http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/cameras/review-canon-pixma-pro10-inkjet-printer-20130130-2dji1.html)


Price of excellence (http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/cameras/price-of-excellence-20130130-2djhq.html)

I see the (genuine?) cartridges on Ebay for $14.

[mowog]

I have an Epson R3000 and before that an R2400 The R2400 would sit for months and would only need one clean cycle and it would be good to go. I lasted nearly 6 years. The R3000 hasn't done a lot of prints yet however the quality is awesome.

[Xtreme]

I've used Vistaprint (Belgium) to have a couple of pano's from my Canon P & S printed in their Banner format - about 1000 x 500mm. Cost about $15ea and were delivered to my door in about two weeks.

I realise that you're probably after better quality for your pics but everyone who has viewed these have been quite impressed with the outcome.