what would be a good printer to buy to develop pictures with?
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you can print pictures with any desk-jet or ink-jet printer by using photo-quality paper instead of normal photo-state paper. things to think when buying a printer are:\n\n1. initial cost vs running cost: ink-jet printers are cheap as far as initial cost is concerned but exepnsive in terms of running costs, such as ink cartridges, tonners etc.\n\n2. your normal value of papers-per-minute (printing speed). if you want a printer for home use, go for a slower printer no need to spend more on fast printers.\n\n3. more colors more beauty.
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I use an Epson Printer. You can find one as cheap as $79 or as much as $400. There are several different models that do different things but the $79 does the exact same thing as far as quality as the $400 one. Epson is the only company that currently makes a printer where you can stick the disc directly into the printer. They own this right, I'm not sure for how long though. I buy inkjet printable discs and print directly onto the CD/DVD. It is very easy and all the directions and software are included with the printer. There is also what is called thermal printable cds and dvds but those are used directly in your computers cd/dvd player. If your burner says "LIGHT SCRIBE" then you can use the thermal technology. But the Inkjet is the better and more common way to print onto a disc. You can probably print and 300 disc with one set of color ink in the epson printer!
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unfortunately my friend the two requirements you want don't match together especially in London. 'Cheap' & 'Quality' very very rarely go together in Wide format printing as the competition is so fierce and you will always have to give one way or another. \n\nI deal with 100's of Wide/Large format printers in London from a Supplies point of view and its going to depend very much on what your after, if its just CAD line work with maybe the odd 3D render involved then perhaps you would get away with it being printed on 90g - 120g plain coated paper and anybody with a HP designjet, Epson or Oce machine could do this rather cheaply but it does depend on how much coverage you looking for e.g how busy the image is? However if your asking about a photograph or point of sale type imagery to be printed then obviously your going to need a higher quality of paper such as a photograde as the image is going to lay down more ink and the paper needs to be good enough to take it.......hence quality, which WILL 100% cost you more than a fiver.... unless you have a mate with the machine,,, or work in the industry like me. If you want a few names you can either try the obviously ones such as : Prontaprints (loads all over London), Servicepoints (loads), Kallkwiks etc... then theres other guys like Mediashore based very centrally and if you ask for a guy called Andy he should help you out,,,, tell him a wide format supplies guy from Xerox sent you in. still cant say that they will do anything for a fiver though ima afraid
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Xerox has the best quality. Glossy magazine capable picture perfect graphics.  Support holds them back abit.\n\nHP has the best value. Good color and outstanding support balance for a great value.
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Considering your needs I recommend the "Canon ip Pixma 3000" It has very high photo quality print and can even print directly on the CDs.
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Get some printer transfer paper and print any pic or design to it and iron it on a t-shirt.  Really Kewl.  \nI have been using Paint Shop Pro for over 7 years and have done all the upgrades. I am using psp10 right now and love it.  It has endless ways of processing photos, painting, drawing and so much more.  Get a free 30 day trial d/l .   :)\nhttp://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CorelCom/Layout&c=Product_C1&cid=1152105040688&lc=en\nE
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YOu need a multi-function printer. A pure printer can't scan photoes.
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HP\n\nUnless you want to spend more than $1,000, get a HP.  In the sub-$1,000 area, they are the best.\n\nAny printer less than $100 should be considered a throw-away.  They only sell them that cheap with the hopes that you will spend many times that on their brand of ink.\n\nMy other 2 cents: Color LaserJets are in the sub-$300 range and worth every penny.
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Take a look at the sources for some ideas for models you like.\n\nThen go to the epinions site to read what other people liked or hated about the printers you might choose. Really check out what people didn't like about the printer.  Sometimes they are ranting most other times they are valid problems that make sense.\n\nGood Luck!
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My grandmother has the HP 1410, which is what the F380 was called a year ago. She's had it a couple of years and it still works fine. For what my grandmother uses it for, I'd rate it a strong 9.\n\nOne thing to remember, though, is that this is a low end printer. It's made for people who don't really print that much. The ink cartridges in this printer don't hold very much ink. Sometimes people who print a lot will purchase a printer like this because of it's cheap price. But then they find themselves replacing the ink cartridges too often. So, for people who do moderate printing, this isn't the ideal printer. \n\nPersonally, I would spend $30 more and purchase the C3180 (which is a step up from the F380). It is built a little bit better and has a few more features I think you would like. This printer also holds smaller ink cartridges. \n\nIf you plan on printing often, look into the HP C4180. It uses cartridges that hold more ink, it prints nice photos without a computer. This machine costs $150, but you'll be more satisfied with your purchase.\n\nOf course, it's up to you. If you don't print that often the HP F380 will be perfect for you. Cartridges are inexpensive, and so is the printer. Happy buying!\n\nP.S. If you happen to come across some extra money, take a look into the HP C5180. I have this printer, and it is the best one I've ever owned.
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Typically speaking you are better off buying name brands for your photo paper so stick with Kodak or HP. Store brands are more likely to bleed, fade, or fall apart. You get what you pay for.
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all printers are good to the person useing in it..you must had like it if you bought it, if it fell in your lap, yea there not bad....
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As far as which photo printer is right for you, it depends on what all you would like to do with it. Would you like to print normal documents as well. Do you want to copy and scan also? For photos, I recommend HP's new line of printers. Photos come out clean and clear, waterproof, smudgeproof, and fade resistant for 100 years. I have included links that show more information about these printers.\n\nPortable 4x6 photo printers.\nIf you just want to print 4x6 photos, you can purchase a portable photo printer. These machines are strictly for photos. HP has a new line of portable photo printers that print 4x6, 5x7, and 4x12 (panoroma). Most have a LCD screen where you can view and edit your photos without using a computer. They cost between $100 - $250, depending on the features. These printers are handy if you want to print your photos at parties, sports games, on vacation, or anywhere else you could take your printer with you. These are popular printers right now because of their portablility. The photo printer used by the critters in Over the Hedge is an HP portable photo printer.\n\nRegular photo printes\nMany people want great photos, as well as normal productivity (such as printing documents, copying, scanning, or faxing). If you do not plan on traveling with your printer and want more funcionality, these are the printers for you. If you do not want to copy, scan, or fax, the HP D7160 or D7360 is a good choice ($150 - $199). If you want to print, copy, and scan, I own the HP Photosmart C5180  (does not fax, $199). This is the printer I recommend to everyone. If you do want fax, the HP C6180 has everything, including fax.\n\nI recommend the 6-cartridge HP Photosmart printers for photo printers. Many companies are now using the individual ink cartridges now for each color of ink. Unlike Canon or Epson, with HP you can purchase all 6 cartridges along with 150 sheets of 4x6 waterproof paper in a combo pack for $37. This averages out to 24 cents per photo and the photos are much better than what you would get at Wal Mart (Canon and Epson printers cost 55 cents per photo). The HP 6-cartridge photo printers are the most customer-friendly photo printers on the market.\n\nMy recommendation to you is:\nHP A616 (A617 at Best Buy) for a portable 4x6 photo printer.\n\nHP D7160 for a regular printer that also prints great photos.\n\nHP C5180 for a regular printer that also copies, scans, and prints great photos. (My top recommendation, though all these photo printers have about the same quality).\n\nHP C6180 is you want everything the C5180 has plus the ability to fax and wireless networking.
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First either you, a friend, or hire someone to take good pics, preferably digital.  Find software that you are comfortable with that you can design catalog with and then print on quality printer and paper. Or find an inexpensive printing place and find out what software they use so you can design it and transfer to them for print.  Last just hire a printer to do it all.
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epsons arent the best idea (as you've probably already figured out). like you said, the ink isn't cheap and it's tough to keep the ink from clotting up in there. laser printers are the way to go. they last much longer, print thousands of pages before needing a new toner, and toners can be found online for a decent price (they might cost more than an inkjet cartridge, but just keep in mind you wont have to buy them as often). \n\nif youre still looking for an inkjet, take a look at the HP lines. theyre fast, dependable, and not too expensive.\n\n*dont buy ink (toners or cartridges) at the store. check online and you'll find them for significantly less.
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PhotoShop is good. You can get it at any office supply store.
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the resolution of the printer \nif it can use re fillable ink or not ( hp can ) where as espon cant but its better to purchase the ink provided by the manufacturer that you buy from pc stores etc.\n\nimo epson and hp would be the best makes with regards to printers ( Just make sure that they support high resolutions and can use photo paper etc )\n\nLook at reviews to compare and contrast the different printers that you look at before you decide which one you want to get and why and also look at any other extra features that they have ie memory card slots for you to insert your digital camera memory cards into or such like.