Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]IF you will be satisfied with 8.5 x 11, the 7690 is definitely IT. The b&w is spectacular, the color is excellent. The only drawback is that it really eats carts. B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of grduprey@rockwellcollins.com Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:47 AM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: RE: [Leica] Slightly OT my colorprinter died I am in this same boat right now. The only problem I have with the Canon printers is the fact that half of the ink is wasted. They have a sponge system that leaves half of the ink in the cartridge when it is supposedly empty, and no way to use this ink. My personal preference right now is leaning toward the HP 7690 as I want the B&W capability along with the color capability. My next choice is probably the Epson R800. Gene |---------+--------------------------------------------------------> | | "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com> | | | Sent by: | | | lug-bounces+grduprey=rockwellcollins.com@leic| | | a-users.org | | | | | | | | | 08/21/2004 09:23 AM | | | Please respond to Leica Users Group | | | | |---------+--------------------------------------------------------> >----------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------| | | | To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> | | cc: | | Subject: RE: [Leica] Slightly OT my colorprinter died | >----------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------| Hakan, As I am in the same boat I will pass on the consensus: If you are primarily printing B&W, like RC paper, and have no need to print larger than 81/2X10 then the HP 7690 is the hot ticket. If you want to print color and or want to print on matte paper then the longest lasting inks are with the Epson R800, again maximum print size of 81/2X11. If you do not need long print life (10-20 years is OK) and B&W is not a high priority then the Canon 9900I is a truly fine printer up to A4 If you want really long print life, prints up to A4, with some hassle truly fine B&W and a truly immense range of papers available then the Epson 2200 is the hot ticket. No, I haven't spent money yet but I am tending to the R800 as I believe that the 2200 will be replaced at Photokina with a printer that has both black inks on board so switching to B&W from color will not be a pain. The R800 has both on board so for a year I can probably stay under 8X10. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of H?kan Dennersten Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 8:40 AM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: [Leica] Slightly OT my colorprinter died My Epson 1290 died today, so i guess it's time for a new photo/colorprinter, is there a general consensus of which is the best one to buy now ? /HD _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information