A3 Printer

[discodaz]

Hey people.

The a4 printer has decided to give up, have tried uninstalling,reseting but to no avail.
So it looks like i am going to have to get a new one

I do a fair bit of blowing up from a4 to a3, this can be expensive at £1 a sheet from the uni shop.

Question is, is it worth getting an a3 printer?

Anyone using one? Recommend any?

Any help appreciated

Darren

[shadytree]

I've got a Canon i9950 and love it. Great depth of colour

It's either that or the Equivalent Epsom you want

[discodaz]

Thanks, I will check it out on internet now

Are cartridges expensive or the about same as a4?

darren

[shadytree]

discodaz said:

Thanks, I will check it out on internet now Are cartridges expensive or the about same as a4? darren

that's the downside. seperate cartridges for the colour range. So If you print out loads of Sky shots for example, the CYAN drains quite fast. I've found you can source cheaper non-Canon cartridges that are just as good and alot cheaper.

[k50 del]

HP do an A3 colour deskjet as well, we've used this for a number of years and it's top qualiy.

[chim_knee]

shadytree said:

discodaz said: Thanks, I will check it out on internet now Are cartridges expensive or the about same as a4? darren that's the downside. seperate cartridges for the colour range. So If you print out loads of Sky shots for example, the CYAN drains quite fast. I've found you can source cheaper non-Canon cartridges that are just as good and alot cheaper.

Where did you find these? My only experience of non-original manufacturer cartridges is from the early 90's and the blacks were, at best grey but usually a funny shade of purple.

I'd be interested to know how to avoid spending £80 a throw at replacing my Epson ones.

[pAntscat]

k50 del said:

HP do an A3 colour deskjet as well, we've used this for a number of years and it's top qualiy.

Aye... I've got a CP1700 and a Business Inkjet 2600.

Both are very very good but I'd reccomend the 2600 if you can afford it - it's just a bit more solid!

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[discodaz]

Thanks for the comments guys.
Ordered a Canon i6500 today for £205

Will let you know what its like when i get it.

Darren

[happy snapper]

discodaz said:

Hey people. The a4 printer has decided to give up, have tried uninstalling,reseting but to no avail. So it looks like i am going to have to get a new one I do a fair bit of blowing up from a4 to a3, this can be expensive at £1 a sheet from the uni shop. Question is, is it worth getting an a3 printer? Anyone using one? Recommend any? Any help appreciated Darren

I use a Epson 1290 with an Fotospeed inkflow system great for photo prints and canvas plus dosn't fade