Canon i9950 printer
Discussion
The canon had good results in the latest Digital Photo review, especally in terms of performance and quality, however the Epson took the gold.
Other on-line reviews I've read seem to say the same (sorry can't remeber links) I think I will be getting the Canon however, Mainly because I can't quite justify the extra £100+ for the Epson.
Cheers
Paul
Other on-line reviews I've read seem to say the same (sorry can't remeber links) I think I will be getting the Canon however, Mainly because I can't quite justify the extra £100+ for the Epson.
Cheers
Paul
Stu,
I'd try a few types of paper if I were you, as they all have their own characteristics. I've found that Tetenal Premium Fine Art Glossy Paper 290gsm (along with their profiles) gives me the best results for glossy, and I like the finish of Epson Archival Matte for matte prints (on my Epson 2100). I tried Ilford, but prefered others.
Both are available at Warehouse Express, although you may find them cheaper elsewhere online. Permajet looks pretty good too, although I've never used it and if you want really top quality fine art paper, then Hahnemuhle is one of the best. Some manufacturers sell trial packs, so you can try out different types without having to buy large packs.
Also take a look at www.paperandinks.com/
Most paper suppliers also offer specific printer profiles for their papers too, so try to download these as you'll get better results than with the standard printer profiles.
I'd try a few types of paper if I were you, as they all have their own characteristics. I've found that Tetenal Premium Fine Art Glossy Paper 290gsm (along with their profiles) gives me the best results for glossy, and I like the finish of Epson Archival Matte for matte prints (on my Epson 2100). I tried Ilford, but prefered others.
Both are available at Warehouse Express, although you may find them cheaper elsewhere online. Permajet looks pretty good too, although I've never used it and if you want really top quality fine art paper, then Hahnemuhle is one of the best. Some manufacturers sell trial packs, so you can try out different types without having to buy large packs.
Also take a look at www.paperandinks.com/
Most paper suppliers also offer specific printer profiles for their papers too, so try to download these as you'll get better results than with the standard printer profiles.
Bee_Jay said:I printed off one of my favourite pictures last night on my R1800 and yet again I was moved to exclaim "kin hell, look at the quality!"
I would also have a look at the Epson R1800 - a mighty fine effort.
I have heard that the R2400 is even better.
I am really, really pleased with my R1800 and would heartily recommend it.
chim_knee said:
I would also have a look at the Epson R1800 - a mighty fine effort.
I printed off one of my favourite pictures last night on my R1800 and yet again I was moved to exclaim "kin hell, look at the quality!"
I have heard that the R2400 is even better.
I am really, really pleased with my R1800 and would heartily recommend it.
Does the R2400 have the ability to print direct onto a CD or DVD ?
shadytree said:The R1800 certianly does but I don't know whether the R2400 does.
Does the R2400 have the ability to print direct onto a CD or DVD ?
The R1800 and the i9950 are the "direct" competitors as it were. And from what I read, there wasn't much in it. One review (in Amateur Photographer) swung it for me when it said that the rendition of the Epson was slightly sharper.
I haven't looked at the R2400 in detail but I understand it's the "one up" from the R1800/i9950. What you get and why you'd want it - I'm not sure.
shadytree said:
pro's ?
cons ?
what paper are you using ?
Canon Photo Paper Pro (PR101) gives excellent results.
The only real con is the price of the ink. It's an 8 colour system with the 2 extra "Photo" cartridges. Comes in at about £60 if you replace the whole set
- However i'm still on the originals after a shed load of prints, including some full A3's. I'll be trying a few compatible inks when these run out to see what the quality is like. These can be had for about a quarter the price of the OEM ones!
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