Hi Jane, I have used several Epsons to good effect. A color laser that is capable of making a photo look good would be very expensive. The technology of a laser is just not suited to make good photos. THAT'S a geeky conversation we won't have here. Ink jets do a lot better for a lot less money.
Best bet is to Google what you are looking for (i.e. "best photo printer under $200") and read articles and reviews. They will usually discuss color quality and cost per print when the subject is photos. Neal is right about the paper: I have seen great variations even among different papers that were all billed as "photo" quality. What I have done in the past is to just buy a pack whenever I saw it on sale and see what worked best for me. That stuff is never cheap, but if your photos come out good then it's worth it. That said, your cost per print and the time it will take you to get a good print is usually quite a bit more than taking a thumb drive full of image files to the drug store. Make sure you print a few and see how they turn out before doing a lot because quality varies from location to location and from machine to machine at those places. But if you find a place that does a good job it will cost you way less, be more convenient and YOU don't have to be the one to maintain the equipment. Just a few thoughts from a former photographer. j. On Oct 9, 2012, at 4:39 PM, Neal Hammon <[email protected]> wrote: > I have never been one to print my own photos, but some who do tell me that > the trick is in getting the right paper for your printer. The paper is what > makes all the difference I am told. > > Neal > > > On Oct 9, 2012, at 1:55 PM, J. Blake wrote: > > Bill, > I just need it for frequent use. However, I'm not ruling out a project either. > > I've seen some lovely photos others have printed out (can't remember who or I > would ask them), so I know a good printer exists. > > I've used Walgreens, etc. before as well, but I'd rather have a good photo > printer here at home. > > Has anyone ever used the Kodak printers? Color laser printers? > > Still asking for other ideas. > Jane > > PS. Thanks for the contact idea Tanya. > > > On 10/9/12 12:18 PM, William Micou wrote: >> Do you need it for a project, or for frequent use? >> I've always been frustrated with any of the 'photo' printers that I have >> tried over the years, so whenever I now need to print a group of pictures, I >> take them to Walgreens, or the FedEx store and have them do them. >> Bill >> >> >> On Oct 09, 2012, at 10:10 AM, "J. Blake" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Everyone, >>> >>> I really need a decent printer that prints photos beautifully. I would >>> prefer one under $200, but I'm open to other suggestions. >>> >>> What about color laser? Is this the best way to go? >>> >>> TIA, >>> Jane -- Jonathan Fletcher FileMaker 9/10/11/12 Certified Developer Fletcher Data Consulting [email protected] http://www.fletcherdata.com 502-509-7137 Personal Blog o'Stuff: http://jfletch.posterous.com Kentuckiana's FileMaker Developers Group Next meeting: Tuesday, October 30th, 12:00 pm to 3:30-ish Blog: http://www.kyfmp.com _______________________________________________ MacGroup mailing list [email protected] http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
