I have an Epson 2000P. I've been printing with it for 6 months or so and haven't kept a close tab on the costs but it appears I can do an 8X10 print for around a $1.00/print ink costs and around $0.80/print photo paper costs. I consider this a bargain.
Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Len, > > I never found a cheap source for paper. That was alway the major cost > for me. The quality of paper needs to be on par with what I get at > the lab. That is what drove up the cost of the prints for me. > > Bruce > > Tuesday, June 3, 2003, 11:52:12 AM, you wrote: > > LP> If you use the right printer for 4 x 6 prints, you can beat the cost of lab > LP> prints. Try the HP Photosmart 100, 130, or the most current 4 x 6 printer. > LP> Great 4 x 6 prints but, remember, it won't print anything larger. I do all > LP> of my 4 x 6 prints on it and do the big prints on the Epson. > > LP> Len > LP> --- > > > >>I concur. On my Canon, HP, and Epsons, 8X10's would > >>cost in the $2-$3 > >>range. That is reasonable as a lab print would cost > >>about $6.50 each. > >>I found that 8X10's were cost effective (provided > >>you don't have to > >>reprint - color problems, lightness, etc) but 4X6's > >>are iffy compared > >>to lab cost. > >> > >> > Bruce
