Re: Photo Printer, Photoshop & Ancient Mac

2017-02-18 Thread Diana & Graham Stevens 
Hi Daniel

Thanks for all the information. 

The SC-600 has high-capacity cartridges which are expensive and we do not print 
large numbers of photos. I shall probably stick with my original idea, the 
SC-450.

The 2100 cartridges have already been claimed.

Best wishes from Diana

On 18/02/2017, at 5:32 PM, Daniel Kerr  wrote:

> Hi Diana
> 
> I’ve got a client with the SC-P600 (from memory) and he’s very happy with it. 
> They are quite a good printer. I supplied that model to another client as 
> well. I still find the Epson range very good. So although I haven’t had any 
> personal experience myself directly, I know a couple people with them that 
> are happy with them.
> 
> The WiFI printing works well, and you can connect the printer direct to the 
> modem with Ethernet as well. This can sometimes be a bit more reliable.
> (You may be able to still print to it from the G4 via Print Sharing or 
> similar,…but without drivers for the older OS, it may be a little more 
> difficult).
> 
> Java to install for CS4 on the 10.8.5 machine isn’t too bad. I’ve done it for 
> a few clients using the Apple link and it was pretty easy. (as another 
> option).
> 
> Hope that info helps.
> 
> Kind regards
> Daniel
> 
>> On 18 Feb 2017, at 5:17 pm, Diana & Graham Stevens  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> My Epson Stylus Photo 2100 has given up and I would like to replace it. 
>> There are so many possibilities it is hard to chose, if anyone can suggest a 
>> suitable replacement I would be grateful. The Epson SureColor SC-P405 looks 
>> about equivalent, does anyone have experience with this model?
>> 
>> My choice is complicated by the fact that the 2100 has been attached to my 
>> old G4 Quicksilver on which I run Adobe CS1 in OS 10.3. This is quite 
>> adequate for my requirements. There are of course no Printer Drivers for 
>> ancient OS so the new Printer will not be connected to the G4. I expect it 
>> will be connected to the Network via WiFi and all our computers will be able 
>> to access it (including the G4 which is connected via Ethernet).
>> 
>> Otherwise I shall need to do something about Photoshop and my usage is not 
>> regular enough to justify a monthly subscription. Photoshop Elements does 
>> not do enough. I did buy a second-hand copy of CS3 to run on my MacBook Pro 
>> (OS 10.8.5) but it requires Java which I have been loth to install.
>> 
>> I had just purchased a new set of the 7 ink cartridges. If anyone would like 
>> them for free I shall retrieve them from Well Connected. I had hoped it was 
>> just the switch which was faulty so I wasted $150 on a diagnosis (mother 
>> board). It is possible one may be available but it will cost as much as a 
>> new printer and no warranty.
>> 
>> Before I abandon the repair path I would like reassurance that a WiFi 
>> connected Network Printer will work. If any one has comments on any of this 
>> please let me know.
>> 
>> Best wishes to all from Diana

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Re: Photo Printer, Photoshop & Ancient Mac

2017-02-18 Thread Daniel Kerr 
Hi Diana

I’ve got a client with the SC-P600 (from memory) and he’s very happy with it. 
They are quite a good printer. I supplied that model to another client as well. 
I still find the Epson range very good. So although I haven’t had any personal 
experience myself directly, I know a couple people with them that are happy 
with them.

The WiFI printing works well, and you can connect the printer direct to the 
modem with Ethernet as well. This can sometimes be a bit more reliable.
(You may be able to still print to it from the G4 via Print Sharing or 
similar,…but without drivers for the older OS, it may be a little more 
difficult).

Java to install for CS4 on the 10.8.5 machine isn’t too bad. I’ve done it for a 
few clients using the Apple link and it was pretty easy. (as another option).

Hope that info helps.

Kind regards
Daniel

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> On 18 Feb 2017, at 5:17 pm, Diana & Graham Stevens  
> wrote:
> 
> My Epson Stylus Photo 2100 has given up and I would like to replace it. There 
> are so many possibilities it is hard to chose, if anyone can suggest a 
> suitable replacement I would be grateful. The Epson SureColor SC-P405 looks 
> about equivalent, does anyone have experience with this model?
> 
> My choice is complicated by the fact that the 2100 has been attached to my 
> old G4 Quicksilver on which I run Adobe CS1 in OS 10.3. This is quite 
> adequate for my requirements. There are of course no Printer Drivers for 
> ancient OS so the new Printer will not be connected to the G4. I expect it 
> will be connected to the Network via WiFi and all our computers will be able 
> to access it (including the G4 which is connected via Ethernet).
> 
> Otherwise I shall need to do something about Photoshop and my usage is not 
> regular enough to justify a monthly subscription. Photoshop Elements does not 
> do enough. I did buy a second-hand copy of CS3 to run on my MacBook Pro (OS 
> 10.8.5) but it requires Java which I have been loth to install.
> 
> I had just purchased a new set of the 7 ink cartridges. If anyone would like 
> them for free I shall retrieve them from Well Connected. I had hoped it was 
> just the switch which was faulty so I wasted $150 on a diagnosis (mother 
> board). It is possible one may be available but it will cost as much as a new 
> printer and no warranty.
> 
> Before I abandon the repair path I would like reassurance that a WiFi 
> connected Network Printer will work. If any one has comments on any of this 
> please let me know.
> 
> Best wishes to all from Diana
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