Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
You're thinking of the 2000P...a completely different animal from the R2000. Different ink set, different print engine. http://t.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductQuickSpec.jsp?oid=8987utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F -p Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Paul Stenquist

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
No. You're wrong. The R2000 is still in production. http://t.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yessku=C11CB35201 -p Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2015, at 6:24 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Do you mean the R 3000? The 2000 has been out of production

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. The R2000 is apparently the successor to the high gloss printer. The R3000 is the K3 ink printer and successor to the 2880. For Ann, who prints a lot of BW, the R3000 would be a better choice. Paul via phone On Apr 18, 2015, at 8:48 AM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Do you mean the R 3000? The 2000 has been out of production for at least ten years. Paul via phone On Apr 18, 2015, at 2:30 AM, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: Ann - I would agree with Mark C re: to get the exact output you want you can best do it by printing your own images. Not

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
That must be a new version of it. The original was a big beige boat and succeeded the R 1200. Paul via phone On Apr 18, 2015, at 7:50 AM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: No. You're wrong. The R2000 is still in production.

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
We're on opposite ends of the spectrum, Bruce. I love prints. I'm estimating that this R2400 printer has made on the order of 11,000 prints (in all sizes) since I bought it in October 2005. It's still working beautifully. This year in particular, I've been on a two fine prints per week

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 7:37 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I will probably go for the 3880 (or the next version of the wide printer) when my 2880 dies. But I can print 13 x 19s affordably with the 2880 inks. My cost per print is about $3. But I would like to print bigger.

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I will probably go for the 3880 (or the next version of the wide printer) when my 2880 dies. But I can print 13 x 19s affordably with the 2880 inks. My cost per print is about $3. But I would like to print bigger. The 2880, which is very similar to the 3000 and preceded it, is my fourth Epson

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
Yes. The R3000 is probably a better choice for b/w, what with three separate shades of black ink. Then again if budget is a consideration the R3000 is about $250 more expensive. But...the R2000 does do a great job with b/w, but then I'm careful to use software and the correct icc profile to

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
Bad link to the P600 info. Here it is http://www.redrivercatalog.com/infocenter/articles/epson-surecolor-p600-review-introduction.html Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2015, at 12:07 PM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes. The R3000 is probably a better choice for b/w, what with

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul
Actually, it's just the opposite...the it's when you DON'T print that the ink dries and plugs up the nozzles -p On 4/18/2015 1:33 PM, John wrote: If you make a LOT of prints the nozzles quite as likely to dry up. I go to Costco for anything 12x18 ($3.99) or smaller use a local pro-lab for

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't think I've experienced a nozzle clog in the last four or five years. If I'm going to let someone else print, I might as well let them shoot the pics as well. But that's a personal thing. Profiles are simple. There's one for nearly every sheet. I use Epson Ultra Premium Luster almost

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread John
Oops! On 4/18/2015 2:53 PM, Paul wrote: Actually, it's just the opposite...the it's when you DON'T print that the ink dries and plugs up the nozzles -p On 4/18/2015 1:33 PM, John wrote: If you make a LOT of prints the nozzles quite as likely to dry up. Line should read: If you make a

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread John
Don't forget having a color profile for each type of paper you're going to use. And having to create a NEW profile for each of your papers every time you change an ink cartridge. If you make a LOT of prints the nozzles quite as likely to dry up. I go to Costco for anything 12x18 ($3.99) or

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
thanks everyone for input... given my circumstances, I'm certainly going to accept Godder's offer of Free R2400 - well, in fact, I already have accepted off list so when he gets his new one set up I'll acquire the old one. As to the profile stuff, the R220 just asks me what specific paper I'm

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
The R 2400 is excellent. Good for Godders. Paul via phone On Apr 18, 2015, at 4:21 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: thanks everyone for input... given my circumstances, I'm certainly going to accept Godder's offer of Free R2400 - well, in fact, I already have accepted off list

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hadn't heard about the P600, but I'm not shopping. I too have found the paper profiles excellent. Paul via phone On Apr 18, 2015, at 3:59 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: In ten years of using the R2400, and some years when I didn't print for six-seven months, I've had

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
In ten years of using the R2400, and some years when I didn't print for six-seven months, I've had to clear the nozzles due to a serious clog twice. Pigment-ink printers are much less likely to clog than dye-ink printers because pigment particles are much larger, which requires that the nozzles

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-18 Thread Paul
Ann - I would agree with Mark C re: to get the exact output you want you can best do it by printing your own images. Not only do you have more control over the process, you have a wider range of paper surfaces from which to choose. Plus...it's most impressive when you can report that the

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Boy that's the truth! (about cheap printer , expensive ink) I dont' expect to be making _lots_ of big prints... I love my R220 - very little problem with the one I have currently, although the previous one was a lemon... My prints are better than most of what I got from Bay photo through

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
for wider format epson inkjet printer Ann, I have no reviews, and I'm virtually never one to stand between someone and spending their money on a new toy but, frankly, I'm not sold on the economics of purchasing large format printers. Unless something has changed recently, inkjet printers are a Royal

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Ann Sanfedele
definitely recommend the Epson line. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer Ann, I have no reviews, and I'm virtually never one to stand

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Ken Waller
/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer Ken, yes I want another Epson stylus photo.. my current one is the R220 The Epson stylus Photo p2000 sounds right so I could print on 12 x 18 paper

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Ann, You want the Epsons that use their K3 pigment ink set. I've had my R2400 since October 2005 and it's still going strong. I have been planning to upgrade to the new P600 model soonish, at which point I'll give you my R2400. It's got another couple of years of service in it, still makes

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Mark C
Hi Ann - I use an Epson 3880 (previously used a 3800 which broke after about 10 years). It is configured to print up to 17 x 22 inches, but can print up to 17 x 36 with the right paper and settings. Ink for the larger Epson printers in considerably cheaper than for the smaller inkjets. I

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Darren Addy
Ann, I have no reviews, and I'm virtually never one to stand between someone and spending their money on a new toy but, frankly, I'm not sold on the economics of purchasing large format printers. Unless something has changed recently, inkjet printers are a Royal Pain the Ass. Of course, it depends

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread P.J. Alling
On 4/17/2015 10:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I don't think I can do this too soon, but I wish I had a way to make my own 11 x 17 or 12 x 18 prints reviews? suggestions? ann I'm using a Canon, Pixma iX6520, yea, I know it's not an Epson, but as long as you use Canon paper, or something

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread Darren Addy
The business model of inkjet printers has always been to give you the razor in order to sell you the high-priced razor blades. The low printer price is designed to seduce. On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 10:25 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/17/2015 10:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread P.J. Alling
Damn, the spell checker really screwed me this time... On 4/17/2015 11:25 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: On 4/17/2015 10:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I don't think I can do this too soon, but I wish I had a way to make my own 11 x 17 or 12 x 18 prints reviews? suggestions? ann I'm using a Canon,

Re: looking for wider format epson inkjet printer

2015-04-17 Thread P.J. Alling
Well yes it's like the original marketing plan for razor blades, but if you search around one can get pretty good deals on ink. I've also found that if I'm printing 8x10 and up my costs per print is pretty much the same or better than going to a good lab, with about equal results. On