what printer and paper?

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what printer and paper can i buy to get top professional results? my printer has broken (was a cheap one anyway) so fo the time being iv been getting the prints done at jessops. They dont cost too much tbh and the paper they use is fujifilm crystal archive paper and thats a lovely finish but to make things cheaper i would like to print my own. Would like to be recommened an A3 printer that doesnt cost the earth for the inks. Also what paper is best? Can i also ask, do you print out at traditional sizes or do you size it to what you like, then print out? just that frames and inserts are only sold at traditional sizes so would i have to make my own? sorry about all the questions, im new to all this.
 
printing your own is not cheaper lol

using DScolour labs is your cheapest option

for my own use I use a epson R2400 with a fotospeed CIS and even then its not cheap. for clients I use DScolour labs
 
if you intend to sell these photo,s, then home printing will be far to expensive . use a print shop. (y)
 
iv tried looking on line for a lab to print out my work but im having difficulty with what to put in as an engine search (im prob tying in the wrong things lol) but it just comes up with boots printing, jessops, places like that.
 
Try Aldi, i hear they are on of the best and cheapest.
 
http://www.samsphotolab.com/ - nice results and fairly cheap
http://www.dscolourlabs.co.uk/ - Not used them myself but good reports
http://www.loxleycolour.com/ - One of the best UK Pro labs - not the cheapest!
http://www.photobox.co.uk/ - Cheap and decent results

If you buy a printer, there's say £400 capital outlay and although prints are cheaper, the cost of ink is quite high and I can't print a 6x4 for less than I can buy at Photobox!!

So printing at home isn't the cheapest! But it is handy and you can get great results if you have a colour managed workflow (calibrated monitor and custom profiles).


I do a bit of both but I do prefer my own home prints on my Epson R2400. I also use a CIS system from Fotospeed which added a bit to my capital costs but the savings on ink does help.

Home printing is not a cheaper option.
 
Home printing's not the cheapest, but I like being able to think "I like that, I'll run a print off", whereas I'd probably not bother if I couldn't do it myself spontaneously.

Bulk stuff though, as others have said, get someone else to do it for you.

Personally, I like the output from the Canon Pixma printers.

In terms of frame sizes, you aren't restricted to any particular size, as you can get frames and mounts made to whatever size you like - though that might well cost more than buying off the shelf sizes.
 
Well if you own the printer printing does become cheaper (if you don't include the capital outlay) - more so for larger images than small ones.
 
Hi there, your best bet may be to look for Photo Value Packs which combine ink cartridge and high quality Photo Paper to deliver prints from as low as15p per photo.
 
For me if you want home printing and A3 then I would have to say a Canon Pro 9000 MKII with a CISS from CityInkExpress with a CISS it works out about 75p per cartridge of ink the set up is no more then a set of inks to start with and it has ink read to go.
And for Paper I use PermaJet Oyster with there FREE bespoke profiles all comes out as on screen
 
I use the HP 9180 with pigment inks. After much research I now have a system from Fotorite (city Ink Express)for pigment inks and am happy with the quality of the output.


The printer is not cheap but does pay for itself.

I do not use it for anything smaller than 10x8.
 
Hi Guys

Just to let you know that HP’s head of printing Vyomesh I. Joshi will be making a significant announcement for the printing world today at 2pm on the future of home printing. If you would like to watch this live then please follow link below:

VJ’s speech will be live from: http://www.livestream.com/hpkickoff

Thanks
 
I use an Epson R800 (up to A4) because I like the flexibility of printing at home, and I don't have time to visit print shops. Its used mainly for family snapshots, and an occasional nice shot that I want in larger format, to frame, give as a gift, etc.

The inks are not cheap, but can be sourced at discount prices. Or, for lots of printing, especially in larger formats (more ink) you can use a CISS (around 100.00).

You might also benefit from a colour calibration of your monitor then once set, your output will be consistent.
 
http://www.samsphotolab.com/ - nice results and fairly cheap
http://www.dscolourlabs.co.uk/ - Not used them myself but good reports
http://www.loxleycolour.com/ - One of the best UK Pro labs - not the cheapest!
http://www.photobox.co.uk/ - Cheap and decent results


I do a bit of both but I do prefer my own home prints on my Epson R2400. I also use a CIS system from Fotospeed which added a bit to my capital costs but the savings on ink does help.

Home printing is not a cheaper option.

I also use the R2400 and the results are superb, but the inks are rather expensive. I'd love to know more about the CIS from fotospeed. Does this system use official Epson ink?
 
Just an afterthought, if you plan on printing B&W do your homework as many inkjets have trouble printing consistent deep blacks.

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Just an afterthought, if you plan on printing B&W do your homework as many inkjets have trouble printing consistent deep blacks.

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Epson R2400 is one of the best B&W printers on the market (talking A3+ size here)

Use the right art papers and you get fantastic results.
 
Epson R2400 is one of the best B&W printers on the market (talking A3+ size here)

Use the right art papers and you get fantastic results.

I can second this. I've had superb results with this printer on both Epson Premium Semi Glossy paper and the Epson Velvet Fine Art paper.

If you are interested in this printer I may be willing to sell:thinking:
 
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