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[Tripleteer]

Hi,
What is the best printer to buy for my photographs.? I am doing Landscapes and Natural History work. I will be us the Nikon 5500 and 5600 cameras.
Thanks in advance for any advice, Paul.

[Merco_61]

That depends on what sizes you need to print and what you need to print on. A dye-sub is fast and cheap to run, but if you need to print 5X7" or larger acquiring one is expensive. If you need A3+, the Canons are a nice balance  between purchase price and running cost. For A2 and over, Epsons and HPs are probably better.

[dcbear78]

How deep are your pockets?

If I had the money I'd own a Canon Pixma Pro-1000.

[ScottinPollock]

If your timing is good you may be able to pick up a Canon Pixma Pro-10 for $50 net.

 

https://youtu.be/ew_D_bVxxYo

[Merco_61]

If I was in the market for a 17x22" printer today, I would rather go for the Epson SC-P800 as the cost per print is a bit lower than the Canon, but this might differ between markets as Sweden is, and has for a long time been, Epson country when it comes to large format printers.

[dcbear78]

More than likely true here too. I really hadn't put much thought into it or got to the stage of making an informed decision because....

I now own an Epson Stylus Photo R1800. I picked it up locally second hand for $120 and couldn't pass up that deal. Haven't tried it. Haven't even connected it up yet.

[fallout666]

hp has deal with instant print get 4 month free ink life time ink program for ink at different prices 

[Tripleteer]

I was leaning towards this one, Canon Pixma Pro-1000.
Thank you all for your input, Atb Paul.

[franksgym]

I maybe looking to get a sublimation photo machine, any suggestions & advice. I need something easy to operate & price range about $600 to $900. I’ll be printing mostly 4x6, 5X7, 8X10...

[ScottinPollock]

You can once again pick up the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 for about $100 after rebate. It's a pro quality, pigment ink system that is capable of amazing prints, but you'll pay dearly for the paper and ink once the initial supplies run out.

[Merco_61]

I maybe looking to get a sublimation photo machine, any suggestions & advice. I need something easy to operate & price range about $600 to $900. I’ll be printing mostly 4x6, 5X7, 8X10...

The DNP DS820A is about all there is that can do 8" on affordable media. It is closer to $1000, so a bit over your price range. The running  cost is quite a bit lower than a comparable HiTi unit, though.

 

https://www.bhphotov...l_portrait.html

[franksgym]

Thanks for the replies