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Post by kelaur on Sept 3, 2021 20:00:14 GMT
Tell me about your printers! I’m looking for something that prints at least 4x6 and 5x7. Things I’m worried about are picture quality and ink cost. Help me out please!
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Post by scrappersue on Sept 3, 2021 20:07:50 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation  |
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Post by kelaur on Sept 3, 2021 20:12:11 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation Thx! Can you print matte photos or just glossy? Does it need its own paper brand or can you use any brand? |
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Post by scrappersue on Sept 3, 2021 20:27:00 GMT
I use all different brands. I had a ton of 4x6 printer paper that was Canon and HP. I used that up then I bought some Epson when they have their half off sales. You can print matte or glossy depending on the paper you buy. You can print on cardstock if you want also - I do that if I'm at a crop and need to journal.
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Post by boymom5 on Sept 3, 2021 20:34:07 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation Exactly what she said. |
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Post by karinec on Sept 3, 2021 20:53:00 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation Exactly what she said. me too |
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Post by kelaur on Sept 3, 2021 20:53:54 GMT
So the printer looks great but I’m having a hard time finding paper that isn’t glossy. I’m in Canada and on Amazon Canada I can find 4x6 in semi gloss but not 5x7. I really don’t like working with super glossy photos.
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Post by boymom5 on Sept 3, 2021 21:21:43 GMT
So the printer looks great but I’m having a hard time finding paper that isn’t glossy. I’m in Canada and on Amazon Canada I can find 4x6 in semi gloss but not 5x7. I really don’t like working with super glossy photos. The matte paper is hard to find and expensive! I used to do everything in matte previous to the printer. I've been super happy with the printer itself, the ease of use and now am happy with the glossy paper. It hasn't bothered me like I thought it would. I really like this: Paper which I assume would be in Canada too. |
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Post by kelaur on Sept 3, 2021 21:36:20 GMT
So the printer looks great but I’m having a hard time finding paper that isn’t glossy. I’m in Canada and on Amazon Canada I can find 4x6 in semi gloss but not 5x7. I really don’t like working with super glossy photos. The matte paper is hard to find and expensive! I used to do everything in matte previous to the printer. I've been super happy with the printer itself, the ease of use and now am happy with the glossy paper. It hasn't bothered me like I thought it would. I really like this: Paper which I assume would be in Canada too. It is on Amazon Canada but it’s $30 for 100 sheets. Sigh. I don’t think printing from home is economically feasible in Canada. The ink and paper is so expensive. |
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Post by Ryann on Sept 3, 2021 21:48:10 GMT
I also have an Epson PM-400 and love it!
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Post by msupea on Sept 3, 2021 22:01:15 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation Exactly what she said. Ditto x2. This was a great investment for me for sure. |
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 3, 2021 22:06:35 GMT
I have the Epson PM400 as well and love it!
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Post by scrappymeg on Sept 3, 2021 22:12:29 GMT
For my full 12x12 layouts and special albums (December Daily, trips, etc), I use my Epson PM 400. As noted by others here, the quality is outstanding.
For my annual Project Life album, which, for me, is more about preserving memories and getting photos off my phone even if they are not the best, I just print on my home office HP printer that I've had for years. I print on HP letter size photo paper, and use Photoshop Elements to resize and print my photos. I use HP Instant Ink and pay $5 for them to send me ink cartridges when I get low (my max number of printed pages is 100, I believe, and they roll over month-to-month and I don't get anywhere near close to the limit). Again, this is for my family album where I don't necessarily need the photos to be of super high quality, although I think they still come out great....just not as good as the Epson PM 400.
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Post by melanieg on Sept 3, 2021 22:28:07 GMT
So the printer looks great but I’m having a hard time finding paper that isn’t glossy. I’m in Canada and on Amazon Canada I can find 4x6 in semi gloss but not 5x7. I really don’t like working with super glossy photos. Try Staples. I remember reading here on a previous Epson 400 thread that Vicki Boutin gets hers at Staples. |
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 3, 2021 22:50:10 GMT
So the printer looks great but I’m having a hard time finding paper that isn’t glossy. I’m in Canada and on Amazon Canada I can find 4x6 in semi gloss but not 5x7. I really don’t like working with super glossy photos. Try Staples. I remember reading here on a previous Epson 400 thread that Vicki Boutin gets hers at Staples. Yes!!! This is the paler she uses and that I get, and I love it! www.staples.com/Staples-Photo-Supreme-Paper-4-x-6-Satin-100-Pack/product_564119 |
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Post by kelaur on Sept 4, 2021 1:29:49 GMT
Thanks everyone! I ordered the Epson printer from Amazon. The paper mentioned from staples looks good but is currently out of stock. Ordered some 4x6 Epson semi gloss in the meantime. What paper do you use for 5x7? Hard to find here. But for the odd time I will want it, I could cut down 81/2x11 which I can find.
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Post by cmpeter on Sept 4, 2021 2:53:50 GMT
Another vote for the PM-400.
Check buying from Epson directly. They often have great sales.
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Post by amom23 on Sept 4, 2021 13:20:36 GMT
You will love the Epson PM-400 printer! Yes it is more expensive to print at home it's also super handy. Although I don't print all my photos at home.
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Post by tinksmommy on Sept 4, 2021 17:55:09 GMT
I am another Epson PM 400 fan. I got it right before Costco shut down their photo centers. This printer is fantastic and I regret not getting it sooner. The quality is amazing. I use only Epson paper and ink. The ink lasts forever.
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Post by kelaur on Sept 4, 2021 19:09:01 GMT
Thanks! I checked out the Epson Canada website and the cartridges are definitely cheaper there.
It’s reassuring that you are all saying the same printer. Mine gets delivered tomorrow. Can’t wait to play with it!
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Post by twillerbee on Sept 4, 2021 21:11:35 GMT
Another vote for Epson PM 400. I am sure you will not regret buying it. |
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Post by nicolep on Sept 5, 2021 12:23:13 GMT
You'll love the Epson PM 400! I have one also!
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Post by scrappyem on Sept 5, 2021 12:43:40 GMT
Can't wait to hear how you like it. I love mine so much. I've gotten so much done I bought it.
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Post by kelaur on Sept 5, 2021 14:52:09 GMT
Can't wait to hear how you like it. I love mine so much. I've gotten so much done I bought it. I’ll let you know. I’m stalking the tracking on the delivery lol. It currently says it’ll be delivered by 10 pm tonight. I’m actually considering doing December Daily this year. I’ve never done it but now it seems easier if I can just print a pic every day. |
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Post by cannmom on Sept 5, 2021 15:06:21 GMT
I love my Epson PM 400 also. The ink lasts a long time. Don’t change it out the first time it says it’s almost out. Wait until it won’t print again without changing it. I have not noticed a difference in quality between my first photo printed and the last photo from an ink cartridge.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 5, 2021 15:50:57 GMT
I have an Epson PM 400. It print 4x6 and 5x7 on any paper. The quality is better than any of the labs I've sent my photos to. I have had Selphy's in the past and the Epson's quality is much better. I love using the app because you can put multiple photos on a 4x6 and print a "collage". It's perfect for pocket page scrapping. I buy paper cheap and the ink is $32 on Amazon. The ink is supposed to last for 100 prints I believe, but I think it lasts longer. I love the printer so much that 6 of the gals I scrap with in person have purchased it. I feel like I print less wasted photos because I only print what I need in the size I need. That's my glowing recommendation The ink that came with it did not last as long as the refill inks though. |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Sept 5, 2021 17:08:57 GMT
I have an Epson as well. I usually purchase my inks/paper directly from Epson because I haven't found it cheaper in Canada anywhere else. That being said I rarely use it for PL. For my PL prints I send them the Blacks.ca and they are beautiful and cheaper. I usually work in my PL album once every 2 months, so I order prints then do the 8-9 weeks that I need to catch up on. I use my Epson for printing out photos for regular scrapbook pages and I will use it for a dedicated project like WITL and DD because I can print out as I need instead of waiting.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 5, 2021 17:33:55 GMT
I have an Epson as well. I usually purchase my inks/paper directly from Epson because I haven't found it cheaper in Canada anywhere else. That being said I rarely use it for PL. For my PL prints I send them the Blacks.ca and they are beautiful and cheaper. I usually work in my PL album once every 2 months, so I order prints then do the 8-9 weeks that I need to catch up on. I use my Epson for printing out photos for regular scrapbook pages and I will use it for a dedicated project like WITL and DD because I can print out as I need instead of waiting. I also buy my paper direct from epson as it is often 1/2 price. They have a sale every few months & I stock up. I haven’t bought ink there yet. |
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Post by scrappyem on Sept 5, 2021 18:23:32 GMT
Can't wait to hear how you like it. I love mine so much. I've gotten so much done I bought it. I’ll let you know. I’m stalking the tracking on the delivery lol. It currently says it’ll be delivered by 10 pm tonight. I’m actually considering doing December Daily this year. I’ve never done it but now it seems easier if I can just print a pic every day. Hahaha. I totally stalked the delivery when I ordered mine too. I bet you're right on DD. I didn't have mine last year. I bet it will make it easier. |
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Post by kelaur on Sept 5, 2021 19:02:46 GMT
Omg what have I been missing?
My printer arrived. I am LOVING it! Prints look so good.
Loving the app and making collage prints.
Thank you SO much for your advice. I am going to get so much more scrapbooking done.
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