Post by rune2484 on Aug 22, 2022 3:39:34 GMT
I have an confession to make: I haven't printed any photos in probably 7 years.
Which means I haven't scrapped any of the stories from the last 7 years (and admittedly I've probably only made 10 or so physical scrapbook pages in that time from previously printed photos). I've been working on setting up a creative workspace for myself and thus I have been reflecting on all of the things that have been obstacles preventing me from being the scrapbooker I desperately want to be.
I have come to the conclusion that the biggest issue is printing my photos. I have always been a self-proclaimed photo snob and held the opinion that if I was going to spend money to print out my photos I was going to make sure they will live on for generations after me. But as the years have progressed it seems fewer and fewer printing services are using the silver halide process I like and the cost just keeps going up. I know if I want to actually participate in this hobby I need to remove this barrier and reconsider printing at home. Truly, the priority is getting my stories told (even imperfectly), not being a flawless untouchable archive. It is a paradigm shift for sure.
I've looked into the small portable printers - and while those look great I would love to have the option to print enlargements and digital supplies. Admittedly, I do have a Cannon Pixma from when I was a girl scout leader before the pandemic. That printer prints beautifully...and guzzles ink like it water on a hot day. I get mad every time I have to drop $50+ to replace the ink.
What I would really like is one of those ink tank printers. Doing some light research on it there seems to be only two marketed to "creatives" - the regular format version is $700 and the large format is $800. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to print 12x12, but I don't have nearly a thousand dollars just waiting for me to spend on a printer.
So, TLDR, does anyone here have experience with a tank-style printer that printed your photos beautifully? And does the ink really last as long as it is advertised to? Are you happy with your purchase? Are there any printer quarks that you wish you had known prior to purchase?
As always, thank you. I know I don't have a great history of chatting in my posts, but I always value every response I get.
Which means I haven't scrapped any of the stories from the last 7 years (and admittedly I've probably only made 10 or so physical scrapbook pages in that time from previously printed photos). I've been working on setting up a creative workspace for myself and thus I have been reflecting on all of the things that have been obstacles preventing me from being the scrapbooker I desperately want to be.
I have come to the conclusion that the biggest issue is printing my photos. I have always been a self-proclaimed photo snob and held the opinion that if I was going to spend money to print out my photos I was going to make sure they will live on for generations after me. But as the years have progressed it seems fewer and fewer printing services are using the silver halide process I like and the cost just keeps going up. I know if I want to actually participate in this hobby I need to remove this barrier and reconsider printing at home. Truly, the priority is getting my stories told (even imperfectly), not being a flawless untouchable archive. It is a paradigm shift for sure.
I've looked into the small portable printers - and while those look great I would love to have the option to print enlargements and digital supplies. Admittedly, I do have a Cannon Pixma from when I was a girl scout leader before the pandemic. That printer prints beautifully...and guzzles ink like it water on a hot day. I get mad every time I have to drop $50+ to replace the ink.
What I would really like is one of those ink tank printers. Doing some light research on it there seems to be only two marketed to "creatives" - the regular format version is $700 and the large format is $800. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to print 12x12, but I don't have nearly a thousand dollars just waiting for me to spend on a printer.
So, TLDR, does anyone here have experience with a tank-style printer that printed your photos beautifully? And does the ink really last as long as it is advertised to? Are you happy with your purchase? Are there any printer quarks that you wish you had known prior to purchase?
As always, thank you. I know I don't have a great history of chatting in my posts, but I always value every response I get.
