New Printer?

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Ive been looking to buy a new printer for quiet a bit now.
At the moment Ive go Canon MP190 which is a good one for documents and that sort of stuff.
However Im want to start printing photographs, i definitely need a better quality printer. My budget is about £150 and im probably looking to go for A4 size, because of the budget.
I have read good words about Epson P50, is any one here using it, is it any good. Or maybe you have got any over suggestions.
 
Hi Kamil,

To put my bit in.... I have a Canon IPixima4500 and use Canon paper and genuine ink.

I certainly have no complaints with photo quality. Admittedly I haven't used third party papers although I do fancy trying some of the quality Fine Art papers that are available.

One piece of advice though is stick to Canon cartridges even if filled with non-Canon ink.

Don't know what the current version of this printer is but both of my Canon printers have been purchased as 'old model':thumbs:
 
Im not too sure about Canon, when I was buying my MP190 I've read that it should produce good photo prints, but it didn't. And it didn't really meter what inks and papers I've used, I was never satisfied with the prints.
 
Kamilbas said:
Im not too sure about Canon, when I was buying my MP190 I've read that it should produce good photo prints, but it didn't. And it didn't really meter what inks and papers I've used, I was never satisfied with the prints.
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Just read some reviews of your printer - seems the photo quality is not the best. I have never had an 'all in one' unit so can't comment. The dedicated printers seem ok though.

I have had both Epson and HP printers in the past both of which gave good results:thumbs:

You will probably find there are followers/favourers of most brands on here.
 
Ive read few review of Epson P50 but some people likes it some don't, because they had some problems with it or whatsoever.

What do you think about CISS is it worth, is the quality of ink as good as the original ink?
 
The problem asking anyone's opinion about a piece of equipment, which seems particularly relevant with photographers, is you will get their opinion.

This could be based upon a number of factors - not all of which may be relevant to you.

The fact that the reviews of the Epson P50 seem to contradict each other is a case in point.

The Epson I had was a great little printer but had to be replaced when the print heads clogged and could not be cleaned. The HP was great for documents not so good for photo work. I gave it to my daughter.
My previous Canon started to give me major problems when I used non Canon cartridges from Cartridge World - nothing wrong with the ink just the cartridges. Had terrible trouble with colour bleed and ended up junking the printer.

As for CISS systems...... it really depends on how many prints you intend to make. I believe the initial setup cost is quite high and it may not be cost effective unless you are selling a large number of prints. I have read that the quality can be very good.
The answer to this part of your question would probably be better answered by a 'Pro'. As an amateur I would certainly not consider it cost effective for the limited number of prints I produce:thumbsdown:
 
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alright thanks Barry:)
 
i have a CIS on a epson px800, works great but now have a message come up that says the the printer has come to the end of its useful life??
i have been told that a lot of epsons do this, if i knew there was a sale by date on the printer when i bought it, i would not have bought it, my next printer will not be epson for this reason
 
I've just got a recommendation for snapmad.com they do really cheap prints and that way I may be getting some glass instead of a printer and printing with snapmad.com
 
I think you picked the wrong printer in the past for photographs. the MP190 only has 2 carts a black one and a colour one.

If you went to a printer with 4 or more carts you would definately see the real results. I have a Canon 9000 mk2, now I wouldn't suggest you buy one if your on a budget because the price would be out of reach.

But and it's a big but, the prints are stunning.

I calibrate mine with a spyder system and the output is fantastic.

If your not doing a lot of prints it's probably not a bad idea to outsource them if you can find a good vendor.
 
Well I have picked the MP190 just as a standard home printer on a budget. But I was expecting a bit better quality photoprints than what it is.
 
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