topic What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank? in Gear Guide

What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

PhotosByNeva — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:14:57 GMT

I have primarilly used HPs, but it seems lately that these break quickly. Their quality does not seem to be as good as it used to be. I also bought the large pack of Kodak best quality photo paper at Costco which they quit carrying and I can't seem to find that anymore. When I do think I've found it the quality is NOT the same as it was when I bought it from Costco. I prefer to print my own prints up to 11x14.

What is a favorite paper for everyone? I used glossy, what is a good paper for matte printing?

Also, for anyone else, that uses as much ink as I did, Costco sells the larger inks, they have more and last so much longer than the replacements you buy at Walmart, Staples, etc.

I will be purchasing a Dell XPS 8900 with 6th generation Intel Core i7-6700 processor. I am specifically buying this PC for my photography business and accounting business.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 04:33:28 GMT

Since your subject asks about a good inexpensive photo printer I would say Pixma PRO-100.

If if you Google I think you can get it for $150 or less after rebate before October 31.

Even at $399 list it is a good value for the print quality.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:50:01 GMT

I agree with John's suggestion for the Pro-100 with the discounted price. Just be aware that the printer is classified as a "large format printer", which is simply a reference to the paper sizes that it can use.

In othe words, this printer is physically quite large. It weighs in at 42 pounds, and is close to 30 inches wide. Check out the physical specifications before you buy, so that you can figure out wher to put it if this for personal use at home. I commandeered an old coffee table I had in my home office.

How do you like my new desk? 🙂 That's a 20 ounce soda bottle, and a 17 inch laptop sitting on top of the printer.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

PhotosByNeva — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 01:45:26 GMT

I want something that'll do high quality photographic prints because I'm selling my own photos and if I can print up as much as possible on my own that would be great! I don't care how big it is because one of my rooms is going to be my office and I'm sure I can find a spot for it. Now my problem is finding decent photo paper....

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:32:53 GMT

Canon papers are very good. If you like glossy try Pkatinum Pro. Also, Red River papers are good. You can order a sampler pack from them.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

PhotosByNeva — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 06:46:28 GMT

Thanks everyone. It has been a while since I've been in the market for a good printer.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

Waddizzle — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 16:31:02 GMT

Good Luck. The Pro-100 is a steal when you take advantage of the Canon promotion. I bought one, and I wasn't even in the market for buying a photo printer. But, I'm glad that I got this one. It can self clean a number of its' internal parts, and it uses the better type of ink that doesn't dry out and ruin the printer, like what you find used in those $40 photo printers.

Re: What is a good quality printer for photography without breaking the bank?

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 25 May 2025 22:22:10 GMT

This is a 10 year old thread. You should start your own new topic.