Okay guys. I'm looking for a good quality color printer that can print wall art, gift tags, and probably photos. Maybe scan photos, too.
Wall art something like this print that I was looking at on Etsy just earlier:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1218018626 ... e-whatever
Every time I search Etsy it's always a digital download now. I have Canva (no subscription yet) and but don't have the option of printing in color. I also need to make tags and labels for my craft sales--similar to gift tags printed on cardstock and sticker paper.
What's the best DPI or whatever it's called? Do I need to know about that?
Whatcha got? Got a link?
Thanks! Jersey
p.s. Oh and I have a MAC computer and Chromebook right now. If that matters.
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Re: Good color printer
I haven't really got an answer but I imagine cricut would be an excellent printer for crafting.
I think my printer is ok for what I need which is Epson but it only prints nicely when you chose to print photo quality, the annoying thing is though, if one ink runs out it won't let you continue even if you don't need that colour.
Hope someone else around here has a better idea.
I think my printer is ok for what I need which is Epson but it only prints nicely when you chose to print photo quality, the annoying thing is though, if one ink runs out it won't let you continue even if you don't need that colour.
Hope someone else around here has a better idea.
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It's not easy to answer because printers are so quickly evolving; or devolving, might be more accurate. Ink Jet technology hit the ceiling a long time ago, ANY ink jet should provide you with great looking pictures. In 1998, it was all about DPI, but now, there's not significant room for enhancement, so they must "innovate" in ways other than print quality. Initially, that was by selling printers that cost 50$ and print beautifully, but you might get 10 pictures and then ink refills are 60$. Tank printers have made ink cheaper, that's one positive innovation, but designers are working hard to ruin a simple thing by bundling software, ink subscription scams, and even making the printers themselves busy with lights and sounds to draw attention to themselves constantly. Or other gimmicks that nobody needs. Or they try to make setup so easy that if something goes wrong, it's hard to troubleshoot because what's going on under the hood is sealed off; limited menu options.
I'm a fan of the "tank" printers, which seem to have saved me a lot of money. I can't be entirely sure, because I don't print, but it seems that way. A couple months ago, I bought the Epson EcoTank Et-2400. So far, two thumbs up. It was a quick setup and the printer users (not me) seem very happy with it -- and yes, it's primarily for printing color pictures. No idea how long it will last.
I would steer clear of the HP Envy tanker series. A good example of devolving. Earlier models were good all around, later models print well but it's a prime case of innovating nonsense in order stay profitable. So this is the sad state of the world we find ourselves in. As a printer shopper, you're virtually assured that print quality will be great no matter what you pick -- what you're shopping for is to avoid the bad stuff that goes with it, which is either bad by design, or bad because production is such a distributed process that nobody appears to have QA'd the final product that gets to your house.
I'm a fan of the "tank" printers, which seem to have saved me a lot of money. I can't be entirely sure, because I don't print, but it seems that way. A couple months ago, I bought the Epson EcoTank Et-2400. So far, two thumbs up. It was a quick setup and the printer users (not me) seem very happy with it -- and yes, it's primarily for printing color pictures. No idea how long it will last.
I would steer clear of the HP Envy tanker series. A good example of devolving. Earlier models were good all around, later models print well but it's a prime case of innovating nonsense in order stay profitable. So this is the sad state of the world we find ourselves in. As a printer shopper, you're virtually assured that print quality will be great no matter what you pick -- what you're shopping for is to avoid the bad stuff that goes with it, which is either bad by design, or bad because production is such a distributed process that nobody appears to have QA'd the final product that gets to your house.
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Gad I wasn't ignoring your post. Been very sick and doing what I can manage to do here. Thank you for your recommendations and information on the industry!Gadianton wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2024 2:06 amIt's not easy to answer because printers are so quickly evolving; or devolving, might be more accurate. Ink Jet technology hit the ceiling a long time ago, ANY ink jet should provide you with great looking pictures. In 1998, it was all about DPI, but now, there's not significant room for enhancement, so they must "innovate" in ways other than print quality. Initially, that was by selling printers that cost 50$ and print beautifully, but you might get 10 pictures and then ink refills are 60$. Tank printers have made ink cheaper, that's one positive innovation, but designers are working hard to ruin a simple thing by bundling software, ink subscription scams, and even making the printers themselves busy with lights and sounds to draw attention to themselves constantly. Or other gimmicks that nobody needs. Or they try to make setup so easy that if something goes wrong, it's hard to troubleshoot because what's going on under the hood is sealed off; limited menu options.
I'm a fan of the "tank" printers, which seem to have saved me a lot of money. I can't be entirely sure, because I don't print, but it seems that way. A couple months ago, I bought the Epson EcoTank Et-2400. So far, two thumbs up. It was a quick setup and the printer users (not me) seem very happy with it -- and yes, it's primarily for printing color pictures. No idea how long it will last.
I would steer clear of the HP Envy tanker series. A good example of devolving. Earlier models were good all around, later models print well but it's a prime case of innovating nonsense in order stay profitable. So this is the sad state of the world we find ourselves in. As a printer shopper, you're virtually assured that print quality will be great no matter what you pick -- what you're shopping for is to avoid the bad stuff that goes with it, which is either bad by design, or bad because production is such a distributed process that nobody appears to have QA'd the final product that gets to your house.
I think I found something that could work for most of the jobs I want it to do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CT2 ... 0DER&psc=1
It's an HP which you warned against but not Envy series. It would only be used intermittently, not daily. It's wireless. If I stick a blue tooth into the Mac do you think it talk to this printer or would it be better to use the chromebook? I hate the chromebook but will use it if need be. The Mac is FAR more responsive.
If I want to make a larger art print I could use Staples or whatever. Price is reasonable on this for labels, tags, etc. My problem is that there are SO many choices I don't know exactly how to choose.
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Sorry to hear you've been sick, Jersey. I'm sure as far as print quality goes it will do fine. I don't see any indication it does bluetooth. It is wireless and says it supports mac and chrome so if those have wireless lan to connect to internet then should be okay.
Like I say it's hard to predict the real user experience in terms of setup and reliability and so no matter what you pick there's a dice roll element, so just do it and move forward. Amazon has a good return policy and so if you really can't get it going in a few days then just return it. I've had other cheap HPs in the past and they were fine.
Like I say it's hard to predict the real user experience in terms of setup and reliability and so no matter what you pick there's a dice roll element, so just do it and move forward. Amazon has a good return policy and so if you really can't get it going in a few days then just return it. I've had other cheap HPs in the past and they were fine.
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I don't know if they have that feature. I know exactly nothing but how to push the buttons and make stuff work. I have a tech-inclined person in my life that could probably take a look at what I have compared to what I want. I honestly don't care how much it costs. I even looked at the Canon Pro series. I just need something that's going to do at least most of what I want at home. I can use Staples for other things I guess.Gadianton wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2024 1:54 amSorry to hear you've been sick, Jersey. I'm sure as far as print quality goes it will do fine. I don't see any indication it does bluetooth. It is wireless and says it supports mac and chrome so if those have wireless lan to connect to internet then should be okay.
Like I say it's hard to predict the real user experience in terms of setup and reliability and so no matter what you pick there's a dice roll element, so just do it and move forward. Amazon has a good return policy and so if you really can't get it going in a few days then just return it. I've had other cheap HPs in the past and they were fine.
Thanks so much Gad!
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If you can browse the internet with them and you don't have to plug in a cable for them to do so then they should work.I don't know if they have that feature
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Thank you!!!!!!
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