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Re: Printer reviews/comparisons
Joe_in_SC #269853 08/19/09 09:13 PM
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Definitely. I think all the higher-end printers have gone this way due to consumer demand. I know the Epson Stylus Photo series has at east 8 separate tanks.

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Charles, I'll suggest that you don't necessarily need to use pigment-based ink. If you get an inexpensive unit that does well with pictures, e.g. the Canon MP620, and that uses the manufacturer's recommended dye-based ink and photo paper, you'll have prints that should last for decades. Check this report from Wilhelm Imaging Research, recognized as the leading independent authority in this area. Inks vary enormously in their permanence, as shown, but good dye-based inks are fine.


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JohnK #269930 08/20/09 06:45 PM
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And it will produce no audible difference when you rattle the paper either. \:\)

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Murph #269932 08/20/09 06:55 PM
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I don't know, those plasticky "photo" papers not only look unnatural, but also sound nasty when rattled.

But Ilford Gold Fiber Silk, mmmm.


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Oh, yeah, favorite kinds of paper for printing to would be nice to know as well. I'll check out the Ilford.

Can anyone tell me what paper I'm thinking of? It's been a while since I've had a color inkjet, but there's this one kind of paper I bought that stands out in my memory simply because it was super-strong. Like, I couldn't rip it. The big guy at work was able to rip it, but only after really trying. It's really slick on one side and textured on the printing side. What kind is that?

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CV #270002 08/21/09 01:36 PM
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Tyvek paper?

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