Paul Patton wrote: "I was wondering if anybody could comment on the relative
quality of
Hewlett-Packard vs. Epson photo quality printers. I just heard from a
salesperson at a store that deals in both HP and Epson products that HP
printers are more trouble-free than Epson. Does this correspond to the
experience of people on the list? The Epson website stresses the
lightfastness of Epson inks for long lasting prints. The HP site says
nothing about this issue. How do Epson and HP printers compare for the
longevity of photo prints made with their inks? HP printers are 4 color,
Epson printers are 6 color. Is this difference important? I just had a
sample photo print made with an HP printer, and the color quality seems
excellent. Are their any other photo quality printer brands that I should
give serious consideration to besides HP and Epson?"
Serious photographers who are primarily interested in printing photographs
almost always choose Epson over HP. HP printers are great for the office;
Epson printers are for the artist. The 6 colors do make a difference in the
fine tonal gradations you need for photographic quality prints. And, Epson
is making great strides in lightfastness.
If you are a photographer, Epson is really the only game in town.
If this is your first printer I suggest you check out the Epson 870 or the
newer 890, or, if you want a wider format the Epson 1270 or 1280.
Check out this website for a review of the 1270:
Cathy
