> > I was just saying to my hubby - it really makes me wonder how amazing the > results would be if I really splashed out and bought something "decent" > around the au$800 price point...
It probably wouldn't look all that different. The difference between a cheap printer and a more expensive unit nowadays mainly goes to things like a direct memory card interface, the ability to handle wider paper, or archival pigment-based inks. The cheaper units are only 4-colour printers, too, rather than the 6/7/8-ink high-end units. But 4-colour printing can do quite a good job. There is some difference in resolution, but it's probably the difference between 600ppi and 1200ppi; you'll only see it if you have a large enough original image file. Even a 300ppi printer is enough for a 6MP image. > I have been using Kodak Ultima Picture Paper That's OK as long as you don't worry about print lifetime; if you want prints that last as long as possible it's generally recommended that you stay with the (admittedly more expensive) supplies from the maker of your printer. Inks and papers are designed to work together.
