I've found that the most efficient ways to print 5x7s is to print them two at a time on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. I usually trim the borders of my prints anyway, so cutting them apart is a simple matter. Paul
> Hi Doug, > > Thanks for your comments. I DL'd the specs and info on the 820 and several > other Epson models last night but haven't looked at them yet. > > I sure do understand the "Razor and Blades" marketing concept ;-)) I'd > probably not even consider using third party inks - certainly not until I > became familiar and comfortable with the entire printing process. > > Have you tried printing B&W with the 820? > > BTW, is paper available in sizes smaller than about 8x10, such as in 5x7 > size? > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 12/7/2004 5:32:06 AM > > Subject: Re: OT - Epson Printer > > > > On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 23:06:04 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > > > I want an inexpensive printer for making Q&D proof prints and as > > > an introduction to inkjet printing. The Epson C-84 was suggested > > > as a possibility. Price is certainly right. Any thoughts on > > > puppy or similar inexpensive options? > > > > I can't comment on this printer specifically, or it's competitors, for > > that matter. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 820 that I feel does really > > well up to the 8" x 10" prints that I've done on it. > > > > My comment, though, is that the really cheap printers are built and > > sold on the "Razors & Blades" plan. They more or less give you the > > printer and make their profits on the ink. So, if you're doing a lot > > of volume, the ink costs can eat you up. I usually get about 30 or so > > 8" x 10" prints from a color cartridge on the 820. The cartridge costs > > about US$ 25, so it's around a buck a pop in ink. > > > > And since you're doing proof prints, I wouldn't get the third-party ink > > cartridges (or refill kits) unless I had the time and equipment and > > software to do full calibrations for the third-party inks. I'd also > > recalibrate more often using third-party inks, since I figure Epson > > probably goes to more effort to insure lot-to-lot consistency. > > > > TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ > > > >
