Re: [SLUG] Favorite Printer OT

From: steve szmidt (steve@szmidt.org)
Date: Thu Aug 17 2006 - 21:41:56 EDT


On Thursday 17 August 2006 21:18, Ron Youvan wrote:
> > Avoid color lasers for photos. Inkjets are far better for that.
>
> Why? Have you seen the output of a photo quality laser printer?
>
> > You might consider a laser for most output, plus a low cost inkjet for
> > color. But if you don't print much, an inkjet alone may do the job.

It really is cheaper for low volume. Though I hate using it as it's many times
more expensive than toner and the price of high res color toner printers.

> I would think "thermal dye transfer" would be better than inkjet for
> color if "you don't print much." (as is the KODAK kiosk at Wally World)

What kind of pricing and resolution are we looking at now?

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Steve Szmidt

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