>>> Avoid color lasers for photos. Inkjets are far better for that.
> Why? Have you seen the output of a photo quality laser printer?
Yes. We have about 20 units of 5 brands at work. None of the are anywhere
close to photo quality. Keep in mind that I'm a photographer, so my
standards might be different.
>>> 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.
> I would think "thermal dye transfer" would be better than inkjet for
color if "you don't print much."
I don't know what printer that is, but some of the dye sub printers are
vastly better for photos than ink jet. But they are horrible for text. Not
worth considering for a general use printer.
Another option - print your photos at Costco, a photo store, etc. They have
high end systems that use true photo paper. Quality is much higher than
anything we'd have at home.
Ken Elliott
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From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Ron Youvan
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [SLUG] Favorite Printer OT
> 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.
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)
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Ron KA4INM
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