I'm looking to buy a good photo printer. I would like it to print on 8.5 x 11 paper. (no need for larger sizes). I would like it to be usable for text also (without any unreasonable compromising on photo quality). It is to be used at home, so speed and such is not absolutely critical. Don't really need any direct printing from camera and so forth. Price should be in the $250 to $350 range or so.
I am looking at the Cannon 950 and a similar Epson. Epson claims slightly better horizontal resolution (1440 v 1200 dpi). I like the Cannon individual ink tanks, and apparent speed, but I do not want to sacrifice photo quality for this.
Can these printers do the job reasonably well? (I know the real pros can tell the difference, but I am talking about prints on the wall, not professional work).
I would like the impression of astrophotographers, not just the general run of the mill human. (Although I also want to print other types of photos also.)
Which printer would be better? Other suggestions? Things to look for?
Alex
I am looking at the Cannon 950 and a similar Epson. Epson claims slightly better horizontal resolution (1440 v 1200 dpi). I like the Cannon individual ink tanks, and apparent speed, but I do not want to sacrifice photo quality for this.
Can these printers do the job reasonably well? (I know the real pros can tell the difference, but I am talking about prints on the wall, not professional work).
I would like the impression of astrophotographers, not just the general run of the mill human. (Although I also want to print other types of photos also.)
Which printer would be better? Other suggestions? Things to look for?
Alex