Re: Canon S800 vs. Epson Line

[Sean McGrath <sean@manybits.net>]

Kodak has free inkjet printer software for MS windows that prints many
various or same size pictures (each can be different) on 8.5x11 and A4
paper. Supports many printers.  http://www.kodak.com/go/inkjet/
I use it for printing "snapshots" on a Canon S800.

-- 
Sean McGrath
sean@manybits.net

On Wed, 15 Aug 2001, Patricia Figliola Lewis wrote:

> [I hope the list does not mind my posting rather than replying directly to
> Nick.  I am hoping this is a somewhat useful discussion!!]
>
> Hi Nick --
>
> Thanks for your comments.  Pls forgive my ignorance, but I have a couple of
> questions about what you said.  I've written my thoughts below!
>
> Patty
>
> >From: Nick Makris <nick@mcn.org>
> >Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> >To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> >Subject: Re: Canon S800???
> >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 12:00:41 -0700
> >
> >Patricia,  The printer you are contemplating is not a mainstream selection.
>
> Do you mean mainstream as far as photographers go?
>
>
> >It therefore will not be one from which you will enjoy benefits derived
> >with
> >a mainstream printer, namely the Epson line.  Many after market innovators
> >have products that benefit those who have the Epson printers.  If you just
> >want to print color images, go for the Canon; If you want flexibility and
> >choices, go for an Epson.
> >
>
> I've looked at Epsons and what I do NOT like about them is that many seem
> very tied to traditional photographic sizes, such as 4x6.  While many people
> will LIKE that feature, I cannot foresee a time when i will print something
> 4x6 (or 8x10, etc) from a nearly square sx-70 print.  Even when I start
> learning transfer techniques, although they are LESS square, they still, I
> don't think, print in traditional ratio sizes.
>
> When you say, "If you just want to print color images, go for the Canon; If
> you want flexibility and choices, go for an Epson," what do you mean?
>
> I also want to make some pretty small prints -- for notecards and such.
> Already I am having to "trick" my current printer into accepting these paper
> sizes.  I am less interested in using traditional photographic paper and
> will contimue with using more "art" papers more than anything else.  Do my
> size and paper type requirements change your opinion at all?
>
> Thanks again for taking the time to send me your thoughts.  I will keep my
> eye on the S800 while also going back and re-investigating the Epson line.
>
> Patty
>
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Patricia Figliola Lewis" <pflewis@hotmail.com>
> >To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
> >Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 6:49 AM
> >Subject: Canon S800???
> >
> >
> > > Ok, from continued research, I *think* I have settled on the Canon S800.
> >I
> > > currently have the printer that is, I guess, "one step down" from this,
> >the
> > > Canon S250 (450 maybe?  Can't remember exact number).
> > >
> > > The S800 has 6 separate ink cartridges and the ink is "guaranteed" to be
> > > good for 25 years.  Plus, I can get it well below $300 on eBay. . .
> > >
> > > Opinions?  Does anyone else use this printer?  My questions on this
> >printer
> > > are:
> > >
> > > Does it take "alternative" papers well?
> > > Does it take odd sizes well?  A lot of printers don't go as small as I'd
> > > like.
> > >
> > > I think that's it, question-wise.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Patty
> > >
> > > *****************************************
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: Grafist@aol.com
> > > >Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> > > >To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
> > > >Subject: What is PQ?
> > > >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 08:31:48 -0400 (EDT)
> > > >
> > > > >Maybe I missed it, but what is PQ?
> > > >
> > > >Phenidone Hydroquinone (PQ) is a commercially produced print and film
> > > >developer which has been around for many years.
> > > >BTW.   15 large eggs cost about one dollar. How is the Albumen printing
> > > >going? Best wishes with your low contrast negs.
> > > >                        John Grocott-Photographist and Direct Carbon
> > > >Printer.
> > >
> > >
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