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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Randal32 on December 01, 2006, 11:02:53 am
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I have had the 7800 for about a year and the only time I am happy with it is when I am making 24X36 prints. Which is probably once every few months.
The other times, I am making proofs for clients, usually no bigger than 11X14. I am so tired of having to manually feed each sheet. I don't like using rolls except when I have to because it's such a pain in the rear to straighten them.
Am I missing something or should I have gone with the 4800? I have an upcoming holiday LTD Edition of 50 and it sure would be easy to set the que and let 'em crank out.
Any advice or should I give up on the big guy?
Thanks,
Randal
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Suggestion: Epson 3800, 4800 or Canon IPF5000. I don't know of any solution to your problem. For a comparison of these printers to help you decide which is best for you see:
http://www.canonipf5000.wikispaces.com/FAQ/#Pros (http://www.canonipf5000.wikispaces.com/FAQ/#Pros)
Disclosure: I bought the Canon IPF5000 and created the Wiki. I have no financial interest in any printer company, and haven't invested in any ink futures :-)
--John
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That's the thing with the 7800: if you want unattended batch operation, you need to use rolls. If you don't like rolls, then I'd argue the 7800 isn't for you. Like John said, consider the alternatives with a big sheet feeder.
If you only print 24" wide every few months, consider sending out the big 24" prints to a lab like West Coast Imaging, Calypso, or Pictopia.
General suggestion is to get a printer that is optimized for your common printing needs (i.e., day-to-day prints), not for the occasional print.
Cheers,
Eric
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That is one thing I have always loved about the HP dj 130 printers - you get the 24" roll but also 18 x 24 sheet TRAY all at the same time. Seems like a simple solution, and I don't know why the other folks - and now HP - will not incorporate this into their 24" printers (HP has abandoned this for some reason on their new series so they are roll-only, or one at a time). I don't know of a 24" pigmet printer with a tray, but I would love one if/when someone ever comes out with one. Maybe the new Canon 24" printer will just be a larger version of the 17"?
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thanks for the advice. Looks like I am going to sell my 7800 and go to the 4800. Most of most work is proofing for commercial clients.
thanks for the help.
Know anybody who wants to buy a 7800?
R
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Know anybody who wants to buy a 7800?
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Where are you located?
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Where are you located?
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Austin, TX
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i have a epson 9600 and i just bought a 7800. i only use rolls. i thought that was the hole idea behind those 2 models. sheets are more money per sq/ft as well
my small stuff 12" or under is done on my epson 1800
I have had the 7800 for about a year and the only time I am happy with it is when I am making 24X36 prints. Which is probably once every few months.
The other times, I am making proofs for clients, usually no bigger than 11X14. I am so tired of having to manually feed each sheet. I don't like using rolls except when I have to because it's such a pain in the rear to straighten them.
Am I missing something or should I have gone with the 4800? I have an upcoming holiday LTD Edition of 50 and it sure would be easy to set the que and let 'em crank out.
Any advice or should I give up on the big guy?
Thanks,
Randal
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