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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: trentf on February 10, 2011, 06:01:13 pm

Title: Lookiing for small printer
Post by: trentf on February 10, 2011, 06:01:13 pm

I am currently have a HP Z3200 which I love.  I am looking for a small printer so I do not have to fire up the big on all the time.  Does anyone have experience with a HP Photosmart Pro B8800?  I would really like to stay in the HP family.  Any input would be great.

Title: Re: Lookiing for small printer
Post by: Czornyj on February 10, 2011, 06:19:09 pm

It's discontinued... I'd rather take a look at Epson Photo R3000 or Pro 3880...

Title: Re: Lookiing for small printer
Post by: trentf on February 10, 2011, 06:23:58 pm

I found one in the box still...  I really want to stay in HP...  my Z3200 is a great printer.  I have had really bad luck with Epson.  I know a lot of people are not in favor of HP, but I switched from Epson to the 3200 and have never looked back...

Title: Re: Lookiing for small printer
Post by: Damir on February 12, 2011, 04:25:07 pm

I have Z3100, Pro B9180 and B8850 - all great machines, but you can not expect the same result from smaller units due to lack of gloss enhancer, on matt paper there is really small difference in quality.

I prefer to use HP Matte Litho Realistic on smaller units, scrap from rolls, straighten and cut to size. I have APS on Z3100 and use it to make ICC profiles for smaler units, works really great, a lot of people can not tell the differnece when same picture is printed on 9180 and Z3100 - do but it is really minor one.

B&W is excellent on B!

I also use ink from Z to fill cartridges for B models.