

Color quality and accuracy is abysmal on laser printers.

Any digital photo print you can get for under $2/sheet is run on a "digital press" which is usually a fancy word for Xerox Docucenter.

To put this in perspective, ink-based photo prints at my printshop cost $7 per sq ft from a Canon Ipf 8400 (12 color, pigment based, 44" roll paper). The Baryta papers offer an amazing white and good color replicion - and Hahnemuhle has profiles for most high-end printers available for free.Īnyhow, to address some other comments you've received, after an initial investment of $200 for the printer and $50 for paper I was able to get 175 prints, meaning that I've spent about $1.42 per print and have had full control over the proofing process - and the availability to get last minute emergency correction prints at 2am. If you're looking for museum/gallery grade you should look at Hahnemuhle. Color accuracy is spot on and resolution is more than I need for photo enlargement.Īs far as paper, I've been using Canon stock but Epson makes some kick-ass paper too. Personally, I opted for the Epson v550 and have enjoyed it. You will not find a professional level photo printer with a built-in scanner. They run about $14/color or you can sometimes find the full 8-pack on Amazon for around $100. I was able to print out 125 13x19 sheets (combo text and color photo) and 50 8x10 sheets (mostly color photo) before having to replace any ink. On a day to day basis, it's not the best hustle but if you know when no one is wanting to go out, that's where you'll find money.
