Printer Information
Information on some current photo-quality inkjet printers. Updated 2-19-04
Ink Color Abbreviations
G = green; kl = light gray; km = medium gray; M = magenta; m = light magenta;
R = red; Y = yellow.
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brand
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model
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inks
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approx.
U.S. price |
dpi
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max paper width
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links to information & reviews
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notes
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Epson |
Stylus Photo 2200 | 7-color (C c M m Y K k) Pigmented |
$700
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2880 x 1440
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13"
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• UltraChrome inks are rated for 80-year life with specific papers. |
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| Stylus Photo R800 | 7-colors (C M Y R B & Km or Kp) plus gloss optimizer |
$400
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5760 x 1440
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8.5"
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• 1.5 picoliter drop size! • New Red and Blue inks to increase the printing gamut. • Prints CD's & DVD's |
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| Stylus Photo R300 | 6-color |
$180
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5760 x 1440
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8.5"
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TBF
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• Prints CD's & DVD's | |
| 4000 | 7-color (C c M m Y K k) Pigmented |
$1795
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2880 x 1440
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17"
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TBF
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• 8-channel, flexible printing system uses 7-color inks OR 2 each of CMYK. | |
Hewlett-Packard |
PhotoSmart 7960 | 8-colors (C c M m Y K kl km) |
$300
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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• Black ink plus 2 gray inks allow for good monochrome printing. • 4 to 5 picoliter drop size. |
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| PhotoSmart 7760 | 6-inks |
$200
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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TBF
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• Can use photo gray OR photo cartridge along with the CMY cartridge - but not both at once. | |
| PhotoSmart 7660 | 6-inks |
$150
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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TBF
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• Can use photo gray OR photo cartridge along with the CMY cartridge - but not both at once. | |
Canon |
i9100 | 6-inks (C c M m Y K) |
$500
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4800 x 1200
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13"
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• Individual ink tanks • 3072 nozzles |
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| i900D | 6-inks (C c M m Y K) |
$250
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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• Individual ink tanks • 1536 nozzles (slower printing than i960) • 2 picoliter drop size |
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| i960 | 6-inks (C c M m Y K) |
$200
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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• Individual ink tanks • 3072 nozzles |
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| i860 | 4-inks (C M Y K) |
$150
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4800 x 1200
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8.5"
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• Individual ink tanks. | ||
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i9900
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8-inks
(CcMmYKRG) |
$500
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4800 x 2400
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13"
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• 6144 nozzles • 2 picoliter drops • Announced at PMA 2004; available May * PictBridge for direct photo printing |
Ink Color Abbreviations
G = green; kl = light gray; km = medium gray; M = magenta; m = light magenta;
R = red; Y = yellow.
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