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To: limtex who wrote (7221)	10/1/1999 4:43:00 PM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Respond to of 60323

I use the Epson photo 1200. It makes extremely detailed photos and also includes an abridged version of Adobe Photoshop. If you don't need a print format as large as this (13" x 44"), there is a smaller model called the photo 740, I believe. Be sure that any Epson you buy has the term photo in the model, and that it includes the Photoshop software. You won't be disappointed by this ink jet printer that uses a special cartridge to put smaller ink particles on the page than, say, a Hewlett Packard. Also, be aware that the type of paper you make the prints on can make a big difference. I've had the best luck with Southworth photo inkjet paper, sold through Office Max. It has a glossy coating on one side and a matte coating on the other. Both sides can be used. For just casual proofs, with a little less detail, you can use something like Hewlett Packard inkjet paper.

To: limtex who wrote (7221)	10/1/1999 5:06:00 PM
From: Ausdauer	Respond to of 60323

Limtex, I purchased and Epson photoquality inkjet printer for my father-in-law this summer while in Sweden. It makes exceptional pictures and you can even use 4x6 photocards to do individual prints. The guy at the computer store -who I trusted- told me that Epson was "one step ahead of the competition". That is why you will see only one cartridge used for all color applications. Most other manufacturers, including HP, require you to buy special cartridges for photo applications, otherwise the ink runs together and gives you a lower degree of final resolution. I will try to find the US model number. My father-in-law was startled by the quality. He ran around with a picture of the grandkids showing everyone the glossy photo that look like it came from a photo lab. I plan on buying an Epson, although I have toyed with the idea of buying a consumer end dye-sub printer. Ausdauer

To: limtex who wrote (7221)	10/1/1999 5:50:00 PM
From: Starlight	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

I have an HP-R40xi. It's a 3-in-1 -- scanner, printer, copier. I love it! It's easy to use, and prints great quality for a reasonable price - around $600 at most stores. I haven't printed a lot of photos, but have been happy with the ones I've done, and it's been very easy to use. Also, as part of the "package", you get Adobe Photo Deluxe - a "special" version of Adobe PhotoShop. It does most of what PhotoShop does, and would probably suit your needs. Betty

To: limtex who wrote (7221)	10/4/1999 7:54:00 AM
From: Ausdauer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Limtex, I bought a Canon MultiPass C50 so that I could have a fax, scanner and photo quality printer in one neat package. I am not happy with this Canon. It is the most difficult printer I have ever had and worse still it doesn't do color photos at all well. I found the model number for the Epson color injet. It is the Epson 740 which is currently going to be taken out of production. It was selling for an unbelievable $179.99 at BestBuy, about half of what I paid in Sweden. I think that is an awesome deal, but would hold out for the next model which I believe is an Epson 900, but don't quote me on that. In general I have a dedicated fax/inkjet printer for work related items (after my Panasonic LED/laser jet printer/scanner/copier stopped working...this was a beauty!) and will by a separate printer for photos. Again, I am partial to Epson, but will also consider an Alps dye-sub printer. Aus Ausdauer