which printer to buy for printing film positives?

3145 Views 8 Replies 7 Participants Last post by PositiveDave, Dec 18, 2008

maneverfix

Discussion Starter · Nov 11, 2008

hey guys, which printer is most recomended for seprations and burning positives? Laser or inkjet? which brand is preffered? intend to spend around 1k, want only black and white.

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WearMagic

· #2 · Nov 11, 2008

Laser printer is what we use, always get good coverage.

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Tj Ryonet Tech

· #3 · Nov 11, 2008

I think that inkjet gives a darker positive, but that's just me.

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maneverfix

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 11, 2008

thanx, which brand? approx price? I need A3 size

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Tj Ryonet Tech

· #5 · Nov 11, 2008

The Epson 1400 or R1900 are both good printers.

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tim209

· #6 · Nov 18, 2008

Ive got an epson 3000, I picked it up on craigslist for 40 bucks. i just needed to pull the ink heads and clean em . But after that..... wow very nice prints.

Good for half tones also.

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mikelmorgan

· #7 · Nov 18, 2008

I use an Epson 7800. Great films, I have had it for about 8 months. Last year I went through 3 epson R1800's. I print about 15 to 20 films a day. If you buy an ink jet you need a good rip software.