Category: Printers
After yesterday’s review of the HP Designjet 30 and HP Designjet 130 printers by Digital Outback Photo, there’s another new review today by Photofocus Magazine of the Designjet 130 (found via Digicamera.net).
“HP’s DesignJet 130 is a direct competitor to the Epson 4000. But because it is priced between the Epson 2200 and the 4000, it can actually steal sales from Epson in both markets. Normally, I would assume it has no chance against giant Epson. But in this case, I’d be wrong. Photographers who want to make large prints should strongly consider this sleek and impressive printer.”
After yesterday’s review of the HP Designjet 30 and HP Designjet 130 printers by Digital Outback Photo, there’s another new review today by Photofocus Magazine of the Designjet 130 (found via Digicamera.net). “HP’s DesignJet 130 is a direct competitor to the Epson 4000. But because it is priced between the…
Digital Outback Photo have started to review the large format HP Designjet 30 and HP Designjet 130 printers.
“So far we don’t have a lot of experience. But what we see looks very good so far. Including the prints we have seen at Charlie Cramer’s studio we think that the HP DJ 30/130 is a strong solution for glossy media.
We like the gloss and satin surface quite a bit
Blacks are excellent and deeper than the Epson UltraChrome inks can produce
Some gloss differential (also called bronzing) but a lot less than on the Epson printers with gloss media”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - HP Designjet 30/130 Experience Report
Digital Outback Photo have started to review the large format HP Designjet 30 and HP Designjet 130 printers. “So far we don’t have a lot of experience. But what we see looks very good so far. Including the prints we have seen at Charlie Cramer’s studio we think that the…
creativepro.com have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer (also known as the i9950), which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi (found via digicamera.net).
“In the interest of full disclosure I must admit that, when it comes to photo printing, I have been a devout Epson chauvinist. Yes, down through the years, there have been some very nice photo printers from other vendors, but overall, Epson has always had an edge in terms of quality, longevity, and overall value. Therefore, after several months of using Canon’s new i9900 Photo Printer, I’m surprised to say that not only am I satisfied with my prints, I’m a bit relieved to be rid of some perpetual Epson hassles (more on that anon).”
Website: creativepro.com - Canon i9900 Printer Review
creativepro.com have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer (also known as the i9950), which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi (found via digicamera.net). “In the interest of full disclosure I must admit that, when…
It seems that prints are still the way that most of us want to view our photographs, according to a recent IDC survey, with over 60% of people saying that they preferred a physical print to viewing images on a monitor. The number of megapixels is still by far the leading criteria for deciding which digital camera to buy, and France takes the most pictures out of all the European countires surveyed.
IDC Press Release
IDC’s European Consumer Digital Imaging Survey Highlights Key Growth Opportunity in the Home Printing Market
19 Jan 2005
LONDON, January 19, 2005 — IDC’s European Consumer Digital Imaging Survey has brought to light several key priorities and preferences in consumers’ experience of digital photography and photo printing. Most notable is the fact that the majority of respondents (62%) either agreed or strongly agreed when asked if they get more pleasure out of seeing a good quality printed photo rather than viewing the image electronically on a screen or LCD. Of the countries surveyed, respondents in France gave the most positive response to this question with 72% expressing this opinion.
It seems that prints are still the way that most of us want to view our photographs, according to a recent IDC survey, with over 60% of people saying that they preferred a physical print to viewing images on a monitor. The number of megapixels is still by far the…
Have HP shot themselves in the proverbial foot? Yes, according to Boing Boing, who report in 2 separate stories that HP have decided to region encode HP inkjet printers to only accept region appropriate ink cartridges. This wouldn’t be an issue if the prices were similar worldwide, but apparently the cost of a HP cartridge in Europe is a lot more than the equivalent cartridge in the USA. In the second story, an anonymous HP employee replied:
“You may have a valid issue with respect to how the company should try to manage the effects of currency fluctuations, but I think the conspiracy theory about a one-time gouging of Europe to make a fast buck is a red herring. The only real solution to this might be truly dynamic, global pricing—which might work if HP only sold direct over the web, but real world sales channels consist of a web of retailers and resellers who cannot support it “
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: Boing Boing - Region Coding Electronics and Ink Cartridges
Website: Boing Boing - Explanation for region coded printer cartridges?
Have HP shot themselves in the proverbial foot? Yes, according to Boing Boing, who report in 2 separate stories that HP have decided to region encode HP inkjet printers to only accept region appropriate ink cartridges. This wouldn’t be an issue if the prices were similar worldwide, but apparently the…
The following InfoTrends press release indicates that more and more people are turning to retail outlets to have their photos printed. So what do you do? Use an inkjet printer at home, get them printed via an online service like myPIXmania, take them to the local store, or don’t actually bother having them printed at all?
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures’ Study Indicates Continued Digital Print Growth for Retail Photofinishers
(Weymouth, MA) January, 18 2005… According to a new consumer survey from InfoTrends/CAP Ventures, 37% of digital camera owners who print photos said they had tried retail services in 2004. Retail services include ordering prints at a photo kiosk, ordering over-the-counter at a retail store, or ordering through a retailer’s online site for pickup in the store. This percentage is up from 14% in 2003, demonstrating the growing popularity of printing digital photos in retail stores.
The following InfoTrends press release indicates that more and more people are turning to retail outlets to have their photos printed. So what do you do? Use an inkjet printer at home, get them printed via an online service like myPIXmania, take them to the local store, or don’t actually…
Konica Minolta Press Release
KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS Wins CNET’s ``Next Big Thing’’ Award at 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show
MOBILE, Ala.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—magicolor(R) 2430 DL Tops CNET’s “Peripherals” Award Category
KONICA MINOLTA’s magicolor 2430 DL—the first color laser printer equipped with PictBridge-compatible camera direct photo printing—has received the CNET “Next Big Thing” award in the “Peripherals” category. CNET editor-in-chief Patrick Houston announced the winners of CNET’s “Next Big Thing” awards on Friday, January 7th at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Konica Minolta Press Release KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS Wins CNET’s ``Next Big Thing’’ Award at 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show MOBILE, Ala.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—magicolor(R) 2430 DL Tops CNET’s “Peripherals” Award Category KONICA MINOLTA’s magicolor 2430 DL—the first color laser printer equipped with PictBridge-compatible camera direct photo printing—has received the…
Konica Minolta Press Release
KONICA MINOLTA’s magicolor 2400W Named PC Magazine’s ``Editors’ Choice’‘; Newest Personal Color Laser Printer Praised for its Speed and Output Quality
MOBILE, Ala.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—The magicolor(R) 2400W—the newest personal color laser printer from KONICA MINOLTA—has been named as PC Magazine’s “Editors’ Choice”. In a January 5th on-line review, PC Magazine said of the magicolor 2400W, “. . . what you get for the price is one of the faster four-pass color lasers we’ve seen, combined with output quality that ranges from good to excellent. And the 2400W’s particular mix of speed, quality, and price makes it an impressive package indeed.” PC Magazine also gave the magicolor 2400W high praise for ease of set-up.
Konica Minolta Press Release KONICA MINOLTA’s magicolor 2400W Named PC Magazine’s ``Editors’ Choice’‘; Newest Personal Color Laser Printer Praised for its Speed and Output Quality MOBILE, Ala.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—The magicolor(R) 2400W—the newest personal color laser printer from KONICA MINOLTA—has been named as PC Magazine’s “Editors’ Choice”. In a January…
Lyra Research Press Release
January 18, 2005 01:30 PM London Timezone
Lyra Research Forecasts Ink Jet Photo Paper Shipments Will Double by 2008; Growth Will Be Driven Primarily by Digital Camera Ownership
NEWTONVILLE, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—Lyra Research forecasts ink jet photo paper shipments will double, increasing from 2.6 billion sheets in 2003 to 5.2 billion sheets in 2008, a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent. Growth in the ink jet photo paper market will be driven primarily by worldwide increases in digital camera ownership coupled with the widespread availability of low-cost ink jet photo printers. While many photos printed at home are currently printed on plain paper, use of gloss or semigloss photo paper will increase as snapshot-sized A6 or 4 x 6-inch prints grow in popularity.
Lyra Research Press Release January 18, 2005 01:30 PM London Timezone Lyra Research Forecasts Ink Jet Photo Paper Shipments Will Double by 2008; Growth Will Be Driven Primarily by Digital Camera Ownership NEWTONVILLE, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 18, 2005—Lyra Research forecasts ink jet photo paper shipments will double, increasing from 2.6 billion…
Globetechnology have just reviewed the six colour, 4800 x 1200 dpi Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer, which uses FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology with 2-picolitre Micro-Nozzles and has card slots for all popular brands of memory card.
“The printer uses six ink colours and has separate cartridges for each. This is something I like to see on photo printers because ink consumption of the tints can vary dramatically and with individual cartridges, you change only the cartridge that’s depleted. Print quality is excellent: a bit on the warm side but very sharp when driven by a computer. However, 4-by-6 snaps printed from a memory card seemed a little soft.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: Globetechnology - Canon PIXMA iP6000D Review
Globetechnology have just reviewed the six colour, 4800 x 1200 dpi Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer, which uses FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology with 2-picolitre Micro-Nozzles and has card slots for all popular brands of memory card. “The printer uses six ink colours and has separate cartridges for each. This…
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the venerable A3 photo printer, the Epson Stylus Photo 2200 (which is my own choice for long-lasting photo prints).
“Reviewing the 2200 so far from its introduction date gives us a different perspective from our other printer reviews. It isn’t the innovations that excite us but its lasting capabilities. Those include print quality on various oversized media with long-lasting pigments which is still among the best you can get on any inkjet, a roll feed option with an automatic cutter, high-speed interfaces and a well-developed set of ICC profiles.”
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the venerable A3 photo printer, the Epson Stylus Photo 2200 (which is my own choice for long-lasting photo prints). “Reviewing the 2200 so far from its introduction date gives us a different perspective from our other printer reviews. It isn’t the innovations that…
PCMagazine have reviewed the EPSON Stylus CX6600, which is a new All-in-One designed to improve the quality and cost efficiency of home and small office printing. It combines high-speed inkjet printing, scanning and photocopying with the flexibility of a memory card reader and the quality of EPSON DURABrite inks.
“The biggest issue with graphics was obvious banding in default mode. Most of our test fonts were readable at 4 points, with none requiring larger than 8 points. The only flaw worth mentioning with photos was a visible tint in our monochrome test photo. Quality for scanning and standalone copying was more than acceptable, although running copying from the front-panel controls produced better color fidelity than giving a copy command from the computer.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the EPSON Stylus CX6600, which is a new All-in-One designed to improve the quality and cost efficiency of home and small office printing. It combines high-speed inkjet printing, scanning and photocopying with the flexibility of a memory card reader and the quality of EPSON DURABrite inks. “The…
Kodak Press Release
New KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer Delivers Durable, High-Quality Photos Immediately at Home, in Studio or on Location
Easy-to-Use, Affordable Thermal Printer Ideal for Professionals, AdAm Photographers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Eastman Kodak Company is showcasing the newKODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer, an affordable system for professional and Advanced Amateur (AdAm) photographers that delivers outstanding quality and durability of KODAK prints immediately.
Whether in a studio or on location for proofing or at home for final printing and displaying, the robust desktop printer produces one 8x12, one 8x10, two 6x8, two5x7 or four 4x6-inch photos per sheet, and the water-resistant photos last a lifetime. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL paper and ribbon consumables are bundled in matched volumes to provide optimum color density for every print, eliminating worries associated with low ink levels. Consumables—including paper available in 50- and 25-sheet packs—are priced competitively to similar offerings on the market.
Kodak Press Release New KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer Delivers Durable, High-Quality Photos Immediately at Home, in Studio or on Location Easy-to-Use, Affordable Thermal Printer Ideal for Professionals, AdAm Photographers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Eastman Kodak Company is showcasing the newKODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital…
Casio USA Press Release
CASIO INTRODUCES THE CW-L300 DISC TITLE PRINTER – WORLD’S FIRST TO PRINT ON BOTH CD/DVDs AND LABELS
LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2005 – Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced at the 2005 CES International Show that opened in Las Vegas today, the introduction of the CW-L300 Disc Title Printer, the first of its kind to print both direct to CD and DVD Discs as well as to individual labels. The easy-to-use CW-L300 combines Casio’s leading label printer technology with its innovative disc printer capability in one does-it-all device. The CW-L300 will be on display at Casio’s booth # 9808.
The CW-L300 is the perfect tool for small business or home office users who want professional applications for their filing and recording systems. This is a must-have printer for efficiency management control. It’s also perfect for titling CDs and DVDs with digital music, images, video, or data. Organizing your business, digital photography and entertainment is now at the tip of your fingers, and couldn’t be easier.
Casio USA Press Release CASIO INTRODUCES THE CW-L300 DISC TITLE PRINTER – WORLD’S FIRST TO PRINT ON BOTH CD/DVDs AND LABELS LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2005 – Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced at the 2005 CES International Show that…
Kodak Press Release
Kodak Adds WiFi Support to Best-Selling EASYSHARE Printer Dock Line; Transfer and Print Pictures from Any Room in the House
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—Helping people share their pictures from any room in their house, Eastman Kodak Company today introduced WiFi support for its EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus snapshot printer. The KODAK Wi-Fi card will be available this June for US$99 (MSRP).
After inserting the Wi-Fi (802.11b) card into the Printer Dock Plus, pictures from a docked EASYSHARE digital camera can be transferred wirelessly to a computer on the home network for immediate viewing, sharing and printing. In addition, the Printer Dock Plus can then act as a wireless picture printer for WiFi-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, and even the new KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE digital camera.
Kodak Press Release Kodak Adds WiFi Support to Best-Selling EASYSHARE Printer Dock Line; Transfer and Print Pictures from Any Room in the House LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—Helping people share their pictures from any room in their house, Eastman Kodak Company today introduced WiFi support for its EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the ultra-stylish, compact Inkjet Printer, the PIXMA iP90 mobile photo and document printer. With capability to print a 4” x 6” borderless photo print in just 51 seconds and 16 ppm A4 mono printing, the 4800 x 1200 dpi , 2 picolitre droplet size iP90 is designed to offer the best available high performance mobile solution for photo and document printing for the demanding creative user.
The printer features optional Bluetooth and IrDA support for wireless photo/document printing from compatible mobile phones, PDAs and PCs. An optional battery pack/charger and car charger are available for ultimate mobility. A PictBridge port allows direct connection and photo printing with any compliant digital camera or digital video camera, without the need for a PC.
Canon UK Press Release Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the ultra-stylish, compact Inkjet Printer, the PIXMA iP90 mobile photo and document printer. With capability to print a 4” x 6” borderless photo print in just 51 seconds and 16 ppm A…
Brother Introduces New Ultra Compact Personal Laser Printers Starting at under $150.00
Brother International Corporation Press Release
LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 3, 2005 New HL-2040 and Network-Ready HL-2070N Set the Pace for Compact, Affordable, No Compromise Stand-Alone and Network Printers
Brother International Corporation today introduces its newest personal laser printers, the ultra-compact HL-2040 and HL-2070N. The HL-2040 ($149.99 estimated street price) is the successor to the award-winning HL-1440 personal laser printer, with even faster print speeds and a space-saving design almost 40% smaller than its predecessor. The HL-2070N ($229.99 estimated street price) features the same small footprint and print speeds and adds a built-in Ethernet print server for sharing on home and home office wired or wireless networks. The new models will be available starting in January 2005.
Brother Introduces New Ultra Compact Personal Laser Printers Starting at under $150.00 Brother International Corporation Press Release LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 3, 2005 New HL-2040 and Network-Ready HL-2070N Set the Pace for Compact, Affordable, No Compromise Stand-Alone and Network Printers Brother International Corporation today introduces its newest personal laser printers, the…
INKE Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/—CES INTERNATIONAL—INKE, manufacturer of the world’s first auto inkjet cartridge refilling system, will preview their latest models and a new form factor at the CES 2005. With INKE HS-56 for HP 56 (C6656) and HP 27 (C8727), INKE CN-03 for BCI-3e and BCI-6 for Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow cartridges, INKE LX-16 for Lexmark 16 (10N0016) and INKE LX-82 for Lexmark 82 (18L0032), INKE now covers 75% of inkjet printers in the world.
INKE Press Release LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/—CES INTERNATIONAL—INKE, manufacturer of the world’s first auto inkjet cartridge refilling system, will preview their latest models and a new form factor at the CES 2005. With INKE HS-56 for HP 56 (C6656) and HP 27 (C8727), INKE CN-03 for BCI-3e and BCI-…
CameraHobby have posted a review of the Epson Stylus CX4600 all-in-one printer/scanner/copier.
“As briefly mentioned, the CX4600 offers direct printing capabilities from its memory card slots, or it can act as a memory card reader for the computer. I tried out the direct printing feature by copying an existing file to a Memory Stick, but the quality was not very good compared to printing the image via Photoshop and a color managed environment, even if it is the inadequate Epson ICM profiles.”
CameraHobby have posted a review of the Epson Stylus CX4600 all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. “As briefly mentioned, the CX4600 offers direct printing capabilities from its memory card slots, or it can act as a memory card reader for the computer. I tried out the direct printing feature by copying an existing file…
You’ve just been given a digital camera for your Christmas gift and gone crazy taking 100’s of pictures, now that you don’t have to worry about expensive film and processing. But what’s the best solution for actually making prints of them - do it yourself on a photo printer, or take it to your nearest store? News-Leader.com claims that the majority of you are leaving it to the experts:
“The availability of special theme cards and treatments, along with competitive prices, will lead 37 percent of digital-camera owners to use retailers and 15 percent to use online services this year, estimates InfoTrends/CAP Ventures, a Massachusetts researcher.
That’s a big increase from last year, when about 14 percent had pictures printed by retail processors and 9 percent used online services, said InfoTrends analyst Ed Lee.”
Website: News-Leader.com - Digital camera users still turn to pros for prints
You’ve just been given a digital camera for your Christmas gift and gone crazy taking 100’s of pictures, now that you don’t have to worry about expensive film and processing. But what’s the best solution for actually making prints of them - do it yourself on a photo printer, or…