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bit scanner/md 1000 and md 2300. md 2010 is too grainy for photos. md 1000 is
much better, has wax- type-printer-like pattern but image behind pattern is sharp.
output-for layout or visitcards is quick, around 7 min.2010 takes only 3.5min. md
2300 is really the printer for all photo-freaks. it has no competitors yet. prints have
no grain, shadow- details are good. the ink- printing-system only produces stripes
which can only be seen when light is reflecting the surface. alsp told will introduce
a bigger sized- model for 33x48 cm? size. they are solving a problem concerning
printing 4-times(4 inks) precisely. paper-path-problems. as a panorama-freak i
asked alsp and a supplier- company to reflect about banner type-possibility. md
2300 costs less than 1000 usd.
-- michael przewrocki switzerland, March 12, 1998
For large prints (72" by 1200")I have been getting great results from the 200dpi
Lambda machine. It uses lasers to write onto color photographic paper or
Ilfochrome paper. The output looked way better than making an LVT chrome and
printing that with an enlarger. The 200dpi is continuous-tone, not to be confused
with a halftone like what the Epson Stylus Photo uses. For images up to 20x33, the
Kodak LED photographic printer (over $100,000) is 250dpi and looks excellent.
For smaller prints (up to about 18 inches), the Fujix Pictrography 4000 is best.
-- Robert SIlvers, April 23, 1998
I print from Kodak Photo CD and other sources using the Epson 600. It print
720X1440. I use primarily Epson Matte Finish Photo Quality paper(11 cents a
sheet). I laminate the prints for handling and waterproofness. I have directly
compared the same Adobe photoshop file (18megs for a 8X10 print)printed on my
printer vs a Fujix thermoautochrome or even a C41 print and find no perceptable
difference. I love my cheap little Epson 600.
-- Charles Clemens, April 27, 1998
So far there aren't many "personal" (in the $500 range) printers which can produce
photographic output. Most of the ones that can require special inks and papers
which drive the per-page cost up. While I'm waiting for a printer in my price/
performance range, I'm making display prints from digital images at Kodak Image
Magic Print Stations. You can get a list (with addresses) at the Kodak website.
You'll have to call the stores yourself and ask if they have the "Business Builder
'98" software which allows you to print from floppy. Most places charge between
$7-10 for an 8.5"x11" sheet. When you print the sheet you can decide on any of
several layouts which provide anywhere from 1 8"x10" print to 20 wallet size
prints. If you don't have a nice roll cutter be sure to choose the $10/page place
which will cut your prints for you.
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