Printer paper

Epson Stylus Photo Series: Proven Ink Jet Photo Printers

You can't go wrong with an Epson, especially if you've got a big, fat wallet to spend on ink. But that's the trick of all printers... they get you on the ink. Here's an overview of the updated line. We've included printing speeds, but keep in mind that you usually give up quality for speed. We've directed you to Amazon for the best deals on Epson, but check out the Epson Store as well -- their inventory is sketchy but they sometimes offer good rebates. Our one piece of advice here: Epson paper does make a difference when you want high-quality prints. We've tested generic store brands, Kodak and HP over the years on our Epson printer and it's just not the same. For everyday printing and drafts, just use plain old paper. As far as generic ink goes, it works just fine but there aren't the same guarantees on fade resistance. Just be wary if you want archival-quality results (photos that won't fade) -- it pays to read the details on ink and paper for those needs. For most folks, a photo printer can be your only printer. However, if you print hundreds of pages of text a week, you might want to think about having a laser printer in addition to a photo quality ink jet to save you some printing time, cash on ink and wear and tear on the photo printer. Epson Stylus Photo R280: Cheap and Easy (Amazon $89.99) Ink Cartridge: 6 individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow) Ink Type: Claria Hi-Definition Ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant...

Read more...