Although the 830 produces very good prints, the system tends to clog. The newer R210 is soooo much better. Never clog (touch wood) even though I had not printed for 2 months! For about $100 difference (between 830 and R210), you get individual tanks, printing of CD/DVD, and most importantly, the non-clogging, it is worth it.kengwan said:Hi Guys, I a using a 5 year old Epson Stylus Photo 710 printer now. The printer is giving me problem when print A4 size photo (some black banding). Thinking of buying a new one like Hp photosmart 7660 or Epson R210.
While shopping at Carefour today, saw two old model of printer on sale: Epson Sylus Photo 830 for $159 and Canon S820 for $119.
Pretty tempting due to the low price, please adv. Thanks.
skyline_impreza said:I just brought a i560 at the pc show. Used the Canon Photo Paper plus Glossy, the quality is excellent. Just like those from the photo shop.
Even my auntie and sister couldn't believe that I printed it using a home printer. I printed the picture using a 2MP photo.
Brought a 50 sheets 4R package of Glossy Photo Paper to try it out, the thickness of the paper is not as think as plus Glossy. I printed only one time, the quality also not bad, but I still think plus glossy is better.
Brought also a 20 sheets A4 package of Photo Paper plus Glossy, eager to use it. No chance, cause thinking of printing 4 pictures on it. Somehow felt that a 2MP pictures wouldn't look nice on A4.
Btw, I brought the A4 plus Glossy for just 17.90. $2 cheaper than the price stated on Canon website. Is there any place that sell a cheaper 4R plus glossy? Would like to buy some more. Thanks alot.
Flare said:Was the Epson 810, the clogging drove me mad and now it's the Canon MP730.
Magixshoe, have u tried calibrating your monitor and printer? The printer could be all ok with you monitor showing too little green, so when u compensate, ended up with a grennie print while looking ok on screen.
Rk1980 said:hi skyline_impreza,
I'm interested in getting a i560...mind if u can gimme some or your own review abt this printer?? for instance,good or bad?? pros n cons??
thks
skyline_impreza said:Sorry now than reply your Qns. Just happened to browse thru my history of post. For me, I felt that its worth the money. This is my first photo printer and Im impressed by the quality. For a amature photographer, I felt that its good enough for me.
Pros: Printing is fast, I mean real fast. Colours looks not bad. Often I use 2MP to print 4R. I printed a few pictures and I like them.
Cons: Using Canon PR-101 plus glossy paper is better than their glossy paper. However, there are much expensive.
I still haven't use long enough to explain to you about the life of the ink.
Personally, I felt that its a good start for beginners in photo printing.
I would suggest you get the PR-101 paper. Better print colors.Zplus said:Gonna try Canon's own pp-101 photo paper plus glossy to see how well it works since my epson leftovers are running out.