Need new printer w/CIS system

brianl

I'm looking for a good color printer and CIS tank system to work with it. I tried an Epson xp620 and tanks system but it was a complete disaster. Tonight is spray black ink across my studio wall. Ideally I'd like something that could also print DVD covers.

CFreak

10 years ago, I used to want to print my DVDs on an inkjet printer, but the ink would run if it got wet. I would then lightly spray them with a clear sealing coat to try and waterproof them, this was somewhat successful. Other than my showreel, which today is replaced by a website, I didn't have much need to do this.

Today I do have clients that want small runs of DVDs and I found simpler is better: Monochrome thermal printing on DVDs. I use one of these old Casio units, with a single color ribbon, an old Mac running 10.5 and using photoshop, I can create nice looking, water proof (!) DVD labels in 2 zones of the DVD, but, it's not for everyone. YMMV.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/ctg/Casio-CW-100-CD-DVD-Thermal-Printer-/48452071

brianl

Thanks, but I'm mostly interested in printing photos and I even print out the occasional screenplay. I'm like you, most delivery is Web now. I could survive with out a DVD printer.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Best idea considering inkjet printers - do not own any of them, even if someone threating you with a gun to own one.

Advice from the guy who knows something about them. :-)

kurth

The best are mis inks for epson using their refillable clear cartridges. Check their site which small printers are working best. Printing is an art all unto itself, and most small printers aren't designed for anything but oem inks. That's how they make their money. But I'd recommend staying away from continuous feeding systems and going with clear refillable cartridges w/chips . At least that's what I did for my epson 4000. You save about 80% of ink costs. But paper still costs the same, and factoring in proofs for every print...well , like V said....it's an economic blackhole. As well, non-oem inks tend to clog easier, therefore one prints more often, reducing your savings. Esp. now days when every t,d,&h is a photographer, it got to be way too big a pain in the arse. It was fun in the early dayz though.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

You as well can just present each of the guys who want DVD with prints just 10" Chinese tablet (can be slow) but with good IPS screen. Not expensive and saves tons of time.

CFreak

@Vitaliy_Kiselev yes, I saw a documentery from TVE, I think, about designed obsolescence and VK made a statement about ink jet printers :-)

brianl

So how are we supposed to print photos? Print scripts? If anyone says go to Kinko's I will zap you with my cosmic death ray.

jleo

For scripts: A Brother monochrome laser printer ( for some reason the courier font looks better than other printers, Courier on a Samsung laser printer looks anemic! )

http://www.brother-usa.com/Printer/BW_Monochrome_Laser_Printers/#.ViXD70voZGM

Photos: Brother color laser printer produces photos indistinguishable from inkjet

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2015/03/technofile_brother_color_laser_produces_photos_indistinguishable_from_inkjet.html

http://www.brother-usa.com/Printer/ModelDetail/1/hl3170cdw/overview#.ViXJAkvoZGM

I gave up on inkjet printers but the prints at the Epson booth at SMPTE were impressive, but printed out on their more expensive printers.

Photos: Supertank http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Landing/ecotank-super-tank-printers.do?UseCookie=yes

Better: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Pro/Home.do?UseCookie=yes

brianl

@jleo Those Brother lasers look nice but the ink refills look like they'd cost around $400 for a set. Ouch!

jleo

Brother Generic Toner Cartridge Replacement $49- $85 ( as low as $12.50 each)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PK-TN221-BK-TN225-Color-Toner-For-Brother-MFC-9130CW-DCP-9020CDN-HL-3150CDW-/281745410718?hash=item419955ca9e:g:b-MAAOSwDNdVnwZB

http://www.houseofinkjet.com/index.php/brother/hl-series/hl-3140cw/compatible-brother-tn-221-tn221-tn-225-tn225-toner-cartridges-combo-4pk-bcmy.html

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or use original cartridges with DIY Toner refill $27

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Refill-Kit-5pk-Toner-Combo-for-TN221-TN225-use-in-Brother-HL-3140CW-HL-3170CDW-/120799319081?hash=item1c20335429:m:mB12hCjVbK7_JdkSlLOHoag

brianl

Best idea considering inkjet printers - do not own any of them, even if someone threating you with a gun to own one.

Can you elaborate? Has the build quality gone to the gutter?

brianl

FYI don't buy an Epson ET2550. $400 paperweight.

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