Do I HAVE to use Epson Photo Paper?? I bought this unit this weekend and I've noticed that the pictures I printed on the few samples of their Epson photo paper turn out excellent. I couldn't be happier! However...if I try to use some Kodak photo paper that we have, the pictures come out some kind of awful!! They are splotchy and terrible. So my question is this...am I relegated to JUST using the Epson paper with this printer? If so, that kinda sucks! Do I HAVE to use Epson Photo Paper?? I bought this unit this weekend and I've noticed that the pictures I printed on the few samples of their Epson photo paper turn out excellent. I... » Read More Do I HAVE to use Epson Photo Paper?? I bought this unit this weekend and I've noticed that the pictures I printed on the few samples of their Epson photo paper turn out excellent. I couldn't be happier! However...if I try to use some Kodak photo paper that we have, the pictures come out some kind of awful!! They are splotchy and terrible. So my question is this...am I relegated to JUST using the Epson paper with this printer? If so, that kinda sucks! « Show Less
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I used what I had on hand which was HP photo paper - photos turned out great! If you haven't tried the restore photo function, try it! I restored a 20 year old photo that turned out great. Looks like I just took the picture!
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I have used both Staples Photo paper and HP photo paper and get GREAT prints.
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I had the exact same problem with the exact same papers! We had a pack of 20 Kodak photo paper (I believe we received it free in the mail or something.) After the 3 photos we printed on the Epson paper came out stunningly good, we tried the Kodaks, and they were terrible no matter what settings I tried.
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Also, make sure that your photo paper is not old, and hasn't been exposed to the elements. The unused paper needs to be sealed in it's original packaging. I read this on the dpreview printer forum--I can't speak from experience since the photo paper that I use (Costo Kirkland) has been in my printer for a month (not sealed up in a package), and I've had no problems with it. However, my dad had problems with his printer (OEM paper, no less), and I'm sure it was due to the paper being either old or out of the wrapping.
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Yeah, pretty frustrating if you ask me....especially when you consider the Epson paper is typically more expensive. O-Max is having a sale now for Buy 1 Get 1 on HP paper but it doesn't make sense for me to buy any if it isn't going to be any better than the Kodak paper.
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I'm using the Kirkland Premium paper from Costco with no problems. Others from the printer forum on dpreview.com have also had no problems using the paper on Epson printers. My printer is the Artisan 810. In order to use the paper properly, I had to change the settings to "premium photo paper glossy", not "photo paper glossy". The Kirkland paper is a much better value than the Epson paper.
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Yep, I still have 100 freshly sealed-packed 'HP Premium Plus' and some opened quantity of 50 (for a total of about 150 or so), fed it to the Artisan 810 and the results were atrocious! The ink does not dry and the pics looked like a bunch of old photographs from 1981 -- sort of yellowish, brownish sepia effect with black dots all over. Then I decided to print on some of the samples that came along with the Epson and the prints were the best I've seen so far, also, the inks dried up instantly. As a matter of fact they looked better than the ones produced by your local Walgreen's or Rite-Aid.
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I am no expert in this so I cannot give you the true answer. When printing on plain paper, it spreads out. When printing on photo paper, it stays in place but you must not let one printed page rest on another until it is completely dry ... hours later. I never had these problems with Epson Ink.
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I never asked as I needed a printer quick so bought a $50 Epson from Walmart and am totally happy with it. Threw away the Brother as I was totally irritated and didn't want to waste anymore time on it. Admittedly I am an Epson fan as that was the brand I had before with no problem and tried the Brother and went back to Epson.
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I ended up with the MP620. It seems okay so far, but I really have not done much with it yet...just printed out a few regular pages. Haven't tried the scanner, copier , or photo printing yet. Keep on meaning to , but just haven't yet....I will try some of these things in the next few days and send another reply if that will help. One thing, it said "quick start" and it doesn't seem to be very quick, but there may be some setting I have to change for that and I've pretty much just been turning it on and clicking print....
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Does anyone have a library of Canon or Epson printer service manuals? We sell many different obsolete yet brand new Canon and Epson printers and occasionally we need to offer support.Thanks,http://www.thequickshipwarehouse.com/
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I tried a test using a photo with some serious black in the background. On plain paper it turned out as I expected, a bit gray. When I need really pure color I use photo quality matte coated inkjet paper. The black really snapped! This is the way I've always done it whether with an Epson or H/P. You just can't get past the porousness of plain paper - and I've tried many, many types and brands.Ted Spencer
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I use glossy paper for photos. When you select glossy paper you'll see and advisory that duplex printing can cause paper jams with that paper. Otherwise it works wonderfully.
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That should work well-- it's the shiny side you want. I have same printer and paper, and my prints are outstanding. Are you printing from Photoshop? I just noticed that I always select Standard by default-- but choosing photo shouldn't make any real difference like you describe.
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FYI When using cardstock paper just like the other comments always put regular paper then place your cardstock n top of your regular printing paper. However if you print lots of power point project try printing each page one at a time. When I tried to print 5 pages I would get an error message after the first page. If I print each page separately I get far less error messages. Yes it's a pain, but when it's midnight and you need to print your presentation you do what you have to do to get the job done. Epson Artisan 810 Wireless Touchscreen Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (C11CA52201) FYI When using cardstock paper just like the other comments always put regular paper then place your cardstock n top of your regular printing paper. However if you print lots of power point project try printing each page one at a time. When I tried to print 5 pages I would get an error message after the first page. If I print each page separately I get far less error messages. Yes it's a pain, but when it's midnight and you need to print your presentation you do what you have to do to get the job done. Epson Artisan 810 Wireless... » Read More FYI When using cardstock paper just like the other comments always put regular paper then place your cardstock n top of your regular printing paper. However if you print lots of power point project try printing each page one at a time. When I tried to print 5 pages I would get an error message after the first page. If I print each page separately I get far less error messages. Yes it's a pain, but when it's midnight and you need to print your presentation you do what you have to do to get the job done. Epson Artisan 810 Wireless Touchscreen Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (C11CA52201) « Show Less
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Carl! I just did it... took out the color cartridge and it printed a B/W image....hey thank YOU it is good to know just for general purposes. BTW it is darn good little printer and if you can find it on sale as I did (40 bucks) also there is a vendor here that sells both cartridges for under 20 bucks including shipping...they wanted 48 bucks at Staples for the dang cartridges themselves for cryin' out loud........:>}
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Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many companies that make compatible cartridges that are already filled and are very cheap.Good Luck! Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many... » Read More Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many companies that make compatible cartridges that are already filled and are very cheap.Good Luck! « Show Less
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Thank you again D.K. Fonesca,How clever. This makes such perfect since. I understand that it is a suggetsion, but the manner in which the abilities of the Epson and the phsyics of the fix work together makes it an excelent one.I will certainly see if this or a similar method works before seeing a profesional -- even if it doesn't work on mine, I've learned something.Cheers!Athena
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Because, in my experience, the Kodak printer was a piece of ")#($*)(*# and not worth the paper it prints on. It did a terrible job for us. We threw ours out. Piece of junk. Had many many problems with it
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I have this printer and the photo quality depends a lot on the paper you use. Use one of the recommended HP papers and the photos will look surprisingly good. I also have a big, expensive Canon Pixma Pro 9500 Photo printer that drives me insane. It goes through the 10 color cartridges so quickly (they dry out) I'm constantly replacing them at great expense, so I actually prefer to use my HP printer for most photos.
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Nope. I have a Cannon Maxima. Does your Epson printer have any listed guidelines about the types of printing paper that you should use?
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I was like wow ty! Epson 3800!and i looked at the price and it was $1000+!!! oh man! o_Ois there any other printers thats good that is around $50 - $200?I'm trying to be a manga (comic book) artist and I need something that prints and scans good.What would you recommend, a printer that is also a scanner? or just buying a scanner separatly?
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Well being in the same boat as you. I have found out a couple of things about each of the printers. I own an older Epson, so most of the problems I have had have been Ink (drying/clogging) issues. So from the reviews that is still a problem with newer Epson, however If you print more than one picture a month it is probably not a problem. The Canon (again reading the reviews) seems to be very good, but has some quality issues (may break within a couple of weeks). That being said, I would still go with the Canon, only I would buy it from Best Buy with their electronics agreement (repair or replace with new). The Canon and Epson warranties will also repair or replace with a refurbished unit. My 2 pennies. Of course the Best Buy thing would work for the Epson as well.