Decent Photo printer

[SwissJon]

I'm sick of spending cash on sending stuff off to be printed, and since I only usually want one or two photos at any one time I either never print it, or if I do, it's expensive, and then I have to wait a week for it to be delivered.

I'd like a printer that has the following qualities:
- Prints A4, but preferably A3
- Very good colour quality
- Wireless printing
- Up to about $800
- Preferably compatable with iPhone printing (But really not important)
- A scanner would be nice, but isn't important.

Ideas and suggestions?

[Matthias099]

I don't really have a suggestion for a printer of what you looking for, I never had the urge for one. However I probably wouldn't go with an All-in-one (scanner/printer/copier). Usually you get either a good printer and a so-so scanner, or a good scanner and a crappy printer. I just don't like such compromises. But that's just my opinion.

[SwissJon]

Think I've decided on an Epson R3000.. The other options were the Epson R2880 or Canon 9500. The Epson won because it's not a Canon so won't have compatability problems with photos produced on my Nikon

No, seriously, I chose it because it can print wirelessly, which means I can have it placed out of the way in the basement, and it can use a paper roll, making way for printing Pano's, and onto photo card.

Ok, now got to wait for next month's pay cheque.

[Hill Country Hack]

Good luck with the printer. Keep us informed as to how it works out.

[ravncat]

I make very nice prints on my epson r2880 (though my model is like px5600 or something, silly japan naming)

Just be patient going through the setup - make sure you don't dual color manage.

[klobberer]

I have been printing from my D7000 on a Canon Pixma 9000 Mark II up to 13X19 and the results have been awesome! I bought it new (without UPC because of rebates) for around $190. The prints look exactly like what my D7000 LCD shows. I am blown away by the quality considering the price of this printer! It even comes with PSE 8 (although I had to upgrade to PSE 10 in order to process RAW files).

I am far from an expert, but my eyes work perfectly and I love this printer!

[windrider86]

You'll love your Epson. Currently I have the 1400 and am upgrading to the 3880 (depending on if my bid goes thru on ebay for a lens)