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OT - Wide Printer?
I already mentioned this in the "A truly horrifying idea" thread, but it
was not very visible there. I'm thinking of getting a wider printer for PP'ing, so that I don't have to tape sheets of paper together for larger patterns. That is, something that prints at least 11" wide, rather than 8.5". Does anyone (other than Sandy, who already gave one suggestion) have any recommendations? Thanks, -- Bev in TX |
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OT - Wide Printer?
I confess I change printers more often that I change calendars; they just
don't live very long around here and it's certainly not from heavy work or mistreatment. However . . . on this journey, why don't you check with UPS and Staples and whoever and see what they charge for copies larger than 8.5 wide? It's not like you're going to be needing large paper every Tuesday . .. . and maybe, maybe, the copy shop could attain an accuracy that maybe you couldn't without a whole lot of testing. Just a thought. Polly "Bev in TX" wrote in message ... I already mentioned this in the "A truly horrifying idea" thread, but it was not very visible there. I'm thinking of getting a wider printer for PP'ing, so that I don't have to tape sheets of paper together for larger patterns. That is, something that prints at least 11" wide, rather than 8.5". Does anyone (other than Sandy, who already gave one suggestion) have any recommendations? Thanks, -- Bev in TX |
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In message , Bev in TX
writes I already mentioned this in the "A truly horrifying idea" thread, but it was not very visible there. I'm thinking of getting a wider printer for PP'ing, so that I don't have to tape sheets of paper together for larger patterns. That is, something that prints at least 11" wide, rather than 8.5". Does anyone (other than Sandy, who already gave one suggestion) have any recommendations? Thanks, My sons bought me a Brother DCP6690Cw printer scanner for Christmas last year. It prints A3 size as well as A4. Enlarges from A4 to A3. Also can put camera memory cards in to print photographs off. Not used that function yet. I find it very useful for my family history. Shirley -- Shirley Shone www.allcrafts.org.uk |
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OT - Wide Printer?
May I ask what brand(s) of printer had the problems? My DH had a lot of
problems with Epson printers recently. He also tried an HP Office Jet, that was mostly DOA. He liked the 2-sided printing on the HP, so he hated returning it (I read a lot of bad things about that machine after he purchased it). I need a new printer as the one I currently have is very old and has few options on it. I'm finding difficulties with drivers for a non-Windows OS. I have not options what-so-ever -- not even whether I want to print in draft mode. Since ink is the major printer cost, I figure that it is more cost effective to purchase a new printer than to stay with the old one. Regarding using a copy shop, I live far from a copy center, so I would have to factor in fuel/car costs as well as travel time (1.5 hours just for the round trip). It can be inconvenient to be in the middle of a project and unable to continue because I messed up my last PP printout (and I don't like having to draw them by hand!). I generally print my designs via software or PDF files, so accuracy is not an issue. I've worked on quite a few projects on which I had to tape sheets of paper together, so I am certain that a wide printer would be useful for other activities in the future. -- Bev in TX On 10/28/10 10:50 PM, Polly Esther wrote: I confess I change printers more often that I change calendars; they just don't live very long around here and it's certainly not from heavy work or mistreatment. However . . . on this journey, why don't you check with UPS and Staples and whoever and see what they charge for copies larger than 8.5 wide? It's not like you're going to be needing large paper every Tuesday . . . and maybe, maybe, the copy shop could attain an accuracy that maybe you couldn't without a whole lot of testing. Just a thought. Polly |
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Thanks, I'll be sure to investigate it.
-- Bev in TX On 10/29/10 1:02 AM, Shirley Shone wrote: My sons bought me a Brother DCP6690Cw printer scanner for Christmas last year. It prints A3 size as well as A4. Enlarges from A4 to A3. Also can put camera memory cards in to print photographs off. Not used that function yet. I find it very useful for my family history. Shirley |
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I have no idea. Usually I am a careful shopper; buy the best, take care of
it and keep whatever forever. Except: printers. I wish I could help you choose a fine printer; I've just never met one. Polly "Bev in TX" wrote, in part May I ask what brand(s) of printer had the problems? |
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Bev I really miss the HP wide format printer I used to have.
Currently I have an Epson 3-in-one color jet and a Brother duplex laser jet hooked up to my computer. I am not happy with the Epson but it sometimes works. Biggest problem is that the print heads tend to clog if you don't print in color a lot. sigh. With the HPs I don't have that problem because the print heads are part of the cartridge (???) or that is what I have been told. Cleaning the heads on the Epson runs through a lot of ink fast, with no guarantee of success. However, do not put anything on the paper feed tray of your printer, except paper. Having a necklace chain try to go through really messes up the feed rollers! Not to mention ruining the chain. sigh. Have fun, Pati, in Phx On Oct 28, 4:32*pm, Bev in TX wrote: I already mentioned this in the "A truly horrifying idea" thread, but it was not very visible there. *I'm thinking of getting a wider printer for PP'ing, so that I don't have to tape sheets of paper together for larger patterns. *That is, something that prints at least 11" wide, rather than 8.5". Does anyone (other than Sandy, who already gave one suggestion) have any recommendations? Thanks, -- Bev in TX |
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The HP wide-format Model 5100TN Laserjet Printer or the HP HP
Photosmart 8750 Large-Format Professional Photo Printer. -Irene On Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:32:30 -0500, Bev in TX wrote: I already mentioned this in the "A truly horrifying idea" thread, but it was not very visible there. I'm thinking of getting a wider printer for PP'ing, so that I don't have to tape sheets of paper together for larger patterns. That is, something that prints at least 11" wide, rather than 8.5". Does anyone (other than Sandy, who already gave one suggestion) have any recommendations? Thanks, |
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Thanks Irene, I'll be sure to investigate those.
-- Bev in TX On 10/29/10 4:44 PM, IMS wrote: The HP wide-format Model 5100TN Laserjet Printer or the HP HP Photosmart 8750 Large-Format Professional Photo Printer. -Irene |
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