can I get prints made at some place like WAL-MArt without buying anything else like a card. The ink for my printer is pretty pricy
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The unit comes with a card that you scan to. The card can be removed and taken to a machine that makes prints like walmart.
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Yes. Take the SD Card from the ION to Walmart or Office Depot and they can make prints.
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I don't think it has a feature for printing non standard items. Try the Epson 3520
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If it's in your computer you can print whatever you need to on it. I been doing greeting cards for the family on them for years and mine are always looked forward too because there not store bought. A lot of add on material is can be found under google images to enhance projects.
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I'm sorry but I can't tell you. We couldn't get one that didn't have defective ink pads or defective cards. We could never get prints on the first one or the replacement they sent so we just returned it for a refund. Good luck if you buy this.
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Not being there it is difficult to say about the ink smear. Normally I get my paper from WalMart next to the computer section. Georgia Pacific puts out papers made for the InkJets. I prefer the 24 pound weight paper over the 20 pound weight though it is probably a couple of bucks more expensive. Less hassle, paper absorbs the ink better and it has a decent brightness on it. You will have to look up which HP inks work with your printers. Normally HP provides software to tell you that information on the disk that comes with the computer. I normally do not use recycled ink even though it is cheaper. I find that there are very few bargains put out by HP on ink cartridges. Sam's Club has package deals that are better. Personally I use an 8600 deskjet and it uses 950/951 cartridges. I find it to be a pain to keep changing cartridges so I normally get the XL ones that have the extra ink. My other printer uses 564xl cartridges. The office jets hold more ink and last longer. The 309A photo printer I use strictly for quality printer and not production. HP is greedy. They quit making a triple quantity XL for the office jet because it lasts too long. Personally I think they need to have their heads examined. The greatest attraction to me is cheap ink, cheap but quality printer, and low overhead on everything. Our family could easily wear out a printer if the ink was reasonable. I considered one of the newer laser printers for that reason. Haven't upgraded to one yet. I think the laser cartridges are way too expensive for the average home.
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I have searched everywhere and have found ink on eBay for outrageous amounts of money, in excess of 200.00. Kodak also referred me to amazon that showed a huge amount. I've given up. If you find any please let me know. Gennajim@yahoo.com. Sorry genna
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Not without photo ink but the results are worth the extra costs. The quality is superior but I will not use refurbished cartridges. The quality was not as good the one time I used them.
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NO you change the cartridges separately -- a long-time user and advocate -- Sometimes "Walmart" carries the original Kodak glossy photo paper in 4 X 6 or 8 1/2 X 11 in the copier or stationary aisles -- Buy it up when you see it. Since the printer is no longer made retailers are no longer carrying the paper and it may soon be out of production. Kodak paper and ink give superior prints together. Sometimes when plain paper black- and-white prints seem "patchy" or "faded" you need to try the "color" print button not the "black" print button. In time the printers do wear and can no longer be repaired because replacement parts are no longer being manufactured for this discontinued gem of a printer. ENJOY -- CRL NO you change the cartridges separately -- a long-time user and advocate -- Sometimes "Walmart" carries the original Kodak glossy photo paper in 4 X 6 or 8 1/2 X 11 in the copier or stationary aisles -- Buy it up when you see it. Since the printer is no longer made retailers are no longer carrying the paper and it may soon be out of production. Kodak paper and ink give superior prints together. Sometimes when plain paper black- and-white prints seem "patchy" or "faded" you need to try the "color" print button not the "black" print button. In... » Read More NO you change the cartridges separately -- a long-time user and advocate -- Sometimes "Walmart" carries the original Kodak glossy photo paper in 4 X 6 or 8 1/2 X 11 in the copier or stationary aisles -- Buy it up when you see it. Since the printer is no longer made retailers are no longer carrying the paper and it may soon be out of production. Kodak paper and ink give superior prints together. Sometimes when plain paper black- and-white prints seem "patchy" or "faded" you need to try the "color" print button not the "black" print button. In time the printers do wear and can no longer be repaired because replacement parts are no longer being manufactured for this discontinued gem of a printer. ENJOY -- CRL « Show Less
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Yes you can use just the ink cartridge. I hope that tells you what you needed to know.
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I don't know how you would get your PDF design to the card without the software. You can create a custom card within the software, but the software came with the printer so I don't know why you wouldn't want to use it. I think it would make the process easier.
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I hand wrote each placecard. I have no idea about using a printer with them.
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no you can not..without the print cartridges the printer looks for them and will not scan. Try Kodaks web-site
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Cool thanks for the info. I will go with this printer while there is such a great sale going on. I needed to know that card stock worked OK and that I could stack it in.
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You get the sample versions of ink so you could use it right away. I would purchase the #564 multi pack and an addition extra large black. The ink is relatively inexpensive.
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The ink is not of superior quality if you are looking to print photos or school projects. It is not pigment based. Also, the printer does not accept 110 pound stock. It jams. I have run photo paper though and it works fine. It won't work on card stock. Hope that helps. I did have a wonderful Canon Pixma printer years ago that was fabulous for photos, but don't keep up with the technology.
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I have had very good service with this printer, and it is easy to operate. However, it uses a lot of ink, and despite that, I would not use any of the cheap ink on the internet, and I would buy my ink over the Internet directly from Epson, or through Amazon.
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You only need to change the ones that run out. I just buy ahead so I can print photos without waiting for more to be mailed. I only use originals as some of the cheap refilled ones don't do as good. just shop for the best deals