I'm wanting to print color photos. How does the 8600 perform in this category?
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I also bought this product for color production and have been pleased with the result. However, I'm not printing photos on specialty paper so I do t k ow how it would perform in that way. Also, I don't have any comparison experience.
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The 500 prints 1200dpi so if you have the depth of field and your software can handle it, you should be able to print as "photoy" as any printer out there. Be sure to use very bright paper and maybe even consider sheets with a semi-gloss finish.
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Yes and it does a very nice job BUT remember photo printers often have 5 to 9 ink cartridges for the finest definition and graduation in color and blacks. Most people would be very happy with a photo from this printer. To be sure I printed a photo on my professional $1400 photo printer and this printer . The print was very acceptable but not true photo quality. Most would not notice unless they were side by side. In the recent past I have owned photo all in one like the - Epson Expression Photo XP-850 - 6 color --- they do a beautiful job for photos but ate more expensive to use. It all depends just how particular you are!
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Thanks, Michele. I'm surprised, too by your comments about the colours. After being advised that the cartridges for the MX860 were very expensive and that the MX850 had problems connecting wirelessly, I ended up buying an Epson TX800FW. The few photos I've printed look ok to me. (I'm not a pro). It's been great to have a fax. One if its drawbacks is only one full-sized paper tray. I've yet to fully test out the machine.
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I've never used mine to print photos, but it seems like the same quality as name brand for regular color printing.
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If you use Epson printers, ink and paper the results are incredible. Both my printers print with 6 colors. People cannot believe the quality of the pictures.Chuck
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I've never used it on photo's but I'm guessing that it would not be ideal. I use this printer as my everyday printer for color and black and white.
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My 610 works and produces above the norm consistently, had it since 2007 and I've had HP's, Epson's , etc and what really makes the 610 shine is to scan, save to desktop, and attach to an email, documents, photos, text and flawlessy. In fact I got Canons website for upgrades for software etc. and thought why??????????????. If it ain't broke........................Good all around every day machine but a photo above 8x10 should be handled by a Canon, I believe 9000 pro or an Epson 3880 for superior print quality!
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I didn't purchase for photo printing, but I have printed a couple of photos and it was okay. If you are wanting a printer to print many photos, this is not the printer.
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Yes, but I don't like it. PrintMaster Platinum version 18 has better features, but won't work with windows 8, so I use my laptop.
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I have not used it for photos yet but overall, this printer is amazing. I love it. I do plan to use it for photos and I am not concerned about it. It has great print quality.
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Thanks for responding! In spite of the lack of reviews, I've decided to give this printer a try ... I'll let you know how that choice turns out!
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This printer is better for photos, specifically black and white, mine had major problems after only a few months, just when it came out of warranty
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hp officejet pro 8630 is faster, wireless & boots up immediately when turned on; I had a 8500 pro, used it a lot, but the 8630 is the best so far; been using hp printers for years
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I used this printer last semester in a photography class. The lab at the University of New Mexico used Epson 3880 printers. My prints both color and B&W were equal to the Epson prints. The Canon Pixma Pro-100 is a very good printer and with the rebates, it is the best bang for your printer buck.
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The pro 8600 will print in black or grayscale if one or more of the color cartridges are empty.
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I have the 8600F and have scanned 14 rolls of 24 exposure film. All but one roll worked fine. One roll some pictures look over-exposed and about half of the jpg's look like negatives. I was able to use Adobe photo elements and do a negative on it and color balance to get it to look near normal. There are still a half dozen or more that the colors are all off if I try this. If anyone has figured out a cause and/or solution, please let me know as well! Thanks.