I'm a graphic designer and photographer, I use Adobe Illustrator and InDesign as well as Photoshop. How does this printer handle graphics and typography?
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It can handle any image you give it. Except black and white images or a 9/10
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This printer can handle just about anything. The best thing to do is create a profile for the programs that you want to print from, calibrate the monitor that you are using and then you should be fine. It will take a few test prints to figure out exactly how you want your prints to look like. Once your profile is set you will be completely satisfied with your prints. Keep in mind that it is also recommended to redo the profile and calibration of your monitor after a few months of hard use, this will ensure that your prints are exactly how you want them. This printer has been the best investment that I have made. I use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop with my printer and this printer has produced some of the best prints that I have ever produced. You will not be disappointed with this printer.
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Mr. Coleman:I only print photographs with this printer and it does an excellent job with color prints. However, Black and White prints are a bit iffy, as they may include color casting, i.e., green, blue, red.
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I'm running PSP Photo X2 under Vista on an HP Slimline with 2 gigs of RAM and I have had no problems. However, I've read about some bad experiences that other people have had running PSP under Vista. I don't know for sure what the problems are, but I'd highly recommend a clean install of the Paint Shop software if at all possible. I'm in the same boat you are with regard to level of expertise (or lack thereof). I do have a lot of photos on my computer and I ran several of my problem photos through PSP Photo X2 and applied the "quick fix" button. The photos were all improved considerably with zero effort and knowledge. I'm pretty sure that with a little practice with the more complicated features I could do more. I have also used PCP Photo X2 do so some web graphics, and the support for layers, JPGs, GIFs, PNGs, and the RGB color model are more than sufficient for my needs (I used Photoshop in college and Print Shop works essentially the same way Photoshop did for the tasks I need it to do). I also tried Photoshop Elements, and the web-centric features of Print Shop Pro seemed far more robust to me than the ones in Elements. In my opinion, nothing even comes close to Print Shop Pro for the price. Finally, if you are interested in doing some detailed research before you buy the software, get Diane Koers's book "Picture Yourself Learning Corel Paint Shop Pro X2" and read it. It will tell you all the things you can do with the software and it's surprisingly inexpensive, especially for a Course Technology book. The best part is that after you read it and decide to buy the software (which I'm betting you will), the book will continue to be useful to you as a reference.
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We use Epson Artisan 730 with no issues. It took a little time (trial and error) to set up the cloud printing but once it was set up no issues.
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I would agree with Chris Frenzy. Great to introduce you to a graphic pen/tablet. I also mainly use with Photoshop, but so far with Illustrator we haven't experienced any problems. It definitely does the job!
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I have not used this printer for photos, I have a photo centric printer for that duty. For printing presentations and general output, the color output looks great, accurate and bright, never blotchy or streaky.
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I'm not quite sure what you standards are on "Photo Quality", I purchased 3 of these to use for my business and it is really living up to my standards. The toner lasts a VERY long time for the volume that I use it, it prints very fast, and I have yet to experience any troubles with the printer. For photo printing you may look at inkjets that are more used for that level of printing. However, this is not to say that the printer does not print well. I am quite satisfied with the level of color printing quality that this printer produces.
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Up to date drivers is a good idea. Also, when you click on "print", a square menu comes up. Make sure the right printer is identified and then click on "Properties". then on the tab titled "Main" if you are not already there. You should see a line of pictures suggesting draft, text, etc. Click on "Text and Image". That should work. I had to specify with each printing for a while, then it got the hint that I wanted text and image.Good Luck!
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Have you bought the printer? I, too, am thinking of buying this printer and I also LOVE using Picassa. I always edit my pictures on Picassa before printing them. Just curious to see how this is working for you.
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I am able to print beautiful 13 x 19 prints with this printer. I only use Epson paper and inks. They frame well and are archival. I love this printer except for smaller sized paper which does not feed reliably. I thinbk you should be satisfied with the quality of the work it produces.
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Don't know. Never tried it, but I guess it has all the features that most printers have.
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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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Yes, and it handles everything I've thrown at it. Google Print and Eprint, double side printing - awesome feature I never had on this price printer. 250 pages of 8 12 x 11 and 11 x 17 - paper filling is just about non-existent.
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Really the printer depends of your specific needs, I have a Canon PIXMA Pro9000 for photo printing and works very very well.
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I have not had a single problem with this printer in any way. It also prints directly on CDs. I have scanned photos and documents all have turned out great. Best printer I have ever had.
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Like any printer it depends on your usage. I've found that 'regular' printing has been very reasonable.High res photo printing on 'best' setting used more than my last printer but the result was worth it.All in all I recommend getting the printer.
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Yes, the card printer can print in portrait and landscape. You can design your own cards by creating your own template or modifying existing templates.
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We have never tried printing photos. We use it for printing documents and presentation packages while traveling on business. It prints great color and quite quickly too.Vic Eason