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Well I'm not really big on printers, I just have an Epson printer that is one of those all in one kind of printer, and an HP printer that is similar, plus a lexmark printer that does the same thing as the other two.
I didn't buy any of these printers myself except for the HP printer which I got with my Mac for 1 cent.
Anyways my school seems to focus a lot more on print design, rather than web design. I found myself printing a lot, our last project cost me 40 dollars to print 14 pages in full color.
That seems pretty expensive to me, and I kind of want something that can print 11"X17" or larger 13"X19".
Maybe something that can use roll printing, and something that can do full bleed? Maybe I'm asking too much for a printer that can be used at home.
I would like a designers point of view on what kind of printer you would recommend. Of course others are welcome to chime in.
I have my eye on an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 or R1800, although these seem to be more like they would be for photography rather than graphic design.
I'm a little concerned because I wouldn't really be using these kind of printers to print photos but more for book, and magazine layout on regular paper. I of course want them to be professional looking at the same time, because presentation is very important in graphic design.
I didn't buy any of these printers myself except for the HP printer which I got with my Mac for 1 cent.
Anyways my school seems to focus a lot more on print design, rather than web design. I found myself printing a lot, our last project cost me 40 dollars to print 14 pages in full color.
That seems pretty expensive to me, and I kind of want something that can print 11"X17" or larger 13"X19".
Maybe something that can use roll printing, and something that can do full bleed? Maybe I'm asking too much for a printer that can be used at home.
I would like a designers point of view on what kind of printer you would recommend. Of course others are welcome to chime in.
I have my eye on an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 or R1800, although these seem to be more like they would be for photography rather than graphic design.
I'm a little concerned because I wouldn't really be using these kind of printers to print photos but more for book, and magazine layout on regular paper. I of course want them to be professional looking at the same time, because presentation is very important in graphic design.