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Mar 28 2012 03:30pm
Considering ink prices/paper/printer, it is likely cheaper to go with a pro lab to print stuff and have it mailed to you ^^
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Mar 28 2012 04:15pm
Quote (MotherOfTwo @ Mar 28 2012 02:42pm)
Thanks!

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Holy crap!!! So many Ilford Gallerie!! And so different prices!!
http://www.lozeau.com/en-CA/catalog/printers/paper-media/p/param/1688%252cIlford
I can't find myself in there :o


Yeah I know right :( I guess it depends on how much youll be printing, you know? If itll be worth it to get the pricy stuff, or like onepage said go with a lab.
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Mar 28 2012 05:20pm
I need to be printing 'on the spot' so I really need a printer and paper and ink and all :(
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Mar 28 2012 06:30pm
Quote (MotherOfTwo @ Mar 28 2012 06:20pm)
I need to be printing 'on the spot' so I really need a printer and paper and ink and all :(


Already gave you the answer.
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Already gave you the answer.


:rofl: yes you did!!!
I my eyes had stopped at the printer, I was not yet ready to look at the paper options haha!!!
I haven't seen your paper here though... I seem to have the choice only between Epson, Ilford and Canon... will look more into it ;)
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Quote (MotherOfTwo @ Mar 29 2012 06:29am)
:rofl: yes you did!!!
I my eyes had stopped at the printer, I was not yet ready to look at the paper options haha!!!
I haven't seen your paper here though... I seem to have the choice only between Epson, Ilford and Canon... will look more into it ;)


My printer also has an "ink mod" called the cobra system. You can check it out here: http://www.cobraink.com/CIS/Videos/1400%20kit/start%20video.html

I don't personally have it yet, but my friend does and it saves him a TON of ink.

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My printer also has an "ink mod" called the cobra system. You can check it out here: http://www.cobraink.com/CIS/Videos/1400kit/startvideo.html

I don't personally have it yet, but my friend does and it saves him a TON of ink.


I'm reading but not sure I understand it to the fullest..
Is it only for Epson?
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Quote (MotherOfTwo @ Mar 29 2012 02:31pm)
I'm reading but not sure I understand it to the fullest..
Is it only for Epson?


That kit is specifically for the epson 1400.

I think they have a couple other kits for other epson printers too.
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That kit is specifically for the epson 1400.

I think they have a couple other kits for other epson printers too.


http://www.cobraink.com/CIS/CIS%20Kit%201900.htm

This is for one of them.... I would have to call them... with custom fees, I wonder if it would be better to buy the printer here, and order only the ink system and install it myself... install it myself... why am I scared just by the thought of it???
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Mar 29 2012 03:44pm
Marie if you want my honest opinion then buy a nice photo printer and don't print at the shows, there can be so many issues. Not only could a million things go wrong, let says if you have computer issues or printing issues. Something could potentially get damaged, and other then this it will just be a hassle all around. I would take photos and print them at home so you can do quality checks and insure everything is how you want it before clients get it.
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