nick.edwards1 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted October 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've worn out an SPR2400 (used Cone replacement colour inks and their piezography ink set - eventually I realised it wasn't worth the effort) and given up on an HP B9180 and now have an R3000. It works very nicely, painlessly, and wirelessly. I'm happy. Chris Ooh! Post #666 - do I get to do something devilish? Hi Chris, One answer I was looking for i.e. someone who has gone from Cone to R3000 and is happy. Thanks for this. Your #666 post just missed the top develish prize - needed to have occurred on Haloween - never mind - it was close. Best regards, Old Nick PS couldn't find a red smilie with horns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nick.edwards1 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted October 28, 2011 Here is my experience so far: - It is consumed some ink to fill the machinery the first time. After that, it feels like it producing sheet after sheet without running out of ink. - There is very little, or no need at all to clean the nozzle head. Thus saves a lot of ink. - R3000 is first and foremost a photo printer, which is also perfectly suited to print posters and regular text pages. - Photos on glossy and satin photo paper are completely without annoying color cast. Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Vivid Magenta ink gives absolutely perfect images. - R3000 has a wide gamut and are suitable to print the finest details even on small photos. - I think it must be used very accurate tests to see whether black and white photos from this printer is visibly poorer than from the even more specialized black and white printers. -------------- Otherwise, it is interesting to see that Canon's new Pixma Pro contains a total of 12 cartridges, including as much as 5 pieces grayscale cartridges. Regards! Janki this is excellent information. I think now I am very close to buying an R3000. Many thanks, Best regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.edwards1 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted October 28, 2011 If the R3000 fits your needs just go for it. The R2880 was a slightly trickier choice but basically the R3000 now has all the same features as the R3880 (which I have and its an awesome printer). You will definitely not regret buying that one (apart from bigger is better ) B Thanks for your reply Borbarad I was doing my sums again last night in relation to the 3880 and R3000. Common sense says I should get the R3000, but it is good to know that you rate it well along side the 2880. Best regards, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.edwards1 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted October 28, 2011 Previously I used two Canon 9000 A3 printers, one set up specifically for monochrome using bulk Lyson inks, and one for everyday colour. The R3000 makes both redundant. Not only are the monochrome prints very much better, but the colour ones as well. I agree with all of janki's points about it and how it runs. The only thing I would highlight is that as a photo printer it doesn't readily default to general printing without you making sure the settings are correct. And although there is an 'economy' mode for when it swaps Photo Black and Matt Black inks, it does seem to want to do this for any little printing job unless you keep on top of what settings you have. I find for a quick simple letter its easier to let it think its a photo print and put up with the few seconds extra printing time. It is built like a tank but sits on the desk or worktop very easily despite its size as it all closes up to keep dust out. A fine machine. Steve Hello Steve, Thanks for your comments. I will be mainly using it as a photo printer, but like many people it has to print the occasional letter. Your comments 'It is built like a tank but sits on the desk or worktop very easily despite its size as it all closes up to keep dust out. A fine machine.' are very reassuring. In my head I have been 'all around the Wrekin' on this, but thanks to you and everyone else that has posted - my choice is clear and I will order my R3000 from Epson on Monday. Whilst I still have the 2100 I shall be getting that machine profiled to the paper I am currently using - just out of curiosity. I was chatting today with a local printer who is trying to persuade me to use his facility. The costs are very tempting and the quality looks excellent but I cannot imagine being without the means to make my own prints on the papers that I choose. Just like to thank everyone again for their help. Best regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted October 28, 2011 Share #25 Posted October 28, 2011 Nick, I think you'll like the prints. If you use a Mac, there is a second-class setup for a wireless network; you can't do it from your computer but you have to use the buttons on the front of the printer to set up wireless networking. Even so, it is quick and easy. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.edwards1 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share #26 Posted November 1, 2011 Nick,I think you'll like the prints. If you use a Mac, there is a second-class setup for a wireless network; you can't do it from your computer but you have to use the buttons on the front of the printer to set up wireless networking. Even so, it is quick and easy. Chris Thanks for your comments Chris, Yes I do use a Mac - I will bear in mind your info on wireless set up. Best regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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