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23-05-2005, 3:01 PM
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Hi all,
My Epson R300 printer arrived today (£80 Amazon  ).
It's still to be unwrapped but I'll get stuck into it later.
This seems a popular printer with members of this forum, so I was wondering if any longer term users could recomend which photo paper gives best results with it to save me going through a trial and error process.
I'm new to photo printing so any tips appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
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23-05-2005, 3:40 PM
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I have found Epsons own premier paper has given very good results - often very expensive but Maplins have 2 packs for £7.99 at the moment (1/4 the price of WHSmiths)
Did try some Kodak paper but the images came out a little softer imo
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23-05-2005, 6:27 PM
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Stick with Epson's own premium glossy photo paper. Not cheap but gives stunning results with Epson's own ink. I have had some good deals from Partners and PC world. Just keep your eyes open and purchase a batch whilst on special offer.
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23-05-2005, 6:37 PM
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Also recommend "print and go" photo weight paper (comes in a red packet, actually looks more like card with a coating on one side) whilst initially going for it because it was cheap, gives very good results on my old Epson 1270. Certainly quite close to the epson high quality glossy film, which was almost £2 a sheet! (not that i paid this, office company clearout love it!)
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23-05-2005, 11:02 PM
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Thanks for the replies. The printer came with 10-off 4X6" Epson Premium glossy paper. Tried it out and well impressed. I think I'll stick with it.
BTW Absolutely amazing how good a printer you can get so cheaply these days compared to even just 4 or 5 years ago. 
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24-05-2005, 8:04 AM
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Wait till you have to start buying new ink for it.....  | |
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24-05-2005, 9:12 AM
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it is almost as cheap to buy a new printer than original inks at the likes of PC World - may actually be worth buying the printer as a cheap online deal, taking the cartridges and then flogging the printer without inks on ebay
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24-05-2005, 10:11 AM
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Jessops (camera shop) have also had twin packs of 4x6, 5x7 and A4 Epson Premium Glossy recently. They may still have. The 5x7s were GBP6.99 for 2x50 IIRC.
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24-05-2005, 1:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SeaneyC Wait till you have to start buying new ink for it..... | LOL...trying not to think about it yet....just enjoying my new toy 
You're right though. I bought my new R300 for £80 when needing new ink for my old Lexmark. Buying new B&W and colour ink cartridges would have cost nearly as much as the new printer 
On the plus side, at least the Epson has seperate coulor cartridges which should help a bit.
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24-05-2005, 3:11 PM
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Going rate for genuine Epsons is about a tenner each. That makes the hardware worth GBP20! They are a bit cheaper direct from Epson, and a bit cheaper still if bought in pre-packs of three of the six required colours. Of course there are plenty of cheaper look-alikes about.
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24-05-2005, 4:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock Da Bass On the plus side, at least the Epson has seperate coulor cartridges which should help a bit.
RDB | True, i think after 5 years of Canon doing it, they finally twigged that people would buy the ink instead of a new printer 
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25-05-2005, 9:04 AM
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I've bought a view new inks from http://www.valueshop.co.uk for £7.99
these are genuine epson inks
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25-05-2005, 9:58 AM
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I think new printers tend to come with lower capacity/ half filled cartridges. I seem to remember this was the case with my R200.
Ebuyer and 7 Day Shop now do Epson compatible versions of cartridges for the R200/R300. I got a full set for around £15, and so far can't tell the difference.
Balders.
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25-05-2005, 10:38 AM
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My R300 stated it came with full sized/filled cartridges but it had to do a full charging of the jets which takes a considerable amount out of them but they say you will only ever have to do it once - so same size but wont last as long due to this.
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25-05-2005, 5:06 PM
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i wouldnt use kodak paper, i bought a couple of packs but the prints looked like Scrumple glaze when it came out the printer, i got hold of Kodak, who sent me a detailed list of setup details, followed them all but still have rubbish prints. the free pack of paper they sent is no good to me, so not impressed at all!
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