Whats the best scanner/pic printer

[bradmiaz]

Im looking into getting a printer so that I can print my digital photos straight from my card. I was going ot buy a basic one from walmart but I want to invest into one that will scan and also print 6' x 10''s also. Has anyone had good success with a certain brand? My mother in law has a Lexmark p6250 and Im not impressed with it because its grainy and the settings are to complicated. Let me know!

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

Canon make very good printers/all in ones. Very reliable, good quality, and cheap ink cartridges. I highly recommend them.

I have a Canon smartbase mp360 all in one, that I use mainly for photo`s. The results even on plain paper are very very good.

Check them out at http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=105

Regards Howard

 

[bradmiaz]

Dont see yours

Does cannon not make the smartbase anymore? I went to the site and dont see it. The Pixma 500 or 750 looks great so Ill research that. Thanks for the info.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

It`s probably been superceded by now, as I`ve had mine for nearly 2 years.

If you do a Google search for canon smartbase, you may be able to find some still available.

Regards Howard

 

[Tedster]

lexmark is crap. I swear by canon printers. I have an i860 and it works great. Also refilling their ink tanks is easy. My father used to use Epson printers, but they're cumbersome and refilling the ink tanks is a pain. Once I got him a canon, he never went back.

I also have a canon canonscan 3000F scanner. It's dirt cheap and takes great scans.

 

[peepnklown]

If you want the best photos I would use an EPSON; go to any professional photographer, graphic designer, or anyone who wants the best in color output (including art schools) and they will all have EPSON.
If you are looking for a printer only I would recommend the EPSON R340, if you are looking for an AIO (all-in-one) I would recommend EPSON R700.

 

[Mirob]

I have a Epson, and kick my self for not getting a Canon. The scaner is very good. The printer was at first too, but now it's getting bad. I have read that's normal with Epson Ink jets.