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Epson 3000 vs 3880

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p.2 #1 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

Someone recommended to use Qimage for printing. They said it will be better than printing from LR4. Anyone would like to comment on this.

I imagine you would do your editing in LR and then move to Qimage for print.

Feb 12, 2013 at 08:09 PM

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p.2 #2 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

IndyFab wrote:

At $859 for the 3880 and

$619 for the 3000

When you factor in the 56ml more ink at about $250 more, for the 3880, it appears the bang for the buck goes to the 3880. As ink is what is costly.

Other + for the 3880 is, it can handle a larger paper if needed. Also read in another thread here, that folks owning the 3880 did not have clogged nozzles when not using printer for periods of time.

In a nut shell is the 3880 the better printer vs the 3000.

Only thing that is not totally clear....will the 3880 give you a better print vs the 3000...

Where did you find a 3880 for $859??

Feb 13, 2013 at 04:10 PM

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p.2 #3 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

IndyFab wrote:
Someone recommended to use Qimage for printing. They said it will be better than printing from LR4. Anyone would like to comment on this.

I imagine you would do your editing in LR and then move to Qimage for print.

I have used Qimage for several years. It takes a lot of the worry a fidgeting out of printing. I wouldn't want to be without it.

BTW: If you are going to try your hand at fine art printing, you might want to try out a paper called Inkpress Rag. I use Cool Tone. B&H and Adorama have good prices on it.

Cal

Feb 13, 2013 at 04:25 PM

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p.2 #4 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

The 3880 is a great printer. 13 by 19 inch. print costs $2 for quality glossy paper and $4 for ink. When I got it from Amazon.com they threw in free ink. Unlike any other printer I have had the 3880 does not clog up when not used for months. Light enough that I can move the printer myself.

Feb 13, 2013 at 04:40 PM

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p.2 #5 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

garydavidjones wrote:
The 3880 is a great printer. 13 by 19 inch. print costs $2 for quality glossy paper and $4 for ink. When I got it from Amazon.com they threw in free ink. Unlike any other printer I have had the 3880 does not clog up when not used for months. Light enough that I can move the printer myself.
If you are using $4 worth of ink on a 13 x 19 inch sheet, then something is wrong. Ink costs are less than $1 per sq ft.

Brian A

Feb 13, 2013 at 05:12 PM

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p.2 #6 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

UGADawg wrote:
IndyFab wrote:

At $859 for the 3880 and

$619 for the 3000

When you factor in the 56ml more ink at about $250 more, for the 3880, it appears the bang for the buck goes to the 3880. As ink is what is costly.

Other + for the 3880 is, it can handle a larger paper if needed. Also read in another thread here, that folks owning the 3880 did not have clogged nozzles when not using printer for periods of time.

In a nut shell is the 3880 the better printer vs the 3000.

Only thing that is not totally clear....will the 3880 give you a better print vs the 3000...

Where did you find a 3880 for $859??

I sent you a PM

Feb 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM

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p.2 #7 · Epson 3000 vs 3880

calk wrote:
IndyFab wrote:
Someone recommended to use Qimage for printing. They said it will be better than printing from LR4. Anyone would like to comment on this.

I imagine you would do your editing in LR and then move to Qimage for print.

I have used Qimage for several years. It takes a lot of the worry a fidgeting out of printing. I wouldn't want to be without it.

BTW: If you are going to try your hand at fine art printing, you might want to try out a paper called Inkpress Rag. I use Cool Tone. B&H and Adorama have good prices on it.

Cal

Thanks Cal

Feb 13, 2013 at 10:36 PM

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