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......Show more →
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.
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.
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.
calk wrote:
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.
