[mellowyellow]

I am seriously considering an Epson Artisan 1400 wide format printer but want to know which paper to use to print scrapbook pages. Anybody recommend between (1) Presentation paper matte, (2) Ultra premium photo paper lustre, or (3) ultra premium presentation paper matte? Thanks for any info.

[Cheri T]

I have used both presentation paper matte and ultra premium photo paper lustre and loved them both. Lustre was my favorite, but if I remember correctly it was more expensive, so I always use #1. I figure once it's in the page protectors of the album no one can tell the difference between matte and lustre anyway.

[mellowyellow]

Thanks, Cheri! I was leaning towards the presentation paper too because of the price but really wanted to hear from someone like yourself who've actually used them. Appreciate your input

[April Showers]

mellowyellow, on 03 May 2012 - 09:23 PM, said:

Thanks, Cheri! I was leaning towards the presentation paper too because of the price but really wanted to hear from someone like yourself who've actually used them. Appreciate your input

I use both 1 and 3. I've used 2 a bit, but Cheri is right, it doesn't show in the page protector. I found that the 13x19 papers were less per sheet than the 12x12. I just trim them and use the extra bit for printing cards and invitations and stuff. (And I do it later, not while I'm printing my pages. I don't think that far ahead.)
Oh, and on mine, the lustre uses the gloss cartridge... so I save on that too when I print matte.

[mellowyellow]

Thanks, April! Great tip on using the excess paper on the 13 x 19 - I hate throwing away good paper. My hubby said yes to me buying the Epson printer! I am so excited!

[cherise]

mellowyellow, on 04 May 2012 - 09:55 AM, said:

Thanks, April! Great tip on using the excess paper on the 13 x 19 - I hate throwing away good paper. My hubby said yes to me buying the Epson printer! I am so excited!

How exciting! Enjoy your new printer!

[tinkerbell11]

Fun a new printer, I need to think about one too!!

[Cheri T]

tinkerbell11, on 04 May 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

Fun a new printer, I need to think about one too!!

Actually I do too. My large-format Epson 1280 has seen better days. I think it's about 8 years old (?) and is starting to print hot pink lines through things. It has been a great workhorse though!

[mimes1]

Congrats on the new printer! Epsons are great. My 1270 was a dinosaur and worked for 10 years before I replaced it last year.

[April Showers]

Enjoy your new printer.
My R1800 is about 7 years old and still going strong. I only use it for color printing (mostly layouts and cards) and use a laser printer for everyday things, so it gets pretty light use. I printed 32 layouts two days ago-- I would have done more, but I ran out of paper. I love it as much now as I did when I got it.

[ScrapGram]

April Showers, on 13 May 2012 - 01:06 AM, said:

Enjoy your new printer.
My R1800 is about 7 years old and still going strong. I only use it for color printing (mostly layouts and cards) and use a laser printer for everyday things, so it gets pretty light use. I printed 32 layouts two days ago-- I would have done more, but I ran out of paper. I love it as much now as I did when I got it.

I have a R1800 too but it is only about 3 years old. Really glad to hear yours is 7 years old and going strong.

[A-M]

I have only ever bought Epson printers as I think they are the best for printing colour. Recently I bought proper Epson paper and it sure makes a difference to the quality of the colour. With non-Epson paper I have to play around with the brightness and contrast before I print anything or it comes out real dark but with the Epson paper - no alterations and it looks just like it does on the computer screen.

[April Showers]

Mine prints fine with the Costco Glossy paper and the Staples Matte paper. I don't have to adjust anything, but I do just choose the Epson paper profile for the paper it is copying.