I have identified several printers that appear to meet your needs.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Epson_Stylus_Photo_2200/4505-3157_7-9782487.html?tag=topprods
"Epson Stylus Photo 2200" By Lori Grunin, CNet.com, August 5, 2002"
"The phrase light black might seem like an oxymoron, but in the case
of the Epson Stylus Photo 2200, it makes perfect sense. The unit's
enhanced seven-color UltraChrome pigment-ink set and increased maximum
resolution of 2,880x1,440 combine to deliver some of the best
archival-quality inkjet output we've ever seen. The Epson is also very
expensive, but the Stylus Photo 2200 is well worth the price for
photography professionals who demand high-quality prints that will
last." $549-$699
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=28907797
"Epson Stylus Photo 1280" Epson
There is also the Epson Stylus Photo 1280, which is about $399.
http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_PhotoSmart_7960___printer___color___ink_jet/4505-3157_7-30470950.html?tag=topprods
"HP Photosmart 7960" By Kristina Blachere, CNet.com, September 18,
2003
"At nearly $300, HP's Photosmart 7960 may look expensive, but you get
a lot for your money. A built-in LCD lets you preview and edit images
before printing, or you can print directly from digital media or an HP
Direct Print digital camera. Best of all, the industry's first
eight-color printer produces some of the best images we've seen so far
from a photo inkjet. It's an ideal choice for anyone who loves to
shoot and print digital photos." $275-$299
"Product Bulletin: Canon's Fall Printers Have Arrived" By Sarah E.
Anderson, PC Magazine, September 11, 2003
"Product: Canon i960, i900D
One thing we love about printers is that the prices continue to
plummet, while the competition for quality continues. Canon has just
released two new six-color photo printers, both of which offer up to
4,800-by-1,200 dpi and borderless 4- by 6-inch prints. Both offer
PictBridge technology and Canon's Think Tank System, which provides
six individual ink tanks to improve efficiency and save money. The
i900D is a slightly higher-end model than the i960, with an LCD screen
and on-board media slots."
"Price: i960, $199.99; i900D, $249.99"
Because these printers were just released this month, I was not able
to find a detailed review. I did find a review of the predecessor
product, the i950.
"Canon Reigns in Photo Printers" By M. David Stone, PC Magazine, March
5, 2003
"Ink jet technology has gotten so good, that seeing true photo quality
output from an ink jet printer is no longer surprising. What's more,
the devices produce output at reasonably high speeds. Although the
$250 (street) Canon i950 Photo Printer doesn't have features like
slots for storage cards used in cameras, the unit offers more than
enough speed and output quality to earn the photo printer
designation."
If possible, I encourage you to take a photograph on a memory card
with you when you go shopping and print a sample from each of the
printers you are considering. That is the best way to compare their
print quality.
Happy printing! Please request clarification if needed.
Sincerely,
Wonko |
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