Printers
09-28-2009, 04:39 PM
#12
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I have the HP Photosmart C4480 and the ink is a whole lot cheaper than my last HP printer. I go to the HP website and buy their super sized ink cartridges when they are on sale or I buy it at Costco when they have thier coupons. It's also pretty cheap at WalMart. I buy the XL size. Has like 3 times as much ink.
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
I have never done photo fabric yet.
Just wanted to vent about my printer, the HP Photosmart C4280, It gobbles up ink like crazy and costs a fortune to keep replacing or refilling.
It has a very small cartridge but costs as much as printers with larger cartridges. Dont buy one of these.
Just wanted to vent about my printer, the HP Photosmart C4280, It gobbles up ink like crazy and costs a fortune to keep replacing or refilling.
It has a very small cartridge but costs as much as printers with larger cartridges. Dont buy one of these.
09-28-2009, 07:26 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by Maribeth
PatriceJ: I have that printer, just purchased it at Staples, wanted to do some larger prints for my DH initially. But, wow the ink was expensive, almost another $125. I think the printer was on sale for $288. Good to know it is the same one you are using, makes me feel like I know what I am doing.
Debbie: If I understand you, when using the Printed Treasures type fabric sheets, I don't need to Bubble Jet Set, just Bubble Jet Rinse?
Debbie: If I understand you, when using the Printed Treasures type fabric sheets, I don't need to Bubble Jet Set, just Bubble Jet Rinse?
09-28-2009, 08:16 PM
#15
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I have a HP DeskJet 895Cse ink jet printer. I buy the Printed Treasures fabric sheets for Inkjet Printers, packet includes 5 - 8.5 X 11 sheets. Very easy to use, I have done photos, this is how I make my labels, just follow directions for fabric sheets. So far no problems and they have been washed and dryed and turned out fine.
09-28-2009, 08:24 PM
#16
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I have an Epson Stylus Photo RX 430 (4 years old). It has 4 individual cartridges $A16.00 each. I have been using it successfully with injet printable fabric - Matilda's Own and Printed Treasures. They only need to be rinsed in clean water after printing. They work so well I have used them in two wedding memories quilts for my kids.
09-28-2009, 08:25 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by BarbS
Thanks for your information. Does anyone have a printer that they use for this that they would recommend?
09-28-2009, 08:31 PM
#18
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I have a book which recommends the Epsom as have the best colourfastness also. You can also enlarge your photos in sections, print each section on a separate fabric sheet and join them together to make poster size prints for your quilt. I haven't tried this yet.
09-29-2009, 07:36 AM
#20
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I have the HP 3650 ( I think , it was just a cheapy ! ) and use the EQ printable sheets and have had no problems. You just print on the fabric and then soak for 10 minutes and they are done :lol:
If you look in avatar that is one quilt I made using this method
Sharon
If you look in avatar that is one quilt I made using this method
Sharon
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