On Aug 15, 4:32 pm, wrote:
Has anyone here printed photos with an entry-level colour laser
printer like the HP 1600, 2600 or their competitors ? I know
that they are not meant to compete with high-quality inkjets for
printing photo-type images. Reviews either give only passing
mention to this aspect or they don't mention them at all. Quite
understandable as this is not their primary function. Still, it
will be interesting to know how they compare with entry-level or
somewhat better inkjets for printing photos.


Lasers handle images differently than inkjets, while they can make
acceptable publications, reports etc the dynamic range is no where
near that of an inkjet. An expensive laser say a Xerox Phaser, laser
not solid color, or above, the images are the same or worse than even
cheap 4 color inkjet printers. New 6 or 8 color inkjets are close, so
say better than traditional photographic prints. Pigment, and some
dye, inkjet printers have the ability to print their photos to last
longer than chemical photo prints. Lasers on good paper have some
lasting properties but no where near the other two media.
If you want to do reports or small publications buy a laser, photos
get an inkjet especially if your local photo print isn't very good.
Epson refurb has a good deal on the R1800, a nice printer for glossy
color prints. Yes there is a learning curve, but not daunting.

Tom