Printer / Scanner recommendation

[evzy]

Basically I need a new printer and scanner that is capable of scanning photo's I already have and printing new copies out. I don't know a great deal about either tbh but I need something pretty decent - can anyone recommend either a decent combo or seperate's if anyone out there knows about photography n printing etc.

Basically need to reproduce a load of wedding photo's and also print out some new ones and want decent size copies as well beyond 7x5.

Price isnt too much of an issue but obviously the cheaper the better

Thanks in advance for any advice !

 

[Ovron]

You still got 35mm negative film from the shots? - If so most new scanners have a 35mm-adapter which enables you to scan directly from the negatives - gaining higher resolution and better quality.

I like cannon's scanners - their thin series are actually very nice. About printers... I've always used Hewlett Packard's so can't give any objective view here - but I like them aswell. Pretty decent quality, edgeless photoprints, and their photosmart-series got different memorycard readers built in with a LCD-screen so that you can print out directly.

/Ovron

 

[Naffets]

I used to have a HP 2510i i think it was, cracking printer. Even wireless

Scans, prints, photocopies, faxes + has a card reader + LCD screen.

Cant fault it really.

 

[UndyingAngel]

I used to have a HP 2510i i think it was, cracking printer. Even wireless

Scans, prints, photocopies, faxes + has a card reader + LCD screen.

Cant fault it really.

personly I would go with epson, have always used them and the quality is amazying.

scanner

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/94120

and for the printer

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/96321

Just remember to get the right quality paper and Inks for the Printer for the best quality.

If you wanna try b4 you buy I know Epson and Cannon use to send out test prints back in the day in you phone them.

 

[evzy]

I have no film of the pictures I want copies of - just the actual photo's themselves in 6x4's - would it be possible to even blow them up to a larger size or would it lose a lot on the quality then?

Thanks for the tips as well so far - much appreciated

 

[lilmissnaughty]

i got a HP1215 which is discontinued unfortunately but the closest new version i can find is the HP PSC 1510 All in One Colour Printer, Scanner and Copier which is summit like £75 on amazon
for those that want the tech specs:

Spoiler

Manufacturer's Description
With the compact HP PSC 1510 All-in-One, everyone in the home can print, copy and scan in true-to-life color and laser-quality black. An intuitive control panel and eight one-touch buttons make it simple to create color or black-and-white copies up to 8.5x11, and enlarge and resize photos for framing. Print photos without a PC by connecting a PictBridge-enabled camera to the printer's front USB port. Or use your PC and included HP Image Zone software to organize, edit and print photos with or without borders up to 8.5x24 panorama. Share photos by e-mail using HP Instant Share technology. Print and copy in optional 6-ink color colour with HP Vivera Inks and 4800-optimized dpi, and get true-to-life photos that resist fading for generations generations and archived text documents that retain clarity for decades. Enjoy fast print and copy speeds up to 20 ppm black, up to 18 ppm colour, and high-quality scanning at 1200x1200-dpi optical resolution, 48-bit colour.
The HP PSC 1510 all-in-one printer offers all the benefits of a complete home office in one affordable package. The HP PSC 1510 printer is for those who enjoy cutting-edge technology with impeccable design which they can showcase in their home. With a smooth textured exterior, this device has the capacity to print, scan and copy. The fold-up paper tray means that, when not in use, the HP 1510 printer can hold its own alongside even the most stylish, modern household furniture. It is capable of printing up to 20ppm for black and white documents and 18ppm for colour. The HP PSC 1510 All-in-One allows users to print photos or documents quickly and simply.

The HP PSC 1510 is capable of printing up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) for black and white documents and 18 ppm for colour. The HP PSC 1510 All-in-One allows users to print photos or documents quickly and simply. This makes it the ideal choice for users needing to print a variety of documents including borderless photos up to a large panorama size of 215 x 610 mm, or copy large reports or creative projects in the comfort of their homes. With PictBridge technology, the HP PSC 1510 All-in-One allows users to transfer and print photos without using a PC.

For those users who enjoy being creative with their photos and digital video clips the opportunities are endless. HP Real Life technologies mean photographers can use their PCs to remove red-eye, as well as enhance the detail and brightness in all their images. Using HP Image Zone software, photography enthusiasts are also able to organise, edit and enhance their digital photos. HP Instant Share technology allows photos to be shared with friends and family without having to attach large documents.

Those who wish to convert hardcopy photos and documents into digital files can do so easily with this all-in-one. Using high quality scanning at 1200 x 1200-dpi optical resolution and 48-bit colour, users can scan and store their images and documents digitally. By simply placing a document on the glass-top scanner bed and pressing one button, users can also make quick colour or black and white copies without having to turn on their PCs. The control panel is simple and easy to use with eight intuitively positioned one-touch buttons

 

[UndyingAngel]

I have no film of the pictures I want copies of - just the actual photo's themselves in 6x4's - would it be possible to even blow them up to a larger size or would it lose a lot on the quality then?

Thanks for the tips as well so far - much appreciated

with a decent resolution scanner yeah you can prolly tripple the size b4 u will lose too much quality but it depends alot on the quality on the orignal photo.
if it was a 35mm Film then shoud be npz. but that new APS film can give some poor results at times.