Photo printer

[Kiera]

Looking for printer to just print my photos.

Looked at Epson R245(�69.99) and Hp ps 8250(�74.99)

Anyone know which one is the better one and value for money?

The other model is Epson R340(�129.99) which has the additional feature of printing pictures directly onto DVD/CD

I am not sure which to buy .

[compman]

A recent Which report gave the HP Photosmart 8250 a good write up. As regards ink, it was one of the cheapest to run, considerably less than most of the other printers listed. This was based on it's own 'Vivera' ink which is claimed to be non-fading over a considerable number of years.

Its cost in February 2006 was given as �150. I bought mine a couple of weeks ago and am very pleased with it.

Its got Pictbridge, and slots for CF, XD, SD and MS memory cards. Picures are displayed on a good size two and a half inch screen.

I bought mine from Comet online for �54.19, with free postage, after seeing it in a local Comet store for �74.99.

I'm sorry I can't comment on the Epson R245 or the Epson R340, but trust other ABers will give you good advice.

[obione]

hi i have the epson r220 it costs around �60 and would definately recommend this printer for photos. it prints discs too. the full set of 6 inks costs �39.99 in maplin.co.uk

[Kiera]

Thanks for your replies.

Was not bothered about printing directly onto CD/DVDS.

Have decided to buy Hp 8250 which I managed to order from DAbs at �78

Thanks once again for both your advice on printers.