Which printer to buy

[nding22]

Hello guys! I'm new to the forums, so nice to meet you all!
I've decided to start a games collection and although i already have some pc/xbox/xbox360/ps2 original games i also have quite a few burnt xbox/ps2/ps1 discs. So i want to make covers for these  xbox/ps2/ps1 games. Which printer model and type of paper do you advise me to buy so that the covers will be as close to the originals as possible? I live in greece and my budget is up to 80 euros.Thx a lot for any suggestions. Now i should probably start checking the various guides on the site on how to make the covers after i buy the printer

[e_brugal]

maybe this could help

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=13038.0

i prefer Canon

model that i'm planing or watching to buy MG6320 or mx922, that way i can scan my manuals and uploaded here 

[Lashek]

I'm currently using a Canon Pixma MG5520 with refillable ink cartridges and ink from inksupply.com (Great company).

I chose this printer because it has great quality and should something happen due to using refillable ink, it's easy to remove the print head and clean it.

My only complaint is that it doesn't print on CD's (the next model up does, which I'm thinking about getting).

[nding22]

thx! any more links/suggestions?!

[e_brugal]

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=13431.0

it ends at the same, canon 

[nding22]

 

[nding22]

I found this one at 70 euros. Looks good and i could also print on the discs which is great for my collection. What do u guys think?
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Printers/Inkjet/PIXMA_iP7250/

[Arseen]

If you would find one that is a scanner aswell it would be better so you could help us get raw material...

[nding22]

what is raw material? sorry for my noobness...

[Dreamcast99]

raw scans = scanning a real box and uploading for a talented artist around here to turn them into UGC covers

my raw scans thread if you want to see a raw scan (many people have scan and cover topics, the forum holds a vast array of knowledge and resources)
     http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=14716.0

More info if you are generous enough to take on the task:
    http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1305.0


I just got a cannon mg 3520 printer, and the scanner does not offer a descreen/moire option.
The medium quality print is a lower quality than my old HP's medium print. However the canon 3520 high quality print is much much nicer than my HP's.

I have been an HP fanboy for over 20 years and the people here have converted me to Canon

The Hp's continued to use parallel link cables the longest, and usb wont print from dos. I loved them for the troubleshooting and information grabbing abilities on
dos machines. I suppose my conversion is a bit overdue.

[e_brugal]

Not only scan original box, you can scan manuals, maps or any material that is related with games.

I would like to buy one with a scanner to scan my manuals and upload them in a thread. I don't own any original box, so...

[Arseen]

raw scans = scanning a real box and uploading for a talented artist around here to turn them into UGC covers

my raw scans thread if you want to see a raw scan (many people have scan and cover topics, the forum holds a vast array of knowledge and resources)
     http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=14716.0

More info if you are generous enough to take on the task:
    http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1305.0


I just got a cannon mg 3520 printer, and the scanner does not offer a descreen/moire option.
The medium quality print is a lower quality than my old HP's medium print. However the canon 3520 high quality print is much much nicer than my HP's.

I have been an HP fanboy for over 20 years and the people here have converted me to Canon

The Hp's continued to use parallel link cables the longest, and usb wont print from dos. I loved them for the troubleshooting and information grabbing abilities on
dos machines. I suppose my conversion is a bit overdue.

Did you install the scanning software that came with the printer?
The scanning software should have the option.

[nding22]

ic, i could always get a scanner in the future So far my search in a greek tech forum got me these

Canon Pixma IP7250 brandnew 70euros
Canon Pixma IP4700 used 55euros
Canon Pixma IP 2600 used 30euros
PIXMA iP2500 brandnew 30euros

To be honest i lean towards the 7250...

[Dreamcast99]

raw scans = scanning a real box and uploading for a talented artist around here to turn them into UGC covers

my raw scans thread if you want to see a raw scan (many people have scan and cover topics, the forum holds a vast array of knowledge and resources)
     http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=14716.0

More info if you are generous enough to take on the task:
    http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1305.0


I just got a cannon mg 3520 printer, and the scanner does not offer a descreen/moire option.
The medium quality print is a lower quality than my old HP's medium print. However the canon 3520 high quality print is much much nicer than my HP's.

I have been an HP fanboy for over 20 years and the people here have converted me to Canon

The Hp's continued to use parallel link cables the longest, and usb wont print from dos. I loved them for the troubleshooting and information grabbing abilities on
dos machines. I suppose my conversion is a bit overdue.

Did you install the scanning software that came with the printer?
The scanning software should have the option.

I did, it did not. I was pretty dissapointed. It is canon's 60$ all in one though. Literally the lowest quality canon all in one they offer near me



Here is the pixma 3520 scan

[Arseen]

what is under custom scan and image prosessing settings?