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What photo printer should I purchase to print excellent headshots?

I am an actor and I submit my headshot to casting calls and talent agencies quite often. I was wondering if there were a great photo printer that I could purchase so that I can print excellent quality 8x10 pics from home?

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1. Get a HP. Set it to normal mode and use glossy paper and the output is stunning. No need to set it to BEST mode. Save on the ink. Here is a good model which has one of the best ratings. http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/printer/Photosmart/1/storefronts/Q8624A%2523B1H or this one http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/printer/Photosmart/1/storefronts/Q8441A%2523B1H
2. Though HP, Epson and Canon are all good bets, I recommend Epson for their warranty and cost of ink. For a year they will fedex a replacement and pick up the old one should it fail. I call that standing behind your product. I have been using Epsons for many years and have some which are years old and still going strong. They have 3-color plus black versions (Workforce, NX) and 5-color plus black. I have heard that the 5-color produces better photographs, though I love the ones I get from my 3-color ones like CX8400 and C120. You might want to look at the 1400 which also produces larger sheets. As for ink, I get it for under $3 a cartridge at http://www.ccs-digital.com I dont know if it will last for 100 years like Epson claims theirs will, but I doubt you'll still be circulating head shots then :) good luck
3. Save your money. Unless you know color calibration and are a Photoshop wiz, there is no way your home-printed headshots will look as nice and professional as the ones you order from a printshop. Plus, the cost of ink these days is so ridiculously high, you won't actually save any money. Another thing to consider is that the industry standard for headshots is 8x10, but the consumer photo paper you buy at the store is 8x11.5. So unless you are prepared to do a lot of cropping, or spend lots of money on specialty sized photo paper... It's just a waste of time and effort try attempt home printing.