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Professional-level photo printer
Sep 18, 2022 13:19:44 #
Guys, I am looking for a top-quality professional photo printer, capable of up to 17 x 22" sheet fed. I was using a friend's Epson P800 lately, preparing for my first gallery show, and I thought it worked very well. However, the P800 is out of production, and I have read mixed reviews of its replacement, the P900. This is still an option, but I am also considering the Canon ImagePROGRAF PRO-1000 17". What are your suggestions? My criteria: hopefully under $2,000; professional level (I am not a pro, but a very serious amateur); I don't need roll-feeding; I will most likely print one sheet at a time (not high volume).
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Sep 18, 2022 13:45:25 #
edmixon
Loc: Orange County CA
I use Canon pro1000. Works great only complaint is cost of the ink. 😊
Sep 18, 2022 13:49:20 #
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Sep 18, 2022 13:49:47 #
Just stay away from H-P products. Once the best on the market, the firm no longer makes reliable quality products.
Sep 18, 2022 16:10:29 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
dkeysser wrote:
Guys, I am looking for a top-quality professional ... (show quote)
I use the Epson P6000. Works very well, and uses 24" roll stock as well as the ability to print individual cut sheets up to 24" wide. Only drawbacks for some; it's not cheap, and neither is the 9 cartridge ink.
Sep 19, 2022 07:34:06 #
dkeysser wrote:
Guys, I am looking for a top-quality professional ... (show quote)
I have the Canon Pro-1000. The ink is very expensive, but if you're serious about your work it's well worth it. My prints are comparable to a professional printer. I now print all of my photos and save the shipping and waiting time.
Sep 19, 2022 09:24:48 #
Highly recommend the Pro-1000 - it's built like a tank, never clogs, and produces brilliant images.
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Sep 19, 2022 09:45:26 #
Sep 19, 2022 09:50:46 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
edmixon wrote:
I use Canon pro1000. Works great only complaint is cost of the ink. 😊
If you get a top of the line printer, why is the cost of the ink an issue? If I could afford a Bugatti, I wouldn’t worry about the price of gas.
Sep 19, 2022 10:20:56 #
dkeysser wrote:
Guys, I am looking for a top-quality professional ... (show quote)
I love Epson products and am quite pleased with my P600 which produces very sale worthy quality but it maxes out at 13" x 19" which is sufficient for my needs. Ink doesn't come cheap from any manufacturer.
Sep 19, 2022 11:22:05 #
[quote=dkeysser]Guys, I am looking for a top-quality professional photo printer....
BTW - the Pro-1000 is now capable of printing up to 47" in length courtesy of a firmware update. I've printed 13"x38" images on Red River paper and really liked how they turned out.
BTW - the Pro-1000 is now capable of printing up to 47" in length courtesy of a firmware update. I've printed 13"x38" images on Red River paper and really liked how they turned out.
Sep 19, 2022 13:18:07 #
I have been very satisfied with my P900. I've had it about a year and, while the ink is as expensive as the Canon inks, it is very economical in the use of ink.
Sep 19, 2022 15:35:15 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Another vote for the Canon Pro-1000. Excellent printer and covers a large part of the Adobe RGB color space, which is significantly bigger than the srgb color space. It also does a great job with B&W.
Sep 19, 2022 15:36:07 #
Thanks. Based on the answers, and the reviews I have been reading, I am leaning towards the Canon.
Sep 19, 2022 16:04:16 #
dkeysser wrote:
Thanks. Based on the answers, and the reviews I have been reading, I am leaning towards the Canon.
If you enjoy buying ink then go with the Canon Printer. I think before you decide you should check out this site. It will say there's no content, but if you click on videos or playlists you will see the content.
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