WJB Loc: Salisbury, MD

I searched the discussions for info on the Epson SureColor P800, but didn't find anything.
A friend had recommended an Epson 3880 to get started with fine relatively large prints,
that led me to the P800.
Anyone have experience or comments?
(My first post on this forum.) :o)

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Welcome to the forum!

The two current photography specific models that print 17" x 22" are the Epson P800 and the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000. I doubt anyone could find fault with prints from either. If you drop to 13" x "19 there are more choices.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

The P800 is a great printer. I've had mine for @ 2 years. Welcome!

Chefneil

I have an Epson All-in-one and like it for what it does. Then I wanted to get into larger format printing and learned about Canon printers. I ended up getting a Canon PIXMA Pro-100. Check out the B&H page. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=canon%20pixma%20pro-100&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps Not only does the printer produce fantastic prints straight out of the box, but after mail-in rebates it goes for $119.99. You get something like $350 in rebates, including 50 sheets of Canon 13x19 Luster paper.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

THE most important thing after the initial cost of the printer is the cost of ink PER PRINT. A less expensive printer may have a much higher ink-per-print cost. If you plan on making lots of prints, a cheaper printer may cost you more in the long run. The Red River Paper website has great info about this subject that I suggest you take a look at before making your selection. Best of luck.

Chefneil

This is good advice. In my decision making process, I used their reviews to help me along.

The Watcher

Here’s two links that the OP should find interesting.

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/

https://www.youtube.com/user/cheo1949/playlists?disable_polymer=1

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

OK! Large Prints! What do you plan to do with them after you print ... put them in a large box? or Exhibit on a large wall? or Plan to sell them?

The typical home has limited photo exhibit space and large prints will eat up that space quickly. Perhaps 4' and above and perhaps 12' wide. Realistically, 8x10 prints can provide an exhibit of many of your photos. If you only with to exhibit a few, then go to your local Ace Hardware and have you large prints done at a lower cost than maintaining and feeding ink to your own large printer.

If you are a somewhat typical UHH person then you may have the my printer is bigger than your addiction. Yes, I have a printer to print large prints... as Chefneil commented the Pro 100....still in the box. I used Epson for years... age and neglect eventually plugged it. The Canon TS9020 was replaced by the update [?] 9120 so the 9020 went on sale for $50. The 9020 does beautiful prints and 3party ink sets are very low cost. Christmas is only a little over 6 months away... so start printing....

Sincerely, I am really interested in what people do with 100 ++ large prints...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Welcome to our forum!

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

I have a P800 and I love it. You don't have to print 17x22 every day. It withstands low volume use as well as supports fairly high volume. The ink is pricey, but the cartridges, which cost about $55 ea. at B&H and contain 80ml of ink, last for a long time. Since the cartridges are not consumed at an even rate, you never need to replace all of them at once. I buy one or two every now and then and I have had no problem. I don't know if you need such a large printer, but that's up to you. I got mine from Ebay for $400. Sometimes they are deeply discounted at B&H and Adorama. Keep an eye out. Good luck!

rustfarmer

I have a Canon Pixma Pro 100 and have had very good success with it. I paid $49 (after rebate) and it came with a good bit of paper. Yes, the ink is pricey, but I don't print more than 10 to 20 large prints per year. I have one I like that is 4, 13x19s put together on foam board.

Chefneil

Sir, it looks like you may think that my Canon printer is still in the box. On the contrary, I use it a lot. My point was that I had to do little modifications in order to produce really good prints.

Idaho

I've worked by way up the Epson line and now have the P800 which I enjoy. The question of just what you will do with 17'' prints should be considered. One thing, if you have a suitable wall in your home, is to mount them on foam board and then cover the wall using Command "stickers" to hold the large, or any size, print. This can make an interesting collage. Framing gets expensive. Giving them away can work as long as your friends have a space for them. Kids like them. You may want to start with a 13" before moving to 17". Stay with the same brand - Epson or Cannon. Personally, I just enjoy making big prints from my D850.

WJB Loc: Salisbury, MD

Thanks to all who contributed to my request.

And, yes, Christmas is just few months away-lots of opportunities and so many images!

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

i have the Epson Artisan 1430 and really like it. don't print many large prints, but when i want to i can.