I need advice on a large size printer
Nov 22, 2023 09:46:02 #
I know that I will be getting good advice from my UHH colleagues. I was tasked by my daughter with to recommend a large format printer to buy. She wants a printer with 17" minimum width. She's leaning towards a Canon but I've heard good things from Epson printers.
Although her photo taking abilities, eye and creativity, have long surpassed my own, she still depends on dad for equipment advice and in this case I am delegating this on you. Her camera is a Fuji GFX50R.
Looking forward to your input
Claude
Although her photo taking abilities, eye and creativity, have long surpassed my own, she still depends on dad for equipment advice and in this case I am delegating this on you. Her camera is a Fuji GFX50R.
Looking forward to your input
Claude
Nov 22, 2023 10:48:41 #
Nov 22, 2023 10:57:54 #
Nov 22, 2023 11:32:42 #
morkie
Loc: Simi Valley CA
sanhuberto wrote:
I know that I will be getting good advice from my ... (show quote)
suggest you go to facebook page for "Jtoolman Photo Printing Techie". He is a wealth of info for printing
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1915547415436501/
Nov 22, 2023 11:42:43 #
I also have tried several photo printers by HP and Canon. I use Epson, now, too.
That said, I haven't tried any extremely expensive printers of the exerimental variety, or heat-transfer dye subs for prints on metal and glass.
Epson makes two printers that I have used for large (at least 17") prints. The difference in quality is noticable to the trained eye, and both are rather slow. The first is the Epson SureColor P900 (about $1,200.00, and a roll adapter for 10' banners (!) is $250 extra). This is the best photo printer I have used - though I must admit I haven't used that many. It uses 10 different inks, and it's slow, but the results are really, really good.
The second 17" printer from Epson I've used still gives great quality. It is the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550. I now use this as my photo printer as well as my office "All-in-One."
Here are links to reviews that have good summaries at the top.
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-ecotank-photo-et-8550-all-in-one-wide-format-supertank-printer
Epson SureColor P900
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-surecolor-p900-17-inch-photo-printer
That said, I haven't tried any extremely expensive printers of the exerimental variety, or heat-transfer dye subs for prints on metal and glass.
Epson makes two printers that I have used for large (at least 17") prints. The difference in quality is noticable to the trained eye, and both are rather slow. The first is the Epson SureColor P900 (about $1,200.00, and a roll adapter for 10' banners (!) is $250 extra). This is the best photo printer I have used - though I must admit I haven't used that many. It uses 10 different inks, and it's slow, but the results are really, really good.
The second 17" printer from Epson I've used still gives great quality. It is the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550. I now use this as my photo printer as well as my office "All-in-One."
Here are links to reviews that have good summaries at the top.
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-ecotank-photo-et-8550-all-in-one-wide-format-supertank-printer
Epson SureColor P900
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-surecolor-p900-17-inch-photo-printer
Nov 22, 2023 12:05:57 #
There are only a couple true photo printers (with lots of pigment ink tanks) that print 17" wide. They are the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 17" Printer or the Epson SureColor P900 17" Photo Printer.
There are more choices if you pick 13 inches wide.
There are more choices if you pick 13 inches wide.
Nov 22, 2023 12:07:09 #
DToole wrote:
I also have tried several photo printers by HP and... (show quote)
The ET-8550 is a 13" printer. The OP said his daughter wants 17".
Nov 22, 2023 12:17:41 #
Nov 22, 2023 12:53:15 #
lreisner
Loc: Union,NJ
sanhuberto wrote:
I know that I will be getting good advice from my ... (show quote)
I have printed on the Epson professional grade printers for a number of years with terrific results. With th right paper and a good knowledge of printing, you will not get better Prints. That is probably true of the top of the line Canon printers as well.
The down side is that they are expensive to use beyond the purchase price and while I am not sure about the newer models, the older models had to be used regularly, or the inks would dry out and the heads clog. I had this happen with an 3880 I bought.
The bottomline, if your daughter plans to print regularly and doesn't mind the expense and wants the best quality, especially if she is planning to sell or display, her prints, then the P900 Epson is the way to go.
Nov 22, 2023 13:12:24 #
Nov 22, 2023 13:20:09 #
I had an Epson 3880 that died after a very long life with very heavy use. I didn't give it a second thought, replacing it with an Epson P800. I have always loved the colors. Using the Epson ink and 17" wide rolls of canvas gets a little costly, but worth it.
When I did replace the P800 Epson took 2 or 300 dollars off, using the 3880 as a trade in. Trading it in meant taking a photo of the old serial number and emailing it.
On the down side, when I last replaced them a full set of inks was about $500 from B&H.
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When I did replace the P800 Epson took 2 or 300 dollars off, using the 3880 as a trade in. Trading it in meant taking a photo of the old serial number and emailing it.
On the down side, when I last replaced them a full set of inks was about $500 from B&H.
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Nov 22, 2023 13:26:32 #
JBRIII wrote:
I have run into the same issue with older USB hard drives with both Win 10 and 11.
Please use "Quote Reply" so we will know who you are replying to. I don't see any posts relating to USB hard drives.
Nov 22, 2023 15:44:32 #
Ednsb
Loc: Santa Barbara
I have never had good luck with Epson with their heads drying out but I’ve talked to friends who have Epson love them but use them a lot. On the other hand I’ve never had a problem of any type with Canon.
But I am going to ask why your daughter needs such a large printer? Unless she is a pro or is rich the cost of the printer and INK is quite high. If she is just doing an occasional print a good quality print shop is a better solution plus can get bigger images than 17 inch wide. But she definitely needs to calibrate her monitor and use ICC profiles for the printers.
But I am going to ask why your daughter needs such a large printer? Unless she is a pro or is rich the cost of the printer and INK is quite high. If she is just doing an occasional print a good quality print shop is a better solution plus can get bigger images than 17 inch wide. But she definitely needs to calibrate her monitor and use ICC profiles for the printers.
Nov 22, 2023 15:53:32 #
Epson's 8550 seems quite the printer. Suggest you look into it.
Bought one to replace the Canon Pro that gave up the ghost.
Bought one to replace the Canon Pro that gave up the ghost.
Nov 22, 2023 15:57:58 #
BboH wrote:
Epson's 8550 seems quite the printer. Suggest you look into it.
Bought one to replace the Canon Pro that gave up the ghost.
Bought one to replace the Canon Pro that gave up the ghost.
Quite the printer that I don't think meets the OP's needs.
She wants a printer with 17" minimum width.
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