Printer Question: Canon Pro 100 and Other Options...
Aug 8, 2019 15:35:42 #
My wife and I will be having the first exhibit of our photos at a local museum next July. That means lots of work, and lots of new areas to explore. With that in mind, we were hoping to tap into the extensive knowledge and experience of this group for a few questions.
1. We’re probably going to buy a printer to do the production in-house. Several people have recommended the Canon Pro 100 and it looks like something affordable we can start out with. Do you have any thoughts on this printer or any recommendations for similar alternatives?
2. I know the answer is probably a big “it depends” but can you share some thoughts on how to select from among the many paper options for various applications?
Thanks in advance for your help!
1. We’re probably going to buy a printer to do the production in-house. Several people have recommended the Canon Pro 100 and it looks like something affordable we can start out with. Do you have any thoughts on this printer or any recommendations for similar alternatives?
2. I know the answer is probably a big “it depends” but can you share some thoughts on how to select from among the many paper options for various applications?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Aug 8, 2019 15:41:33 #
Have one, love it. Ink is a little pricey - biggest it will print 13X19. Big prints take a little time. Have several prints hung where direct sun can hit them. I rotate new prints in regularly, but no apparent changes. Makes very attractive prints. Others will certainly have their favorites, and my experience is limited to this photo printer ex the small print Selphy I had before.
Aug 8, 2019 15:49:36 #
qualtalk wrote:
My wife and I will be having the first exhibit of ... (show quote)
The Pro-100 is a great printer but it takes a lot of knowledge to make museum quality archival prints on any inkjet. If you don't expect them to last and the prints are only for the exhibit that is OK. But most would tell you to go to the pigment ink Pro-10 or Pro-1000. And use archival papers and mount behind anti-UV glass or coating - ask the museum what they prefer.
Producing museum archive prints is as much art as science. For a first exhibit I think I would go with a good high end printing studio to do the prints. Perhaps ask the museum if they have a recommendation.
As to paper, Canon makes good high end paper but I generally favor Red River though the Canon rep who teaches the periodic classes at our local photo store favors Moab and the Pro-10 printer.
You didn't mention if any of your images are B&W, if so the Pro-10 in addition to being pigment ink has two differnt blacks and gray just for true monochrome printing. It also has PGI-72 Chroma Optimizer Ink which is a clear coat that helps with proper ink distribution on certain coated papers.
Aug 8, 2019 16:02:10 #
The Canon Pro 100 is great. I make Prints for my camera club, print competition.
The only thing that when I make 13X19 prints it has a low ink capacity. I had to start using a third party
ink. The cost is to high. I have been using for about 4 years now. One use photoshop setting with the
Right paper profile.
The only thing that when I make 13X19 prints it has a low ink capacity. I had to start using a third party
ink. The cost is to high. I have been using for about 4 years now. One use photoshop setting with the
Right paper profile.
Aug 8, 2019 16:08:37 #
Thanks for your reply! Can I ask which third-party vendor you're using for your replacement ink?
Aug 8, 2019 16:10:49 #
Thanks for your reply! Can I ask which third-party vendor you're using for your replacement ink?
Aug 8, 2019 16:21:30 #
qualtalk wrote:
Thanks for your reply! Can I ask which third-party vendor you're using for your replacement ink?
Use "quote reply" so we know what you are responding to.
Aug 8, 2019 16:29:32 #
I will chime in on the third party ink.
I refill using Precision Colors refill kits.
They just brought out newly formulated inks in mid May. they already had endorsements as the best refill inks from several sources but decided to improve on what they had. I plan to get some of the new formula ink for my Pro-100. If I don't just decide to go to a Pro-10.
One great thing about PC is that the owner will tell you when the OEM inks are better. In fact in some of his kits for some printers he either supplies OEM cartridge/ink or tells you to use them for best quality prints. In particular some of his Canon kits have Canon OEM Red ink.
He also provides ICC profiles for many types of papers with different printers. For everyday/economy printing to medium quality prints he recommends Red River papers.
I refill using Precision Colors refill kits.
They just brought out newly formulated inks in mid May. they already had endorsements as the best refill inks from several sources but decided to improve on what they had. I plan to get some of the new formula ink for my Pro-100. If I don't just decide to go to a Pro-10.
One great thing about PC is that the owner will tell you when the OEM inks are better. In fact in some of his kits for some printers he either supplies OEM cartridge/ink or tells you to use them for best quality prints. In particular some of his Canon kits have Canon OEM Red ink.
He also provides ICC profiles for many types of papers with different printers. For everyday/economy printing to medium quality prints he recommends Red River papers.
Aug 8, 2019 17:08:38 #
bkr2 wrote:
The Canon Pro 100 is great. I make Prints for my camera club, print competition.
The only thing that when I make 13X19 prints it has a low ink capacity. I had to start using a third party
ink. The cost is to high. I have been using for about 4 years now. One use photoshop setting with the
Right paper profile.
The only thing that when I make 13X19 prints it has a low ink capacity. I had to start using a third party
ink. The cost is to high. I have been using for about 4 years now. One use photoshop setting with the
Right paper profile.
Thanks for your reply! Can I ask which third-party vendor you're using for your replacement ink?
Aug 8, 2019 19:29:40 #
The address is www.compandsave.com. They real good on refunds if any cartage dose not work.
the price that is why change. Canon 16.95 they are around 6.95.
the price that is why change. Canon 16.95 they are around 6.95.
Aug 8, 2019 20:10:37 #
[quote=qualtalk]My wife and I will be having the first exhibit of our photos.............
I like to use Red River paper in my PRO-100. They have sample packs available
for about $25.00.
I like to use Red River paper in my PRO-100. They have sample packs available
for about $25.00.
Aug 9, 2019 07:39:14 #
Pro-100 is frequently on a rebate program from Canon. Net cost is around $150.
B&H Photo currently has it for $150 including paper worth $48.
B&H Photo currently has it for $150 including paper worth $48.
Aug 9, 2019 07:51:43 #
If you search you can find specials on Canon Pro 10/100/1000 All are great printers
Aug 9, 2019 08:31:24 #
The Pro100 is a great printer, and you really can't go wrong with it as long as the size limitation of 13x19 isn't a problem. If you're looking to print 16x20 or or 16x24, the Pro1000 is the model for you.
However exhibition / museum quality prints using 3rd party inks doesn't make sense. If the cost of ink is a limiting factor, send the prints out.
However exhibition / museum quality prints using 3rd party inks doesn't make sense. If the cost of ink is a limiting factor, send the prints out.
Aug 9, 2019 08:59:22 #
The Canon Pro 100 is excellent and cheap with the rebate.Be sure you don't throw the box away as there is a area on the box that you have to send in to get the rebate. I use T-Surplus inks #42 which are about $20 for a set of 8. I find no difference from Canon inks. Most of my prints are 19x13. How well the prints will hold up over time I don't know.
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