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Aug 22, 2015 23:26:12 #

Murray Loc: New Westminster

I have the Canon Pro 100 and am very pleased with it.

Aug 22, 2015 23:41:31 #

The Watcher

Wilhelm-Research hasn't tested Canon printers that use dye-based inks . They have tested Epson Claria dye-based inks in the Epson 1400 printer. The 1430 replaced it. Here's their report on how long the ink should last.
http://www.wilhelm-research.com/epson/SP1400.html

here's Wilhelm's review on Epson's new printer that uses bulk ink.
http://www.wilhelm-research.com/epson/Epson_L355_and_L800.html

Aug 23, 2015 03:19:41 #

washy Loc: Dorset UK

You will find your Canon printers use less ink, if you have profiles made to suit the ink and the different papers. They are free from paper companies. The profile tells the printer how much ink to lay down on the various different papers, resulting in ink saving and far better images. I understand that profiles work for Epsom printers too.

Aug 25, 2015 16:21:57 #

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

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Aug 26, 2015 17:32:21 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

The Watcher wrote:

Yeah, run away, run away! Terrible ratings for the refillable printers. No wonder they are not here in the USA yet.

The Claria ink-based printers (1400/1430, etc.) are fine. I have an RX-595 that is dying, but in its early days made incredibly detailed, accurate color prints.

Aug 26, 2015 18:04:08 #

g8rfan1942 Loc: Ormond Beach Fl

mrwed wrote:

Any ideas on these printers ? I've used Epson for a long time but ink has become very expensive & seemingly empty. I print 8x10 and 13x19 color often and, it seems I can get only a few before I need more (expensive) ink. These are 2 in my price range. Do I need to go higher ? My experience with off-brand inks is disastrous.

I have had the Canon for about 6 months and am very happy with it. Granted, the inks are not cheap but I seem to get good yields. I had (and still have ) an Epson but it was limited to letter size only prints and I now print many 11 X 14 hence the reason for the Canon purchase. I have had bad experiences with substitute inks on both the Epson and a previous HP so I promised myself that I would use only the Mfr's ink on the Canon. I am not disappointed with my decision. My recommendation is to go with the Canon. Hope this helps.

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