mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I use the Cano Pro-100 and ink from Cartridge America which is reasonable and works fine in the printer
Rebates on the Printer come up very often just keep your eyes open. When I bought mine the final cost was $29 which included 250$ rebate and a free pack if 13x19 Paper - normal cost of paper is $50

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

It's a 4650. Not sure of the details as to whether the 50 pages has any reference to the types of prints as I don't use it for photos (and wouldn't, since it's only a 4 color printer) - just general printing. Check the HP site for details - there are other "plans" for more pages per month if 50 isn't enough. I would not recommend this as a photo printer.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Not to worry, Canon has been running rebates on this printer for at least 3 years now, they do not seem to want to stop. Call B&H or Adorama and tel them you are in another time zone and beg for the sale price (could not hurt to try). Canon wants to move this printer, go after then if you really want one. It is worth the effort.

GGerard

How would you rate the B&W prints from the TS9020 vs the PRO 100?

Bill_de Loc: US

Check your calendar, the rebate ends April 30, the end of this month. Maybe they just extended it.

Mail-In Rebate: $250.00
Price after rebate: $129.99
Offer ends APR 30 '17

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

You are absolutely correct! (and great catch). It really was March 31st last night when I checked it, both on B&H and the Canon rebate site - they must renew it periodically.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I will be interested in your final choice, retired. I have found the terms "printer" and "easy on ink" to be a bit of an oxymoron!

Billy Bob

Any printer will work for home use. INK is what cost you. Beford you buy a printer go to ebay a see what the ink cost you. I have a Canon 8.5 x 11 that I just set up a week ago run about 20 sheets of paper works great, but my hands are to big to put the ink in. You can have it. Its better you using then setting around here drying up. If you want in send me a PM.

Paul Buckhiester Loc: Columbus, GA USA

Canon Pixma Pro 100

retired2014 Loc: Indiana

I just saw this response this morning, therefore I was too late again. Thank you for your help.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Go to the website for Red River Paper. They have good information, including printer comparisons and costs of printing in their "Support" area [http://www.redrivercatalog.com/infocenter/]. Perhaps you will find information that is useful for your search. If you do not find something on a printer you are considering, you can send an email asking about it and will get an answer. But ask a specific question, not for a recommendation!

Another thing to do is go to the Canon and Epson websites and look at what they have to offer. Those are the brands most recommended. You will see something in your price range there, and whether there are any rebates available. Make comparisons and decide what features are what you need. None in your price range will be specifically for photo printing, but will do a good job. The one I have is an all-in-one, uses 3 color cartridges and 2 black cartridges. I get very nice quality images on whatever paper I use (but I am now a devotee of Red River Paper!).

Ink is expensive no matter what printer you purchase. In fact, the ink for mine just went up and I am not happy about that. But I won't throw out the computer because of it. Will just keep in mind that my next one will be better, with larger ink tanks... When you have a couple of printers in mind, you can compare ink prices either on the websites or by going into Staples where they carry a variety.

Something else to realize is that when you change photo papers, you need to change the ICC profile you are using. RRP has ICC profiles for all their papers, and describes how to download them. I access the appropriate profile directly from LR, and it is easy to switch from one to another in the printing dialogue.

Hope this helps.

Susan

retired2014 Loc: Indiana

Thanks for the information. I don't do very much printing because of ink cost. I have a cheaper model Epson now. I used an off brand piece of photo paper in it about a year ago. Since then it always leaves bits of black ink blobs on whatever I print. I've heard on this site that Epson doesn't like paper other than Epson, therefore I plan to never get that brand again.

retired2014 Loc: Indiana

I too have had disappointment with HP. Just don't want to chance it again. Thanks for the response.

retired2014 Loc: Indiana

I'll check the pro 9000 out. Thank you.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I have a PIXMA PRO 9000, heavy, pricey ink use. Nice prints though.