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Apr 1, 2017 21:27:26   #
whitewolfowner
 
Peterff wrote:
Wolf cub, I offered references, you have offered none, and the OP has decided which brand she wants. Perhaps we should respect her wishes.




I don't recall not doing so. Again, all you do is attack. Maybe soon, you will grow up and mature.

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Apr 1, 2017 21:36:22   #
solomonv
 
retired2014 wrote:
Thank you for this information but the rebate offer ended a couple hours ago. I will watch for another deal on it. So sorry I didn't think to ask my question sooner.


The B&H site is now saying that the mail-in rebate expires 4/30.

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Apr 1, 2017 22:01:13   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
solomonv wrote:
The B&H site is now saying that the mail-in rebate expires 4/30.


Thank you!

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Apr 1, 2017 22:03:17   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
aellman wrote:
Model #?


I have a Canon 9000 MKII for photos and just bought an HP 4650 for general document printing/scanning/faxing. The Canon is excellent although it has 8 crartidges which are not cheap. If I were buying now, I'd buy the Canon Pro 100 at the great price of $129 after rebate - how can you beat that, and they often throw in a 50 sheet box of 13X19 paper as well. And although a complete cartridge replacement costs almost as much as the printer, they often throw in a huge assortment of Canon paper at no charge with the cartridge order. What I like best though is being able to turn it off for months, and turn it on and print with zero print head clogging.

Regarding the HP, I've owned HPs since the original Laserjet III, but I've recently become disillusioned due to their policy on proprietary cartridges along with high cost and limited number of copies. So why would I buy another? Because of their ink on demand promo. They monitor the number of prints you make and automatically ship replacement cartridges - no going to the Office Depot when you run out during a print job. Plus, it's $2.95/month for an average of 50 copies - I like that. The setup was ultra smooth. Had the direct connection and wifi from all devices, both PC and Mac working within 5 minutes - just seamless - everyone in my house can print from anything and the cost was about ~$100. Very satisfied (surprisingly). It's a model 4650.

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Apr 1, 2017 22:29:07   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
whitewolfowner wrote:
I don't recall not doing so. Again, all you do is attack. Maybe soon, you will grow up and mature.



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Apr 2, 2017 13:03:49   #
JaiGieEse Loc: Foxworth, MS
 
One cannot answer your question with complete accuracy without knowing what you're printing. Everyday stuff, family pix, etc. - with that scenario, the less expensive printers will likely do well for you. You seem to have decided upon a Canon. I haven't used Canon printers, but I do have a Canon flat-bed scanner that does very nice work. I'm not at all impressed with HP gear.

In my case, I've begun to manufacture my own prints - some for sale - so I decided to invest in a proper professional grade printer. I chose the Epson SureColor P800. It'll print sheets to 17"x22" and will accept roll paper for longer - think banners and panoramas - prints. Tests on Red River paper have produced superb prints. The catch is, you really do need to download and install each paper type's ICC profile. Ink purchases require an upfront investment - The SureColor P800 (uses UltraChrome HD pigment-based inks) requires nine cartridges (There are four different types of black, plus Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta and Yellow. The printer uses 80 ML cartridges, so they do last a while, but they sell for $51.99 to $59.99 per. This is not a cheap printer but it produces smack-on professional-quality results.

Red River provides a great deal of helpful information on paper selection. Search by your brand and model and you'll find a list of paper types which have proven to work well with your printer. Cheap, generic papers? I'd run away from them. You buy cheap and you get cheap looking prints. Same goes for inks. I've had prints produced with bargain inks fade after just a short time. The more sunlight to which the print is exposed, the faster the fade.

This would indicate that you need to consider the uses and display areas of your prints. If you've no problem with having to make new prints from time to time, you might well be happy with the cheap materials. If you need archival quality, then you absolutely must use the best media and ink you can get.

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Apr 2, 2017 13:48:13   #
Billy Bob
 
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/893738-REG/Canon_6228b002_Pixma_Pro_100_Photo_Inkjet.html/?ap=y&gclid=CN-Yh96phtMCFYQ0aQodW8gMIA&c3api=0272%2C171804692538

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Apr 2, 2017 14:39:42   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
JaiGieEse wrote:
One cannot answer your question with complete accuracy without knowing what you're printing. Everyday stuff, family pix, etc. - with that scenario, the less expensive printers will likely do well for you. You seem to have decided upon a Canon. I haven't used Canon printers, but I do have a Canon flat-bed scanner that does very nice work. I'm not at all impressed with HP gear.

In my case, I've begun to manufacture my own prints - some for sale - so I decided to invest in a proper professional grade printer. I chose the Epson SureColor P800. It'll print sheets to 17"x22" and will accept roll paper for longer - think banners and panoramas - prints. Tests on Red River paper have produced superb prints. The catch is, you really do need to download and install each paper type's ICC profile. Ink purchases require an upfront investment - The SureColor P800 (uses UltraChrome HD pigment-based inks) requires nine cartridges (There are four different types of black, plus Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta and Yellow. The printer uses 80 ML cartridges, so they do last a while, but they sell for $51.99 to $59.99 per. This is not a cheap printer but it produces smack-on professional-quality results.

Red River provides a great deal of helpful information on paper selection. Search by your brand and model and you'll find a list of paper types which have proven to work well with your printer. Cheap, generic papers? I'd run away from them. You buy cheap and you get cheap looking prints. Same goes for inks. I've had prints produced with bargain inks fade after just a short time. The more sunlight to which the print is exposed, the faster the fade.

This would indicate that you need to consider the uses and display areas of your prints. If you've no problem with having to make new prints from time to time, you might well be happy with the cheap materials. If you need archival quality, then you absolutely must use the best media and ink you can get.
One cannot answer your question with complete accu... (show quote)


Thanks for this information. I do want quality prints and will stay away from cheap inks and papers, but since my prints are for myself as well as family and friends I don't need anything too expensive. I'm too old and tired to get into commercial printing.

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Apr 2, 2017 14:43:25   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
Billy Bob wrote:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/893738-REG/Canon_6228b002_Pixma_Pro_100_Photo_Inkjet.html/?ap=y&gclid=CN-Yh96phtMCFYQ0aQodW8gMIA&c3api=0272%2C171804692538


Thanks Billy Bob. I'm still debating between that and the Pixma TS9020. The Pro 100 sounds extra large and since I live in a small apartment, I don't know about taking up so much space, but it is still a consideration.

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Apr 2, 2017 14:43:32   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
JaiGieEse wrote:
One cannot answer your question with complete accuracy without knowing what you're printing. Everyday stuff, family pix, etc. - with that scenario, the less expensive printers will likely do well for you. You seem to have decided upon a Canon. I haven't used Canon printers, but I do have a Canon flat-bed scanner that does very nice work. I'm not at all impressed with HP gear.

In my case, I've begun to manufacture my own prints - some for sale - so I decided to invest in a proper professional grade printer. I chose the Epson SureColor P800. It'll print sheets to 17"x22" and will accept roll paper for longer - think banners and panoramas - prints. Tests on Red River paper have produced superb prints. The catch is, you really do need to download and install each paper type's ICC profile. Ink purchases require an upfront investment - The SureColor P800 (uses UltraChrome HD pigment-based inks) requires nine cartridges (There are four different types of black, plus Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta and Yellow. The printer uses 80 ML cartridges, so they do last a while, but they sell for $51.99 to $59.99 per. This is not a cheap printer but it produces smack-on professional-quality results.

Red River provides a great deal of helpful information on paper selection. Search by your brand and model and you'll find a list of paper types which have proven to work well with your printer. Cheap, generic papers? I'd run away from them. You buy cheap and you get cheap looking prints. Same goes for inks. I've had prints produced with bargain inks fade after just a short time. The more sunlight to which the print is exposed, the faster the fade.

This would indicate that you need to consider the uses and display areas of your prints. If you've no problem with having to make new prints from time to time, you might well be happy with the cheap materials. If you need archival quality, then you absolutely must use the best media and ink you can get.
One cannot answer your question with complete accu... (show quote)


Considering the OP stated between $200 and $250, I doubt the P800 is in her ball park.

But very glad to hear that you are happy with yours, and appreciate all the info regarding it.

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Apr 2, 2017 15:08:42   #
Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.
 
If space is a consideration, then the TS9020 may be the better option. The Pro-100 is almost twice the width - 26 in. Small and light it is not. The TS9020 still has a decent number of ink cartridges. It will print up to letter size 8.5 x 11, and although our Pixma Pro does larger, we seldom do that.

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Apr 2, 2017 15:12:45   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
Peterff wrote:
If space is a consideration, then the TS9020 may be the better option. The Pro-100 is almost twice the width - 26 in. Small and light it is not. The TS9020 still has a decent number of ink cartridges. It will print up to letter size 8.5 x 11, and although our Pixma Pro does larger, we seldom do that.


I think you just may have prompted my final decision. Thank you.

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Apr 2, 2017 15:34:31   #
Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.
 
retired2014 wrote:
I think you just may have prompted my final decision. Thank you.


Hope it helped. Wireless is also useful. My soon to be 90 year old mother-in-law (my favorite party animal!) usually works on her laptop on her dining room table, but has a small TV room upstairs in her house. Her all-in-one Canon printer lives in the TV room which works really well for her. She can keep her main rooms clear of computer equipment when having visitors or entertaining, yet can haul out her laptop - or sewing machine, whatever - when she wants to work. She's totally satisfied with the quality for both general printing, scans, and for photos when she does them.

Good luck with finding the perfect printer for your needs.

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Apr 2, 2017 15:57:40   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
Peterff wrote:
Hope it helped. Wireless is also useful. My soon to be 90 year old mother-in-law (my favorite party animal!) usually works on her laptop on her dining room table, but has a small TV room upstairs in her house. Her all-in-one Canon printer lives in the TV room which works really well for her. She can keep her main rooms clear of computer equipment when having visitors or entertaining, yet can haul out her laptop - or sewing machine, whatever - when she wants to work. She's totally satisfied with the quality for both general printing, scans, and for photos when she does them.

Good luck with finding the perfect printer for your needs.
Hope it helped. Wireless is also useful. My soon ... (show quote)


I hope I can still be active and alert at 90. I admire your grandma.

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Apr 2, 2017 16:07:28   #
Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.
 
retired2014 wrote:
I hope I can still be active and alert at 90. I admire your grandma.
She's my mother-in-law, but comes from a good set of genes, 5 other siblings still going strong, 3 older. My wife's Grandmother threw in the towel at 103 having achieved an ambition of being alive in three different centuries. I guess I married well!

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