Advice on Large Format Printers
Jun 29, 2017 11:56:14 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have a Canon Pro-100 and absolutely love the output. For 8½x11 prints, I use Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper. For 13x19, Hahnemuhle Bamboo
completely agree - best printer I have used in a long time. Seems that someone is always having a sale on them as well where the bottom line cost works out to around $100 after rebates.
Jun 29, 2017 13:14:58 #
You can still get the Canon Pro-100 for about $130 after rebate but you need to act quickly.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=canon%20pixma%20pro-100&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=canon%20pixma%20pro-100&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps
Jun 29, 2017 13:56:16 #
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
What do you consider Mega-Bucks?. here are some prices for Canon & Epson printers, the 3880 Epson has been replaced and this is what B&H Photo has with rebates. Canon ProGraf Pro 1000, 17 inch printer 1300$ -300$ rebate=1000$. Canon Pixma Pro 10 13inch printer, 750&-250 rebate. Epson: Shure color 800, 17inch printer 1,135$ after rebate. P-600, 13 inch printer 759& and P-400 579$
All the printers you listed are just small format printers and very cheap as that, large format ones are usually in the 10th of thousands (many), that's why they are described as "megabucks printers" (actually, just replacing the ink in one of them, usually runs you several thousand dollars!
Jun 29, 2017 14:00:33 #
StevenG wrote:
Its very easy and its all in the manual, I was once able to squeeze out a 17x40, but was not able to repeat! The manual states 17x38 1/2!How do you print 17x38? I have that printer, which prints 17x22 without any modifications. What do you do?
Steve
Steve
Jun 29, 2017 14:24:24 #
mikenolan wrote:
In another thread (on megapixels), rmalarz said:
> Exactly!!! The smallest print I make is 12x18. Therefore, more is better.
> --Bob
What kind of printers do folks recommend for prints that large? How big can you go without investing megabucks?
What type of paper are you printing on, too?
> Exactly!!! The smallest print I make is 12x18. Therefore, more is better.
> --Bob
What kind of printers do folks recommend for prints that large? How big can you go without investing megabucks?
What type of paper are you printing on, too?
Canon pro-4000 not cheap but the best large format since my 6350. 2 roll and 1 sheet input. Any size from 8x10 to 44x100 feet. Self loading. I have 10 printers and use this one 75% of the time. Look for a rebate sale. I do a lot of banners and signs.
Jun 29, 2017 15:59:24 #
I have a Mutoh solvent printer that accepts material up to 48".
It has Epson printheads. Paper to canvas.
It has Epson printheads. Paper to canvas.
Jun 29, 2017 16:12:12 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
speters wrote:
Its very easy and its all in the manual, I was once able to squeeze out a 17x40, but was not able to repeat! The manual states 17x38 1/2!
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2017 16:30:10 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
What do you consider Mega-Bucks?. here are some prices for Canon & Epson printers, the 3880 Epson has been replaced and this is what B&H Photo has with rebates. Canon ProGraf Pro 1000, 17 inch printer 1300$ -300$ rebate=1000$. Canon Pixma Pro 10 13inch printer, 750&-250 rebate. Epson: Shure color 800, 17inch printer 1,135$ after rebate. P-600, 13 inch printer 759& and P-400 579$
Actually the Epson P800 is $895 with the rebate.
Jun 30, 2017 06:01:51 #
Rickyb most of the ink you have for the 3880 will work in your P800.
Check the 'Roll Feed' works on your P800 I have had an awful row with Epson as it did not work on my printer.
They won't accept responsibity without a legal case if the printer is out of warranty even though the facility obviously NEVER WORKED.
Even when the printer is in warranty they force you to prove that and then treat you like SHIT as if they are doing you a favour by fixing a faulty product.
I love the results from the printer. The 17inch width and 10' 9" print size max. is useful.
My Epson 2400 never gave any trouble and was a superb machine. I printed 13" by 10' 00" panoramas on that machine.
I would have bought a Canon but there are no supplies of compatible inks for the model I wanted.
The ' Canon doesn't clog' references don't really hold up. No printer clogs if it isn't used.
The cause of clogging is dust. Usually from the paper being printed on. The printer inks virtually never dry. They only dry when applied to another medium (no, not a clairvoyant -- silly).
When dust gets on the underside of the printhead ink dries on it and then continues until a 'clogged' print nozzle or nozzles results.
It is odd how often comparisons are drawn between printers that are said to clog and printers that are said not to clog. On checking they may well use the same printhead although the printers are of different make.
Carefully storing print paper and gently shaking it before putting it in the printer helps a lot in preventing printer clogs.
Check the 'Roll Feed' works on your P800 I have had an awful row with Epson as it did not work on my printer.
They won't accept responsibity without a legal case if the printer is out of warranty even though the facility obviously NEVER WORKED.
Even when the printer is in warranty they force you to prove that and then treat you like SHIT as if they are doing you a favour by fixing a faulty product.
I love the results from the printer. The 17inch width and 10' 9" print size max. is useful.
My Epson 2400 never gave any trouble and was a superb machine. I printed 13" by 10' 00" panoramas on that machine.
I would have bought a Canon but there are no supplies of compatible inks for the model I wanted.
The ' Canon doesn't clog' references don't really hold up. No printer clogs if it isn't used.
The cause of clogging is dust. Usually from the paper being printed on. The printer inks virtually never dry. They only dry when applied to another medium (no, not a clairvoyant -- silly).
When dust gets on the underside of the printhead ink dries on it and then continues until a 'clogged' print nozzle or nozzles results.
It is odd how often comparisons are drawn between printers that are said to clog and printers that are said not to clog. On checking they may well use the same printhead although the printers are of different make.
Carefully storing print paper and gently shaking it before putting it in the printer helps a lot in preventing printer clogs.
Jun 30, 2017 10:13:50 #
speters wrote:
I can print 17x38 with my Epson 3880 and it makes beautiful prints ( and it does not cost megabucks). But then, it is also not a large format printer! If you go that route, they are megabucks period!
A Canon Pro-100, which will do up to 13x19, is $379. That is fine for most prosumers. For larger than that, use a Service Bureau.
Jun 30, 2017 10:32:53 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
A Canon Pro-100, which will do up to 13x19, is $379. That is fine for most prosumers. For larger than that, use a Service Bureau.
I agree that the concept that being able to print a 13 x 19, and no larger, is solid, very solid. What I have found, over the years, is that the slightly larger printers use larger ink cartridges which end up costing quite a bit less per print. I went from an Epson R3000 to an Epson P800 and am very happy, plus I can print to 16 x 24 without outsourcing and I do many 16 x 20 prints. Check the Red River paper for ink costs per print. The P800 sells for a few bucks less than $ 900, with rebate, and is a very good printer. Consider using Red River paper with it and I think you'll have a setup that you will like quite a bit. Best of luck.
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