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09/15/2011 11:47:42 PM · #1 |
My oldie Epson Stylus 1280 is busted (had a really bad Epson Stylus R 1800 also).
What do you think between a new Epson model R 2000 and a Canon Pixma Pro 9000 ?
Since the Epson is quite new, there are only Epson cartriges at a very high price.
Any thoughts?
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09/16/2011 12:00:27 AM · #2 |
Honestly I don't know anything about the Epson, and supposedly the Canon 9000 is a high quality printer. (I don't do enough printing to justify the cost of the printer and ink cartridges.)
But in the recent past (within the last year) Canon had bundled the Canon 9000 with cameras and/or lenses, and many people were trying to sell the printer (usually around $500 retail I think) for under $250. So if the Canon is the one you decide you want, you might get a good deal off of Craigslist or Ebay... Just saying...
ETA: Actually, I guess you can get it for $250 after mail in rebates at B&H.
Message edited by author 2011-09-16 00:06:26. |
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09/16/2011 12:43:17 AM · #3 |
| Shame you aren't closer to me. I just pulled a Canon Pixma 9000 version I out of service and put in a Pro9000II that I bought. I'm selling it cheap locally, and it produces amazing images. As the tourist said I bought it off line from someone who had purchased the bundle. I actually paid much less then $250 though. :D |
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09/16/2011 12:51:01 AM · #4 |
| Best Buy was selling cartridges for 50% off on Wednesdays. Not sure if they still do, but Costco also sells cartridges for printers cheaper. |
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09/16/2011 09:46:56 AM · #5 |
Thanks for the tips.
Does anyone use any of these two printers and has a preference? |
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09/16/2011 03:21:22 PM · #6 |
I hate my Epson Artisan printer. I had a succession of terrific HP printers (I still have one of them I've had for 5+ years hooked up to an older computer I use as a backup) and I'll never again by an Epson. I let an electronics guru talk me into it (Oh, you're a serious photographer? You *really* need to switch to Epson as their quality is SO superior!) It's no better, it's cranky, slow, and I have a devil of a time trying to get technical assistance for it.
I like everything about my old HP better.....
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09/16/2011 03:49:27 PM · #7 |
| I love my Canon Pro 9500 Mk II Inkjet Printer. |
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09/16/2011 03:55:49 PM · #8 |
FWIW I avoid having any inkjet printers at home -- I send my files out to be printed on photo paper (Fuji or Kodak). Between calibration issues, paper jams, and ink which works out to cost about $5000/gallon, it hasn't been worth the hassle to have my own.
On the rare occasions I need an inkjet print (size or time issues), I have access to a professional-grade 7-color 56" Epson proofer at a nearby print shop. |
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09/16/2011 05:40:58 PM · #9 |
For the hassle/price of my epson r1900, inkjetfly CIS ink, calibration + test prints + papers ΓΆ€“ I'd rather use a service like Costco. It's a super pain unless you're someone who prints hundreds of things a day.
I think inkrepublic offers a refillable ink cartridge (like a CIS, but tubeless), which will allow you to use bulk ink if you go either route. |
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09/16/2011 06:47:14 PM · #10 |
Hmm, I always had a printer and truly used my old one for years with good results. Sometimes there is no time for sending out for printing. I am also still having a lot of Epson paper.
Thanks everybody! Still ambivalent. |
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09/17/2011 12:32:15 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
FWIW I avoid having any inkjet printers at home -- I send my files out to be printed on photo paper (Fuji or Kodak). Between calibration issues, paper jams, and ink which works out to cost about $5000/gallon, it hasn't been worth the hassle to have my own.
On the rare occasions I need an inkjet print (size or time issues), I have access to a professional-grade 7-color 56" Epson proofer at a nearby print shop. |
I'm with the General (for the most part, I do have a cheap Canon inkjet for printing snaps), in that its easier for me to go to Costco; as opposed to spending a ton of money on the ink and the cost of the printer itself. But if you need to have a printer at home, I think I'd go with the Canon (opinion without experience with either one.) Lots of good reviews on the Canon Pixma Pro 9000. And I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, the Epson paper you have should print just fine on the Canon. Also, don't discount some of the less expensive models (but then again, I don't know what your needs are...) |
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04/28/2012 10:51:22 AM · #12 |
I have the Pro 9000, hate it. Drinks like a fish and holds very little of very expensive ink. I have an Xrite Color Monki to profile both my screen and printer and still find it impossible to get good black & white print without a color cast of either green or magenta. Yes I disable printer color controls For strictly color prints it's ok but I don't think the prints last- they seem to faid. About a year ago (I've had it for about 5 years) I switched to off brand ink (LG I think) and use the printer for proofing and dialing in prints, actually I avoid using it at all. Also, no matter what you pay for the printer a new one comes with just a small amount of int- be prepared to buy a new set right away. On mine, it did not print well right out of the box so I did a head cleaning which used ALL of the ink it came with. Note: a service guy told me to wipe the head with rubbing alcohol - that fixed it right away so I could go plop down another $150 for ink.
Actually I think I might buy an Epson 3880 and give this one to my son. Main reason, I print black & white a lot and want some quality that will last.
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