Does anyone own/know about Canon 9500 printer?

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/10/2009 04:37:29 PM · #1

More printer questions. The service rep said that it sounds like my printer is dead and not worth repairing. He told me to talk to canon about their loyalty program. They'll give me money off on a new printer. 15% off their $850 9500 mark II printer.

However, B&H not only has the printer for $729, but they have a $200 mail-in rebate. So the $850 is currently going for $529.

Does anyone own this? Is it good? It sounds like it's supposed to be better than the 9000/i9900 because of the improved b&w printing capabilities.

thoughts? comments?

MattO

Nikon D4

12/10/2009 05:05:07 PM · #2

If you aren't going to be doing enough black and white prints to justify the 9500, might I suggest you save even more money and pick up a 9000 Mark II. You can currently pick some of them up on another website for around $250 plus shipping. Many people bought them as bundles and removed the UPC for rebate purposes and never opened the box.

Matt

scarbrd

Leica M10

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

12/10/2009 05:07:15 PM · #3

Here's a pretty thorough review

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/10/2009 05:14:59 PM · #4

I got the 9000 mkII with my 5DmkII from B&H. They're offering a $400 rebate if you buy 5D mkII or a 50D and the printer...since the printer costs $450, I basically got the printer for $50. They had a similar deal with the 9500, but the 9000 is more than enough printer for my needs at this point.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/10/2009 05:17:58 PM · #5

The 9500 is better for B&W thanks to the addition of two more inks, but both printers are supposed to be amazing. I want one. As MattO suggested, get one cheap from eBay.

12/10/2009 06:59:11 PM · #6

thanks!

Nusbaum

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/10/2009 07:05:42 PM · #7

I have the 9000 and it has been a very solid printer. I wish I had the 9500 for the black and white capabilities and the slightly less punchy colors produced by the pigment inks. I've got an epson printer as well but constantly struggle with clogged jets in the print head. The canon printer always works without issues. At $529 I think I'm going to be visiting the B&H web site tonight!

12/10/2009 07:50:46 PM · #8

One other thing to consider is that the 9500 uses pigment based ink ~~which I believe is more expensive~~. it does have a bit more rated life over dye based ink of the 9000 but not enough to worry about. The research I have done says that if you do mostly color then the 9000 will produce more vibrant color while the 9500 will produce better b/w images. It is all about choices but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I'm waiting for my i9900 to go to the happy printer burial grounds and I'll be buying one of the two new Canons. Just not sure which as yet.

BTW - with the $100 rebate the 9000 is going for $346.95!

edit - looks like I might be wrong about the ink costs, they look the same.

Message edited by author 2009-12-10 19:58:06.

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

12/10/2009 07:58:04 PM · #9

Since

vawendy started her research into a replacement for the i9900 (which has been a splendid workhorse for me) I also started looking around, using the links supplied in this thread.

Dang, we belong to a helpful group. As they were when my i9900 also developed a soggy ink pad a year ago. My problem was fixable, fortunately.

The Canon 'PIXMA' 'Pro9500' Mark II Inkjet Printer sounds wonderful, including the ability to produce true black and white prints. Something I have been unable to do with the i9900. (Pink is not always your friend)

Now, in the 3-star Amazon reviews, the only one who writes a 3-star review tells of problems printing 8x10s on 8 1/2 x ll paper. he says that a margin limitation 'built in' makes it impossible. Is this true or is he just new to the machine? He also is concerned about his ability to print on matte papers. I also print on matte and fine art papers almost exclusively.

Can this be done easily?

The only other limitation I note is that now the package containing a full set of 10 ink containers costs $120 instead of the (around) $80 that it costs to refuel the i9900.

Anyone have any comments on the above?

12/10/2009 07:58:33 PM · #10

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

One other thing to consider is that the 9500 uses pigment based ink ~~which I believe is more expensive~~. it does have a bit more rated life over dye based ink of the 9000 but not enough to worry about. The research I have done says that if you do mostly color then the 9000 will procude more vibrant color while the 9500 will produce better b/w images. It is all about choices but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I'm waiting for my i9900 to go to the happy printer burial grounds and I'll be buying one of the two new Canons. Just not sure which as yet.

BTW - with the $100 rebate the 9000 is going for $346.95!

edit - looks like I might be wrong about the ink costs, they look the same.

where did you find the $346? B&H was listing it as $399 with the rebate...

12/10/2009 08:00:38 PM · #11

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:
One other thing to consider is that the 9500 uses pigment based ink ~~which I believe is more expensive~~. it does have a bit more rated life over dye based ink of the 9000 but not enough to worry about. The research I have done says that if you do mostly color then the 9000 will procude more vibrant color while the 9500 will produce better b/w images. It is all about choices but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I'm waiting for my i9900 to go to the happy printer burial grounds and I'll be buying one of the two new Canons. Just not sure which as yet.

BTW - with the $100 rebate the 9000 is going for $346.95!

edit - looks like I might be wrong about the ink costs, they look the same.

where did you find the $346? B&H was listing it as $399 with the rebate...

On B&H place the printer in your cart and it will list for a lower price of $446 and then take off the $100 rebate.

12/10/2009 08:04:01 PM · #12

Originally posted by sfalice:

Since vawendy started her research into a replacement for the i9900 (which has been a splendid workhorse for me) I also started looking around, using the links supplied in this thread.

Dang, we belong to a helpful group. As they were when my i9900 also developed a soggy ink pad a year ago. My problem was fixable, fortunately.

The Canon 'PIXMA' 'Pro9500' Mark II Inkjet Printer sounds wonderful, including the ability to produce true black and white prints. Something I have been unable to do with the i9900. (Pink is not always your friend)

Now, in the 3-star Amazon reviews, the only one who writes a 3-star review tells of problems printing 8x10s on 8 1/2 x ll paper. he says that a margin limitation 'built in' makes it impossible. Is this true or is he just new to the machine? He also is concerned about his ability to print on matte papers. I also print on matte and fine art papers almost exclusively.

Can this be done easily?

The only other limitation I note is that now the package containing a full set of 10 ink containers costs $120 instead of the (around) $80 that it costs to refuel the i9900.

Anyone have any comments on the above?

couple of comments: the review that scarbrd posted talked about printing on matt, etc paper. I think he just didn't care for the rag paper printing, but you might want to check that out.

You're luck if you've been replacing ink for $80... the ink prices went up here awhile ago, so my i9900 cartridges were around $12 a piece over the last year. Since you have 10 cartridges instead of 8, the extra makes sense. The question is: do they use up ink equally as fast? That's not something I've figured out yet. I assume it's like the i9900, there are colors you run through quicker than others. I went through photo cyan about 10 times as fast as regular red and green because I did a lot of printing for swim team.

I don't understand the margin limitation... doesn't it still have the ability to print to the edge?

12/10/2009 08:04:51 PM · #13

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:
One other thing to consider is that the 9500 uses pigment based ink ~~which I believe is more expensive~~. it does have a bit more rated life over dye based ink of the 9000 but not enough to worry about. The research I have done says that if you do mostly color then the 9000 will procude more vibrant color while the 9500 will produce better b/w images. It is all about choices but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I'm waiting for my i9900 to go to the happy printer burial grounds and I'll be buying one of the two new Canons. Just not sure which as yet.

BTW - with the $100 rebate the 9000 is going for $346.95!

edit - looks like I might be wrong about the ink costs, they look the same.

where did you find the $346? B&H was listing it as $399 with the rebate...

On B&H place the printer in your cart and it will list for a lower price of $446 and then take off the $100 rebate.

ah! That's actually too bad. I was thinking for only $125 more I should get the 9500... but now...

12/10/2009 08:05:07 PM · #14

One final note before I have to go. It looks like B&H is also offering Free Shipping on the 9000 right now. They are making it awful tempting!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/10/2009 08:05:57 PM · #15

Originally posted by MattO:

I do appreciate the info, but I'm a little nervous about this. Since I've send my camera in twice now, I'm looking for a warranty.

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

12/10/2009 08:15:17 PM · #16

Originally posted by vawendy:

[quote=sfalice]
You're luck if you've been replacing ink for $80... the ink prices went up here awhile ago, so my i9900 cartridges were around $12 a piece over the last year.

Amazon has sold multipacks for about this price for years now. I only buy locally for Canon inks when I make a mistake and run out and need it NOW.

edited to add: LOL my mistake, Those prices are for the 9000.

The price for a multi-pack for the i9900 is listed here. $79.04.

No matter what you buy, you may want to check out Amazon or other on-line sources for Original ink cartridges. The local chains will charge more, or at least that's my experience.

Again edited to add -

vawendy, you said: "couple of comments: the review that

scarbrd posted talked about printing on matt, etc paper. I think he just didn't care for the rag paper printing, but you might want to check that out."

Yes, I just would like to specifically see if one of our people has actually printed an 8x10 on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. reviews are good, but actual experience is better.
:-))

Message edited by author 2009-12-10 20:42:08.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/10/2009 09:47:28 PM · #17

Originally posted by sfalice:

The price for a multi-pack for the i9900 is listed here. $79.04.

The i9900 was discontinued years ago. The 9500 ink is $120.