The ChromaLife100 system provides printed images that can be preserved for 100 years if looked after properly. Maybe youve even completed a portrait session (with all the wrangling that involves! The absence of roll feed option prevents printing panoramas wider than 25.5 which can be a limitation if you wish to print wider panoramas. The air feeding system prevents the pages from being skewed due to moisture and humidity and ensures accurate and uniform ink placement. The price range was similar . The chroma optimiser helps regulate surface reflection and to maintain natural colours in the printed photos. Hi John, thank you for reading and glad you find it helpful. Due to the bigger size of the printhead, anti-clogging technology, and air feed method, you can have a reliable and hassle-free standard color print from 4 x 8 or 8 x 12 to a maximum size of 17 x 22 inches in less than 5 minutes, while a full bleed edge to edge photo can take between 25 to 30 minutes to print. These are good for home, small office and for printing photos occasionally. I have a Canon Pro-100 and have been very disappointed with color quality. The basic difference an inkjet uses ink for printing, Laserjets use toner that is in powder form (. Im looking to P900 as well. If you are printing from mobile, on your mobile device, go to picture options and choose print and follow the instructions on the screen. Yes, very little information is available about print longevity. Inkjet printer uses papers that are coated for efficient absorption of ink and prevention of ink from smudging and bleeding beyond the edges. With so many printer manufacturers out there offering a vast range of products starting from mobile portable ones to the very large format 64-inch printers, there are hundreds out there in the market that suit every persons need. The printhead is designed to achieve high ink efficiency and printhead reliability, offers improved dust and static control and comes with ink-repellent surface coating for reduced nozzle maintenance. Have you considered the Epson P5000? And there are factors such as how large do you normally/ever print which also govern choices. ), making sure that your photo represents the spirit of the person, friends or family. If you want to print photos and you are looking for quality results for colour and monochrome images, then you should go for an inkjet because laserjets do not come with a wider colour gamut laserjets work with only four colours unlike the inkjets with 11 colours + chroma optimiser and do not offer various grey colours to create monochrome images with high contrast / tonal range. The photo and matte versions would be for the matte and glossy prints as there are dedicated matte and photo black nozzles. Epson is highly regarded for quality in this range so the 'newness' worry was less of a concern than the age of the Canon. With all the qualities that it provides, you will be able to make gallery quality printed photo. The new firmware update (Firmware v3.010 required) allows to print on panorama-size paper (to a maximum of 17 x 25.5) for borderless images. My beloved 3880 keeps chugging along.

I have used SC-P800 and SC-P5000 and my experience is SC-P5000 is definitely superior to SC-800, this is particularly noticeable in black and white prints and in color prints SC-5000 extra touch of realism specially with skin tone. The start-up cost is lower, but ink costs are higher and hence inkjet printer photos can be expensive. As we go wireless with almost everything these days, Wi Fi connectivity helps with less cables which means less clutter and easy maintenance and most of the printers these days come as devices with wired or wireless options to suit anyones need. Im looking to buy a printer. I am looking to replace an Epson Stylus Pro 4900 and am interested in the Canon ( I do not print many panoramas .) So we focussed our attention on the best photo printers that are not overly large but could produce at least 13 to 17 inch-wide prints.

Thanks so much for the research. Why? The Optimum Image Generating (OIG) System makes sure your printed images have the correct colour reproduction, tonal gradations, correct density for monochrome colours, less grain, anti-bronzing, anti-metamerism, tonal gradation and uniform glossiness. Laserjets can be used for bulk work in huge office spaces as they can run for a long time without slowing down or getting into repair.

The American Society of Media Photographers, Best Photo Printer for Professional Grade Printing. No negatives at this point. I was wondering what was the other Canon that you say was eliminated based on weight? Depending on whether you are loading the papers using the rear or front slot, open/pull out the paper input tray and pull out the paper support tray as well. A lot of reviews compare the new models with the older models and some ask the question "is it worth it to upgrade", I read in between the lines and have come to the conclusion that if the older model printers are around long enough for the newer ones to come out, hopefully it'll last. While some printers use great quality pigment-based ink and printhead technology, they do cost more. Are there reasons why they cannot be used anymore? Inkjets as discussed above come with a wide range of colour cartridges for both colour and monochrome along with chroma optimisers in high-end models and can be used to create superior quality images with wider colour gamut and tonal depth. Press J to jump to the feed. Laserjets use papers that are coated to let the toner fuse into the fibers of the paper during the fusing process, Photo papers for inkjets are thicker due to the photo coating some of which may have polyester characteristics and hence can only be used in inkjets that facilitate feeding through papers of varying thickness. I am on the fence to either go with the newer Epson or the tried and tested Canon. I also have the IPF8400 (since 2014) and print an Unclog Job on the same schedule. I was in the same boat you are but after much consideration and many hours of YouTube watching spent, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Epson over the Canon near the end of the summer. Need some real life experiences!!! I'm with you on not really wanting old technology, the ink for the Epson seems maybe a little cheaper as well. Let's look at the three main contenders in detail. Used for posters, brochures, and other bulk jobs. Thank you for the great analysis. All of the details of the Pro-1000 are right on for me but I do not need to make such big prints. It features a Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE)technology and comes with a 6-colour ink system that includes gray ink for brilliant details in black & white and colour photos. Home or business: Home but looking for semi-professional quality, Printing frequency: a few A4 per month, 1 or 2 A3 and A2. Most of the time they patch me through someone in the Philippines or Vietnam. Huge prints are made to last for a lifetime.

The dedicated nozzles for photo black and matte black inks mean, if you often switch back and forth between output types (media), you wont have to waste time or ink during the switching process as with some other devices. Predominantly, the quality of ink used in cheaper photo printers means that you do not get a true representation of your image. Re: Canon ProGraf Pro 1000 --> Epson P900? This way, imprints are done on the surface of the paper thereby consuming less toner saving up on toner cost and faster print speeds. Also to get great quality photos, make sure you choose the highest quality or Max DPI as the setting and also choose whether to print in colour, monochrome or greyscale. I assume you don't have room for a 24" printer? You need to have an edited photo that has basic adjustments and other colour corrections done to make it ready for printing you do not want to reprint and waste ink + paper, so, spend some time thoroughly looking at the image (zoomed in) for any flaws or adjustments required. Moreover, the monochrome prints are also of very high quality with a dramatic range in tones because some printers use as much as 4 grey colours for monochrome. Poor print results can be due to a number of issues: Avoid these issues by buying the best photo printers out there that has advanced technology with more color combinations to reproduce a broader color gamut in the images. The amount of ink consumed varies with different models and the technology behind the printing process. Sometimes, when youve printed your printhead has malfunctioned, usually as a result of nozzle block, or your paper has become skewed due to humidity or moisture in this scenario, you had to waste paper and ink that are not cheap! Make sure you did the edits on a calibrated monitor so that you get the correct colours displayed on the monitor on your printed photos as well. Yes, the pigment printers will produce a better photograph. The Canon PIXMA TR8520 although slightly pricey at $99.99, is an all in one device that comes with rear and front paper feeding trays, 5 individual ink system, memory card slot, Wi Fi connectivity and a 4.3 LCD touchscreen.

SC-5000 is a true beat of a printer weighs around 55kg with ink cartridge that requires 2 strong people to move it around places. I havent been able to set up my 6300 yet, but last week set up my Pro 1000, which sat unused for the past 2 years. The coating helps to absorb ink and stop them from smudging or bleeding at the edges. Really appreciate your response. Although all the printers that have made it to the final can print up to 17 inches wide, the output from the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000 and Epson SC-P900 are slightly better than Epson SC-P5000 due to their advanced technology and ink systems. The speed is quite impressive even over Wi Fi and this is a very good wireless printer at home for photos and documents. Once I started regular exercising of the print heads on the latter, I've had little trouble. This experience allows us to understand your needs and evaluate the highest quality products in the market. The switch between matte black and photo black is automatic which means you do not waste ink and time while switching media. The five colour ink system helps create stunning photographs and crisp documents. The criteria taken into account while analyzing the contenders for best photo printer were: Taking the above criteria into consideration, we have eliminated the HP Photosmart 8750 Professional. This means, less worry about frequent printhead maintenance and wasting papers because there was a block in the nozzle. The Epson P900 is quoted on the Epson site as 5760 x 1440 dpi, so I would expect on a like for like basis, for the Epson to print at a higher resolution. I read that Wilhelm Research rates the Lucia inks for the Canon large format printers at just less than 100 years under glass and over 200 years in dark storage. If your device has a dedicated tray for photo paper, always load paper on to that tray. As with most photography accessories, all printers are not the same but come with a variety of ink systems, technologies, and print sizes. Are there any models you are currently looking at? Laserjets cannot use photo coated papers or coat images with resin coating, because their internal units like drum and fuser can get damaged. Depend on what I am printing or what paper I am using I think there are occasions that I think SC-P5000 is superior printer than Canon Pro-1000, this includes print on fine art paper like Epson Cold Press , Matte base Canvas or even on some semi glossy paper. The options available in the market are numerous there is a photo printer out there for everyone, so it depends on your budget and requirements. Thank you Dahlia, For me was really useful. However, that wasnt the case at all. If photo papers for inkjets are used with laserjets that use a fusing process to bond the toner with the paper by applying high heat, then chances are that, the rollers can get damaged as the coated papers are not designed to withstand the high heat produced by the laserjets during the final process. This ones tricky its a bit like saying a Rolls-Royce is better than a Mercedes, in some areas. Moreover, the price is a bargain compared with others of this range. There is another printer the Canon PIXMA TR8620 that has cheaper cartridges compared to the TR8520, however, the print cartridges of the Canon PIXMA TR8520 have a higher yield. Epson SC-P5000 is really a pro studio printer. We wanted those that performed great not only for color but also monochrome images and finally, we also focussed on products that could consistently provide high-quality images that youd be proud to see displayed on your wall, hanging in a gallery or sold to clients. Canon Pro-1000 does have an edge on glossy paper . The reasons we think this is a very good wireless printer are that it is affordable, compact, uses five individual inks with a resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, maximum size of 8.5 x 14, duplex printing, has rear paper tray and front paper cassette, touch LCD, high speed USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, Airprint, Google cloud print, etc. Uses high precision microscopic nozzles to spray ink onto paper and use advanced printing technologies that include anti-clogging systems and air-feed mechanisms to produce amazing quality photos and to prevent skewing of papers. Does the air feed system and chroma optimiser on the Canon make so much difference for you to prefer the Canon. You dont have that problem with dye. I look forward to reading more of your posts. In our estimation, the best printer of a reasonable size, that can match the needs of a professional photographer would be the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000 that can print up to 17 inches wide, is suitable for most purposes, comes with the Lucia Pro 11-ink system + Chroma optimizer, which means it produces prints with a broader color gamut (accurate color reproduction) and strong shadow details in darker areas, great image clarity, gloss uniformity and anti-bronzing. Finally, we did not include ones that are not dedicated to printing photos. The tubular ink delivery system also ensures faster print speeds. It's also just a fun hobby for me so in the end I figured there were no bad options. Your email address will not be published. Moreover, being connected with the industry ensures that we keep ourselves up-to-date on the latest technologies available for the consumer and that we are continuously researching new product categories, reading user reviews, and trialing those products, which ensures that we can provide the right suggestions when you are looking for one. Another important factor for me is size, and I'm glad I went for Epson on that front. The panorama is causing some hesitation. I found myself purchasing a calibration device but even then no consistency on the black and whites and green hues. Ink from inkjets are absorbed by the fibers of the paper and as a result, the ink consumption is more and the images have rich colours when viewed. Canon PIXMA iP8720: This is another cheaper version apart from the PRO series, the Canon PIXMA iP8720 that can print up to 13 wide. The maximum resolution for Epson Expression Premium XP-640 is 5760 x 1440 dpi and can do a maximum size of 8.5 x 11. In the end, unless something or some new information comes out, I'm going with the Epson. Thanks again. Laserjets, unlike inkjets, use only 4 colours (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) and they use micro polymer powder as the colour medium. In our case, the difference in shade appears when the image is viewed at an angle. If you are into printing very wide panoramas often, then this is not for you. No, laserjets do not use inks that are expensive, but use toners that are micro polymer powders as the colour medium. The air feeding system provides a consistent height between the printhead and the media that leads to ink droplet accuracy and improved image quality. Moreover, photo papers designed for inkjets are thicker than ones that laser printers can take in and the coating on top of the paper for inkjets will not let the toner fuse or adhere to the paper. There are the Canon PIXMA PRO-10 and Canon PIXMA PRO-100 that can print up to 13 wide. You may have spent hours scouting for locations and then more hours hiking to those spots with all your heavy camera gear, including your cumbersome tripod, further you were probably shooting in bad weather all in the name of capturing that epic image. Toner from laserjets is fused into fibers of the paper on to which it is printed. It can print borderless photos up to 11 x 17, and the epson Expression Photo XP-970 gives your photos brilliant colours with its six ink color Claria Photo HD Inks. The Epson looks really good. Also, the min droplet size on the Canon is 4pl, but 1.5pl on the Epson, again inferring a better resolution on the Epson.

This drum is then coated with toner by the roller, depending on the data read (electrostatic process) and when the paper is fed, it moves along the drum where the toner particles are transferred from the drum to the surface of the paper. Loading photo paper in a printer can vary with different models, so it is always recommended to check for specific instructions it is important to read the user manual. I suggest picking a single brand and trying a few types. Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000 comes with the Lucia Pro 11-ink system + Chroma Optimizer, that has an optimized resin coating for each pigment and allows denser droplets to be applied to the media. . I would like to buy a top quality desktop printer for my photography hobby. The five colour ink system (pigment + dye) that includes pigment black can produce sharp text for documents besides high-quality photos using the dye inks. metamerism, which is a slight shift in color when the image is viewed at an angle, pigment ink isnt as vibrant as the dye-based colors, Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000 (Available at, Printing technology full photolithography inkjet nozzle engineering, Nozzle Configuration 1,536 nozzles x 12 inks = total 18,432 nozzles, Image quality Up to 4800 x 2400 dpi 4 for both color and monochrome, Monochrome prints has greyscale with photo black, matte black, grey and photo grey ink tanks with dedicated nozzles for photo black and matte black, Print Speed 17 x 22 inches color photo approximately 4 minutes 10 seconds for standard prints (full bleed edge to edge can take up to 25 30 minutes because it prints only one way), Nozzle Configuration 360 nozzles per ink color = 360 x 10 = 3600 nozzles, Paper handling front tray and roll feed, Ink palette at 200 ml each Standard edition of 10 (, Monochrome prints has greyscale with UltraChrome HDX Light Light Black, Light Black, Photo Black, Matte Black, Print Speed 17 x 22 borderless color printer photo approximately 7 minutes (. Laserjets are faster but can take some time to warm up. Has anyone gone from Canon ProGraf Pro 1000 to Epson P900? Fantastic detailed review. So a couple of comments. Thank you for sharing your experience Craig . Less advanced printhead options have limited your color range and potentially leave you with a strange color cast to your image. Laserjets cannot take in photo papers due to their thickness and coating which can cause damage to several parts of the printer including the drum and fuser unit. What is the reason for these unexpected issues? I only want one printer this time so I am trying to decide between the Epson P900 and the Canon Pro-1000. Theres a level below which poorer quality images become rather obvious.

I was searching for "Epson p900" on reddit and your post came up. Can print only a certain number of pages without running into maintenance issues. Canon does not guarantee the longevity of prints as the results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display, storage conditions and environmental factors, but they indicate that the PRO-1000 prints under glass will last approximately 60 years and 200 years in dark storage. We have spent a lot of time analyzing various photo printers to find the best one for photographers and overall, we would recommend the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000. If you are not concerned about the above criteria but are looking for a device that can print panorama besides the 17 x 22 inches photo, then in our estimation, the Epson SC-P900 should be your third option as a professional photographer looking to have images printed up to a size of 17 inches wide. So, the decision about what you want to buy depends on what you want to print documents or photos. Connect your computer to the printer and if you are printing from a mobile device, make sure you have connected the mobile device to the printer. Used for art reproduction due to the high-quality images they can print. As a result, these devices are very large and come with a smaller number of cartridges and produce a narrow color gamut compared with printers that are dedicated to photos. Also, as far as customer service goes, Epson is horrible. However, you should understand that there are two drawbacks to pigment ink: If you did not know what metamerism is, it is a phenomenon where two colors appear to be of the same shade under one light source (maybe an incandescent light) but appear to be different shades under a second source (maybe a fluorescent light). The toner is just fused on the surface thereby consuming less toner, making the colours not so rich like the ones from inkjets and as a result the print life is less compared to inkjets. There is an enforced head clean at some debated period (around 30 hours seems popular) such that a every 48 hours your will need to execute a nozzle check to defeat. Hi Gary, thank you for sharing your experience with us . If you are looking for the best professional photo printer out there that can print up to 17 wide, then our number one recommendation would be the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000. The newly released model from Epson in October last year, the SC-P900 also now features this facility. The Chromalife100 provides photos that can last up to 100 years when stored in albums and can remain outside for 30 years. Laserjets use drum and fuser units where images are printed from drum on to paper depending on data read and then the paper is fed between rollers that heat up the paper while applying pressure to fuse the toner to the fibers in the paper. The most common types of printers are laserjets and inkjets apart from dot matrix printers for computer data ( dot matrix makes use of a ribbon, very similar to a typewriter). It doesnt matter whether you are using a pro-grade medium format camera, entry level DSLR, a point and shoot or even a smartphone camera, using the best photo printer allows you to have a great physical copy of your images and gives you the opportunity to have your special moments in your hand at the click of a button. The Epson SureColor P5000 (Available at Amazon | B&H | Adorama) is a printer aimed at professional imaging and comes as a wide format device that can print up to 17 wide with enhanced performance and reliability. This way, ink is absorbed into the fibers of the paper, consuming more ink which makes the image quality look many times better than a laserjet. When it comes to a good quality printer that can print up to 13 wide, we have two other models from the Canon's PIXMA PRO range that can print up to 13 x 19 with the highest resolution being 4800 x 2400 dpi. Ive no idea if its true, but Ive been told thats not a good idea. So in addition to printing beautiful images, scanning and copying documents or images, this device can help you run a small business where they can connect to a secure network and share documents through fax. Yes, you can although laserjets do not come with a pro ink system similar to inkjets, they still have the standard CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) colours that can be used to reproduce most of the colours. Although cheap on toner consumption, monochrome laserjets can be used for text and documents whereas colour laser printers can be used for medium quality images, magazines, brochures, flyers, etc. I've got four Epson P800s, a P900, a P5000, an old 7900 and a canon i1000 and between them and regularly print between 50 and 300 prints a day (depending on the time of year and demand, sometimes more). Required fields are marked *. Canon PIXMA PRO-100: If you are looking for a cheaper version because you do not print your photos quite often, then you can go for the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 (specialises in big glossy prints, uses eight inks and can print A3+) that comes with an eight cartridge ink system where three of them are for monochrome. Whatever your need is, you will be looking for a printer for photos that can reproduce the quality of the image you have created digitally, to look the same way when printed on paper and to last a long time. It is also sold at quite an affordable price for serious professionals and can be purchased at these outlets: Dahlia is a stock photographer and full time educator at Light Stalking. Another feature to note with Epson devices that have been listed here is the roll feeder that lets the user print panoramas on rolls of paper. I sold my house and relocated a couple of years ago so both printers have been in storage for a while. Not sure if I'll ever need that but who knows. I have been looking at the 8550 with a very nice eco tank ink system but it does not match the P900 for quality. Inkjets stand out in the market for producing high-quality inks because of the number of colours and the chroma optimiser that they use for the finishing touch and for their wider colour gamut and tonal depth that they reproduce for both monochrome and colour printing. The Canon in this article might be worth considering then! These colours are laid on paper and fused finally using heated rollers at the end of the printing process, which means, you do not get the finish that you get from an inkjet, simply because, the finish that you will see will be that of the toner and not the paper. Its too bad Canon wont add the roll capability!! Start-up costs are higher, but on the long run, the price per print is much lesser making the toner cost cheaper. You sold the only printer on the market which (sort of) allows non-usage like that. Earlier, the maximum printable sheet size was 17 x 22 inches with a printable area of 16.73 x 21.69 inches (clicking the C option in the settings lets you print borderless). On your computer, open the image and from the file menu click print, or right click on the image and choose print. The writers at Light Stalking have years of experience in the field of photography and this has given them the opportunity to test and use many different photography tools and accessories. Conversely, there are some that favor lower cost over more features.

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