You can check if your printer is supported on the canon web site if you. Epsons surecolor p800 and canons imageprograf pro printers. Epson r3000 vs canon pixma pro10 printers and printing forum. Photo print comparison between the epson r3000 and the canon. The canon pixma pro10 photo printer can output galleryworthy. The r3000 also wastes a lot of ink when switching between photo black and matte black inks which isnt an issue on the pro10 due to dedicated. Home support printers single function inkjet printers epson stylus series epson stylus photo r3000. Canon pixma pro1 or epson stylus photo r3000 printers. It gets 9 different ink tanks and is gifted with an ethernet port, but also a wifi connexion. While testing from some independent companies show that epson inks are more resistant to fading vs.
Shoot and print on the go with a 2in 1 pocketsized camera and printer. Canon imageprograf large format printer limited warranty. Canon pixma pro 100 or epson stylus photo r2000 a3 printer which to choose. Premier and essential software on cd, hp photosmart cd, drivers. Consistent, truetolife prints enjoy an improved grey balance without colour casts and a smoother, more naturallooking tonal range thanks to epsons ultrachrome k3 ink with vivid magenta and three densities of black ink. At least i didnt like any of canon papers personally but epson papers. One thing that i like about the canon printer is that the canon easy print software is quite easy to print with pun intended. Epson p400 has 8 individual ink cartridges, which are cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, red, photo black, matte. The price is too good to be true in the same sense it is for all of these small format printers. This would take you to the canon equivalent to the epson r3000 for less money than the price youve stated for the.
Today, after a thorough investigation into the world of photo printers, we present to you two of the very best in the business. The pixma pro1 professional inkjet printer is the quintessential tool for the professional photographer that gives you the ability to print the images you captured with your canon eos digital slr, exactly as you envisioned it. Check out the test scores for the epson stylus photo r3000. To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. An informal talk about the new epson printers model p 400600800 and the canon pro. What you will see with the epson is a more finicky printer driver more on windows. I dont know whether this has anything to do with the pixma pro i vs.
Your email address or other details will never be shared with any 3rd parties and you will receive only the type of content for which you signed up. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. My wife and i run a successful photographic tuition business in france. The latter is like the gloss optimiser used by some epson printers and. How do i know which paper or media type to select in my products driver. I know the epson k3 inks are excellent but having to swap between matte and gloss black waste a lot of ink and you do not have to do this for the canon. The printer driver gives you very little control over how the chroma optimiser is used. This is one area in which the epson r3000 is the clear winner comparable. My epson r2880 is now just over 8 years old and is now giving me some problems so i am looking to replace it. Canon pixma pro 100 or epson stylus photo r2000 a3 printer. This automatically disables the colour matching in the printer driver. As we know from the camera world, canon are not cool, but they.
The canon pixma pro10 photo printer can output galleryworthy prints, and is an especially good choice if your photographic style tends toward the noir. We begin with the assumption you are deciding between the epson r2000 and the r3000. Having been to the permajet workshop at dursley the printer works brilliantly. From students to professionals, small business owners to crafters, our printer finder can help you find the perfect printer to meet all of your needs. Disappointing, though, is that the pro10, like all recent pixma pro. After viewing the results the epson r3000 achieved on red river premium matte paper, someone asked whether the pro100 would be. Canon pixma pro 1 v epson r3000 cheltenham camera club. My epson r2880 is now on its last legs over 8 years old so i am looking to replace it.
It appears the best contenders are probably the canon pixma pro 1 or epson r3000. Ink system the next difference between epson p400 vs canon pro 100 that you may need to consider is the ink system. The limited warranty set forth below is given by canon u. I scanned the actual prints in an epson v850 using silverfast ai8 studio without. The surecolor p600 inch wide inkjet printer the measurement. Epson stylus pro 4900maybe, epson p800, or canon pro are my choices.
No unnecessary complications with air pressure systems and delicate sensors. Epson stylus photo r3000 epson stylus series single. Epson stylus photo r3000 the r3000 uses epson s ultrachrome k3 with vivid magenta inks, pigment technology as well, a tradition in professional photo printers at epson. The pro1 s ink cost is slightly more than the r3000, but contain more ink so the ink prices for the pro10 will be half of the pro1. The only feature the r3000 lacks is a tilting touchscreen.
The above is my personal reasons why i have come to regard the r3000 as my personal ultimate printer. The r3000 is mechanically a simpler printer than the pro1. While rolls are cheaper, providing you only need one paper size, their prints are. This is not an article touting these machines over others in the market. The pro1 is similar to the canon pro10, another wide desktop printer. The pro 10 will outlast and out shine any epson printer for longevity and print quality, and the added bonus is how easy the carts. Review canon pixma pro 100 printing and professional photo. I used epson stylus pro 4900 a lot from the lab for at least 2 years. If you would like to register as an epson partner, please click here. I am also trying to decide between these two andor the pro10 just remember that any printers of the canon pro series will force a big margin on your fine art papers, which means losing a good part of the sides of your original photo file.
You can unsubscribe at any time with a click on the link provided in every epson newsletter. On the strength of this an r3000 was purchased for the photographic work, it lasted 18 months. In the box, hp photosmart pro b9180 photo printer, hp 38 ink cartridges 1. Epson p400 works with pigment inks, whereas canon pro 100 works with dyebased inks.
I shall have a few things to say about all of the above. The printer driver gives you very little control over how the chroma optimiser. The two main contenders seem to be the canon pixma pro 1 or epson r3000. Im left wondering now if the pro1 is destined to be sitting in limbo.
Its resolution is 4,800 x 2,400 dpi and it gets an ethernet connexion. I have printed some test prints on the canon pro1 and am. Canon with respect to the canon imageprograf large format printer packaged with this limited warranty and canon branded accessories and options designed for use with the imageprograf large format printer collectively, the. Both canon and epson produce a full range of inkjet printers, from home through. You can use the default paper sizes or create custom paper sizes in the printer driver as long as they dont exceed these limits. The existing drivers can be fitted to provide partial printing support. Epson stylus photo r3000 wireless wideformat color inkjet printer. That doesnt look too bad when compared to the epson r3000s 92. The canon pixma pro100 is the lowest end of the canons desktop photo printer models, which also include the pro1 and pro10. For some driver media settings, manual feed path is the only option. Comparison table compare the epson stylus photo r3000 with several other ink jet. The printer reproduces truetolife colors and performs best with luster, satin, and semigloss media. You are providing your consent to epson america, inc.
I knew that canon make their own printer but im not sure what they are superior of or just personal taste. In this video, i compare, what i consider to be, two entry level, professional printers. Like many working photographers, our work has completely dried up in these challenging times, so ill be at home a lot. Probably the nearest epson competitor to the canon pro100 s. Previously i used epson r3000 for years, which left me with a big supply of epson papers. How do i uninstall the epson printer software in windows. Feel free to give us your feedback in the comments below. Hi, i am pondering starting to print at home with a more adequate printer than my canon allinone and could need some advice about which. To contact epson america, you may write to 3840 kilroy airport way, long beach, ca 90806 or call 18004637766. Canons pixma pro1 and pro10 printers came out in 20, and epsons stylus photo r2000 is even older. Canon pro 10 v epson r3000 thoughts printerknowledge.
Looking down on the front of the pixma pro1 to show the cddvd printing facility. The epson stylus photo r3000 uses nine ink cartridges, each containing. The inch models now on the market have been around for a few years. At the price level the pro1 is being sold at, many might find that the epson 3880 which prints wider than the pro1 to be a better alternative for that reason. They are the replacement for the r2400 in the epson r3000, or the new canon pixma pro 10. Im finally biting the bullet and buying a professional printer. Looking down on the front of the pixma pro1 to show the cd dvd printing. An informal talk about the new epson printers model p 400. The printer driver, or sometimes the printer itself, will separate the additional.
Welcome to toms guide s epson vs canon vs hp printer showdown. This makes the out of pocket expense when replacing inks cheaper for the pro1, but the large capacity inks are always cheaper over time. The canon pro10 is a pigment ink photo and fine art printer designed for professionals and photographic enthusiasts. You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time.