My epson r2880 is now just over 8 years old and is now giving me some problems so i am looking to replace it. Review canon pixma pro 100 printing and professional photo. While testing from some independent companies show that epson inks are more resistant to fading vs. If you would like to register as an epson partner, please click here. The two main contenders seem to be the canon pixma pro 1 or epson r3000. Canon imageprograf large format printer limited warranty. In the box, hp photosmart pro b9180 photo printer, hp 38 ink cartridges 1. I used epson stylus pro 4900 a lot from the lab for at least 2 years. I scanned the actual prints in an epson v850 using silverfast ai8 studio without.
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. Im left wondering now if the pro1 is destined to be sitting in limbo. The canon pixma pro10 photo printer can output galleryworthy prints, and is an especially good choice if your photographic style tends toward the noir. 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. 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. Welcome to toms guide s epson vs canon vs hp printer showdown. Looking down on the front of the pixma pro1 to show the cddvd printing facility. Looking down on the front of the pixma pro1 to show the cd dvd printing. Previously i used epson r3000 for years, which left me with a big supply of epson papers.
I shall have a few things to say about all of the above. How do i uninstall the epson printer software in windows. 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. While rolls are cheaper, providing you only need one paper size, their prints are. Ink system the next difference between epson p400 vs canon pro 100 that you may need to consider is the ink system. 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. In this video, i compare, what i consider to be, two entry level, professional printers. Both canon and epson produce a full range of inkjet printers, from home through.
The above is my personal reasons why i have come to regard the r3000 as my personal ultimate printer. You are providing your consent to epson america, inc. Today, after a thorough investigation into the world of photo printers, we present to you two of the very best in the business. An informal talk about the new epson printers model p 400. We begin with the assumption you are deciding between the epson r2000 and the r3000.
No unnecessary complications with air pressure systems and delicate sensors. Epson stylus pro 4900maybe, epson p800, or canon pro are my choices. The canon pixma pro10 photo printer can output galleryworthy. The canon pixma pro100 is the lowest end of the canons desktop photo printer models, which also include the pro1 and pro10. 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. Comparison table compare the epson stylus photo r3000 with several other ink jet.
The inch models now on the market have been around for a few years. After viewing the results the epson r3000 achieved on red river premium matte paper, someone asked whether the pro100 would be. You can check if your printer is supported on the canon web site if you. To contact epson america, you may write to 3840 kilroy airport way, long beach, ca 90806 or call 18004637766. I have printed some test prints on the canon pro1 and am. The pro1 is similar to the canon pro10, another wide desktop printer. Epsons surecolor p800 and canons imageprograf pro printers. I dont know whether this has anything to do with the pixma pro i vs. The r3000 is mechanically a simpler printer than the pro1. Home support printers single function inkjet printers epson stylus series epson stylus photo r3000. Im finally biting the bullet and buying a professional printer. My wife and i run a successful photographic tuition business in france. You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time. Epson stylus photo r3000 epson stylus series single.
The latter is like the gloss optimiser used by some epson printers and. The existing drivers can be fitted to provide partial printing support. Epson p400 works with pigment inks, whereas canon pro 100 works with dyebased inks. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. The printer driver, or sometimes the printer itself, will separate the additional. The price is too good to be true in the same sense it is for all of these small format printers.
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Feel free to give us your feedback in the comments below. Shoot and print on the go with a 2in 1 pocketsized camera and printer. One thing that i like about the canon printer is that the canon easy print software is quite easy to print with pun intended. Like many working photographers, our work has completely dried up in these challenging times, so ill be at home a lot. It gets 9 different ink tanks and is gifted with an ethernet port, but also a wifi connexion. Canon pro 10 v epson r3000 thoughts printerknowledge. That doesnt look too bad when compared to the epson r3000s 92. 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 printer driver gives you very little control over how the chroma optimiser is used. They are the replacement for the r2400 in the epson r3000, or the new canon pixma pro 10. 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.
Premier and essential software on cd, hp photosmart cd, drivers. 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. This is not an article touting these machines over others in the market. The pro1 s two extra inks also give it a better tonal range. As we know from the camera world, canon are not cool, but they. 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. The only feature the r3000 lacks is a tilting touchscreen. Probably the nearest epson competitor to the canon pro100 s. The surecolor p600 inch wide inkjet printer the measurement. Canon pixma pro 1 v epson r3000 cheltenham camera club. Disappointing, though, is that the pro10, like all recent pixma pro.
This is one area in which the epson r3000 is the clear winner comparable. I knew that canon make their own printer but im not sure what they are superior of or just personal taste. Canon pixma pro 100 or epson stylus photo r2000 a3 printer which to choose. The printer reproduces truetolife colors and performs best with luster, satin, and semigloss media. You can unsubscribe at any time with a click on the link provided in every epson newsletter. My epson r2880 is now on its last legs over 8 years old so i am looking to replace it. The printer driver gives you very little control over how the chroma optimiser. 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.
Canon pixma pro1 or epson stylus photo r3000 printers. Its resolution is 4,800 x 2,400 dpi and it gets an ethernet connexion. Check out the test scores for the epson stylus photo r3000. On the strength of this an r3000 was purchased for the photographic work, it lasted 18 months. For some driver media settings, manual feed path is the only option. This automatically disables the colour matching in the printer driver. The canon pro10 is a pigment ink photo and fine art printer designed for professionals and photographic enthusiasts. Canons pixma pro1 and pro10 printers came out in 20, and epsons stylus photo r2000 is even older. This would take you to the canon equivalent to the epson r3000 for less money than the price youve stated for the. Photo print comparison between the epson r3000 and the canon. 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.
It appears the best contenders are probably the canon pixma pro 1 or epson r3000. The limited warranty set forth below is given by canon u. What you will see with the epson is a more finicky printer driver more on windows. Epson p400 has 8 individual ink cartridges, which are cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, red, photo black, matte. The epson stylus photo r3000 uses nine ink cartridges, each containing.
Having been to the permajet workshop at dursley the printer works brilliantly. Epson r3000 vs canon pixma pro10 printers and printing forum. Epson stylus photo r3000 wireless wideformat color inkjet printer. 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.