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If you've been waiting to jump into home printing, the 2 new prosumer printers appear to be available everywhere.
Both printers produce great results. If you're into b&w photography, the 9500 is the way to go.
If you already own a 9000 or 9500, they aren't worth an upgrade.
I currently use the 9500 and Hahnemuhle papers, I've never been happier with a printer.
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Yes, I’ve was looking at them over the weekend. There is a $200 rebate on the 9500 MK II almost everywhere.
Does anyone know how these compare to the Epson R1900?
How does the 9500 MK 2 compare to the 5D MK 2?
It integrates flawlessly with the print button.
I do not have a photo printer and have used online printers for my photos. But this post has spiked my interested in a printer. The choice is difficult. The 9500 Mark II image quality looks great, but how long do the cartridges really last?
I am also considering the Epson R1900 printer because it is less expensive and it can create landscapes up to 13″ x 44″. But…I read the ink cartridges are small get sucked dry.
Does anyone have any practical experience with either printer?
Can someone recommend purchasing a photo printer vs using the online photo services?
Thx
Dan
Hey Dan
I have the Pro9500 (non mark version). They’re the same print engine.
To give an idea about ink usage, I printed 15 B&W 12×18 images and burned one gray tank. Black and Photo black were down.
I don’t find that it eats a lot of ink.
I don’t recommend the Canon fine art papers, their profiles require a 35mm border. So you can’t actually print a 12×18 using their paper.
That said, Hahnemuhles profiles don’t have that issue and I find their paper is the best anyway. I’m sure Ilford’s is grand too.
Hahnemuhle makes some if not all of Canon’s fine art papers, so some Hahnemuhle profiles might work.
I chose Canon over Epson for a few reasons.
1) I’m never going to print with rolls.
2) Epson’s famous “this product has reached the end of its serviceable life” funtimes. I’ve seen this on cheap printers as well as 2200’s and 2400’s. Just die… don’t tell me you’ve died… seems fishy.
3) Because I run this site and it would be wrong for me to buy an Epson!
Both will produce stunning prints in the right hands.
I’ll give a +1 to Epson for their media.