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Scott Osborne · February 22nd, 2004, 05:34 PM

Well my Epson just bit the dust so I am looking for a new printer. I would like to know what you guys recommend.I do a far bit of photo printing and CD/DVD label printing. I am looking for an ink jet because I want it to be my primary printer. Right now I am looking at the Canon i9100. It seems to be pretty nice and I have heard good feedback about it. I am also looking at the Canon i960 it lacks the 13x9 capabilitys but its price is a lot more attractive.

Thanks,

Paul Tauger · February 22nd, 2004, 06:09 PM

I've got an i9100 and I love it. I used to do color 16 x 20s in my darkroom. The 13 x 19s I get from i9100 are better, more consistent, infinitely easier to make and cheaper. A month after I got the printer, I dumped my entire darkroom on eBay.

Helen Bach · February 22nd, 2004, 07:31 PM

I'm using the Epson 2000, 2200 and 3000 at the moment. The 2200 is the best of those, and I would recommend it if the 4000 wasn't about to come out (next month?). If you can wait, the 4000 looks like it will be a great printer.

Best,
Helen

Charles Papert · February 22nd, 2004, 08:02 PM

I have the Canon 960, and it's great for the money as you suggested, Scott. I haven't had a need to print the larger size.

Scott Osborne · February 22nd, 2004, 09:38 PM

I appreciate the replys. I am leaning towards the i960 mainly because I dont know if i really need to print 13x9s I am curious if anyone has noticed a difference in the i9100 and the i960 other than the larger size.

I would try an Epson again but I am feeling a little burnt after my Stylusphoto 870 died after just 1 year of moderate printing work. And worst of all I just bought a full set of ink for it!

Thanks,

David Mintzer · March 18th, 2004, 09:27 PM

I believe they both have the same print engine. If you ever need to print large you can do it via one of the excellent bureaus on the net.

February 22nd, 2004, 05:34 PM	#1
Scott Osborne Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 116	Printers Well my Epson just bit the dust so I am looking for a new printer. I would like to know what you guys recommend.I do a far bit of photo printing and CD/DVD label printing. I am looking for an ink jet because I want it to be my primary printer. Right now I am looking at the Canon i9100. It seems to be pretty nice and I have heard good feedback about it. I am also looking at the Canon i960 it lacks the 13x9 capabilitys but its price is a lot more attractive. Thanks, __________________ Scott Osborne Infinite Video Productions

February 22nd, 2004, 08:02 PM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	I have the Canon 960, and it's great for the money as you suggested, Scott. I haven't had a need to print the larger size. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

February 22nd, 2004, 09:38 PM	#5
Scott Osborne Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 116	I appreciate the replys. I am leaning towards the i960 mainly because I dont know if i really need to print 13x9s I am curious if anyone has noticed a difference in the i9100 and the i960 other than the larger size. I would try an Epson again but I am feeling a little burnt after my Stylusphoto 870 died after just 1 year of moderate printing work. And worst of all I just bought a full set of ink for it! Thanks, __________________ Scott Osborne Infinite Video Productions

February 22nd, 2004, 06:09 PM	#2
Paul Tauger Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles (recently from San Francisco) Posts: 954	I've got an i9100 and I love it. I used to do color 16 x 20s in my darkroom. The 13 x 19s I get from i9100 are better, more consistent, infinitely easier to make and cheaper. A month after I got the printer, I dumped my entire darkroom on eBay.

February 22nd, 2004, 07:31 PM	#3
Helen Bach Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 120	I'm using the Epson 2000, 2200 and 3000 at the moment. The 2200 is the best of those, and I would recommend it if the 4000 wasn't about to come out (next month?). If you can wait, the 4000 looks like it will be a great printer. Best, Helen

March 18th, 2004, 09:27 PM	#6
David Mintzer Rextilleon Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pleasantville, NY Posts: 520	I believe they both have the same print engine. If you ever need to print large you can do it via one of the excellent bureaus on the net.