Canon's answer to Epson K3 2400

[yaoxing]

Anyone care to tell me if epson r2400 has high iink consumption? Does their colour printing lose out to canon?

Not sure about R2400. I'm using 1290 and 2100. Both never fail to impress me. Seen Canon i990 prints before. Very saturated, but to some extent, differ from the colour I see on my calibrated monitor, especially the blue. Seems that i990 is not the only printer with oversaturated blue, as my own MPC200 also had the same problem.

 

[Watcher]

Anyone care to tell me if epson r2400 has high iink consumption? Does their colour printing lose out to canon?

The inks is rather reasonable. How do you consider as "high". About 50 A3 pages per set of cart (varies of course on your pictures). The printing is far more precise and accurate. You can search on it in DPReview, etc. The color does not lose out and the black and whites are absolutely stunning. You can ask those who attended the Nikon CLS & Color Management seminar. I printed on the spot B&W picture (not mine at all nor edited), subtle tones (not touched by me at all) and a rich, saturated image (mine, edited on the spot).

 

[The Oracle]

i am thinking of getting epson k3 printer but it seem like many are saying only their black and white are stunning but not many touch abt their color printing. I am also looking at print paper and it seem epson have different types to suit different needs.

 

[Terence]

i am thinking of getting epson k3 printer but it seem like many are saying only their black and white are stunning but not many touch abt their color printing. I am also looking at print paper and it seem epson have different types to suit different needs.

Come visit MOP 2006, the exhibition prints from the Out of Focus segment are all printed with K3 inks and Epson paper. Both color and b/w prints available.

 

[Watcher]

i am thinking of getting epson k3 printer but it seem like many are saying only their black and white are stunning but not many touch abt their color printing. I am also looking at print paper and it seem epson have different types to suit different needs.

Well, the B&W reaches a level that many pros that loves B&W find it very good, far more than acceptable and in some cases, exceeded their expectation vs silver halide. Prior to this generation, it wasn't as per their expectation.

The color is already very good already. Those who saw my R1800 print and the R2400 has nothing but great things to say. Ask them yourself; the list of participants of the events are in the Nikon forum.

As for the papers, yes, Epson has one of the widest selection of papers; however it is a pity that some of the more exotic ones are not available

 

[The Oracle]

Well, the B&W reaches a level that many pros that loves B&W find it very good, far more than acceptable and in some cases, exceeded their expectation vs silver halide. Prior to this generation, it wasn't as per their expectation.

The color is already very good already. Those who saw my R1800 print and the R2400 has nothing but great things to say. Ask them yourself; the list of participants of the events are in the Nikon forum.

As for the papers, yes, Epson has one of the widest selection of papers; however it is a pity that some of the more exotic ones are not available

You mean only certain paper are avaliable? Can i ask if i were to print a super long photo which exceed the length, does they have paper come in a roll such as those larger format printer. :bsmilie:

 

[Terence]

You mean only certain paper are avaliable? Can i ask if i were to print a super long photo which exceed the length, does they have paper come in a roll such as those larger format printer. :bsmilie:

A3 printers aren't capable of feeding roll paper. You'll need something like a Epson 4800 to work with roll paper.

 

[yaoxing]

A3 printers aren't capable of feeding roll paper. You'll need something like a Epson 4800 to work with roll paper.

Both my 1290 and 2100 have roll paper kit. The 1290 one is a two-piece spooler (one on each side of the feeder) which you can use with any Epson Roll paper up to 13" width.

2100 even comes with an automatic paper cutter. I never tried my roll paper on it yet though.

 

[Watcher]

A3 printers aren't capable of feeding roll paper. You'll need something like a Epson 4800 to work with roll paper.

The R1800 and R2400 both comes with and can take up to 13" wide (2" core) roll paper. The 4800 can take 17" wide and the 7800 22" wide IIRC

Some older Epson printers even have smaller size roll paper for the A4 size printers! :bsmilie:

 

[Watcher]

You mean only certain paper are avaliable? Can i ask if i were to print a super long photo which exceed the length, does they have paper come in a roll such as those larger format printer. :bsmilie:

Papers like Fine Velvet and the 1st party roll papers <17" wide are not available. Mostly due to low volume. You can get other good quality ones like Ilford roll paper (special order). Epson printers can print unassisted up to 44" long unlike another brand's printers (even their latest ones) that can print only up to 23". For pro printers, that is :nono: :thumbsd:

 

[The Oracle]

The R1800 and R2400 both comes with and can take up to 13" wide (2" core) roll paper. The 4800 can take 17" wide and the 7800 22" wide IIRC

Some older Epson printers even have smaller size roll paper for the A4 size printers! :bsmilie:

So that mean i can print say a 13" by 30" photo on a r2400 if i buy roll paper but i got to cut the paper myself rite? Does epson itself have roll paper cater for its printer?

 

[The Oracle]

A3 printers aren't capable of feeding roll paper. You'll need something like a Epson 4800 to work with roll paper.

I think that will be expensive man! Did not even think of 4800! :bsmilie:

 

[Terence]

My bad on the roll paper thingy.

Do you guys know if the printer drivers place a limit on the length of the print using roll paper? I know for the wider format printers, drivers for the mac have a length limit while the pc version allows for any length of print.

 

[The Oracle]

My bad on the roll paper thingy.

Do you guys know if the printer drivers place a limit on the length of the print using roll paper? I know for the wider format printers, drivers for the mac have a length limit while the pc version allows for any length of print.

I want to know as well. Epson produce any roll paper for r2400? since it produced only for 4800 model onward. Sori to ask too many question.

 

[Watcher]

Ok, for Epson, there is no limit on the drivers on the length unlike the other two brands (some heard from DPReview, others listed in the product specs itself) of printers. However, Windows itself limits it to something like 44". However, there are software of reasonable price for the R1800, R2400 or if you are using the higher end, can buy RIPs, that allows unlimited printing length.

The ones I showed during the recent second Nikon seminar was 16"x48" on a 7800, courtesy of Epson :thumbsup: . I printed it off my XP laptop with no problem.

 

[Watcher]

So that mean i can print say a 13" by 30" photo on a r2400 if i buy roll paper but i got to cut the paper myself rite? Does epson itself have roll paper cater for its printer?

More or less, yes. The roll paper attachment used to be on the 2100/2200 but it seems not very popular at all for printers of this size (A3+). Now, only the 7800 has it; I'm not sure about the 4800

Epson has but Epson (SG) doesn't bring in the roll paper as I heard they were badly burnt the last time they tried bringing it in. They may take special order but... :sweat:

 

[The Oracle]

More or less, yes. The roll paper attachment used to be on the 2100/2200 but it seems not very popular at all for printers of this size (A3+). Now, only the 7800 has it; I'm not sure about the 4800

Epson has but Epson (SG) doesn't bring in the roll paper as I heard they were badly burnt the last time they tried bringing it in. They may take special order but... :sweat:

Thanks bro for your help. I think the option is clear, epson is my choice for a printer. I just need to check on roll paper at the moment.

 

[yaoxing]

Papers like Fine Velvet and the 1st party roll papers <17" wide are not available. Mostly due to low volume. You can get other good quality ones like Ilford roll paper (special order). Epson printers can print unassisted up to 44" long unlike another brand's printers (even their latest ones) that can print only up to 23". For pro printers, that is :nono: :thumbsd:

I've once printed a 6 feet x 8" photo using my 1290. So the printer (with the default software) is capable of printing at least a length of 72" (6 x 12").

 

[Watcher]

I've once printed a 6 feet x 8" photo using my 1290. So the printer (with the default software) is capable of printing at least a length of 72" (6 x 12").

Photoshop can't

 

[The Oracle]

Anyone own this canon printer? care to give some comment? :bsmilie: