Canon 9000 Printer?

[rennwerkes]

Does anyone have any comments on this printer?
Canon currently has a $100 rebate on it.
But also, (sorry if it's a newbie question) but why get a printer of this quality as a hobbyist rather than just having a Sam's or Costco do the print for me?
Thanks!

[tim]

Best search in the Raw, printing, and post processing forum. If you don't get answers post there.

[sootyvrs]

A good review here and also of the competitors.

http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Canon%20Pro%209000/page-1.html

The advantage of having your own printer is mainly convenience of printing when you like. Only you can answer the question if it's worth the outlay rather than using a PRO service instead.

[nicmo]

I bought this printer when it was released and I have been very happy with it. I use it mainly for personal use, but I have on occasions printed up 5x7's or 8x10's that I have sold at a reduce cost to customers if they want the image quickly. I once even used it for event printing. I normally do send out customer pics to the lab though.

The only thing I would caution is don't cheap out on the paper.