Canon PRO9000 vs Epson R1800

I am debating between this two excellent printers. I can't make up my mind before hearing from you guys who own them. I like to hear any negetive feedback of the them that you had encountered with them as praise of both of printers are everywhere. Here is a little research I did myself.

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<TR><TD>Item </TD><TD>Canon Pro 9000</td><td>Epson R1800</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Price@ amazon </TD><TD> $438 </td><td>$498.99</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Individual tank price </TD><TD> $13.99 </td><td>$13.95 </TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Max print size on Manual </TD><TD> 11 x 14 </td><td>11 x 14</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Weights </TD><TD> 35lb </td><td>33lb</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Best quality paper price </TD><TD> ? </td><td>?</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>Difficulty of setting up profile </TD><TD> ? </td><td>?</TD></TR>
<TR><TD>support to print 12 x 18 </TD><TD> ? </td><td>?</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

My priority for a good printer is

1. Quality, Quality and Quality
2. Ink Price
3. Paper Price for best quality
4. Difficulty of maintainence
5. Printer Price
6. Speed is the last think I care.

For now, it seems Canon PRO9000 has price edge. But your input is much appreciated.

FYI, on the PRO9000 you can print 13x19

I love my Canon Pro9000. I've had other printers but this one is the best and at a very reasonable price.

Do you want:
Epson for its PIGMENT inks, which:
a) are more permanent and resist fading;
b) yield colors a little less vibrant than dye ink;
c) do better black and white photo printing;
d) clog up nozzles wasting expensive ink when used intermittently; and
e) have a wider selection of paper choices.

Or Canon with its DYE inks which:
a) are less permanent than pigment, and need album or framing protection for longevity.
b) yield vibrant bright appealing color easier than pigment ink;
c) are cheaper & convenient to operate because Canon dye ink printers are efficient using ink and do not clog (wasting ink).
d) print faster and dry quick
e) do best with Canon papers, but also does REALLY good with Ilford Galerie and a few other papers.

Machines are all good. Good case for either. It's always your own choice.
Jack

Wow, that's very informative. Thanks, Rabin!

J Rabin wrote in post #3080332
Do you want:
Epson for its PIGMENT inks, which:
a) are more permanent and resist fading;
b) yield colors a little less vibrant than dye ink;
c) do better black and white photo printing;
d) clog up nozzles wasting expensive ink when used intermittently; and
e) have a wider selection of paper choices.

Or Canon with its DYE inks which:
a) are less permanent than pigment, and need album or framing protection for longevity.
b) yield vibrant bright appealing color easier than pigment ink;
c) are cheaper & convenient to operate because Canon dye ink printers are efficient using ink and do not clog (wasting ink).
d) print faster and dry quick
e) do best with Canon papers, but also does REALLY good with Ilford Galerie and a few other papers.

Machines are all good. Good case for either. It's always your own choice.
Jack