Canon Pixma Pro9000 Professional Large Format Inkjet Printer (9995A001) | List Price: $499.99
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Maximum 4800 x 2400 dpi FINE print head technology
- Support for fine art paper up to 13" x 19" with two separate paper paths, including front feeder for heavyweight paper types
- Professional printer features using Easy-PhotoPrint Pro (Plug-in software for Adobe Photoshop CS/CS2)and (CS3 and CS3 Extended.
- New printer driver with advanced color controls
I Love This Printer!!!! [Posted on 2008-10-09]
I was sad to see some customers have apparently had problems with this printer. I have to say my experience has been just the opposite. I don't have one bad thing to say...It arrived three days after I ordered it ( Free Shipping Too!!!) It was easy to set up, and the first image I printed was of my son on the beach and it knocked my socks off. The second image I printed was from a Canon Raw file from a Canon XTi SLR. It was a church interior and the printer did a fantastic job rendering the wood tones. It has totally exceeded my expectations, although I can't speak to the volume of ink used as I have printed only about a dozen images.
I would also mention that although this can be used as an all purpose printer, I use it only for photography. I use an old HP for documents and my thinking is that I would rather save the inks for photos. That might have something to do with the ink usage but I'm no expert.
I DO know about photo quality however, and I whole heartedly recommend this printer. My experience has been great.
Poor Borderless Printing [Posted on 2008-10-11]
I have the i9900, I do a lot of greeting cards, the main reason I purchased it was because it said it did borderless printing.
It will print borderless, but you get ink splashes all over the card.
A Real Pro Printer! [Posted on 2008-10-30]
Just setup my Canon Pro 9000 printer this PM and couldn't be happier. The setup following the easy install directions went flawlessly. It took about 20 minutes including doing the print head alignment. I am waiting for a Eye-One monitor calibration device to be delivered, but I thought I would just try one of my high resolution prints from my Canon Rebel Xsi camera on Canon Glossy Photo paper for fun. It was unbelievable! The EasyPhoto Pro software is a cinch to use and it makes me wonder if I really need to spend the $$$$ to purchase a higher end Photo program. I can go right from Digital Photo Professional to EasyPhoto Pro and obtain perfect prints that seem to match my monitor colors already!
Very nice prints but lots of ink [Posted on 2008-11-04]
I really like Canon printers and the only reason I was in search of a new Canon to replace my i9900 was because of the ink reservoir warning. To replace that reservoir would have cost more than the printer was worth. Hence, the move to the Pixma Pro9000.
First set of ink tanks that came with this printer lasted so long, I was amazed and pretty stoked because the ink is more expensive for the Pro9000 than for the i9900. The subsequent replacement ink tanks are not lasting as long so I have to wonder if those first ink tanks had more ink in them. I am using Canon ink and not generic so it has nothing to do with the "brand".
First PC ink tank, the one that came with the printer, got over 80 prints. Second, third, fourth, fifth ink tanks are now averaging between 50-65. A big drop. First PC ink tank, one that came with the printer, got an astounding 123 prints; second, third, fourth, fifth... now averaging around 80ish.
I'm considering a continuous ink system for this printer. Meanwhile, the printer is sucking up ink (which is around $13 a cartridge for OEM) but the prints are excellent. Until I can find a printer that provides the quality of Canon (printer and ink) I'll continue to use Canon and this particular printer certainly does do a nice job.
Very pleased with the purchase. [Posted on 2008-11-15]
I carefully read every review I could find on this printer. For the most part I found the bad reviews more revealing than the good ones. Almost every problem in the complaints that were not Canon customer service related were about printing issues that aren't really related to the printer itself. Most of the reviews complaining about quality or ease of use were people who really did not understand how to use it. I found it very simple to use but this is something I am very familiar with.
Installation was pretty easy. Standard software first kinda thing. I aligned the printer head as part of the automated install and immediately turned out a very high quality 13X19 photo print. This is less than 10 minutes after opening the box.
I read the specs but you still don't realize how big this thing is until you see it. IT HAS WHEELS!....well two anyway. They are handy to move the printer forward from a storage position on your desk. I really like how the entire printer closes up to a sealed unit to cut down on dust in the printer.
This is my third Canon printer and I am used to the ink cartridge system. The software keeps track of ink levels and starts nagging you a while before each cartridge runs completely out. Which from experience is often if you print lots of photos. Canon ink is expensive but you get exactly what you pay for. Refill ink is simply not going to work for photos. Be prepared to shell out full pop $80 for ink at least once a year.
As others have complained about, no USB cord. Well I needed a really long one anyway. I am not to concerned about it. I would like to have seen some sample large format paper in there but none of that either :)
This is a very heavy printer. Be sure you examine it carefully for shipping damage. I found the Styrofoam showing signs of extreme impact. Thankfully the printer is well packed but be sure!
I wish all my recent purchases were as pleasing as this one. If you have been holding off, quit living without it. Get it.
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