Posted by Ed Cordes on February 28, 2008 at 12:03 AM
After some debate with myself over the choice between the Canon 9000 and 9500 printers I decided to get the 9500. I made the decision mostly due to the pigment in and the longevity of the ink after printing.
Well, after setting it up, I was able to make about 8 prints tonight and I couldn't be happier with the results. While the prints take a bit longer than my old i9900, the prints are sharp, colors are well saturated with smooth transitions, and the prints have great contrast with a wide gamut. I had zero color management issues with the color match to my calibrated monitor the best I have had.
So, I am a happy camper
Posted by David Bostedo on February 28, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Sounds great Ed. I'm just as happy with my 9000, for similar reasons. And the little details are pretty nice - I like the little wheels on the bottom for moving it around my desk, since I fold it up and slide it back against the wall when not in use.
Posted by Carl Battreall on February 29, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Ed,
Beware, the 9500 can't make large prints with the heavy fine art papers. I was very disspointed when I got mine and couldn't even make a print that was a full 11x17! Canon told me that there was no way around it, it was just the way it was designed. I returned the printer. No problen unless you like the heavyweights like I do. It did make beautiful prints.
Sorry if I ruined your celebration
Posted by David Bostedo on February 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Carl - I've actually made prints with the 9000 on Canon fine art papers that are larger than the recommended and didn't have a problem. There's nothing stopping the printer from even doing borderless 19x13 (I don't think), except that it isn't recommended due to possible ink smearing at the edges. If you're willing to experiment a little, it might be worth a try. You might have to click OK to a couple of warnings from the software. (I probably used QImage when printing mine, which doesn't use the Photoshop plug-in, but still uses the regular printer driver.)
I'm not sure what you mean by "heavy", but I think I used the Canon branded Hahnemuehle German Etching, which is pretty heavy (310 gsm). If it wasn't that, it was the Photo Rag, which is somewhat lighter.
I was pretty annoyed that the software tries to make you use a ~1.5 inch border on the short sides of the paper. Following this guideline limits your print length to ~16 inches on the art papers.
Thanks for the comments. My 9500 has the ability to print 11 X 17 directly from the drivers. It can handle paper up to 1.2mm which fits me needs. I mostly use either Canon or Red River Glossy and rarely mat paper. I will try some of the fine art papers, but do not feel I will need the extra thick versions.
I am still impressed with the print quality. David and Carl, I do appreciate the input from both of you.
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5 repliesWell, after setting it up, I was able to make about 8 prints tonight and I couldn't be happier with the results. While the prints take a bit longer than my old i9900, the prints are sharp, colors are well saturated with smooth transitions, and the prints have great contrast with a wide gamut. I had zero color management issues with the color match to my calibrated monitor the best I have had.
So, I am a happy camper
Beware, the 9500 can't make large prints with the heavy fine art papers. I was very disspointed when I got mine and couldn't even make a print that was a full 11x17! Canon told me that there was no way around it, it was just the way it was designed. I returned the printer. No problen unless you like the heavyweights like I do. It did make beautiful prints.
Sorry if I ruined your celebration
I'm not sure what you mean by "heavy", but I think I used the Canon branded Hahnemuehle German Etching, which is pretty heavy (310 gsm). If it wasn't that, it was the Photo Rag, which is somewhat lighter.
I was pretty annoyed that the software tries to make you use a ~1.5 inch border on the short sides of the paper. Following this guideline limits your print length to ~16 inches on the art papers.
That's the 9000 not the 9500. They are different in design.
Carl
I am still impressed with the print quality. David and Carl, I do appreciate the input from both of you.