Epson vs Canon. What's the best 17 inch printer for you? P900 vs PRO-1100 vs P5300 [P5370]

How do you pick the best 17 inch pigment ink printer for your photos and fine art printing. Epson vs Canon? Best printer: is there a clear winner? What features are most important for YOUR printing? All the features you need to think about. The 3 way match: Epson P900 versus Canon PRO-1100 versus Epson P5300 [P5370 in the US]

Comparing and reviewing the three best 17 inch printers from Canon and Epson. What's the best pro-level pigment ink [Giclee] A2 art printer for 2025? Making your own large prints - how important are ink costs? How much ink is used for maintenance, What sorts of paper work best. Should you consider roll paper? Which print software to consider?

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00:00 start
00:11 Comparing the three printers
01:20 Different, not better
02:29 Printer limitations vs your own
03:10 Bulk/size/weight
04:03 Build quality?
05:01 Space around the printer
05:15 Printing on board
05:50 Commonalities with other printers
07:36 Paper feeding and options
08:44 Printer vacuum system
09:48 P5300 paper tray
10:28 Margins and borderless
11:00 Small paper support
11:57 Roll paper support
12:30 Long sheet paper
14:28 Cutting
15:30 Canvas printing
16:20 Output and margins
18:26 Print head replacement
19:10 Noise concerns
20:30 Inks
21:07 Basic ink costs
23:48 Ink use for cleaning
26:43 Accounting software
27:35 Clogging
28:45 Leaving the printer unused
29:06 Moving and transportation
30:56 Printand management software
32:16 Print longevity
33:30 Blacks
34:38 Gamuts and actual print differences
37:11 Black and white?
38:20 Usability and complexity
40:40 Gloss differential and bronzing
41:25 Scratch resistance
42:48 What features matter to you

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