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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: ronno on September 17, 2006, 11:08:04 am
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Just wondering if anyone has found a reliable supplier with a better price than the $1800 which Adorama and B&H are offering?
Thanks.
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Just wondering if anyone has found a reliable supplier with a better price than the $1800 which Adorama and B&H are offering?
Thanks.
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Check this out.
[a href=\"http://www.beacongraphics.com/bargains/equiplist2.php]IPF-5000[/url]
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Check this out.
IPF-5000 (http://www.beacongraphics.com/bargains/equiplist2.php)
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I checked it out of curiosity - if it were me I would be very careful to research the reputation of this supplier, why they only have one unit to sell at that price, and whether it is brand new, in an unopened box with all the components, North American market supply, covered by a North American Canon warranty, etc., etc.
If you want this printer in particular, what I'm going to say next won't matter to you. It is this: On this website information has appeared about a new Epson 3800, 12 inks, 17 inch size, to be priced at 1150. If you don't need more than 13 inch width, the new HP B9180 for about 40% of the price of the Canon is really looking attractive.
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http://www.digitalgraphicsresources.com (http://www.digitalgraphicsresources.com) has it for $1896.00 with free shipping! There is also a $500.00 trade up rebate available until the 30th. With rebate and shipping this takes the printer down to about $1100
Dennis
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You might want to check eCost.com. They are ~$1820 US with ~$80 to ship to Central NY state. They also ship to Canada. If you can qualify for BillMeLater, you get 6 months interest free to pay for it (or arrange a bank loan).
I am also shopping for an iPF5000 at a good price. I have an Epson 1280 with a MediaStreet Niagara II bulk ink system and pigment ink. I have a love/hate relationship with it. When I want to casually print a couple of prints, they are bang on. When I really want/need to make a couple of prints, it gets petulant and colors are off, nozzle check pattern shows clogged nozzles even after several cleanings. Yet, if I leave it to to sulk for a couple of days, it prints as if the previous problems were just a bad memory.
Nigel
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Check this out.
IPF-5000 (http://www.beacongraphics.com/bargains/equiplist2.php)
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Pagecomputers.com
has them for less than $1600
Ron
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Mark
I'm waiting to see what the Epson 3800 looks like as well but I think you mispoke about it. It doesn't have 12 carts just 9( as in photo black & matte black which are switched without major loss of ink). I would think that it will have the same gamut as previous x800 series printers although it appears to have a new algorhythm for printing that may give more resolution and less smudging (is that a word?). In the review of the ipf5000, Michael suggested it would have a larger gamut than the Epson. The only way to tell in a real world trial would be to print the same file on all printers and compare with the viewers blinded as to which printer printed which print.
Ken
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I got mine from Pictureline for $1499.
Apparently Canon has let retailers discount them now, because of the emminent 3800 release.
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I got mine from Pictureline for $1499.
Apparently Canon has let retailers discount them now, because of the emminent 3800 release.
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$1945 on their site today.
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It wasn't listed either when I bought. Just e-mail or call.
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Any suggestions for buying in Canada. I live in BC and can't even find a distributor. This goes for media as well. It's too much cost and hastle buying in the states.
Thanks
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It wasn't listed either when I bought. Just e-mail or call.
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Will do.
I'm curious if you bought from them just because of price, or was prior experience or proximity part of the reason.
Thanks.
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Price, experience, and proximity. (I'm about 40 mintues away.)
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I got mine from Pictureline for $1499.
Apparently Canon has let retailers discount them now, because of the emminent 3800 release.
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Could you send info to find this co. I looked yesterday for Pictureline could not find the correct place to buy the IPF 5000. Thanks Darlene
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Could you send info to find this co. I looked yesterday for Pictureline could not find the correct place to buy the IPF 5000. Thanks Darlene
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[a href=\"http://www.pictureline.com/products/CP5000/Canon/iPF/5000/imagePROGRAF/Printer/]http://www.pictureline.com/products/CP5000...ROGRAF/Printer/[/url]
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Norman Camera is at $1496 (After $500 rebate). Add shipping, of course.
-Mark
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I just purchased the printer while at the Photoplus expo for 1349.00 plus free roller and shipping. THe company is www.promarketinc.com. This deal is good until the 15th of sept.
And just found out it is being delivered tomorrow. Free 2 day Shipping!
Good luck.
Chris
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I just purchased the printer while at the Photoplus expo for 1349.00 plus free roller and shipping. THe company is www.promarketinc.com. This deal is good until the 15th of sept.
And just found out it is being delivered tomorrow. Free 2 day Shipping!
Good luck.
Chris
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You must own an Epson 17" or larger format printer to get this price.
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You must own an Epson 17" or larger format printer to get this price.
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Not at Adorama. Web site has it listed for $1395.00. Someone who ordered said he was never asked about previous printer.
--John
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Any suggestions for buying in Canada. I live in BC and can't even find a distributor. This goes for media as well. It's too much cost and hastle buying in the states.
Thanks
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Vistek has them and The Camera Store too. Both quote me around 300 dollars shipping to Victoria. I have not been able to find _anybody_ in BC who is willing to sell me one.
With both Vistek and The Camera Store I'd save PST. Their price is almost the same.
None of the stores in Victoria wants to sell me one (Lens and Shutter, Kerrigsdale). I emailed Canon today for any other distributor in BC (I am waiting for their reply).
The main problem is that it is big and bulky and can't be ship using traditional methods. For instance, I was quoted at some point a price, but I'd have to "get it from the back of the truck". If I can sort the shipping issues I'll order it this week.
dmg
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Not at Adorama. Web site has it listed for $1395.00. Someone who ordered said he was never asked about previous printer.
--John
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Dear fellow protographers/printers in Canada, has anybody ever bought a large printer from the US? Did you have to pay duty on it? I know I have to pay GST/PST.
Both Adorama and B&H list this printer at less than 1400. B&H has shipping of around US$300. This a huge deal compared to the Canadian price of C$2500.
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I ordered (and received) mine from Pictureline as well. Great people to work with it seems. Amazon had it in stock for a while too. Their shipping was less than Pictureline, but the sales price was considerably higher. My net price was very reasonable overall as they sell the roll feed for a bit less too if you enquire by e-mail.
Edit: Sorry, I was typing while the above was being posted. My note was not in reference to Canadian purchase as I'm in the western U.S. Just a note to mention that I received good service from the vender at a price with which I'm quite satisfied.
Regards, Dale
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Dear fellow protographers/printers in Canada, has anybody ever bought a large printer from the US? Did you have to pay duty on it? I know I have to pay GST/PST.
Both Adorama and B&H list this printer at less than 1400. B&H has shipping of around US$300. This a huge deal compared to the Canadian price of C$2500.
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You can find the duty rate - if any - on the CRA website - often it depends not only on the item but also the country of origin (where manufactured). You should also check with Canon whether they will honour their warranty in Canada for a printer bought in the USA. They do for lenses and cameras, but I don't know the policy for printers. Also it is advisable to find-out who takes shipping damage risk - the store, the shipper or you? (It's a big heavy monster.) The fact this printer is being so heavily discounted relative to its launch price is something to think about.
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You can find the duty rate - if any - on the CRA website - often it depends not only on the item but also the country of origin (where manufactured). You should also check with Canon whether they will honour their warranty in Canada for a printer bought in the USA. They do for lenses and cameras, but I don't know the policy for printers. Also it is advisable to find-out who takes shipping damage risk - the store, the shipper or you? (It's a big heavy monster.) The fact this printer is being so heavily discounted relative to its launch price is something to think about.
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Printers face no duty like most electronics (spoke to CBSA today). You would pay GST, PST, and any fees from the shipping company for brokerage fees, etc.
Still, with the weak US dollar, it might still be better to go with a US supplier.
N
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Color HQ is currently selling the IPF5000 for $1,395, which is a good deal. They recently ran a special where that price included the roll paper holder and a free maintenance cartridge. That special was concluded yesterday, unfortunately, and was reported on a different thread in this forum.
I took advantage of the ganga deal and have found them very pleasant to deal with - my printer is en route.
http://www.colorhq.com/index.asp?PageActio...PROD&ProdID=481 (http://www.colorhq.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=481)
Best Regards,
Robert
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Also, ColorHQ is now offering the roll feed unit for $150 when ordered with the printer, and free shipping.
Still a decent deal.
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Also, ColorHQ is now offering the roll feed unit for $150 when ordered with the printer, and free shipping.
Still a decent deal.
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Free shipping is USA only. For Canada, they appear to offer a $100 shipping credit.
Since it is applied at the time of purchase, it should reduce your tax burden proportionately.
I'm toying iwht the purchase, but it is still a lot of coin vs a B9180.
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Also, ColorHQ is now offering the roll feed unit for $150 when ordered with the printer, and free shipping.
Still a decent deal.
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I just checked with ColorHQ, and found that they are only charging $100 for the roll feed unit when ordered with the printer! (There was a typo on their website, and they've cleared it up now - in our favor.) Nice company to do business with!
Here is the email I received back from ColorHQ:
"Irvin,
We just noticed the problem and it has been corrected on our site. Thank you for bringing that to our attention. The Auto Roll Feed Unit is $100 extra when purchased with an ipf5000.
Thanks,
Brian Schoff
ColorHQ.com
bschoff@colorhq.com
1-800-568-6993 ext 2110"