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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: wayne2193 on August 26, 2010, 06:54:36 pm

Title: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: wayne2193 on August 26, 2010, 06:54:36 pm

I have had the Canon I9900 for 6 years now and it has performed great. I am considering the Epson 3880 since it now has the $300 rebate.
I am concerned that the colors will not pop on the Epson as they do on the Canon. I know that there is a difference in the dye and pigment inks but is it that much that I will be disappointed?
I also read that you can use the CLI-8 ChromaLife ink in the I9900. Has anyone done this?
I look forward to any additional info you can shed on this.

Wayne

Title: Re: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: Gemmtech on August 26, 2010, 10:12:19 pm

I have the I9900, Epson 1280 and Epson 3880, forget about comparing pigment and dye inks!  If you want that "Wet" look, super high-gloss and colors that POP, dye inks are still #1 and if you want BLACK-BLACK, dye is the only way to go.  There are still some images I still print with dye only.  However, the 3880 performs better everywhere else, no comparison and if you want, you can coat your prints with hi-gloss lacquers or automotive acrylic urethane.

Title: Re: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: wayne2193 on August 27, 2010, 02:46:20 pm

Quote from: Gemmtech on August 26, 2010, 10:12:19 pm

I have the I9900, Epson 1280 and Epson 3880, forget about comparing pigment and dye inks!  If you want that "Wet" look, super high-gloss and colors that POP, dye inks are still #1 and if you want BLACK-BLACK, dye is the only way to go.  There are still some images I still print with dye only.  However, the 3880 performs better everywhere else, no comparison and if you want, you can coat your prints with hi-gloss lacquers or automotive acrylic urethane.

Thanks for your feedback.
Have you ever used or heard of anyone using tye CLI-8 ChromaLife inks in the i9900?

Title: Re: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: Gemmtech on August 27, 2010, 03:38:39 pm

I never used any inks other than the standard inks for any HP, Canon or Epson printer. 

Title: Re: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: Bill Koenig on September 02, 2010, 09:23:27 am

I would wait until after Photokina 2010, who knows maybe a Epson 3900. There's a much better chance for a 4900

Title: Re: Canon I9900 to Epson 3880?
Post by: feppe on September 02, 2010, 01:10:49 pm

Quote from: Bill Koenig on September 02, 2010, 09:23:27 am

I would wait until after Photokina 2010, who knows maybe a Epson 3900. There's a much better chance for a 4900

I'm hoping Canon will release a 17" IPF5100 successor with Lucia EX inks. The more I think about it the more convinced I am that I will eventually need a 17" printer to complement my i9950..