I've been using Epson Stylus Pro wide format printers since 2006. I've owned a 9800, 7800, 9900, and a 7890. I loved the 7890 for its reliability and output. When my wife and I decided to move from Florida to Colorado, I sold the 7890. I didn't want to risk shipping it 1,800 miles. ... And at this point, a 17" printer is sufficient for my needs. I ultimately decided on the SureColor P800.
Going from a pro printer to a prosumer printer didn't thrill me. Epson's professional 17" printers are over twice the price of the P800. When I owned and operated a studio, the P800 would not have been up to the task, neither would any 17" printer.
There are really only two options for a 17" prosumer printer: 1) Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000; 2) Epson P800.
The P800 has exceeded my expectations: It makes stunning prints. The coolest thing about the printer is that I let it manage output rather than Photoshop. Who would have ever thunk that that would work. Truth is, I think the Epson algorithms are superior to Photoshop's.