I'm looking to buy an A3 photo printer in the UK for under £500. I've read various reviews of the R2400, Pro 9500 and the B9180 (including the "Three Pigs" one) and can't see that there's much to choose between them in terms of print quality. I'm new to photo printing and can't possibly choose between them on personal preference, as I have none (though it might help to know that my photographs are primarily of the sea). So my decision comes down to the following:
1. Does it matter that the Epson is an old model and - from threads I've read on this site - likely to be replaced soon? Should I wait for a new model from Epson, or just buy the Canon or HP?
2. Is it worth thinking about how much ink the different printers use? Is any that much cheaper than the others? Does the Epson waste loads of ink cleaning itself?
3. Is it worth thinking about the range of papers that each printer supports? If so, does the Epson have the biggest or best range of supported papers?
4. OR: in the end, is it best just to buy the cheapest of the three?
Thanks
Chris