Thanks, Bill
Good info to have about the inks. I'll probably buy the 700ml one or two at a time (inexplicably, my wife wants to buy window treatments for the 23 windows and 4 sliding glass doors in this new house, but I'll manage some ink purchases a bit at a time).
And yes, it's a big, big printer. Much larger than the z3100. And yes, the print basket assembly is quite odd in its inefficient and needlessly complex design. The basket on the HP printers is straightforwardly simple and works quite well.
I'll try your foam core solution--I've got cartons of the stuff and your idea seems elegantly effective.
Now I have to wait til I can move the computers, computer furniture, and all the other printers (Epson 4000, 7900, 2200, 1800, HP all-in-one and 44" z3100) from this house to the new one before I can print anything with the Canon (other than the initial head alignment, which went fine).
Next, I'll tackle the framing equipment---wall mounted glass cutter, mat cutters, and 4x8 framing tables. Oh yes, and all those boxes of glass, mat board, and foam core.
BTW, if anyone is interested in any of the other printers, especially the 4000, 2200, and 1800, I'm happy to part with them cheap. Lots of extra inks. But no shipping--pick up only. (Media Pa. 19063)
Many thanks for your advice!
David V. Ward, Ph. D.
www.dvward.com