I've searched the forums and this has been discussed. I'd just like to ask, specifically (though there was some mention in the found threads), about the print quality, and the handling of media in regards to thickness and borderless printing.
1) Is there a noticeable difference in print quality? Is one better than the other? I'm used to small versions of the Epsons and love my results (not so much the clogging ). It is a little nerve wracking to go to a new maker.
2) It looks like the Epson can handle thicker media. I prefer thicker papers but haven't printed on anything that would, apparently, tax the Canon too much. Anyone run into this wall before with the 8400?
3) Something that I really dislike is not being able to print borderless (though I usually set borderless and then create a border how I prefer, rarely actually printing to the edge), but it looks as if the 8400 is limited in how it allows borderless options; only specific media sizes.
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4) Just how difficult is it to load sheet media into the Canon? What death-defying feats exactly are needed? I tend to be better than the average bear at finagling and finessing things just so, so is it a case of many users just being all thumbs, or what?
I think the 8400 is the way to go, but just trying to do some due diligence here with those who have experience. Looks like everyone who has made the switch is quite happy, though one user said the print quality of the Canon was noticeably not up to par (but just one member that I remember).
1. The print quality is about the same according to my naked eye. Epson produce a bit smoother skintone than Canon. But Canon doesn't need to switch PK/MK in any cases.
2. Epson can handles thicker media, but I have printed on 350g paper and 450g canvas with my Canon, nothing wrong with it. I have done 500g sheet paper on the Epson which I "DO NOT" think the Canon can handle it, but seriously, how many times will you print on this type of medium?
3. Canon does borderless printing when you use roll paper. Just like the Epson, only with certain width sizes only.
4. Everything has a learning curve, I spend 1 day to learn how to load a sheet on to my Canon. For the Epson, pretty much the same when I first use it. I spend more than a month to know how to load sheet paper correctly on my previous Z3200.......
I love the Canon, speed is about the same, but at least I don't get clog problem, or so even I have had printhead failure, I just replace it with a new one and it will start to work again within 30mins. Just keep a pair of new head under your bed, that could saves your life. No MK/PK swithing, saves time and money.
I still have 2 Epson 9880s which they just NEVER DIE!
But the newer 9900, it just doesn't like me at all
aaron