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Having a standard printer is fine for day-to-day jobs but when it comes to printing professional photos, they won’t meet the standards. Canon and Epson are notoriously good at producing quality solutions for photos and we are going to look at two of these today.
Our focus will be on the Canon Pro 1000 vs Epson P800. We will look at all of the specifics from the design, to printing technologies, to value for money. Once we have looked at all of the features, you will be able to find a comparison chart and some pros and cons of each.
There is actually only one similarity between the Canon Pro 1000 and the Epson P800, so we will cover this first.
Canon Pro 1000 vs Epson P800 – Similarities
Quick Glance
Below you will find the key features as well as a couple of others related to the Canon Pro 1000 and the Epson P800.
Connectivity
The Canon Pro 1000 and the Epson P800 are both wireless printers that can connect via Wi-Fi to smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. You can also use an Ethernet connection or connect devices via USB.
Now let’s look at what makes the Canon Pro 1000 and the Epson P800 different.
Differences Between Canon Pro 1000 and Epson P800
Appearance
Both of these inkjet photo printers are black with a sleek modern design with a difference in size.
Canon Pro 1000
This is 28.5 x 17 x 11.2 inches. It weighs a whopping 70.5 pounds.
Epson P800
It’s a little more compact measuring 26.93 x 14.8 x 9.85 inches. The weight is considerably less at 43 pounds.
The Winner Is- The Epson P800
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Maximum Print Size and Tray Capacity
This is another similar feature with one glaring difference. It will also help explain the size of the printers.
Canon Pro 1000
You will be able to print a variety of sizes, but the maximum print size is 17 inches, the equivalent of A2.
Epson P800
The maximum print size is also 17 inches/A2 but you can attach a paper roll as well as individual sheets. The maximum tray capacity is 120 sheets.
The Winner Is- The Epson P800
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Printer Software
There is a range of software that will enhance your experience with these printers.
Canon Pro 1000
In terms of wireless printing, you can print from AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, the Canon PRINT app and PIXMA Cloud Link. For editing photos, you can use Print Studio Pro, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as well as Canon’s Digital Photo Professional.
Epson P800
For wireless printing, it is compatible with AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Epson iPrint Mobile app. Unfortunately, there is no information about photo editing software.
The Winner Is- The Canon Pro 1000
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Display
The display on the printers will enable you to select different settings.
Canon Pro 1000
There is a 3-inch LCD panel with buttons next to it.
Epson P800
This LCD panel is slightly smaller at 2.7 inches, but you have the advantage of being able to tilt it.
The Winner Is- A Tie
Ink Systems
If you are used to the traditional 4 cartridge printers, both of these will pleasantly surprise you.
Canon Pro 1000
There are 12 ink cartridges, two are black and the others are 9 are color. The two black cartridges are for matte and gloss and will automatically switch based on your printing options.
Epson P800
There are 9 ink tanks that are all UltraChrome HD. It also has a black matte and black gloss that will switch automatically.
The Winner Is- The Canon Pro 1000
Printer Technology
The technology that comes with a printer will often impact the quality of the prints.
Canon Pro 1000
The printer head contains a tubular ink delivery system for faster printing, but it also means that there is less chance of clogging. The Air Feeding System uses a vacuum-grip in the sheets so that pages don’t skewer, allowing for more accurate ink placement.
Epson P800
There is 3-layer black ink technology for the sharpest black and white images possible. The Epson MicroPiezo AMC printer head produces next-generation prints with professional imaging technology.
The Winner Is- A Tie
Pros and Cons
Finally, we will take a look at some pros and cons of the two printers.
Canon Pro 1000
Pros:
- It’s an environmentally friendly printer
- Excellent quality prints with all types of paper
- It’s easy to set up and easy to use
Cons:
- It uses a lot of ink
Epson P800
Pros:
- Color prints last up to 200 years and black and white up to 400
- You can disable matte and gloss printing to extend the life of the printer
- Plenty of good features along with superb quality prints
Cons:
- It is more efficient with the ink, but the tanks are still expensive to replace
The Final Verdict
It’s hard to notice a massive difference in the quality of prints over the different types of paper. There are other things to consider too, like the speed and sound, but neither stood over the other. With regards to value for money, the Epson P800 might be cheaper now and you do have a longer warranty. Nevertheless, this wasn’t enough for us.
The Epson P800 was more difficult to set up. We wouldn’t go so far as to say that it was difficult, but it was more difficult than the Canon Pro 1000. We felt the same with many of the features. When we added this to the superior color contrasts of the Canon Pro 1000, we felt this printer was the better buying option.