megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>My Epson Pro 3800 which i've had for 5/6 years needs a new print-head .. Which will cost me about $1,400.<br>I'm thinking it would make more sense to pay more & to upgrade my printer. What's the current equivalent to what the 3800 was when it first came out?<br>Many thanks </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_m Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>as I wrote in your other thread, Epson P800 or new (not available for a few months yet) Canon PRO-1000 are the only 17" modern printers. Do you really need 17"? Do you have volume enough to justify something like a 24" Canon iPF6xxx ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>what size paper does the Canon iPF6xxx print...?<br> The majority of my prints are at A3+ with a few exceptions larger</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>You could save a lot of money and look for a 3880, a superb printer. I also have that an a P600, frankly the 3880 is up there and has been pain free for years. <br> The 3880 replaced your 3800, the P series replaces it. </p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>Is the 3880 sheet & roll ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>I just looked up the Epson P800 ... Unless I'm looking at the wrong one - Reviews are quite low on it</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>3880 is sheet only. <br> P800 has only been out a few months, I can't imagine why the reviews are poor (it's just a bigger version of my P600 which is quite a nice unit).<br> Since P800 is so new, you again might find a scramming deal on the 3880!</p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>prices look the same from what i can see... very similar. Unless I'm missing something :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <blockquote> <p>I just looked up the Epson P800 ... Unless I'm looking at the wrong one - Reviews are quite low on it</p> </blockquote> So review sites and reviewers are better than others... <p>https://luminous-landscape.com/new-epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/</p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <blockquote> <p>prices look the same from what i can see... very similar. Unless I'm missing something :)</p> </blockquote> <p>I suspect you are.... One's brand new technology, the other is being replaced. IF you find the two at the same price, keep looking!</p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>Thank you Andrew ... Is it worth looking into any of the Canon ones suggested above ? how do they compare to Epson ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>Canon's are fine printers, very different ink head technology, you should study the differences to see if you want to jump ship. On paper, Piezo has a few more advantages. </p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>you're an Epson user?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>What about the Epson 4900 ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>Had a 4900, <strong>hated</strong> it due to the clogging. You have to print from it nearly every day, then the clog issue is kind of moot. </p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>Andrew you've been so helpful - thank you. Last question .. Does the P800 use the same ink cartridges as the 3800 ? i have some unused cartridges and would hate to end up not using them once i replace my printer </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>New inks for the P800 (reformulated yellow, better D-Max).</p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_stone Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 <p>oh no :( wasted brand new ink </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhbebb Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 <p>You may have have your printer for longer than you think - the successor model 3880 came out 6 years ago. I have one of these, have found it excellent in every way, seems to not mind being left for a few weeks, uses quite a a lot of ink cleaning itself and purging itself when changing black ink from matte to photo. I don't believe a new waste tank will solve your problem, you should be seeing an error message some time in advance if a replacement is due, the same as with ink cartridges. Have you made a lot of prints with your 3800, to the point where you could say you have had fair service from it and it is now worn out? Epson are as durable as other printers, but nothing lasts forever. Buying a 3880 would at least allow you to use up your stock of cartridges!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdarlow Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hi Megan: I've been using Epson 17-inch-wide printers for about 10 years and I recently tested the Epson SureColor P800 for Professional Photographer magazine. Unfortunately, the article is not available for free online. Here's a link to a PDF of the Table of Contents: http://www.ppmag.com/current_issue/pdfs/1115/contents1115.pdf . And here's subscription info. You may want to see if the current issue is included if you subscribe. I think the P800 is a fantastic printer. I especially like the added black density (especially on matte papers), roll paper handling and lack of automatic cleaning cycles that I'm hearing. You can read my review of a similar printer, the Epson SureColor P600 here on PopPhoto.com: http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2015/03/printer-test-epson-surecolor-p600 If you don't need roll paper handling and can save a lot on a new 3880, that's certainly still a good option. One thing to keep in mind when comparing prices is that the P800's "starter" ink cartridges are 60 ml compared with the 80 ml cartridges that come with the 3800/3880. After the starter cartridges, 80ml cartridges are the only option, just like with the 3800 and 3880. Hope that helps. All the best, Andrew Andrew Darlow Editor, The Imaging Buffet http://www.imagingbuffet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaldog Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 <p>Good review of the P800 (free) on Luminous Landscape Megan:<br> https://luminous-landscape.com/new-epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/</p> Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management" (pluralsight.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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