Which printer

r1levy

I've just joined this forum so forgive me if I'm asking a question already answered. I'm looking to replace my printer which is an Epson Stylus Photo 1270, about 9 or 10 years old. I'm trying to decide between the Canon Pixma Pro 9000ii and the Pixma Pro 9500ii. I'm not a professional photographer but don't mind spending the few extra bucks for the 9500 considering how long I keep a printer. I print both black & white and color. The 9500 apparently prints black & white better than the 9000. But is the 9000 so much better than my old Epson that I'll be blown away by it's ability to print B&W? Is the 9500 "that much" better?
Thank you for any help you can offer.

hgernhardtjr

I gave up on my 1270 several years ago ... it was a real bummer for me, a constant source of frustration with clogging especially, while the old HP units kept on trucking.

I trashed the 1270 and purchased a Canon i9900 when they first came out, and it still plods along printing outstanding photos up to 13x19. It blew away the 1270 IMHO in all the types of photos I do/did.

I have seen output from the Pixima Pro 9500ii, and the prints are equally good, if not better, than my i9900. So I would say go with the 9500. I think it will last a long while for you and be an excellent replacement to your older Epson. Again, my opinion only.

r1levy

Thank you for your input. I'm tired of clogged print heads too. Used to be if I didn't use my 1270 for a week or two the heads would clog. Now it happens the day after I use it. Frustrating!

arodney

At least with more modern Epson’s, 2880, 3880, even my older 4800, ink clogging is mostly a non issue.