Happy at last!

[Roy Cummins]

Just thought I would let you know that with lots of input/opinions I did finally decide that since the Canon i 9000 has been discontinued I would replace my dead/outdated Epson 1280 with the new Canon i 9100. It is a dream! Setup was simple and the times for printing speed which I didn't believe are now a reality. Wow, is it fast! The 4 x 6 comes out right at 37-40 seconds while the 8.5 x 11 came out at 1 minute and 20 seconds. Guess the 3072 nozzles that Canon puts in the head is the reason? Also nice is the fact that the head; if it ever does die, is owner replaceable. So far the prints that I have done in my excited last two days are incredible!

Regards from Texas,

Roy Cummins

[Rockyw]

Does this printer have archival quality ink or dye?? And also how many color printer is it? 4 or 6.

[Roy Cummins]

The printer uses ink which is rated according to Canon to have an archival value of 25 years. There are 6 individual tanks which I think will be a huge savings over the Epson cartridge system.

Regards,

Roy Cummins

[smunky]

Hoe much did you pay for this printer?
I just had to have my 1270 cleaned again and am getting frustrated.

[Roy Cummins]

Evening Smunky!

The printer was out of stock at almost every dealer here in the Houston area. Those that had it priced it at $500. I picked up the phone and called B & H and they had it in stock and ready to ship at $449.95 plus shipping ($36.00 to me) so I ordered it from them. I have been nothing but amazed at the prints that I have made and do not miss the Epson 1280 at all. So far, I can tell you that everything in the Canon specs is true. I am impressed!

Hope this gives you the info you requested and if you do buy one give me an e-mail one of these days and give me your opinion!

Regards,

Roy Cummins
Roy Cummins Photography

[ballroom_boy]

Congrats on your i9100 - it is an awesome printer. I have the s9000 which is similar in print quality (but cannot do borderless at 13" x 19"). The separate ink tank system is great - just replace the individual color as opposed to replacing the whole cartridge.

I find that I go through the photo magenta (PM) and photo cyan (PC) twice as fast as the other colors (except yellow, which tends to go next). I keep spares of these "just in case".

Happy printing!

[Roy Cummins]

Hey Ballroom!

Thanks for the comments about the i 9100 and also your comments about which ink tanks to watch for first replacement. I will take your advice as a "newbie" and keep some replacements on hand.

I don't miss the Epson 1280 and its' cartridge system even a little bit!

Have a great weekend!

Regards,

Roy Cummins

[frankgh]

Hi just got my i9100 on a recent trip back to the USA. I Love It! I was going to buy the Pixus 9100i (Japanese market canon) but I was worried about not being able to read the software. Anyway the price was about the same. I can buy Canon ink here for about $8.50 but I would like to know how you guys using the goodie ink refills are fairing. Problem with the 19x13 prints: it blows up any problems the photographer had ie unsteady hands! It will keep me on my toes and force me to get better!

[Roy Cummins]

Hi FrankGH!

I Have just begun to use the ink from Inkjet Goodies. Filling and refilling the new cartridges they send as part of the package is a breeze. I am now on my second refills of the most used colors and have made every size print that can be made on the printer including some 13 x 19 borderless portraits on Photo Paper Pro. They continue to be beautiful and comparing them with prints done with Canon inks I can't see any difference. So far I am thoroughly pleased-expecially with the price per refill! By the way I am also using some Epson papers as well as some Red River paper with excellent results!

Continued good luck with the i9100!

Regards,

Roy Cummins