Competitive Comparison

Professional 17-Inch Desktops

 

 

 

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Printer Feature

Epson Stylus Pro 3800

Epson Stylus Pro 4800

Canon iPF5000

Maximum Printer Width

17-Inch

17-Inch

17-Inch

Maximum Number of Inks

9-Color

9-Color

12-Color

Maximum Number of Inks Used for Printing

8-Color

8-Color

11-Color

Three-Level Black?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto-Switching Matte & Photo Black?

Yes - Auto Sharing

No

Yes - Auto Switching

Maximum Ink Cartridge Fill Volume

80 ml

220 ml

130 ml

Pigmented Ink Technology

UltraChrome K3™

UltraChrome K3™

Lucia™

Printing Method

AMC™ Piezo x 1

AMC™ Piezo x 1

FINE™ Thermal x 2

Print Head Replacement

Not Required

Not Required

User Replaceable

Maximum Resolution / Minimum Droplet Size

2,880 x 1,440 / 3.5 pl

2,880 x 1,440 / 3.5 pl

2,400 x 1,200 / 4 pl

Print Speed - True Lab Quality 16” x 20” Print

5:32 (1,440 x 720 HS)

6:07 (1,440 x 720 HS)

6:00 (2,400 x 1,200)

Professional Media Support up to 1.5 mm

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cut Sheet / Roll Support

Yes / No

Yes / Yes

Yes / Optional

Borderless Printing Technology

Cut Sheet

Roll Only

Roll Only

Paper Handling - Automatic Feed

Top Input Tray

Roll & Cassette - Manual

Roll & Cassette - Auto

Paper Handling - Manual Feed

Top, Front, & Rear

Top, Front, & Rear

Top, Front, & Rear

Connectivity - Standard

USB 2.0 & 10/100 BaseT

USB 2.0 & FireWire™

USB 2.0 & 10/100 BaseT

Connectivity - Optional

Not Required

100 BaseT Ethernet

FireWire™

Estimated Purchase Price

$1,295

$1,995

$1,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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