topic Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720 in Professional Photo Printers

pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

dibanno — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:02:01 GMT

Hi:

I'm in the market for a new photo printer. I've had Epsons for years but these Canons really look nice. I'm looking at the Pixma Pro 100 and the Pixma ip8720. What is your opinion?

Thanks!

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

ebiggs1 — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:18:11 GMT

I have the Pro-100 and I have a Pro-9500 II, so you probably know my preference.

Either will do a nice job and I guess the only big difference between the two is, one ia a 6 color printer and the other is an 8.

The Pro-100 is a beast at nearly 45 pounds. It is a truly nice photo printer.

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:16:13 GMT

With the currently available rebates the Pro-100 is the less expensive printer. And it prints outstanding prints.

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

dibanno — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:18:39 GMT

Thanks! I just received the Pro 100! Can't wait to try it out. Yes, it is a beast. I had to buy a new desk!

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:17:55 GMT

Here are some resources for you:

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/galleries/galleries/tutorials/pixma_software_tutorials.shtml

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlV7cqqladQ

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

bllepore — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:10:40 GMT

I'm also torn between these two printers. I'm leaning to the iP8720 because it would be more portable and I'm thinking the cost of printing may be less over the long haul given the larger black cartridge, but don't know. I keep loking at the Pro-100 for its Ethernet connectivity which I'm thinking may be more reliable and offer better performance AND I'm wondering if it is better at matching screen color (I'm not familiar with the OIG technology, is it much of an improvement over the iP8720)? I'm not a pro and continually struggle wtih color matching on my old, very old, PRO9000. Also, I be able to print directly form by Canon SX530HS (wifi enabled)? Help.

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

Michael — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:34:24 GMT

bllepore,

If you will be printing a combination of photos and documents, the iP8720 may be the more economical choice.

A USB connection will always be more stable than a network once. Since it would be going direclt to your computer. Whereas an ethernet or Wi-Fi connection would go to a router and then from there to your computer.

In terms of color matching, if you are not familiar with concepts such as colorspaces or ICC profiles, the PRO-100 has a Print Studio Pro plugin that can be used with Adobe programs such as Photoshop. This plugin has some simple options that will help you with printing photos. This works similarly to the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro plugin for the Pro9000.

You will be able to print via Wi-Fi with your camera with the iP8720. For the PRO-100 you would have to connect the camera direclty to the Pictbridge port on the front of the unit the same was as your Pro9000.

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Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

bllepore — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 15:31:35 GMT

Thank You Michael! Just one more clarification please...my question about the ethernet was more whether or not the ehternet cable was much of an advantage over wifi since I understand that both would go through the router. I do understand tht the USB/computer connections would be faster. I just didn't know if the ehternet-to-router option on the P-100 is a signicant performance improvement, or reliability factor (???), versus the iP8720 (wifi) which doesn't appear to have ethernet. My gut tells me it would be better, but maybe not significant enough to be a deciding factor?

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

Michael — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:42:38 GMT

Hello.

Overall, an ethernet connection is more stable than a Wi-Fi connection. Especially if you will be printing large sized photos.

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Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

RACHHARK — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:58:23 GMT

I am also trying to decide between these two printers. Which would you recommend for printing (mostly) color prints of hand skteches and other artist renderings that will be scanned in as pdfs/jpegs, some photo printing, and I wouldn't mind being able to use it for pdfs of BW line drawings (from autocad) as well.

thanks!

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

Waddizzle — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:38:50 GMT

I own a Pixma Pro-100 and cannot remember if it can print on conventional paper, like 11x17 inch. Because printing raster grapics from CAD software, like Autocad, would be serious overkill on a Pro-100, if you had to use photo paper. Not unless you plan on printing 3D rendered images, which could be worthy of framing.

If you all you need is hard copy output for markups, then using photo paper would be overkill.

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

hidersfarm — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:45:29 GMT

Can I ask what did you buy finaly?

I gone through two canon pixma printer in two years. the firs was a Pixma MG5450 which was ok for 1.5 years, then it stated to display error codes, printhead manual cleaning helped, but since few weeks no matter what I do it does not want to print and same error code comes up. B200

The second is a Pixma MG6450 which is very slow, it keeps telling me to conect to the wifi, which is already connected, does not want to print through wifi, only wired printing is available. it feels and look very cheap.

Now I am wondering to buy something high end to assura reliabality, something would serve us for years.

I am not the one who use the printer, but my employer. he is amateur photographer and on the weekend sometimes he pring 100-200 photos. Seems these printer can not keep printing and printing for hours.

Early days we used to have Kodak ESP C315, the printing quality was not as good but reliabality was excellent, it still works.

So what is your thought about the printer you finaly purchased.

If Canon support see this tread I would be greatful if someone can help me with the error codes and some solution.

Re: pixma pro 100 versus pixma ip8720

thudbranch — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:55:55 GMT

The printing software for the ip8720 model is HORRIBLE! I have wasted hours trying to print 12.95 x 20" prints! If I try to use 13" wide the software tells me no- must be under 12.95". The software also limits the length to 26.66" OK. Canon online help says you can print 12.95 x 26.5" prints. Fine. I can print with specified paper 13.00 x 19.00 inch which is a size cut-sheet paper you buy. Why does the printer software limit it to 12.95inch wide? If I try to enter 12.95 (or 13.00) wide x 20.0 (or 20.1) inch the printer. no matter what kind of photo paper I specify, reverts to 12" wide or 14" wide!!! The 14" wide paper setting then forces the printer to scale the print down from full size so it will fit on a 12" wide paper! The printer physically can not take wider than 13". THE SOFTWARE IS VERY CONVOLUTED TOO! You have to go through about 6 levels to get to set a custom print or page size! DO NOT BUY IF UNLESS YOU WANT TO PRINT NO LARGER THAN 13 x 29" USELESS FOR ROLL STOCK TO GET OTHER THAN STANDARD SHEET SIZES! When the software changes the page size on you it does not warn you it has done so! YOU MUST PREVIEW YOUR PRINTS TO SEE WHAT THE PRINTER HAS DECIDED TO DO WITH YOUR INPUTS! HORRIBLE SOFTWARE. i hope the Pro100 has better software.