Inkjet Art review of HP 9180

I don't include the R800/1800 in comparing the 9180. The output from the 800 can be very nice yet it's not a pro printer. The R2400 certainly is though albeit it's miniscule cartridges.

I think I read somewhere that the 800/1800 were to be discontinued , but that doesn't mean there is something great to replace them with, or at least not mind shatteringly better. The Canon pigment 9500 holds a lot of promise in this class , and is between pro and prosumer. Again if it's ouput only perhaps the 10 colour Canon will be a good choice, but from what I saw the chassis is not pro, the archival life not near what it could be> so not a great fine art printer like the HP.

Luckily all these printers are good, everyone can find a model suited to their needs.
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Neil Snape photographer Paris http://www.neilsnape.com

Neil,
I have a question concerning the closed loop calibration of the 9180.

Is there a special "calibrating paper" or do you need to calibrate every different or every type of paper?
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Best Regards,
Peter

that the new HP is far ahead of the R800 I guess eh? Is this what you mean?

Reason why I am asking is that my parents Epson 785EPX just gave up after nearly 7 years....they are looking for a good printer for up to 8x10. I guess you recommend the new HP over the older R800?

Thanks for your comments!!!!

newe said:

that the new HP is far ahead of the R800 I guess eh? Is this what
you mean?

Reason why I am asking is that my parents Epson 785EPX just gave up
after nearly 7 years....they are looking for a good printer for up
to 8x10. I guess you recommend the new HP over the older R800?

Thanks for your comments!!!!

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R800 is in a different size class (A4 max) to the new HP (A3+) for a start.
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Chris

I meant to say that they have been using just 785 for 7 years doing just 8x10 and are looking for a "much nicer" printer. I have the r800. They like it, but I thought since it is older that it may not be the best choice. They are retired and are looking for an "excellent" unit.

They would spend the $ if printer is excellent. Their point of comparision is my R800. The question I should ask of the user here is does this new HP blow the R800 away. The new HP may be more cost effective if newer.

Hey Guy,

Nice to see you around!

fotografer said:

Interesting review. Thanks for the link, Don.

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fotografer

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I have the R800. It's OK. The HP should be in an entirely different class of printer. If what I've heard and read is true, the HP will be in a class by itself at this price point. This seems like an exciting product.

newe said:

I meant to say that they have been using just 785 for 7 years doing
just 8x10 and are looking for a "much nicer" printer. I have the
r800. They like it, but I thought since it is older that it may
not be the best choice. They are retired and are looking for an
"excellent" unit.

They would spend the $ if printer is excellent. Their point of
comparision is my R800. The question I should ask of the user here
is does this new HP blow the R800 away. The new HP may be more
cost effective if newer.

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any firm date for north america...Canada included

semi-gloss? like Epson premium luster paper?