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Photo Printer Comparison Charts
4x6/5x7/6x8 Dye-sub Printers
8x10/8x12 Dye-sub Printers
Epson Stylus Pro Printers
Small Format Dye Sub Printers
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Price
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Speed
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|
Videos |
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Finish |
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MFR Wrnty /
Print Head Wrnty
|
| Shinko S2145 |
$1,195 |
4x6: 7s
5x7: 12s
6x9: 16s |
4x6:20¢
5x7:53¢
6x9:76¢ |
4x6:700
5x7:400
6x9:310 |
|
YES |
Glossy
Matte |
44lbs. |
1 Year
/10k prints |
|
Mitsubishi 9810DW
|
$1,695 |
4x6: 8s
5x7: 16s
6x9: 18s |
3x5:18.4¢ 4x6:16.5¢
5x7:48¢
6x8:66¢ |
4x6:600
5x7:350
6x8:270 |
|
NO |
Glossy |
46lbs. |
1 Year
/20K Prints
|
|
|
$595 |
3x5: 8s
4x6: 8s
5x7: 15s
6x9: 20s |
4x6:22¢
5x7:72¢
6x8:$1.06 |
3x5:610
4x6:550
5x7:335
6x8:295 |
Overview
Troubleshooting |
NO |
Glossy
Texture |
40lbs. |
90 Days
/NA
|
|
|
$895 |
3x5: 8s
4x6: 8s
5x7: 13s
6x9: 15s |
3.5x5: 37¢
4x6: 17¢
5x7: 54¢
6x8: 51¢ |
3.5x5:770
4x6:700
5x7:400
6x8:350 |
2x6 Cut |
YES |
Glossy
Matte |
50lbs. |
90 Days
/NA
|
|
|
$1,995 |
4x6: 5.9s
5x7: 9.4s
6x8:10.6s |
4x6:19¢
5x7:47¢
6x8:61¢ |
4x6:400
5x7:230
6x8:200 |
|
YES |
Glossy |
48.5lbs. |
1 Year
/NA |
|
|
|
4x6: 8s
5x7: 15s
6x8: 15s
|
4x6:19¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:39¢ |
4x6:750
5x7:375
6x8:375 |
|
NO
|
Glossy
Matte
|
60lbs.
|
90 Days
|
Refurbished
Sony UPCX1-F |
$695 |
3x5:13s
4x6: 16s
5x7: 17s
4x8: 21s |
3x5:26¢
4x6:22¢
5x7:77¢
4x8:55¢ |
3x5: 300
4x6:200
5x7:172
4x8:150 |
|
NO |
Glossy
Matte |
22lbs. |
1 Year
/NA |
|
|
$1,295 |
4x6: 8.4s
5x7: 12.7s
6x8:14.5s |
4x6:19¢
5x7:47¢
6x8:61¢ |
4x6:400
5x7:230
6x8:200 |
|
YES |
Glossy |
26.5lbs. |
1 Year
/20K Prints |
|
|
$1,195 |
4x6: 7s
5x7: 15s
6x8: 17s
6x9: 20s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:37¢
6x8:37¢
6x9:41¢ |
4x6:400
5x7: 230
6x8: 200
6x9: 180 |
|
NO
|
Glossy
Matte
|
33lbs.
|
1 Year
/40K Prints
|
|
|
$825 |
4x6: 15s
5x7: 24s
6x8: 27s
|
4x6:15¢
5x7:TBD
6x8:39¢ |
4x6: 700
5x7: 250
6x8: 250 |
|
Jan '12
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Glossy
Matte
|
30lbs.
|
1 Year
/40K Prints
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|
|
$1,395 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
40lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
|
|
|
$795 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
26lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
|
|
|
$850 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
30lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
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Notes: Print times are in seconds.
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Price
|
Speed 8x10
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Cost/Print
8x10/8x12
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Prints/Roll
8x10/8x12
|
Print Sizes |
Videos |
Surface
|
MFR Wrnty
/Print Head Wrnty |
Weight |
|
|
$1,695 |
35s
|
$0.92/$0.95 |
130/110 |
8x10
8x12 |
Printing |
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/40K Prints |
33lbs. |
|
|
$2,295 |
30s |
$1.18/$1.25 |
130 8x10s |
4x8,8x10
6x8,8x12 |
|
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/7K Prints |
31lbs. |
|
|
$995
|
45s |
$1.32/$1.38 |
300/250 |
8x10
8x12 |
Loading
Printing |
Glossy
|
90 Days |
40lbs. |
|
|
$1,495 |
30s |
$1.18/$1.00 |
280/230 |
8x10
8x12 |
Overview
Paper Loading
Ribbon Loading |
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/5K Prints
|
60lbs. |
|
|
$995 |
30s |
$1.18/$1.00 |
280/230 |
8x10
8x12 |
Overview
Paper Loading
Ribbon Loading |
Glossy
Matte |
90 Days |
60lbs. |
|
|
$695 |
63s |
$1.05/$1.25 |
50/42 |
8x10
8x12 |
Overview |
Glossy
Matte
Luster |
90 Days |
25lbs. |
|
|
$950 |
90s |
$1.39/$1.58 |
50/50 |
8x10
8x12 |
|
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/NA |
31lbs. |
Epson Stylus Pro Printers
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SP7900 |
SP9900 |
|
GS6000 |
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Maximum Print Width
|
17" |
17" |
24" |
44" |
24" |
44" |
64" |
64" |
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Ink Type
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K3 |
HDR |
K3 |
K3 |
HDR |
HDR |
K3 |
Solvent |
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No. of Ink Colors
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8 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
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No. of Ink Bays
|
9 |
11 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
11 |
9 |
8
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16"x20"
|
10:59 |
2:46 to 6:48 |
1:53 to 7:14 |
1:53 to7:14 |
2:53 to 7:14 |
2:53 to 7:14 |
0:50 to 7:39 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
20"x30"
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|
|
4:03 to 12:52 |
4:03 to 12:52 |
5:03 to 12:52 |
5:03 to 12:52 |
1:24 to 13:24 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
30"x60"
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|
|
|
12:26 to 40:05 |
|
15:26 to 40:05
|
4:08 to 42:10 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
| Built-in Cutter |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Auto Take-up Reel |
No |
No |
No |
Optional |
Optional |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Paper |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sheets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Borderless Printing* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Max Resolution |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
1440x1440 |
List Price**
|
$1,295
add to cart for our price |
$2,495
add to cart for our price |
$2,995
add to cart for our price |
$4,995
add to cart for our price |
$3,995
add to cart for our price |
$5,995
add to cart for our price |
$9,995
add to cart for our price |
$24,995
add to cart for our price |
| Graphic Art Edition Price |
$1,495
add to cart for our price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Designer Edition Price |
|
$2,995
add to cart for our price |
$3,495
add to cart for our price |
$5,495
add to cart for our price |
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|
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| Proofing Edition Price |
|
|
|
|
$7,995
add to cart for our price |
$9,995
add to cart for our price |
|
|
| Optional Spectroproofer*** |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Best for |
Photo/Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Fine Art/Signage/Vehicle Wraps |
| Available Cartridge Sizes |
80ml |
200ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
700ml |
950ml |
| Dimensions |
27"x15"x10" |
34"x30"x48" |
54"x27"x48" |
74"x27"x48" |
54"x27"x48" |
74"x27"x48" |
92"x46"x28" |
106"x50"x41" |
| Weight |
43.2 lbs. |
115lbs. |
187lbs. |
256lbs. |
187lbs. |
256lbs. |
384lbs. |
445lbs. |
| |
Brochure
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition
|
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sale Guide
Enviro FAQ
Competitive Guide |
*See spec sheet for borderles printing sizes
**Add to Cart to see Imaging Spectrum Price
***Compatible RIP Required
Gray Cells = N/A (not applicable)
©2011 Imaging Spectrum, Inc. 800-342-9294
www.imagingspectrum.com
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Epson Stylus Pro Printers
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Small Format Dye Sub Printers
|
| |
Price
|
Speed
|
|
|
Videos |
|
Finish |
|
MFR Wrnty /
Print Head Wrnty
|
| Shinko S2145 |
$1,195 |
4x6: 7s
5x7: 12s
6x9: 16s |
4x6:20¢
5x7:53¢
6x9:76¢ |
4x6:700
5x7:400
6x9:310 |
|
YES |
Glossy
Matte |
44lbs. |
1 Year
/10k prints |
|
Mitsubishi 9810DW
|
$1,695 |
4x6: 8s
5x7: 16s
6x9: 18s |
3x5:18.4¢ 4x6:16.5¢
5x7:48¢
6x8:66¢ |
4x6:600
5x7:350
6x8:270 |
|
NO |
Glossy |
46lbs. |
1 Year
/20K Prints
|
|
|
$595 |
3x5: 8s
4x6: 8s
5x7: 15s
6x9: 20s |
4x6:22¢
5x7:72¢
6x8:$1.06 |
3x5:610
4x6:550
5x7:335
6x8:295 |
Overview
Troubleshooting |
NO |
Glossy
Texture |
40lbs. |
90 Days
/NA
|
|
|
$1,995 |
4x6: 5.9s
5x7: 9.4s
6x8:10.6s |
4x6:19¢
5x7:47¢
6x8:61¢ |
4x6:400
5x7:230
6x8:200 |
|
NO |
Glossy |
48.5lbs. |
1 Year
/NA |
|
|
|
4x6: 8s
5x7: 15s
6x8: 15s
|
4x6:19¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:39¢ |
4x6:750
5x7:375
6x8:375 |
|
NO
|
Glossy
Matte
|
60lbs.
|
90 Days
|
| Sony UPCX1 |
Printer no
longer available |
3x5:13s
4x6: 16s
5x7: 17s
4x8: 21s |
3x5:26¢
4x6:22¢
5x7:77¢
4x8:55¢ |
3x5: 300
4x6:200
5x7:172
4x8:150 |
|
NO |
Glossy
Matte |
22lbs. |
1 Year
/NA |
|
|
$1,295 |
4x6: 8.4s
5x7: 12.7s
6x8:14.5s |
4x6:19¢
5x7:47¢
6x8:61¢ |
4x6:400
5x7:230
6x8:200 |
|
YES |
Glossy |
26.5lbs. |
1 Year
/20K Prints |
|
|
$1,195 |
4x6: 7s
5x7: 15s
6x8: 17s
6x9: 20s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:37¢
6x8:37¢
6x9:41¢ |
4x6:400
5x7: 230
6x8: 200
6x9: 180 |
|
NO
|
Glossy
Matte
|
33lbs.
|
1 Year
/40K Prints
|
|
|
$1,395 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
40lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
|
|
|
$799 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
26lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
|
|
|
$850 |
4x6: 12s
5x7: 18s
6x8: 19s
6x9: 21s
|
4x6:16¢
5x7:39¢
6x8:50¢
6x9:50¢ |
4x6:330
5x7:190
6x8:150
6x9:150 |
|
YES
|
Glossy
Matte
|
30lbs.
|
1 Year
/60K Prints
|
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Notes: Print times are in seconds.
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|
| |
Price
|
Speed 8x10
|
Cost/Print
8x10/8x12
|
Prints/Roll
8x10/8x12
|
Print Sizes |
Videos |
Surface
|
MFR Wrnty
/Print Head Wrnty |
Weight |
|
|
$1,695 |
35s
|
$0.92/$1.08 |
130/110 |
8x10
8x12 |
Printing |
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/40K Prints |
33lbs. |
|
|
$2,295 |
30s |
$1.18/$1.25 |
130 8x10s |
4x8,8x10
6x8,8x12 |
|
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/7K Prints |
31lbs. |
|
|
$995
|
45s |
$1.32/$1.38 |
300/250 |
8x10
8x12 |
Loading
Printing |
Glossy
|
90 Days |
40lbs. |
|
|
$1,995 |
30s |
$1.18/$1.00 |
280/230 |
8x10
8x12 |
Overview
Paper Loading
Ribbon Loading |
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/5K Prints
|
60lbs. |
|
|
$1,195 |
63s |
$1.05/$1.25 |
50/42 |
8x10
8x12 |
Overview |
Glossy
Matte
Luster |
1 Year
/NA |
25lbs. |
|
|
$950 |
90s |
$1.39/$1.58 |
50/50 |
8x10
8x12 |
|
Glossy
Matte |
1 Year
/NA |
31lbs. |
Epson Stylus Pro Printers
|
| |
|
|
|
|
SP7900 |
SP9900 |
|
GS6000 |
|
Maximum Print Width
|
17" |
17" |
24" |
44" |
24" |
44" |
64" |
64" |
|
Ink Type
|
K3 |
HDR |
K3 |
K3 |
HDR |
HDR |
K3 |
Solvent |
|
No. of Ink Colors
|
8 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
|
No. of Ink Bays
|
9 |
11 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
11 |
9 |
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16"x20"
|
10:59 |
2:46 to 6:48 |
1:53 to 7:14 |
1:53 to7:14 |
2:53 to 7:14 |
2:53 to 7:14 |
0:50 to 7:39 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
20"x30"
|
|
|
4:03 to 12:52 |
4:03 to 12:52 |
5:03 to 12:52 |
5:03 to 12:52 |
1:24 to 13:24 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
30"x60"
|
|
|
|
12:26 to 40:05 |
|
15:26 to 40:05
|
4:08 to 42:10 |
See Brochure for Speeds |
| Built-in Cutter |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Auto Take-up Reel |
No |
No |
No |
Optional |
Optional |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Paper |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sheets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Borderless Printing* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Max Resolution |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
2880x1440 |
1440x1440 |
List Price**
|
$1,295
add to cart for our price |
$2,495
add to cart for our price |
$2,995
add to cart for our price |
$4,995
add to cart for our price |
$3,995
add to cart for our price |
$5,995
add to cart for our price |
$9,995
add to cart for our price |
$24,995
add to cart for our price |
| Graphic Art Edition Price |
$1,495
add to cart for our price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Designer Edition Price |
|
$2,995
add to cart for our price |
$3,495
add to cart for our price |
$5,495
add to cart for our price |
|
|
|
|
| Proofing Edition Price |
|
|
|
|
$7,995
add to cart for our price |
$9,995
add to cart for our price |
|
|
| Optional Spectroproofer*** |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Best for |
Photo/Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Prepress/High Gamut Photo and Fine Art |
Photo/Fine Art |
Fine Art/Signage/Vehicle Wraps |
| Available Cartridge Sizes |
80ml |
200ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
150ml, 350ml, 700ml |
700ml |
950ml |
| Dimensions |
27"x15"x10" |
34"x30"x48" |
54"x27"x48" |
74"x27"x48" |
54"x27"x48" |
74"x27"x48" |
92"x46"x28" |
106"x50"x41" |
| Weight |
43.2 lbs. |
115lbs. |
187lbs. |
256lbs. |
187lbs. |
256lbs. |
384lbs. |
445lbs. |
| |
Brochure
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition
|
Brochure
Sales Guide
Designer Edition |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sales Guide |
Brochure
Sale Guide
Enviro FAQ
Competitive Guide |
*See spec sheet for borderles printing sizes
**Add to Cart to see Imaging Spectrum Price
***Compatible RIP Required
Gray Cells = N/A (not applicable)
©2011 Imaging Spectrum, Inc. 800-342-9294
www.imagingspectrum.com
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