Thread: A3 Photo printers

In that case then...
('cause I thought you wanted a professional top end unit )

I'd seriously look at either the Canon or Epson range. I'd also question the need for A3 as they are much bigger units and so usually need their own bench top to work on. If you do go with A3 then select A3+ as it gives additional ability. Epson's tend to allow for roll feed.

I've had a Canon Pixma ip8500 for several years now and have no need to change it. It does a good quality A4 borderless print on photo paper if I need it. As for ink, spending hundreds of dollars is unavoidable

The Canon Pixma range would be my first place to look. Epson is traditionally dearer (marginally) for ink supplies but their printer calibration setup can be very fiddly to get right. That said they tend to be more adjustable for colour management than Canon in the mid range units.

I've used Vistaprint (Belgium) to have a couple of pano's from my Canon P & S printed in their Banner format - about 1000 x 500mm. Cost about $15ea and were delivered to my door in about two weeks.

I realise that you're probably after better quality for your pics but everyone who has viewed these have been quite impressed with the outcome.