Epson - Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wide-format Printer

FWIW, I am happy with my epson XP-15000, a 6-color printer that can go up to 13x19". Lower printer and ink cost, and a pretty good starter printer for my own photos that I'd like to run at home. I still send out larger prints to a local shop, but this does a good job for quick, flexible and smaller prints.

I saved up and bought the Epson Expression XP 15000. It was not cheap but I’ve had it for nearly 5 years and it has been flawless. It prints up to 13x19” borderless (though sometimes this can be tricky) and I have printed hundreds and hundreds of archival quality prints with it. Also, epson’s line of professional media is widely regarded as excellent. Yes—it’s outside your budget but maybe save up? It’s such an awesome and reliable machine.

If you’re doing dark, saturated work, Epson tends to win every time. The EcoTank models are great for long-term ink costs, but if you want really punchy blacks, look at the Epson Photo line (like the XP-15000). The six-color system handles gradients and shadows way nicer than the basic CMYK setups. Canon is good too, but Canon blacks usually sit more “matte” unless you go into their pro line.

I have the Epson xp15000 and love the prints. But if I were doing it over I would probably get the 8550 due to the lower ink costs over time. It costs about $120 to replace all 6 cartridges on the 15000. B and H has both on sale right now for really good prices.

I have an Epson expression and it's fucking horrible do not get one. The biggest waste of money of anything I have ever bought.