Wanted: consumer printer for 11" X 17" or larger

[TXForesterII]

I'm looking for a printer for a friend who will sometimes print fairly large prints, but wants to do his own work instead of outsourcing.

Any info. including cost comparisons of usage would be helpful.

Thank You

[hue-e]

epson, which I recommend for photo prints, likes to make inkjets that print larger than 11x17.

here's a few...
Epson Wide Format Ink Jet Printers - Epson America, Inc.

[TXForesterII]

Thank you. This is good.

[venchka]

Canon. I don't know what they offer in a 13" printer, but the 17" 5000/5100 series is quite good. I have a 5000 and love it.

Epson is running rebates right now on their Pro printers-3880 and up.

The prices in the Epson link above are high. You can beat those prices from other online sources. GOOGLE!

ps: I have owned and used 2 13" consumer Epson printers. They print fine. Until the ink runs out. Very quickly. Then it's $50 for more ink. For a few more prints. The pro printers with 80ml-120ml-130ml-220ml ink cartridges offer much more affordable ink prices.

[ramblinray]

Atlex.com has the Epson 3880 for 799 after rebate, but the offer ends today. The $300 rebate goes for a bit longer though.

[venchka]

i MISSED THE INFO. ON THE $799 PRICE. i JUST PUT A 3880 IN MY CART. tHE CHECK OUT PRICE IS $1,119. After the $300 rebate, the net price, at my door, is $819. Which includes about $400-$500 worth of ink. Not bad.