This series of reports address the concerns and arguments about the true cost of ink in desktop photo printing. Using the Epson and Canon desktop printers, we conducted a series of print tests to determine how much ink is used in a full coverage 8”x10” print. From that figure we extrapolated ink usage per square inch. The objective is to share a realistic cost per print vision with inkjet users. The choice to pursue photo inkjet printing is in the end an individual economic choice.
Current reports available:
Epson R2400 and R1900 - web version - PDF download
Canon Pro9500 and Pro9000 - web version - PDF download
The summary of ink cost by print size
Printer |
4x6 |
5x7 |
8x10 |
11x14 |
13x19 |
| EPSON | |||||
| R2400 PK | $0.27 |
$0.40 |
$0.90 |
$1.75 |
$2.80 |
R2400 MK |
$0.23 |
$0.33 |
$0.76 |
$1.45 |
$2.33 |
R1900 PK |
$0.19 |
$0.28 |
$0.63 |
$1.22 |
$1.96 |
CANON |
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| PRO 9000 | $0.19 |
$0.28 |
$0.64 |
$1.23 |
$1.98 |
| PRO 9500 PK | $0.23 |
$0.35 |
$0.80 |
$1.54 |
$2.46 |
PK = Photo black ink MK = Matte black ink
About Red River Paper
Red River offers premium quality photo inkjet paper that is the same quality or better than the name brands at up to 40% less. Choose from glossy, satin, luster, matte, fine art, and specialty inkjet paper to Epson Canon and HP printers.
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