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
PK = Photo black ink MK = Matte black ink
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