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

 

 

 

 

 

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