R3000 vs Photostylus 1400

[artographywales]

I am considering upgrading my PS 1400 A3 printer to the Epson R3000. Does anyone have the R3000 and what is the difference (Apart from an extra £10 per ink cartridge!). I am keen on the idea that the R3000 can print from a roll of paper as opposed to Sheet Cuts. Also i have been told that it can print onto canvas, has anyone tried this? and what were the results? I have been using the 1400 for 2 years now and have had no problems with it and i have been satisfied with the results but i now feel it is time to provide a more professional result to my portrait customers and would like to know if the upgrade would provide such results.

Thanks in advance for any feedback

 

[POAH]

you can use the 1400 to print onto canvas and roll paper (it just doesnt have the holder)

the R3000 is pigment and has 3 blacks so gives cast free B&W. the carts are bigger and you can also get refillable carts from fotospeed.

 

[Dave P]

I have owned the 1400, and now use the R3000. Both printers are superb. The R3000 has a better range of inks as the previous poster has said and the inks from the photo speed are a lot cheaper than the Epson inks. I have had no problems with them, but i might add that i use these in an amature way. If you want to see some examples click on my Flickr site.