Canon imagePROGRAF PRO vs Epson SureColor P-Series: Which Photo and Fine Art Printer Fits Your Shop?

When customers shop for a professional photo or fine art printer, the comparison almost always comes down to two brands: Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO Series versus Epson's SureColor P-Series. Within each lineup, the printers are essentially the same machine at different widths, so this comparison is really about the philosophy behind each brand: Epson is built for maximum color gamut, faster throughput, and rigid media capability, while Canon is built for consistent, repeatable color, better scratch resistance on glossy media, a user-replaceable printhead, and a dual-roll system.

Printers covered: Canon PRO-2600, PRO-4600, PRO-6600 vs Epson P7570, P9570, P20570.

What the blog covers: ink and color, printheads, speed, media handling, borderless printing, rigid media, and total price, including the ink that ships in the box and the P20570's no-ink detail.