EPSON or CANON, help me decide

[Mowerman90]

Have used Canon exclusively for years but thinking about one of the new tank printers. I print plenty of Pics of the grandkids dogs etc. Of Canon or Epson's base tank models which has a dual paper path. I ask this because I print a lot of Christmas cards which work best with a rear straight paper path. Which models have this feature. Which of the two brands would you reccomend and why?

 

[pharmacist]

I would suggest the Epson ET-8550: it has straight paper path (8x10 and up). It is also very economical to print and does a great job with neutral black and white prints (gray ink included).

 

[zeboma]

I would suggest the Epson ET-8550: it has straight paper path (8x10 and up). It is also very economical to print and does a great job with neutral black and white prints (gray ink included).

I too am looking....either Canon Pro 300, 1000, and.....I think I'd prefer the ET-8550. The one downside I've seen has been about wheel marks (on thick papers only) and some black smudging, some challenges with true black. Are you generally happy --on those, and all other fronts?