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this post was submitted on 27 Sep 2025
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If you rarely print, your cartridges dry out and the cost of replacing those is more expensive than if you just went to the store for the few prints you do. But if you're willing to pay for convenience, I understand, but that's all your paying for, not quality or reliability or consistency, especially with a >£500 printer. That's still in beginner/budget territory.
I can't say I've ever had many issues with Canon's PRO line and I'm aware of a few pro photographers who use them, certainly putting them at the same level as an entry level inkjet or laser seems a bit disingenuous. Definitely more expensive than one-offs at a good print shop, but as I say it's a hobby - finding time to get to a good print shop while they're actually open can take weeks which is next to useless in some cases.