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Epson SureColor P900 Review (2027)

In-depth review of the Epson SureColor P900: 17-inch PRO10 pigment printing with violet, dedicated black channels, and roll media support.

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Epson SureColor P900

Epson SureColor P900

A 17-inch, 10-colour pigment printer with dedicated black channels and roll support.

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Our verdict

The P900 is the 17-inch version of the formula that made the P700 a favourite: ten PRO10 pigment inks with violet for a wider gamut, and dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black nozzles so switching papers never wastes ink. Add roll media and a Carbon Black mode for glossy work, and it is the home exhibition printer for photographers who have outgrown 13 inches.

What we like

  • UltraChrome PRO10 pigment set with violet widens the gamut for saturated blues and purples
  • Dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black nozzles end the ink waste of black switching
  • Prints sheet and roll media up to 17 inches wide and 1.5 mm thick
  • Carbon Black driver mode deepens blacks on glossy media

What to watch out for

  • Premium purchase price before ink, paper, and a stand
  • Ten pigment cartridges to keep stocked is an ongoing cost
  • A 17-inch desktop footprint that will not share a small desk happily

What owners report: Epson SureColor P900

Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.

Most praised

  • Prints on matte fine-art papers look gallery grade when the right paper profile is loaded
  • Ending black ink switching waste is a relief for photographers who alternate glossy and matte work
  • The touchscreen and front loading make a large printer feel manageable day to day

Common complaints

  • The desk footprint is serious, and the printer really wants a dedicated stand
  • Keeping ten pigment cartridges stocked costs more than owners first estimate
  • Roll media handling rewards practice, and the first rolls can frustrate new owners

Who it is for

Photographers selling or exhibiting prints up to 17 inches wide who want pigment permanence without a lab bill per print.

Gamut and the black channels

The PRO10 set adds violet to the usual pigment lineup, which shows up in saturated blues, purples, and skin-tone transitions. The quiet revolution is underneath: separate nozzles for Photo Black and Matte Black mean the printer never purges one black to use the other, the waste that plagued earlier generations every time paper changed.

Media handling at 17 inches

Sheets up to 1.5 mm thick cover fine-art boards, and the roll path handles panoramic and long-format work the 13-inch class cannot. The 4.3 inch touchscreen walks through loading plainly, which matters when a single sheet of exhibition paper is an expensive mistake.

Ownership costs and space

At about 35 lb the P900 wants a stand and a permanent corner, and ten cartridges make ink a budget line rather than an afterthought. Against lab pricing for 17-inch pigment prints, active sellers recover the machine quickly; occasional printers should count honestly before buying width they rarely use.

Key specifications

Print width
Up to 17 in, sheet and roll media
Ink
UltraChrome PRO10, 10 colours including violet
Black channels
Dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black, no switching
Resolution
Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
Display
4.3 in colour touchscreen
Weight
About 35.3 lb

Also consider

Epson SureColor P700

Epson SureColor P700

Ten-colour pigment printing up to 13 x 19 with no black-ink switching.

Why consider it: The same PRO10 system at 13 inches, for photographers whose work never exceeds A3-plus.

  • Technology: 10-colour pigment inkjet, MicroPiezo AMC head
  • Max print size: 13 x 19 in borderless, roll media supported

Sources: Amazon, Printmin, Desertcart, CamelCamelCamel

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Canon PIXMA PRO-200

Canon PIXMA PRO-200

An 8-colour A3-plus dye inkjet for vibrant gallery and illustration prints.

Why consider it: Eight dye inks for saturated glossy colour at a lower entry price, in the 13-inch class.

  • Technology: 8-colour dye inkjet, FINE head, 4800 x 2400 dpi
  • Max print size: 13 x 19 in (A3-plus), custom to 13 x 39 in
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Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.

Questions, answered

Does the P900 need ink switching between glossy and matte paper?

No. It carries dedicated Photo Black and Matte Black nozzles, so changing paper types does not trigger the purge-and-refill cycle older models imposed.

Can the P900 print panoramas?

Yes, the roll media path supports long prints beyond sheet lengths, which is one of the practical reasons to choose it over the 13-inch class.

P900 or a print lab for selling work?

At 17 inches and regular volume, the P900 usually wins on turnaround and per-print cost once the machine is paid for; a lab still wins for one-off very large work and zero maintenance.

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