The Epson SureColor P600 and P800 are closely related. Both are desktop printers using nine inks to produce professional quality photography, fine art, and graphic design prints. The two printers share most of the same features. Print quality, speed, and performance are essentially identical. The big differences are size, initial price, and cost of printing / ownership.
Similarities
- Nine UltraChrome pigment based inks
- Wide color gamut prints, sharp detail
- Black & White driver system for neutral or toned prints
- On-printer touch screen controls
- Use of Photo Black or Matte Black ink depending on media
- Both use some black ink switching between Photo Black & Matte Black ink.
- Compatible with many different papers
- Three paper feeds - top auto tray, front specialty single sheet, roll
- Able to use heavy and thick papers, canvas
- Able to use custom sizes
Differences
| SureColor P600 (Shop for P600 Papers) | SureColor P800 (Shop for P800 Papers) |
|---|---|
| 13" wide platform | 17" wide platform |
| Minmum sheet size 3.5" x 5" Max typical sheet size 13" x 19" Max print length 129" - limited by file size |
Minimum sheet size 3.5" x 5" Max typical sheet size 17" x 25" Max print length 590" - limited by file size |
| Rolls 8" and 13" | Rolls 8", 13", 17" |
| Ink tanks 25.9 mL capacity | Ink tanks 80 mL capacity |
| MSRP $799 (rebates available often) | MSRP $1295 (rebates available often) |
| Dimensions - 24.2" (W) x 14.5" (D) x 9" (H) | Dimensions - 26.93"(W) x 14.80"(D) x 9.85"(H) |
| Cost of Printing P600 Report | Cost of Printing P800 Report - coming soon |
Bottom Line Recommendation
Given that print quality of the P600 and P800 are virtually identical, your choice comes down to size and print cost.
Because you pay less per mL for P800 inks (buying more at one time earns you a discount), the cost of printing for the P800 will be about 50% less compared to the P600. In other words, if the P600 cost of ink for an 8x10 is $1.02, you can expect to spend $0.56 for the same print on a P800.
Next consider the maximum print size you require. The P600 can print 13" wide with the typical largest sheet being 13x19. The P800 is 17" wide with the typical largest size being 17x22. Keep in mind that the printers have different space requirements, though they are not all that different.
P600 - 24.2" (W) x 14.5" (D) x 9" (H)
P800 - 26.93"(W) x 14.80"(D) x 9.85"(H)
Finally, consider the true cost of each printer.
| P800 | P600 |
|---|---|
| MSRP $1295 | MSRP $799 |
| Value of ink included with new printer - $395 | Value of ink included with new printer - $290 |
| Cost of machine minus ink value - $900 | Cost of machine minus ink value - $509 |
The Epson P800 is tremendous value for money give the size and economy you get for the purchase.
Feel free to Contact Us with any questions you may have about either printer and how Red River Paper products can make your printing experience with the SureColor P600 and P800 better.
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Last updated: June 12, 2021
