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The short answerFor photographers, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is the best 13 x 19 printer for glossy and luster color work, and the imagePROGRAF PRO-310 is its pigment twin for matte and fine-art paper. Step up to the PRO-1100 or Epson P900 only if you really need 17 inches.
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
Best 13x19 dye printer
The default recommendation: eight dye inks, up to 13 x 19, a color screen. Expect real money on cartridges.
4.1 out of 5 from 249 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Best 13-inch pigment printer
Same body, pigment inks. Choose it when your papers are matte, textured or fine art, or when prints need to last.
4.3 out of 5 from 118 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Lowest cost per print at 13x19
Not a photographer’s printer in the strictest sense, but at 13 x 19 with very cheap ink it’s the right tool for proofs, test prints and volume.
4.0 out of 5 from 2,725 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Best 17-inch for selling prints
The 17-inch option with the better listing score and an 83 lb footprint.
4.4 out of 5 from 87 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Best 17-inch for black and white
The 17-inch alternative at less than half the weight. Read recent reviews first; the listing rating is 3.7.
3.7 out of 5 from 286 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Cheapest way into 13x19 (older design)
The thrifty doorway into 13 x 19 if you print big only a few times a year.
3.9 out of 5 from 2,352 Amazon ratings (Oct 30, 2026)
Dye for punchy glossy color. Pigment for matte, fine-art paper and long keeping. If you can’t decide, read the dye vs pigment guide first, then the PRO-200S vs PRO-310 comparison.
A calibrated monitor does more for print accuracy than any printer upgrade. A colorimeter such as the SpyderX line is the cheapest improvement here, and the color-matching guide covers the workflow.
| Printer | Type | Max print | Ink | Scan | Owner rating | Per 4x6 | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PIXMA PRO-200S | Cartridge | 13 x 19 in borderless | 8-color dye | No | 4.1 (249) | 46c | Amazon |
| Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 | Cartridge | 13 x 19 in | 9-color pigment + Chroma Optimizer | No | 4.3 (118) | 38c | Amazon |
| Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | Ink tank | 13 x 19 in | 6-color Claria ET Premium | Yes | 4.0 (2,725) | 18c | Amazon |
| Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 | Cartridge | 17 x 22 in | 11 pigment inks + Chroma Optimizer | No | 4.4 (87) | n/a | Amazon |
| Epson SureColor P900 | Cartridge | 17 x 22 in | UltraChrome PRO10 | No | 3.7 (286) | n/a | Amazon |
| Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 | Cartridge | 13 x 19 in | 6-color Claria Photo HD | No | 3.9 (2,352) | 54c | Amazon |
| Printer | Per print | Three-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | $1.78 | $1,311 |
| Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 | $3.83 | $2,079 |
| Canon PIXMA PRO-200S | $4.69 | $2,240 |
| Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 | $5.48 | $2,320 |
| Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 | $3.46 | $2,395 |
| Epson SureColor P900 | $3.71 | $2,534 |
The Epson XP-15000 for occasional 13 x 19 work, or a PRO-200S if you print regularly. The ET-8550 is a good proofing machine.
Not always. Dye suits glossy color and framing at home; pigment suits sales, fine art and long display life.