Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 vs Epson SureColor P900
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100
Epson SureColor P900In shortBoth print to 17 x 22 in, both use pigment inks, both are for people who print big. The gap is in the details people overlook until the box arrives. (Also searched as P900 vs PRO-1100.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 vs SureColor P900 specs
| Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 | Epson SureColor P900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum print | 17 x 22 in (paper sizes up to 17 x 25 in listed) | 17 x 22 in |
| Ink system | 11 pigment inks + Chroma Optimizer | UltraChrome PRO10 (10 channels, with violet) |
| Cartridges or tanks | Cartridges (Lucia PRO II inks) | Cartridges |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Scan and copy | No | No |
| Screen | Front display | Color touchscreen |
| Weight | about 83 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Running cost | about $0.94-$1.19 per 8x10 | about $1.02-$1.27 per 8x10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.4 from 87 ratings | 3.7 from 286 ratings |
| Price tier | $$$$ | $$$$ |
Where they differ
Weight
Edge: SureColor P900
About 83 lb for the Canon against 35.3 lb for the Epson on the listings. That’s more than twice the weight. If you move printers or have a modest table, this alone settles it.
Ink systems
Too close to call
Canon: 11 pigment inks plus Chroma Optimizer. Epson: 10-channel UltraChrome PRO10 with violet. Both are wide-gamut sets; neither is a clear winner on paper.
Black handling
Edge: SureColor P900
The P900’s print head has separate nozzles for photo and matte black, so there’s no swapping. Its Carbon Black driver mode targets deeper blacks for monochrome. Canon counters with an anti-clogging print head and its own layout software.
Owner ratings
Edge: imagePROGRAF PRO-1100
4.4 from 87 ratings for the Canon, 3.7 from 286 for the Epson on the day of the pull. The Epson number deserves a look at the recent critical reviews before you buy.
Who should pick which
Pick the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 if
You want the newer design and the better listing score, and you have a sturdy place for it.
Pick the SureColor P900 if
You print a lot of black and white or swap between papers, or you can’t accommodate 83 lb.
The call
I’d start with the Canon on ratings, then ask whether the weight is a problem. If it is, the P900 is a good printer with a rating you should investigate.
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 review, Epson SureColor P900 review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Can either print 17 x 22?
Yes, both list 17 x 22 in as the maximum.
Which uses less ink?
Neither publishes a figure that can be compared fairly; the calculator uses planning values for both.