What's the best printer if you want to get into printing your photos, if you're serious about it?

Looking for a good printer for photos and artwork. What's the best option if you want to get into photo printing beyond a few snapshots. Printer quality vs ink prices - what's the best combination? [Bonus end notes: What about the PRO-1000 replacement?] Covering a range of printers, there's a clear leader if ink costs matter. Will it help improve your photography? Is it good enough for 'serious' printing? Printers discussed [links to detailed reviews and videos] Dye based: [cartridge] PRO-200 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-200-printer-review/ Dye based [ink tank] G550 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-g550-printer-review/ Pigment ink: PRO-300 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ P700 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p700-printer-review/ Hybrid ink set [ink tank]: ET-8550 | ET-8500 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8500-printer-review/ https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ 17″ width: P900 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ P5300/P5370 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p5300-printer-review/ PRO-1000 https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/ Canon TC-20M [24"] https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-tc-20m-printer-review/ 00:00 Start 00:25 A best printer? 01:22 Types of review 03:53 Canon PRO-200, 300 04:10 Pigment inks? 04:50 17" P5000/5300/5370 05:32 Even bigger printers 05:55 Canon ink tank printers 07:14 The cost of ink carts - does it matter 08:33 And the winner is: ET8550 09:10 Art prints 09:25 Any downsides? 10:25 Why did I pick this printer? 13:24 Not big enough? PRO-1000 replacement? For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-photography-videos-index/ ----------------- If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008&KBID=2711&DFF=d10-v1-t8-x4 Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=rflaid64416&utm_medium=affiliate