[Rob Barron]

I can only say this: I have heard about the Epson clogging problems too therefore it surely must be an issue as everyone seems to have heard about them. In my OLD Epson I had massive clogging issues but can't say if that is still the same on later printers.

I have a Canon and the prints are truly incredible. I can print A3+ (and do hundreds of times as I sell posters!) in under 2 and 1/2 minutes and the noise level is so quiet I hardly notice it is printing. The Epson produces excellent prints too but at double the time minimum and is a lot noisier.

I took three test prints to my previous camera club along with three that were printed of the same picture at Jessops. The result was that in the majority of responses, the Canon was deemed to be better than the chemical reproduction of Jessops. The detail was stronger in dark areas and the colours were more natural.

I don't have the 9000, I have the i9950 but have seen plenty of prints on it now as I have been considering buying one. It is fantastic in quality in both colour and mono though with a faint colour cast but that did not interfere with the image at all.

So, there you go, you're spending a fair bit of cash so I can only say whatever happens you are equipping yourself with a stunning printer system. My personal opinion would be that the 9000 is the one to go for but you'll be delighted with either.

Cheers,
Rob