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by Chris & Marry
You've spent the better part of an afternoon scrolling through spec sheets, trying to figure out which 13x19 printer will actually deliver the gallery-quality prints you need — not just the ones that look impressive in marketing photos. Whether you're a photographer printing portfolio pieces, a designer producing client-ready mockups, or a hobbyist who wants professional results at home, the 13x19 format (also called Super B or A3+) sits in a uniquely powerful spot between desktop convenience and commercial-grade output. The wrong choice here costs you hundreds of dollars and months of frustration; the right one becomes an indispensable part of your workflow.
In 2026, the landscape for wide-format desktop printers has matured considerably. You're no longer forced to choose between photo quality and productivity — several models now deliver both. For context on how these machines compare to even larger-format devices, our guide on the difference between a plotter and a wide-format printer breaks down where 13x19 printers sit in the broader printing ecosystem. The short version: these machines punch well above their size category, offering output quality that would have required a commercial print shop just a few years ago.
We've tested and evaluated seven of the top 13x19 printers currently available, ranging from dedicated photo printers with ten-color ink systems to versatile all-in-ones built for high-volume office use. Whether you prioritize color accuracy, print speed, ink economy, or multi-function capabilities, this guide walks you through every meaningful difference so you can buy with confidence. If you're also shopping for printers built for professional use cases, our deeper category guide covers the full range of options beyond the 13x19 format.

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The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is the printer you pull out when color accuracy is non-negotiable. Canon's 8-color dye-based ink system covers an exceptionally wide color gamut, rendering skin tones, skies, and saturated graphics with a vibrancy that pigment-based systems simply can't match on glossy media. The 3.0-inch color LCD monitor makes navigating settings and previewing jobs genuinely intuitive, and the wireless connectivity means you're not tethered to a workstation during busy shooting sessions.
Speed is a real differentiator here. A bordered A3+ print lands in roughly 90 seconds, while an 8x10 takes just 53 seconds — numbers that matter when you're printing a batch of client proofs or preparing exhibition prints under a deadline. The borderless printing capability extends from 3.5x3.5 inches all the way up to the full 13x19 format, giving you complete flexibility across media sizes without repositioning paper guides or reconfiguring drivers.
Where dye ink has its traditional limitation is longevity — dye-based prints are more vulnerable to fading from UV exposure compared to pigment alternatives. For prints that live behind glass or in portfolios, this is a minor concern; for artwork hung in direct sunlight, you'll want to factor in UV-protective glass or consider a pigment-based model. Overall, for photographers and designers who print regularly on glossy and luster media and prioritize vibrant, punchy output, the PRO-200S is the strongest all-around choice in 2026.
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The Epson SureColor P700 is the benchmark for fine art and archival photo printing at the 13-inch desktop level. Its UltraChrome PRO10 ink system with dedicated Violet channel pushes color gamut coverage into territory that competing 8-color systems can't reach, producing the saturated blues, purples, and complex neutral tones that distinguish gallery-quality prints from standard photo output. The dedicated nozzles for both Photo Black and Matte Black eliminate the ink-switching delays that slow down competitive workflows — you switch media types and print immediately, with no warm-up purge cycle wasting expensive ink.
The 10-channel MicroPiezo AMC printhead is Epson's most refined wide-format mechanism to date, delivering droplet-level consistency that translates into smooth gradients, accurate shadow detail, and clean highlight rendering across a wide range of paper stocks. Whether you're printing on baryta, cotton rag, or standard glossy, the P700 adapts intelligently with remarkably little profiling effort. This is the printer that professional photographers and fine artists rely on when the output needs to match what they see on a calibrated display.
The P700 sits at a higher price point than most alternatives on this list, and its operating costs are elevated by the premium ink set. However, for anyone producing prints intended for sale, exhibition, or archival longevity — where inkjet color accuracy and permanence directly affect the value of the work — this is an investment that pays for itself. The build quality is exceptional, the software suite is professional-grade, and the output is consistently stunning.
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The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 bridges the gap between the consumer photo printer world and the professional large-format printing environment, delivering a level of output quality and workflow sophistication that creative professionals will recognize immediately. The 11-color LUCIA PRO ink system combines both Chroma Optimizer and dedicated Matte Black channels, producing prints with remarkable depth, smooth gradients, and near-zero bronzing effect across a wide range of media — a persistent problem with lesser pigment systems that the PRO-300 handles consistently well.
Canon's Nozzle Recovery System is an underappreciated feature that sets this printer apart from competitors in a practical, day-to-day sense. Even if individual nozzles become blocked — a common issue with high-pigment ink systems — the printer automatically reroutes output to compensate, maintaining print quality without requiring manual head-cleaning cycles that waste ink and time. The Skew Correction feature adds another layer of workflow reliability, automatically detecting and correcting paper misalignment before a print begins rather than delivering a crooked output that has to be reprinted.
The Professional Print and Layout software bundled with the PRO-300 is genuinely useful rather than the stripped-down utility that ships with most desktop photo printers — it supports color management, advanced media presets, and precise paper positioning that professional photographers demand. The compact footprint makes this printer viable for studio spaces where real estate is limited, and the 3.0-inch LCD provides clear operational feedback. For designers, photographers, and fine artists who need professional pigment quality without stepping up to a floor-standing wide-format device, the PRO-300 delivers in 2026.
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The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 approaches the 13x19 format from a fundamentally different angle than the photo-focused printers above — this is a high-volume office workhorse built for productivity at scale. The PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology delivers 25 black and 12 color ISO pages per minute, numbers that translate directly into measurable time savings when you're printing presentation decks, CAD drawings, banners, or wide-format marketing materials in quantity. The 500-sheet paper capacity reduces interruptions during long print runs in a way that the 100-150 sheet trays on photo printers simply cannot.
Auto double-sided printing up to 11x17 is a critical feature for office environments where paper costs matter, and the WF-7310 handles duplexing at speed without the paper jams that plague cheaper mechanisms. The 2.4-inch color display and Epson Smart Panel app integration make network management and print-job control accessible from a smartphone without requiring IT involvement, which matters in small office deployments where the person setting up the printer is also the person managing the budget.
One important caveat: the WF-7310 is not a photo printer. Its DURABrite Ultra ink is designed for document durability and water resistance, not for the color accuracy and tonal range that photographers require. If your primary output is professional documents, blueprints, signage, or wide-format business materials, this printer will outperform photo-dedicated models on every practical metric that matters — speed, cost per page, and reliability. If you're printing photos for display or sale, look at the dedicated photo printers above.
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The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 solves the single most frustrating problem with high-output photo printing — the recurring cost of replacement ink cartridges — by replacing them entirely with a refillable supertank system. The Claria ET Premium 6-color ink formula produces lab-quality photo output at a fraction of the per-print cost of cartridge-based systems: approximately 4 cents per 4x6 photo compared to 40 cents with traditional cartridges, a savings ratio that accumulates into hundreds of dollars over the printer's operational life. This is the machine you choose when you print high volumes and refuse to subsidize an ink subscription model.
The print quality is genuinely impressive for a supertank system — Epson's high-accuracy printhead maintains the tonal smoothness and color accuracy you expect from a dedicated photo printer, and the 4.3-inch touchscreen makes navigating the scanner, copier, and printer functions intuitive. The 13x19 borderless photo capability is matched by extraordinary media versatility: the ET-8550 handles cardstock, CD/DVDs, and specialty media up to 1.3mm thick, plus Ethernet connectivity alongside Wi-Fi for wired network deployments. A 4x6 photo in 15 seconds is genuinely competitive with any cartridge-based machine at this price level.
The auto 2-sided printing function adds practical value for the users who need it, and the built-in scanner and copier make this a true all-in-one rather than a photo printer with token extra features. The tradeoff is upfront cost — EcoTank models carry a higher purchase price than cartridge alternatives, with the economics reversing once you've printed enough to exhaust two or three cartridge replacement cycles. If you're planning to keep this printer for multiple years and print at moderate-to-high volume, the ET-8550 is the most cost-efficient photo-capable 13x19 option available in 2026. Wedding photographers producing their own print packages will find this particularly compelling — see our guide to the best printers for wedding invitations for related recommendations.
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The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 is the most fully-featured all-in-one on this list, combining wide-format printing up to 13x19 with a 50-page automatic document feeder, auto 2-sided printing and scanning, fax capability, and full wireless connectivity including compatibility with Amazon Alexa voice commands. If your office workflow requires all of these functions in a single machine — and many do — the WF-7820 delivers them without the compromises you'd expect from a jack-of-all-trades design. The PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology keeps operating costs predictable while delivering consistent document output across long print runs.
DURABrite Ultra ink resists water, smearing, and highlighter marking on standard document output, which matters in office environments where printed materials get handled, annotated, and filed. The 250-sheet paper capacity is adequate for most small office deployments, and the dual-tray configuration in some variants allows you to keep standard letter paper loaded alongside wide-format stock without constant manual swapping. The 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless standard ensures reliable connectivity even in busy network environments.
The Epson Connect Solutions ecosystem — including Email Print, Remote Print, Smart Panel, and iPrint apps — means you can send print jobs from virtually anywhere, a genuine productivity advantage for distributed teams and mobile professionals. This printer pairs particularly well with the techniques covered in our guide on the best duplex scanning printers, as the WF-7820's auto 2-sided scan capability is one of its strongest practical selling points. The 50-page ADF handles document digitization at a pace that makes this machine viable as a primary office scanner, not just a printing afterthought.
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The Epson WorkForce WF-7720 is the entry point for wide-format printing with a 13x19 capability, and it delivers more than its price suggests. Powered by PrecisionCore technology, the WF-7720 offers print-shop-quality borderless output up to 13x19 alongside copy, scan, and fax functions — a combination that gives small offices and home users access to capabilities that would have required dedicated commercial equipment five years ago. Wi-Fi Direct connectivity means you can print directly from mobile devices without a router intermediary, which simplifies deployment in unconventional setups.
The operational ecosystem is broad: compatibility with Windows 10 through Server 2016 and Mac OS X 10.6.8 through macOS 10.12 covers most business and home computing environments, and Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready integration automates ink ordering before you run out — a convenience feature that prevents the frustrating discovery of empty cartridges mid-project. Ethernet is included for wired network installations that need reliable connectivity over wireless alternatives.
The WF-7720 is not the printer you choose when color accuracy and archival quality are paramount — it occupies the same document-grade output category as the WF-7820, with slightly reduced feature density at a lower price point. For users who primarily need wide-format document printing, poster output, and basic photo printing without the budget for a dedicated photo printer, it remains one of the most accessible options in the 13x19 category. It's worth noting that the WF-7720 has been superseded by the WF-7820 in Epson's current lineup — if you find it discounted, it represents strong value; otherwise, the WF-7820 delivers meaningfully more capability for a modest price premium.
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The single most consequential decision in this category is choosing between a dedicated photo printer and a productivity-focused document printer. These two types use fundamentally different ink formulations optimized for different objectives, and buying the wrong type will disappoint regardless of how high the price point is. Photo printers use dye-based or multi-channel pigment inks that prioritize color accuracy, tonal range, and smooth gradients. Document printers use pigment or dye inks formulated for speed, water resistance, and per-page cost efficiency on plain paper. Assess your primary output honestly before evaluating any specifications.
Understanding ink technology prevents one of the most common mismatches in this category. Each system has clear strengths and corresponding tradeoffs that directly affect your ownership experience.
The number of individual ink channels a printer uses directly determines the gamut coverage and tonal accuracy it can achieve. This is one of the specifications most frequently glossed over in reviews, but it explains a substantial portion of the quality difference between consumer and professional photo printers.
For high-volume users, operational specifications matter as much as output quality. Evaluate these metrics relative to your actual workflow requirements rather than theoretical maximums.
13x19 inches — also called Super B, Super A3, or A3+ — is the largest paper format supported by standard desktop inkjet printers before you step up to wide-format roll-fed devices. It gives photographers a full bleed when printing 12x18 images with a half-inch border, allows designers to produce tabloid-plus presentation materials, and enables architects and engineers to print scaled technical drawings without sending files to a print shop. The format sits at the practical upper boundary of what home and small studio printers can produce, making it the most compelling choice for professionals who want to print large work in-house without investing in commercial-grade equipment.
The economics depend entirely on your print volume and quality requirements. A dedicated photo print lab consistently produces excellent results, but you pay per print, lose turnaround time, and lose direct control over color profiles and paper selection. If you print more than 50-100 large-format photos per month, own a color-calibrated display, and have specific paper preferences, in-house printing delivers faster iteration and lower long-term cost. Our analysis of whether it's cheaper to buy a printer or go to the copy shop goes deeper on the cost comparison. For occasional large prints — fewer than 20 per month — a quality print lab may still be the more economical choice.
Technically yes, practically no — at least not without significant risk. Third-party inks for photo printers are not formulated to the same color profile specifications as OEM inks, which means your ICC profiles will be inaccurate and your prints will not match what you see on a calibrated display. For archival printing, third-party inks have significantly shorter longevity ratings than OEM formulations, which defeats one of the primary reasons to print in-house. On document printers like the WF-7310 and WF-7820, Epson explicitly states that non-genuine ink can cause damage not covered under warranty. The per-print savings from third-party ink are real but do not outweigh the quality and reliability costs for serious printing applications.
The correct paper selection depends on both the printer's ink system and the intended use of the print. For dye-based printers like the Canon PRO-200S, glossy and luster papers deliver maximum color saturation and vibrancy. For pigment-based printers like the Epson P700 and Canon PRO-300, matte, baryta, and cotton rag papers showcase the ink system's depth and archival qualities — these printers perform their best on media where pigment ink can penetrate rather than sit on a surface coating. For document printers like the WF-7310 and WF-7820, standard inkjet paper or plain copy paper delivers the cost efficiency the ink system is designed around. Always use ICC profiles matched to both your printer and specific paper for accurate color management.
All seven printers on this list support wireless network printing, which allows multiple computers and mobile devices to connect simultaneously through your router. For more stable connections in high-volume environments, the Epson ET-8550 and WF-7820 include Ethernet ports for wired network integration. Initial setup typically requires installing the manufacturer's driver package on each computer that will use the printer — most models now support AirPrint and Mopria for driver-free printing from Apple and Android devices respectively. For detailed instructions on the Mac side, our guide on how to print on Mac covers network printer configuration thoroughly.
Archival longevity varies significantly by ink type, paper, and storage conditions. Pigment ink prints from the Epson P700 and Canon PRO-300 — when printed on compatible fine art papers and stored away from direct UV light — are rated for 100-200 years under controlled conditions by independent testing organizations like Wilhelm Imaging Research. Dye-based prints from printers like the Canon PRO-200S have shorter longevity ratings under UV exposure — typically 25-75 years behind glass — but remain entirely adequate for portfolio prints and framed display with standard UV-protective glazing. Document-grade prints from WF-series printers are not designed for archival permanence and will fade more quickly under light exposure.
About Chris & Marry
Chris and Mary are a couple with a shared background in graphic design and print production who have spent years working with printers across creative and professional contexts — from art printing and photo output to label production and professional document work. Their combined experience evaluating printer performance, color accuracy, and paper handling across inkjet and laser platforms gives them a practical, hands-on perspective on what makes a printer worth buying. At ShopChrisAndMary, they cover printer reviews, buying guides, and recommendations for artists, photographers, and professional users.
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