Canon PRO-1100 vs PRO-1000: Is the New Inkset Actually Better

Is the new Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 a revolutionary upgrade over the PRO-1000, or is it a steady evolution? In this video, Keith Cooper takes a deep dive into professional printer profiling to see if the new LUCIA PRO II inkset delivers a visible difference in print quality. Using the X-Rite i1Isis and i1Profiler, Keith creates custom profiles for several papers, including Red River and Pinnacle Luster 300. He compares the gamut volumes of the PRO-1100 against his data for the PRO-1000 from eight years ago. Key topics covered: The reality of "improved" blues and yellows in the new inkset. Comparing gamut volumes: Does the PRO-1000 actually beat the 1100 on some papers? Why "Dmax" numbers in reviews can be misleading. The importance of custom profiling over generic AM1X files. Scratch resistance and print handling for large format work. Keith also discusses why he prefers written reviews for technical data and offers his measurement files (MXF format) to anyone interested in experimenting with the data themselves. Resources mentioned: Full written review & profiles: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/c... Contact Keith for data files and profiles For all my colour management and profiling articles/reviews see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/c... #canonpro1100 #canonpro1000 #printerprofile #xrite #colourmanagement #printing #profiling 00:00 Introduction: Profiling the Canon PRO-1100 00:38 The Kit: Using the i1Isis and 3,000 Patch Targets 01:05 Testing Red River and Pinnacle Luster Papers 01:44 Choosing Media Settings: Luster vs. Fine Art 02:08 The Problem with Canon AM1X Files 02:47 Comparing Data: 8 Years of PRO-1000 vs. PRO-1100 04:07 Truth Check: Can You Really See the Difference? 05:21 Scanning the Targets with i1Profiler 06:40 How to Get Keith’s Profile and Measurement Data 08:01 Analysing the Numbers: Dmax and Gamut Volume 09:10 Why Most Review Numbers are Meaningless 11:15 Understanding Optical Brighteners (OBA) 12:04 Custom Lighting: When to Use D50 vs. Custom Illuminants 13:50 Profile Quality: 100k vs. 4MB Profile Sizes 15:35 Creating a Meaningful Naming Convention 17:30 Visualising the Gamut: The "Balloon" Analogy 18:47 Identifying Poor Profiles: Lumps, Bumps, and Holes 21:00 Side-by-Side: PRO-1000 vs. PRO-1100 Gamut Comparison 22:33 The Results: Is the PRO-1000 Actually Better in Some Areas? 24:00 Scratch Resistance: Marketing vs. Practical Use 25:55 Final Verdict: A Great Printer, Not a Revolution 26:30 Why Technical Data is Best in a Written Review For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... ----------------- 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... Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=r...