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Brand | Canon |
Connectivity Technology | USB Cable | Wi-Fi | Mobile Memory |
Printing Technology | Inkjet |
Special Feature | Email Print, Network-Ready, CD-Printing, Borderless Printing |
Color | Grey |
Model Name | PRO-100 |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 1.25 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 1.2 |
Item Weight | 21 Pounds |
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- 8 Dye based inks for amazing gradients and color, 3 of which are dedicated grayscale inks for beautiful black & white prints
- The Optimum Image Generating System reproduces colors as you intend them by logically selecting the optimum ink combination and placement. Output tray capacity auto sheet feeder: 150 sheets of plain paper; 20 sheets photo paper (4x6); 10 sheets (letter/8x10); 1 sheet (A3). Manual feeder: 1 sheet of photo paper (all sizes)
- Compatible with individual CLI 42 ink tanks (Black, gray, light gray, cyan, photo cyan, magenta, photo magenta, yellow). Save even more on value packs. Only replace the inks that run out
- 4800 x 2400 dots per inch with fine technology for incredible detail. Print your vision up to 13 inches x 19 inches: Print professional quality photos on various media up to 13 inches x 19 inches
- Weight: 43.2 in bullet point. Number of nozzles: 6,144. Number of nozzles: 768 per color 6144 total
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printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet |
paper size | 13 inch x 19 | 3.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 5, 5 x 7, 7 x 10, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, U.S. #10, DL, CS, Monarch, Card Size | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes, Card Size (91 mm x 55 mm), Custom size (width 2.1–8.5 in, length 3.5–47.2 in) | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes, Card Size (91 mm x 55 mm), Custom size (width 2.1–8.5 in, length 3.5–47.2 in) | 8.5 inch x 11 | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter(8.5” x 11”), Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes |
print media type | paper plain | glossy photo paper | high resolution paper, envelopes, glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | envelopes, paper plain | glossy photo paper |
max input sheets | 150 | 50 | 100 | — | 150 | 100 |
connectivity tech | USB Cable | Wi-Fi | Mobile Memory | USB, Wi-Fi | USB | Wi-Fi, USB | — | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
compatible devices | Smartphones | Smartphones, PC | — | Smartphones, PC | "Camera" | PC, Laptops, Smartphones |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 15.2 x 27.2 x 8.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 21 pounds |
Manufacturer | Canon USA Inc. |
ASIN | B0095F5BCS |
Item model number | 6228B002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #95,588 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #105 in Ink Tank Printers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 17, 2012 |
Item Weight | 21 Pounds |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 150 |
Sheet Size | 13 inch x 19 Inches |
Wattage | 19 watts |
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Product Description
Professional Wireless Photo Printer with 8 dye based color inks for colorful and vivid prints. It’s time to step up to the large format, professional quality printer you’ve been dreaming about. The Pixma PRO-100 Wireless1 Professional Inkjet Printer possesses the functionality and technology you need to achieve high-quality output so your prints can look as good as the images you capture. The 8-ink dye based ChromaLife100+ system provides you with an amazing color gamut so your prints will look as vivid as you remember. The Pixma PRO-100 shares technology with the rest of the Pixma PRO line utilizing the Optimum Image Generating System to ensure what you envision is exactly what you get. The OIG System analyzes each area of the print and chooses the best ink mixture so you see the colors you expect to see in your print. The new Print Studio Pro2 plug-in software makes it even easier to get amazing results from your favorite photo applications. Add to that connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB and you have a professional machine that easily fits into your workflow that you can place anywhere around the studio. For media support, the Pixma PRO-100 features two paper trays. A rear tray for a variety of fine art and glossy photo papers, and a manual slot for thicker media to meet your printing needs. Print your Vision up to 13" x 19": Print professional quality photos on various media up to 13" x 19". Professional Quality, Built-in: Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) features a patented print head that enables printing with microscopic droplets and high resolution up to 4800 x 2400 dpi.3 True Monochrome Prints: The 3 monochrome inks which are part of the 8-ink ChromaLife100+ system5 consist of Black, Gray, and Light Gray. These inks deliver enhanced, deep black density to raise your level of professional print quality when creating the dramatic expression of grayscale photography. Uniform Ink Height: The Chroma Optimizer brings uniform ink height over the printed image and regulates surface reflection. This maintains the natural color and integrity of your printed photos. Optimum Analysis and Mixture of Color: The Optimum Image Generating (OIG) System utilizes two major technologies that were first introduced in the Pixma PRO-1. The first is a sophisticated mixing balance of inks determined from numerous ink combinations and advanced analysis. During this analysis, the OIG System carefully calculates the best results for each print mode and paper type used while looking at various image factors including color reproduction, tonal gradations, black density, and low graininess. These critical ink balancing principles are derived from Canon's expertise in imaging technology, as well as the familiar colors of life that people see and remember on a daily basis. The second is the balancing of color reproduction, tonal gradations, and uniform glossiness. The genius and power of the OIG System is truly showcased when your image is printed, exhibited, and is seen exactly as you envisioned it. Pro Printing: The powerful Print Studio Pro plug-in software2 provides professional photographers effective printing solutions and can directly hand-over image data. Print Studio Pro is compatible with Digital Photo Professional (ver 2.1 or later), Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Versatile Paper Handling: Two-way paper feeding provides a rear tray for most supported media types and a dedicated manual feed in the back of the printer for easy loading of thicker papers. Built-in CD and DVD Printing: Conveniently print onto your printable CD, DVD or Blu-ray Discs and jackets. Built-in Wi-Fi: The built-in Wi-Fi1 gives you the freedom to place the printer where it’s convenient and allows multiple users to seamlessly print from several computers. AirPrint: Enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer - without installing a driver.4 Computer-free Printing: A PictBridge connection lets you print photos directly from your compatible digital camera, DV camcorder, or camera phone. Computer-free Printing: A PictBridge connection lets you print photos directly from your compatible digital camera, DV camcorder, or camera phone. Hi-Speed USB: Plug the cable into your PC for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.
From the Manufacturer
It’s time to step up to the large format, professional quality printer you’ve been dreaming about. The Pixma PRO-100 Wireless1 Professional Inkjet Printer possesses the functionality and technology you need to achieve high-quality output so your prints can look as good as the images you capture. The 8-ink dye based ChromaLife100+ system provides you with an amazing color gamut so your prints will look as vivid as you remember.
The Pixma PRO-100 shares technology with the rest of the Pixma PRO line utilizing the Optimum Image Generating System to ensure what you envision is exactly what you get. The OIG System analyzes each area of the print and chooses the best ink mixture so you see the colors you expect to see in your print.
The new Print Studio Pro2 plug-in software makes it even easier to get amazing results from your favorite photo applications. Add to that connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB and you have a professional machine that easily fits into your workflow that you can place anywhere around the studio.
For media support, the Pixma PRO-100 features two paper trays. A rear tray for a variety of fine art and glossy photo papers, and a manual slot for thicker media to meet your printing needs.
OVERVIEW
For the 9th year in a row, Canon U.S.A. is proud to have received the 2012 Readers' Choice Award for Service & Reliability from PCMag.com for Printers
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Professional Wireless1 Photo Printer with 8 dye based color inks for vibrant and detailed prints
- 8 Dye based inks for amazing gradients and color, 3 of which are dedicated grayscale inks for beautiful black & white prints.
- The Optimum Image Generating System reproduces colors as you intend them by logically selecting the optimum ink combination and placement.
- Print Studio Pro Plug-in software2 offers a seamless and stress free photo printing workflow for professionals.
- 4800 x 2400 dpi3 with FINE technology for incredible detail.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Print your Vision up to 13" x 19":
Print professional quality photos on various media up to 13" x 19".
Professional Quality, Built-in:
Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) features a patented print head that enables printing with microscopic droplets and high resolution up to 4800 x 2400 dpi.3
True Monochrome Prints:
The 3 monochrome inks which are part of the 8-ink ChromaLife100+ system5 consist of Black, Gray, and Light Gray. These inks deliver enhanced, deep black density to raise your level of professional print quality when creating the dramatic expression of grayscale photography.
Uniform Ink Height:
The Chroma Optimizer brings uniform ink height over the printed image and regulates surface reflection. This maintains the natural color and integrity of your printed photos.
Optimum Analysis and Mixture of Color:
The Optimum Image Generating (OIG) System utilizes two major technologies that were first introduced in the Pixma PRO-1. The first is a sophisticated mixing balance of inks determined from numerous ink combinations and advanced analysis. During this analysis, the OIG System carefully calculates the best results for each print mode and paper type used while looking at various image factors including color reproduction, tonal gradations, black density, and low graininess. These critical ink balancing principles are derived from Canon's expertise in imaging technology, as well as the familiar colors of life that people see and remember on a daily basis. The second is the balancing of color reproduction, tonal gradations, and uniform glossiness. The genius and power of the OIG System is truly showcased when your image is printed, exhibited, and is seen exactly as you envisioned it.
Pro Printing:
The powerful Print Studio Pro plug-in software2 provides professional photographers effective printing solutions and can directly hand-over image data. Print Studio Pro is compatible with Digital Photo Professional (ver 2.1 or later), Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.
Versatile Paper Handling:
Two-way paper feeding provides a rear tray for most supported media types and a dedicated manual feed in the back of the printer for easy loading of thicker papers.
Built-in CD and DVD Printing:
Conveniently print onto your printable CD, DVD or Blu-ray Discs and jackets.
Built-in Wi-Fi:
The built-in Wi-Fi1 gives you the freedom to place the printer where it’s convenient and allows multiple users to seamlessly print from several computers.
AirPrint:
Enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer - without installing a driver.4
Computer-free Printing:
A PictBridge connection lets you print photos directly from your compatible digital camera, DV camcorder, or camera phone.
Computer-free Printing:
A PictBridge connection lets you print photos directly from your compatible digital camera, DV camcorder, or camera phone.
Hi-Speed USB:
Plug the cable into your PC for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.
COMPATIBILITY
- Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 32-bit6
- Mac OS X v10.5.8, 10.6, 10.76
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
- Pixma PRO-100 Wireless Professional Inkjet Printer
- CD/DVD Disc Printing Tray
- Manuals and other documents
- Setup CD-ROM
- Setup Ink Tanks
- Power Cord
- Print Head
- USB Cable
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Speed & Quality Ink Tanks Ink System Photo Print Speed (approx.)7 OIG System Print Resolution (up to)3 Ease of Use Professional Printing Plug-ins2 Easy-PhotoPrint Pro CD/DVD Printing Borderless Printing8 Connectivity Built-In Networking1 AirPrint4 - Direct Photo Printing9 USB ConnectivityGENUINE CANON INKS & PAPERS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimers
- Wireless printing requires a working Ethernet network with wireless 802.11b/g or n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
- Print Studio Pro plug-in software is compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5/CS5.1, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8/9/10, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7/3 and Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.12 or later.
- Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Color ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.
- Printer firmware update may be necessary for AirPrint function. Certain exceptions may apply. A PC running Windows XP or later or A Mac running OS 10.5.8 or later and USB cable required to perform firmware update. AirPrint functionality requires an iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, or iPod touch 3rd generation or later device running iOS 4.2 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
- Based on accelerated testing by Canon in dark storage under controlled temperature, humidity and gas conditions, simulating storage in an album with plastic sleeves. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display/storage conditions, and environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/chromalife100plus for additional details.
- System requirements vary by application. For Mac OS, an Internet connection is required during software installation. For Windows OS, .NET Framework 4 is required to install My Image Garden and Quick Menu.
- Photo print speeds are based on the standard mode driver setting using photo test pattern(s) and select Canon Photo Paper. Print speed is measured as soon as first page begins to feed into printer and will vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, types of paper used and page coverage. See www.usa.canon.com/printspeed for additional information.
- Envelopes, High Resolution Paper and certain fine art papers are NOT supported for borderless printing.
- Requires Canon Easy-PhotoPrint for iPhone app, available for free on the App Store, or Canon Easy-PhotoPrint for Android app available for free on Google Play. Compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, iPod touch and Android devices running Android OS 1.6 or later.
Additional Disclaimers
- CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM is a premium content service available exclusively to users only when all of the colors of genuine Canon inks are installed.
- Warranty programs are subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.usa.canon.com/support for details.
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Customers like the print quality of the printer. They mention that it is the best quality printer they have owned, with very high quality ink. They also like the color. However, some customers are disappointed with the weight. Opinions are mixed on ink, connectivity, ease of use, value, and size.
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Customers like the print quality of the printer. They say it's the best quality printer they've owned, has the best output from a home printer, and is worth the price. Customers also mention that the ink and printers are of very high quality. Overall, customers are satisfied with the print performance of the product.
"...The quality is on par with professional labs and seems to be better than your average "1 hr print" photography that you might find in the local..." Read more
"...designed and obviously meticulously manufactured to be a high quality, long lasting product...." Read more
"...The print quality is superior to your local pharmacy lab. The colors are reproduced accurately and the pictures are unbelievably crisp...." Read more
"...ports fully functional, is perfectly aligned, and the results are just as clean and lovely as I came to expect from copy #2's output...." Read more
Customers like the color of the printer. They say that it prints beautiful color, and looks much better than prints from their old Brother machine. They also say that the color matching was excellent, and the black and white prints are fantastic. Customers also say the images are stunning, and that the design is beautifully made. They mention that the consistency of ink flow and the distribution of colors was good. Overall, customers are satisfied with the color quality and performance of the product.
"...It is an absolute work of art. Beautifully designed and obviously meticulously manufactured to be a high quality, long lasting product...." Read more
"...The design is simple and clean; it goes without saying that this printer is considerably large but I think that its clean lines and neutral colors..." Read more
"...It is an amazing compliment to my camera and my home printing needs...." Read more
"...Colors where great, purples and blues popped nicely when I was printing some MLP stuff for my daughter, reds and organ look nice too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the inkjet photo printer. Some say that it is an exceptional value in an ink-jet photo, and worth the investment. The replacement inks are reasonable in price, and the production value is high. However, others say that the inking is pricey, and there's wasted ink and paper.
"...It is worth every penny...." Read more
"...2. If you find yourself doing a lot of printing, cartridges get costly...." Read more
"...Excellent print qualityReasonable ink usageRelatively inexpensive ink..." Read more
"...of possibilities to the photographer and ruined it by greedily overpricing the ink cartridges to the point that is renders this printer useless to..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the printer. Some find the setup pretty straight forward and simple, with an easy to read instruction sheet. However, others say that it makes their job more difficult and expensive, and that the setup is a bit long.
"...The instructions seemed pretty cut and dry and simple to follow...." Read more
"...There is definitely a bit of a learning curve and set up time required. My main concern was print quality- and this printer delivers!..." Read more
"...paper and color profiles have been accurate and easy to integrate with Photoshop's print options...." Read more
"...I have found this printer to be very easy to use with excellent results. A couple of things to keep in mind...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the printer. Some mention that having the option to print that large is nice, while others say that it is very large and heavy.
"...icon that it puts on your desktop is "in your face" and takes up a lot of screen real estate when fully expanded...." Read more
"...I ordered the PRO-100 due to its compelling rebate and wide format capability...." Read more
"...Without further ado:This printer is HUGE so be ready. It is also heavy. To me, this is *not* a negative...." Read more
"...The print resolution, gamut, consistency has shown me that a whole helluva lot of ground has been covered in the 10 years since I last bought a new..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the printer. Some mention that the wireless connectivity is a huge bonus, and the printer connected flawlessly via WPS. However, others say that they were not able to reestablish the wireless connection, it was a pain at first, and kept dropping the connection.
"...on the wired network connection just fine but WiFi configuration seems to be more difficult.Summary..." Read more
"...The wireless connectivity is a huge bonus, and the printer connected flawlessly via WPS...." Read more
"...FM reception to go to crap, AM to be indiscernible, and all wireless connections to drop out...." Read more
"...Cons:Huge!Wireless functionality is near uselessPaper handling is terrible <---- See Edit Below****..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ink. Some mention that the consumption has been very acceptable, while others say that it uses a fair amount of ink and leaves too much in places. The ink tanks appeared to be full upon arrival.
"...If you don't uncover this air-hole, ink will spray all over as you remove the orange tab because you are squeezing the sides and air forces ink out...." Read more
"...The printer doesn't waste much ink and I've easily printed hundreds of photos before having to change the cartridges...." Read more
"...This is just not workable! Far, far too much ink consumption and far too expensive to replace cartridges...." Read more
"...The pritner is reasonably mizerly with ink and quick. It takes about 5 minutes on high quality to render a borderless 13x19 print. Astonishing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the printer. They mention that it's fairly heavy, and the downside is the weight.
"...Cons1. The printer is quite heavy! It even had a "team lift" sticker on the box...." Read more
"...This printer is HUGE so be ready. It is also heavy. To me, this is *not* a negative. It is an absolute work of art...." Read more
"...First impressions with the Epson are that it is considerably lighter than the Canon and requires a somewhat smaller footprint in terms of..." Read more
"...low and you should also be aware that this printer is very large and heavy...." Read more
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I've now had this printer for over 1 year. I have a few more updates.
Some additional "cons":
1. There are a few quarks to this printer. While this is a network printer, I've noticed that there are many things that *require* you to do from USB exclusively. Examples: Printing directly to disk, printing with Canon's Print Studio Pro (required for using ICC profiles on the Mac with programs light Adobe Lightroom). This appears to be a software limitation. Since the MacBook Pro that I print from is not close enough to the printer, I have to walk it over and connect the USB. Not ideal.
2. The bundled Canon software (such as Image Garden) is not intuitive. It took me quite some time to figure out how to print directly on a disk label. I generally try to avoid using the software. There are other 3rd party programs to print disk labels, but they all cost $$.
3. I was able to successfully connect my printer to Wifi once, but it stopped working shortly after. I didn't have the patience to keep messing with it, so I gave up and ran another Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable works OK for general printing needs.
A few major "pros" to add:
1. The printer continues to do a fantastic job with prints. The printer doesn't waste much ink and I've easily printed hundreds of photos before having to change the cartridges.
2. If you find yourself doing a lot of printing, cartridges get costly. However, there is a very simple and effective way to refill the cartridges (and reset the chips). Do a search for "Precision Colors"- you will still get fantastic results for a fraction of the cost of ink. I find myself printing a lot more now that I don't have to worry about paying a fortune on cartridges all the time. The prints made by refilling have no discernable difference compared to the OEM ink.
I still strongly recommend this printer. Make sure you are using a good quality paper and ICC profiles. Otherwise your prints will appear darker than what you have on your screen, and some of the colors (like the blues in the sky) may be off or washed out.
***** Original Review Below *****
The main things I shoot are church events, soccer/sports, indoor dance, landscapes, occasional weddings, home studio as well as personal/family pictures. I utilize a web site that allows me to upload and store my pictures. The web site allows me (and clients) to order prints, but it takes over a week to process and receive them. The shipping costs also tend to be significant. Local stores that do 1 hr processing don't always have the level of quality that I'm happy with and sometimes my photos get cropped in a way that I don't like.
Consequently, the primary reason I purchased this printer is because I wanted to be able to print pictures and get a similar or better level of quality that I might get from a professional lab. I am typically printing 4x6 photos but also want to utilize the larger sizes for some of my landscape photography so I can print "fine art". This printer will primarily serve my personal printing needs, but I may occasionally use it to sell prints as well. In fact, prior to purchasing this printer, a profesional photographer was using this same printer "in the field" and selling prints (pictures of kids with the "easter bunny"). That helped me make my decision to go with this printer.
After printing a few batches of photos, here are my general thoughts on this printer:
Pros
1. The prints are very good when quality is set to "high". When quality was "standard" the pictures appeared noisy/grainy and did not meet my expectations.
2. When comparing to prints I order online, the quality is on par and possibly even better (when using high quality settings). When comparing to local 1 hr photos, the quality of prints seems more vivid.
3. The prints that I get seem to match what my MacBook Pro displays, but they are slightly darker.
4. The speed of the printer seems quite fast. I easily can batch up 20-30 4x6 prints in the tray (which probably doesn't hold much more than that) and before I know it, the prints are ready to go. I primarily use Adobe Light Room (Mac OSX - Mountain Lion) to do the printing.
5. The digital manual for how to use the printer is very helpful, organized, and well written. Kudos to the technical writers.
6. The bundled software, while not overly intuitive, works almost exactly the same way on both the Mac and PC. There is also a program included called "Creative Park" that appears to let you print things like calendars. However, it also says that if you use non-Canon ink you won't be able to use it. While I plan on using the Canon ink, I don't like that Canon is checking before I use a program.
7. I primarily use a Mac, but sometimes need to print from the PC. I have found no difference in quality or functionality when I use the PC to print (windows 8).
Cons
1. The printer is quite heavy! It even had a "team lift" sticker on the box. This concern is not significant unless you plan on traveling with the printer (which I don't).
2. Due to the heft, this printer literally shakes the stand when printing. Make sure you have something sturdy to set it on.
3. The bundled software does not seem overly intuitive. The icon that it puts on your desktop is "in your face" and takes up a lot of screen real estate when fully expanded. I would have preferred that icon to live in the system tray.
4. The ink cartridges are expensive. However, after doing research I feel that the Pro 100 was the best fit for me- I probably won't be printing more than a few hundred photos a month and preferred the vibrant colors. If I were planning on printing more, I may have opted for the Pixma 1 or 10, which should have an overall lower price per print.
Other
1. The initial set up of the printer took a bit of time. I spent about 20 minutes wondering why I was getting a yellow blinking light- it turns out I didn't have the lever (where the printer head sits) locked down fully. I wasn't able to locate a support phone number which was my first instinct. Fortunately, I went back and double checked everything, and then noticed that the lever was hitting the right hand side of the printer chassis. That prompted me to pull the lever down further. Once I did that, the blinking light went away and I was good to go.
2. It took me a bit to figure out which tray to put the paper in. I encourage you to read the manual, which was very helpful to me. The lower bottom tray on the back is for manual feed, the higher tray toward the top is for auto feed. You also need to make sure you close the feed tray. I keep forgetting to do that, but the print driver is smart enough to know that you didn't close it and will tell you that on your computer screen.
3. I need to read the manual more to figure out how to set up Wifi. I was able to get the printer working on the wired network connection just fine but WiFi configuration seems to be more difficult.
Summary
While I've only had the printer for a brief amount of time, I am quite happy with it so far. There is definitely a bit of a learning curve and set up time required. My main concern was print quality- and this printer delivers! The quality is on par with professional labs and seems to be better than your average "1 hr print" photography that you might find in the local grocery or superstore locations. I'm glad I made the step up to this printer. I think it will meet my needs for a long time to come. This is a fine quality product from Canon!
This printer is HUGE so be ready. It is also heavy. To me, this is *not* a negative. It is an absolute work of art. Beautifully designed and obviously meticulously manufactured to be a high quality, long lasting product. Every door and latch fits like a glove and opens and closes so “perfectly” it’s hard to describe without experiencing it for yourself. Set-up on my Windows 10 system went smoothly without any confusing errors or anything. (I used a USB connection). Unpacking and installing the print head and ink went without a hitch (for the most part… I did have two colors of ink that leaked when I removed the orange cap. I am assuming this was because we have had sub-zero temps and the inks probably froze and thawed during transport). The instructions seemed pretty cut and dry and simple to follow.
In all it took about an hour to do the unboxing, installing, setup etc. And then… it happened… I printed my first ever “real” photo on a “real” photo printer. I was (and am) literally in awe. It is the most beautiful home printed photo I have ever seen. I am in love with my Canon PIXMA. I can’t believe I got this thing for 150$ (after a 200$ rebate). Did I mention it also prints documents? Hehe. It does. And it does so perfectly (if not a little more slowly than the 70$ “all-in-ones” I’ve been using since they hit the market). I will *never* go back to an all-in-one cheapie again.
Now that I know the difference, I would *gladly* pay full price for a printer of this caliber. It is worth every penny. I’m not sure how much ink this will go through, but I was happy to find that individual inks are around 17$ a piece (compared to the 40$ a piece I had to pay for genuine inks for my all-in-one).
My only complaint so far is that the software that comes with the printer (My Image Garden) and some other “bloatware” as it might be called looks out of date and is very limiting regarding customization (for instance, it won’t let you specify which folder it looks for photos in so you have to literally go through your entire file system in their software).
Hopefully this printer will last many years. If it does I will consider it an investment that has paid for itself in terms of enjoyment and quality. If you are looking for what professional critics have termed an “entry level” dedicated photo printer than look no further. I can’t say enough positive about this PIXMA so far. Go for it!!
Thanks for reading my review. :-) I have attached a photo of the first picture I printed with the PIXMA. Keep in mind the photo you will see does no justice to what it really looks like in person.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
This printer is HUGE so be ready. It is also heavy. To me, this is *not* a negative. It is an absolute work of art. Beautifully designed and obviously meticulously manufactured to be a high quality, long lasting product. Every door and latch fits like a glove and opens and closes so “perfectly” it’s hard to describe without experiencing it for yourself. Set-up on my Windows 10 system went smoothly without any confusing errors or anything. (I used a USB connection). Unpacking and installing the print head and ink went without a hitch (for the most part… I did have two colors of ink that leaked when I removed the orange cap. I am assuming this was because we have had sub-zero temps and the inks probably froze and thawed during transport). The instructions seemed pretty cut and dry and simple to follow.
In all it took about an hour to do the unboxing, installing, setup etc. And then… it happened… I printed my first ever “real” photo on a “real” photo printer. I was (and am) literally in awe. It is the most beautiful home printed photo I have ever seen. I am in love with my Canon PIXMA. I can’t believe I got this thing for 150$ (after a 200$ rebate). Did I mention it also prints documents? Hehe. It does. And it does so perfectly (if not a little more slowly than the 70$ “all-in-ones” I’ve been using since they hit the market). I will *never* go back to an all-in-one cheapie again.
Now that I know the difference, I would *gladly* pay full price for a printer of this caliber. It is worth every penny. I’m not sure how much ink this will go through, but I was happy to find that individual inks are around 17$ a piece (compared to the 40$ a piece I had to pay for genuine inks for my all-in-one).
My only complaint so far is that the software that comes with the printer (My Image Garden) and some other “bloatware” as it might be called looks out of date and is very limiting regarding customization (for instance, it won’t let you specify which folder it looks for photos in so you have to literally go through your entire file system in their software).
Hopefully this printer will last many years. If it does I will consider it an investment that has paid for itself in terms of enjoyment and quality. If you are looking for what professional critics have termed an “entry level” dedicated photo printer than look no further. I can’t say enough positive about this PIXMA so far. Go for it!!
Thanks for reading my review. :-) I have attached a photo of the first picture I printed with the PIXMA. Keep in mind the photo you will see does no justice to what it really looks like in person.
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