I'm a professional graphic designer and specialize in print work. I've been using this printer in my design studio since 2018 and have printed 5,000+ sheets on it now, and I am still exceptionally happy with it.
The print quality is excellent, as good as any of the lower Canon and Epson Pro models I've used. I print photos, posters, invitations, business cards, flyers, greeting cards, vinyl stickers, postcards, envelopes, and more with this for myself, clients, and retail products. I've used up to 140lb watercolor paper and printed branded tissue paper (on a carrier sheet of course) with no issue. I've maybe had 5 paper jams total throughout the life of this printer. I use Canon papers, HP papers, Red River papers (my favorite), and all sorts of off-brand paper, scrapbook paper, cardstock, and printable vinyl. Matte, satin, and glossy. You can even put rolls of canvas through it. This thing prints like a champ and takes whatever I've thrown at it. Keep in mind that higher-quality papers will always give you higher-quality results, no matter the printer.
If you have a color-calibrated monitor and use Canon inks with the proper settings, the color accuracy is excellent. Far better than vista print in color accuracy and quality, in my experience. As with any photo printer, using off-brand inks can and often damages the print heads, in addition to causing color accuracy issues. I get amazingly vibrant, high-color artwork prints out of this machine, the ink quality is amazing.
My cost with Canon XL carts for a one-sided, full-color 13x19 glossy highest-quality photo print (which uses the most ink) is roughly $0.009 per square inch or $2.21 per page. OfficeDepo has a great rewards program that includes giving you credit/points for recycling cartridges. I buy most of my tanks from Amazon unless OfficeDepo has a sale, but for every 10 cartridges you recycle, you can get a free XL tank.
This isn't a plug-and-play consumer printer though. It takes a few minutes to set up and you have to understand how to use a higher-quality inkjet printer. You have to use the print utility and use the settings appropriately. Almost every bad review I've seen on here is because someone didn't take the time to learn how to use it correctly. If you are tech-illiterate, this isn't the printer for you, and the same will be true for nearly any higher-quality photo printer.
Be sure you go to the Canon website and download the drivers offered there, the 8700 driver is great and has a ton of options. Make sure you are using the correct settings for the material you are printing on for the best results. If you think it's too loud, turn on the quiet mode found in the printer utility. You can also adjust the print speed through the utility as well. If you're printing documents, fast printing is fine. If you're printing photos, posters, printable vinyl, or anything ink-heavy (ESPECIALLY on glossy mediums), turn your speed down to the slowest speed for the best results.
You CAN set it up without wifi, I set mine up wired at first without issue on my old MacBook Pro. When I replaced my hardware with an iMac, I set it up via the wifi without issue. I've used it over several versions of Mac OS and iOS without issue. I've set it up on two different models of HP laptops as well over wifi without issue. I've used it over several versions of Windows now as well without issue. As with any printer, when you upgrade your operating system to a new version, you may have to redownload the drivers or uninstall and reinstall them, but again that should be understood as that's true of any higher-quality printer. If you have an obstructed wifi signal you may have issues, but that's a given. If your router doesn't have the bandwidth for all the devices using it, you'll have issues, but that's also a given. If you have issues with the wifi, you absolutely can use this printer hardwired as well, and it will print faster. If you have a large print file, you may want to consider hardwiring for that job. When I print multiple copies or multiple pages of 13x19 prints I do this.
Be sure to do proper maintenance, which means periodically running cleaning functions, running the print head alignment check, and realigning the print heads with the utility when required (the utility has an automatic function for this you just have to click run and evaluate the test result when complete). These things are true of ANY photo or art printer though. These things will greatly extend the life and quality of your equipment.
I have been happier with this printer than I ever expected, especially for this price point!
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| printer output | Color | Color | Color, Monochrome | Color | Color | Color |
| printer technology | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet |
| paper size | 8.50 x 11, 8.50 x 14, 11 x 17, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 13 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 | 13" x 19" (A3+), 11" x 17", A3, Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, 8" x 10", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", 3.5" x 5", A6, Half Letter, #10 Envelope, User Defined (2.2" x 3.4" to 13" x 78.7") | 8.5 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, Card Size (91mm x 55mm) | 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) |
| print media type | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | card stock | paper plain | glossy photo paper |
| max input sheets | 150 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 50 | — |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, wired | USB, Wi-Fi | Wireless | Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, Wireless | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, USB |
| compatible devices | PC | Smartphones, PC | Smartphones, PC | PC, Laptops, Smartphones | PC, Laptops, Smartphones | Smartphones, PC |
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I bought this printer 5 months ago and finally had a chance to use it properly today. Tested it and put it through the paces. Really have to say, I'm impressed and very pleased with it! The quality feels top notch to me, especially if you have the right paper and set up on this printer. Initially, I was hesitant about spending so much on an Art printer to make prints or copies of my Artwork and Photography. Glad I took the leap and bought this one after some research. I really want to dip my toe in Art print making for myself and I know Art printers can range from cheap to expensive. This Canon printer is worth every penny and seems just as nice, if not more so, then ones more expensive. Definitely recommend this printer if your looking to make Art prints, or just high quality copies of things. 👍
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