bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

PM Tim Stapp here on the Hog. He has one and LOVES it. Tell him bkyser sent you. He'll fill you in on the pros and cons.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Best printer for the money hands down.

MichaelH Loc: NorCal via Lansing, MI

I have not compared the Pro 100 text with either HP printer's text (inkjet or Laserjet). I will have to test this and let you know.

But if I were to have just one printer AND was not printing much text based stuff AND I wanted decent photo images I would not use a cheap all-in-one or a laserjet. The people who complain about ink costs for photo printers need to realize you are printing everywhere on the page rather than on 1/20 of the page as with text. See how many completely black pages you can print from your laserjet before it needs more toner and then see how the costs per page compare. You might be surprised how much you would spend to create white text on a black background on a cheap printer. {That is one experiment I will not be performing.}

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I use the Pro 100 for Photo printing only and have an All-in-One for all my other printing/fax/copy needs

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

I have a Pro 100 and use it only for photos because ink is expensive. I use Epson EP 610 for general printing. The Canon Pixma Pro is a large, heavy, and slow printer, and does prints up to 13X19, quality is outstanding. The printer has 8 ink tanks, which I buy directly from Canon. I think I pay about $125 for a pack of 8 ink tanks. Usually Canon offers "free" gifts along with the ink purchase. Right now the "free" gifts are 2 boxes of matte photo paper 8.5x11, 50 sheets each. Also included is 2 packages of Pro Paper Sample Pack, 8.5x11. I have been buying this for several years, and over that time I have accumulated more photo paper than I will ever use. I realize that giving the paper away generates more ink sales, but this works for me.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

So cynical, yet so true.

Eliz

I use the Pro 100 for my photo prints. It's excellent. As someone mentioned, it's quite large, and heavy. I use the Precision Ink refills as well, and it makes the printed quite cost effective vs sending out for printing. The Precision colors are flawless, and refilling is easy once you get he hang of it.
For document printing, I have a little cheap HP. 40$ or somesuch, I think.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

What is the largest photo print you'd like??? Is an 'all-in-one' a need??

ATCurry

The advice you are getting is sound.

I was not prepared for the sheer mass of the Pro 100. It is really heavy, and its footprint is nearly four times that of my Brother all-in-one laser. Closed it is 27x15x8.5 inches (LxWxH). With the paper feed and output trays deployed, add 21" to the W dimension, and 6" to H (without paper). Does a great job with color print. If you will never want to print on anything larger than 8.5x11, there are other good options available.

It is not the most cost effective way to print photos (even large ones)--just like having a darkroom in your house wasn't the most cost effective way to make prints in the old days. For me, I like the idea of making the photo--start to finish. Even if it won't be as good as that from a professional lab. It's not a decision based on economics.

A decision that is based on economics: keep (or replace) your current printer for general printing. Cheapest general printing is going to be a B/W laser. Even though laser cartridges are more, your per-page cost is approximately 1/3 (or less) with a laser.

Use the rebate for the Pro 100 if possible.

JerryOSF Loc: Bristol, VA

I use a cheap Brother laser for most BW printing. It is fast, cheap and does duplex. If I need color I have other options.

cfhelz45 Loc: The Villages, Florida

Look at the Canon Pro-10 also. Photo printing only.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I bought this printer for $80 on Craigslist. It was new but the guy sold the ink out of it so it came with no ink. Yes, they got you when it comes to the ink. But I still bought it and then ordered this ink from eBay. I got it a few days later and I'm still using this same ink. Then I took advantage of an ink deal from Canon for $124.99 that came with $600 (yes $600) worth of free paper and free shipping. So go got that and then bought another set of ink from eBay.

Here's the eBay seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Combo-Pack-Ink-Cartridges-for-Canon-CLI-42-CLI42-CLI-42-PIXMA-PRO-100-PRO-100S/182134369964?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I've had excellent results from this ink. No kidding.

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

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I have the Canon Pro-100 as well.... Text and other Document printing on an old HP 4000 Laser printer.

You mentioned "Precision Colors" and their re-inking "system"... YES! Really great product = especially for those who Print at least once a week (or more). There are some Great VID's on YouTube by "ToolMan" (Jose Rodriguez).....

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9YXaSulpM90vC24lmAeZA

These VID's will show Everything you Need to know about Most Printers and Printing.

He IS a good guy :-)

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Leopardo

I use the Canon Pixma Pro 100 and use it solely for photos. The cost of ink makes it prohibitive for daily printing. For daily use, printers are so inexpensive these days, you can get a quality item for daily use. I would price replacement ink for daily use printers to decide which printer I would purchase. I have an HP Envy 5660 for daily use, and subscribe to the monthly program they offer. It seems most cost efficient.

jamey15

I have a pro 100 (3.5 years) YES!!!! Canon (often ) has sales on this printer. YES it is large-heavy-EXPENSIVE ink---(canon $ 108 on Amazon) It ALSO is a GREEEEAAAT photo printer..I use SOPHIA GLOBAL ink GOOD STUFF!!!! I use a Canon MG 5200 for every day printing..CANON does a good job on its printers....