Given the decidedly slower printing at higher quality settings, I suspect I’d use standard for most printing. Then again I like printing at A2 which makes the decision for me. My two complaints with Epson is that their ink cartridges are very pricey and Epson does not offer in-home servicing of any kind. For the temperature and humidity conditions of papers such as photo paper, refer to the paper’s packaging or the supplied instructions. I’m just going to use an iPhone SE to control an EOS RP and take a photo using the Canon control app. Of course this depends on the manufacturer having a printer and doing the work for making the file, so don’t be surprised if you don’t find them right away. The MCT software lets you manage the media settings files that the printer contains. Oh and thanks for the coffee – always appreciated! MSRP: $1,599.99. I’m only had the cheaper end of photo printers in the past and fancy getting something in the prosumer range now. Then I’ll transfer a photo (JPEG) from the RP to the iPhone. Live Chat. Thank you for the detailed review! The black ink switch is gone. Buy. Canon's PROGRAF series of large format fine art printers ranges in size from accommodating 13 inches wide all the way to 60 inches wide. These sheets are often my first look at how well colours are being reproduced, and a chance to make sure that the media settings for the paper are not producing any problems (over inking for example). If you know your prints are going to be shown under a particular lighting then it may be worth fine tuning them. One change that PRO-10 users will notice is that Canon’s insistence on certain fixed margin sizes for some papers is a thing of the past. My question is, for someone looking to a) enjoy learning about printing high quality prints, b) most likely be printing once per week, just one or two prints, and c) have a focus on black and white (although occasional colour for friends and family) – how do you the P700 and Pro 300 stacking up? The version I downloaded included an installer to use the software as a plugin for Photoshop/Lightroom/Elements, after I’d installed the application itself. The driver offers the usual info and utilities, such as these ink levels not long after setup. I’ve not investigated this in detail but note it, just in case your prints from Photoshop/Lightroom suddenly look slightly different when using the Canon software. Reading about the new printers is a nice way to do some virtual window shopping. Obviously once the printers are connected to a LAN with an Ethernet cable they are addressable by any device connected to the LAN - wired or wireless - it would be weird if they would not be. I’ve built my own profiles, and they are available on request for non-commercial use – they are large ones containing measurement data, so may be of interest to some. You can carry on printing, but I’d rather not push things. There is no ‘waste ink’ tank for the printer, ink from cleaning and overspray (borderless) is collected internally. Then I power on and bam! There is another article going into setting up a new printer in more detail, whilst another short article looks at optimising black and white print quality. Minimum system requirements is according to that of OS and application software used. What I read online, from people who purchased the 1000 and use it to generate prints that they sell…is that the protocol that the 1000 follows (presumably to keep clogging to a minimum) uses A LOT of ink. My one ongoing issue with the CO approach, is that there is (still) no option to just apply it (only) to the whole printed image area. Interfaces may differ, but all that’s here is applicable if you’re using a PC. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 29102. See my look at B&W printing on the PRO-300 for some more detailed testing. 13" wide photo quality inkjet printer DYE BASED INKS Print 4" x 6" up to 13" x 26" banners Borderless sizes limited to those set by the factory Maximum paper length is 26.61”. Slot per l'alimentazione manuale: carta Canon speciale max. Then, the 10 ink carts are fitted. I just purchased my Pro-300. In general it’s best to leave it set at ‘Auto’ for known papers. However I don’t have a PRO-10 to compare, so can only say that it works fine (as did the PRO-10 IIRC). I wish I could find the links…but on some very good photo-oriented website (it could have been a mostly photo-printing website, I forget which)…I remember reading quite detailed and, in my mind, precise explanations of why the Pro 1000 (a printer that i have at times very much wanted to purchase) is not the printer for me, in terms of the way I print. That said, I still don't have a good idea on how many prints I could realistically expect to get out of a set of ink cartridges for the 300 vs. the 1000... Keith? The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is a high-quality, professional A3+ photo printer with a space-saving design. The B&W printing parameters are set from the driver dialog. I do like the fact that the Epson uses pigment rather than dyes for archival purposes. Buying a PRO-300 from B&H By the way thanks for all the advice on trying to save my R3000, Yes, although they are marked with ‘starter’ on them – I believe they contain a bit more ink to allow for priming. Not only are enforced margins on some papers gone, but the maximum page length of just over 39″ is enough for a lot of people’s panoramic print requirements. I’m always in two minds about the ‘lots of ink wasted’ comments about the PRO-1000. Enabling the WiFi (direct and network) stops my Ethernet connection, so not something I’d normally choose. Note that our printer was an early production model, so exact contents (documentation) may vary. Item Code: 0608C003. Canon supplied a three different papers for our review: Pro Platinum Paper, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss and Photo Paper Pro Semi-matte. This is a relatively light lustre finish photo paper. http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/we-never-recommend-best-products/, It also covers why you should perhaps be suitably wary of any review that does ;-). Because the ink is way for affordable for the Pro 300 than the 1000, it appeals to me as someone who would be just getting into printing. This is a slightly smaller 13-inch printer compared to the 17-inch PRO-1000, and can produce standard print sizes up to 13×19-inches, including borderless prints and a 13×39-inch panorama. This means that I can’t for example use the speed and reliability of my ethernet and have wireless available for occasional direct prints from my iPhone. Whilst only single sheet, the improvements in media handling extend to the rear slot. Customer Service 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765. The full specs are at the foot of this article, but it’s a 13″ width A3+ printer with 10 ink channels. I was using quite a range of papers, but all were relatively new and free from significant curl. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); See all of Keith's 1000+ articles and reviews, We're an Amazon affiliate. So now, by adding the imagePROGRAF PRO-300, Canon essentially moved the image PROGRAF PRO line from 13 inches all the way to 60 inches. Note that you should not lift the grey print head lever. Thanks to Canon UK for loaning me the printer before its announcement. The review covers many aspects of using the printer, including colour management and custom media. The Printing software finds the PRO-300 and Karen’s office printer. There are clear guides via the printer screen or manual. Not only are enforced margins on some papers gone, but the maximum page length of just over 39″ is enough for a lot of people’s panoramic print requirements. It’s really difficult to see the difference without close examination. There’s also a discussion of using the MCT in my Canon PRO-1000 review. It weighs just over 14kg (~31 lbs) a noticeable reduction from the ~20kg of the PRO-10S. I had fun with it and enjoyed the heck out of using the 1270…but the fading tendencies of the prints produced by the 1270, combined with its rather finicky clogging properties caused me not to replace it when it finally bit the dust. Articles below by Keith (Google's picks for matching this page). Very slight and it takes care to spot it, but it suggests that if you like lustre/pearl/semigloss finish papers you will need to do some testing to pick the best. The Canon imagePrograf PRO-1000 ($1,299.99) is the first new near-dedicated photo printer we've seen from Canon in quite a while, and it was well worth the wait. Using the pattern print option lets you make a contact sheet of images all with subtly different tints. I got a few dumb questions: why doesn't the phone communicate to the printer via the wifi router into the wired network? on the phone. I’ve written up a more detailed look at using the MCT for making a custom media setting if you want more detail. A3+ paper allow me to fit nearly 3000 patches on to a single sheet, and scan them with an i1iSis spectrophotometer. I note that for the PRO-10 I needed to use the ‘My Image Garden’ software from Canon. Take this along and view it under your problematic lighting to help decide if any adjustment will help. I’ve been trying out a production version of the PRO-300 for a while, mainly looking at printing photos using Photoshop. When coupled with borderless printing and a 990mm page length, media handling is (IMHO) the biggest advance in the PRO-300. A3+ /A3 /A4 /LTR /Ledger /Hagaki /7*10 /12*12 /5*7 /L(3.5″*5″), KG (4″x6″) /2L(5″*7″) /8″*10″ /10″*12″ /Square(127 mm) /210 *594 mm. Hi So, whilst I can see how it looks good to be able to offer an ‘end to end’ Canon camera to print solution, I have difficulty in seeing how I’d actually make use of any of it, since it’s all stuff I’d want to do in Photoshop or some other software. The PRO-300 here had 25 initially installed. If the option for borderless isn’t there, you’ll need to pick a different media setting and see how it works. I’ll not attempt to cover all the software does. As a result, I went [mostly] with Adorama for enlargements and local establishments with Fujicolor devices for 4×6 snapshots…until I purchased a Canon Pro 100. These just clip into the head assembly. A PRO-100 is designed for intermittent use – the 1000 and larger printers simply aren’t. We also had some Museum Etching paper left over from a previous review as well as the afore-mentioned Longbottom Coated matt 170 gsm double-sided paper. Because the Pro-300 is newer than the Pro-1000 does the Pro-300 offer a technological advantage over the Pro-1000? This makes use of different ink combinations and generally provides a more neutral black and white print option. At 639 x 379 x 200 mm it’s also slightly smaller than the older PRO-10/10S (689 x 385 x 215 mm), The screen is a welcome addition, especially for those of us who might not have the printer situated right next to their computer. I print targets from the Mac ColorSync Utility, but as long as you ensure that colour management is switched off it should be OK (Adobe produce a free print utility specifically for printing such targets). “The imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is a very capable A3+ printer that should meet the needs of most serious enthusiasts who don’t need to make prints larger than 329 x 483 mm. The colour image just printed right off, but for the fine art paper, the software insisted on warning me about margins. There is an option (‘overall’) to apply the CO to the whole page but this does tend to eat up the CO ‘ink’ rather quickly. This review should tell you everything you need to know about the new printer from Canon. Just a reminder: the cleaning cycles utilized by the 1000 are thought to be necessary because of the pigment inks that it employs. Borderless printing can be set for the following print sizes (see the specifications for full details and limitations. This requires a wholly different workflow to how I’d normally work as a photographer. Why is there a maximum page length? Comparing Canon PRO-300 vs Epson P700 vs Epson ST-4000 . It wasn’t available when I first got the printer, so I set up and worked the printer based on just my experience with printers. With the PRO-300, Keith has started making short videos to go with articles/reviews (see below/right). The wireless options are useful, but unfortunately not being able to use the wired interface at the same time is irksome. You can delete some of the pre-installed ones, but others are ‘fixed’. Note the two heads with 5 ink channels apiece. The longevity properties of the pigment inks would be a plus, too. During my testing I’ve created quite a few prints, using mainly Canon papers. When printing from Photoshop, I don’t need a profile. For some images I’ll use perceptual rendering, but it depends on the image and the paper. I rather like the Canon print software, but the changes do remind me of colour management considerations I’ve noted in some of my previous Canon printer reviews. Obviously the page width is limited by the size of the printer, but why can't you print a 500 inch long image if you want? Buy Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Wireless Color Wide-Format Printer, Prints up to 13"X 19", 3.0" LCD Screen with Profession Print & Layout Software and Mobile Device Printing, Black: Everything Else - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases You can create your own media setting (which can include a default colour profile) based on an existing one, or you may be able to download a file from a paper manufacturer. It’s really difficult to see the difference without close examination. There are quite a few guides available from the printer screen. I have no business relationship with Canon other than using their cameras for my work as a professional photographer. I specified a custom page size in both my normal Photoshop print dialog and in the Canon software. A flap folds down at the front of the printer to reveal the slot for feeding in the disc. Canon’s iPF PRO-1000 is a high image quality printer with a 12 pigment ink system for professionals and enthusiasts that fits on your desktop. I used it as a plugin from Photoshop without any problems. Buy a bigger printer and maintenance requirements and costs come with it. Thank you for the excellent review. Printed from the Canon software running as a Photoshop plugin. See this example from when adding a printer on my Mac. It may well have a use, but none I’ve yet found. the thing just works…. All these options are available if you’re printing from the Canon software too. I’m considering both the Canon Pro-300 or the Pro-1000. Even if you’re happy using LR or Photoshop to print, give the Canon software a go. Thank you. Keith does it ship with a set of full cartridges? I am well aware of the limitations of the dye inks used in the Pro 100…although with the Pro Luster Canon paper I’ve had real good luck with naked prints posted in our family room (with comparison prints in albums). With the profiles I make, and printing from Adobe Photoshop, I’ll typically print many images using the relative colorimetric (RelCol) rendering intent, ensuring that I’ve enabled BPC (black point correction) for matt papers. This also works as a plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop and is well worth looking at for high end printing. I think this is also the model in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia. Perhaps as a result of this, I did detect a very slight tendency towards bronzing in the mid-tones on some lustre finish papers. Compared to the PRO-10S it’s a bit smaller and quite a bit lighter. Some people did a lot of work figuring this out…and my recollection is that if you’re the owner of a Pro 1000, and you do not use it regularly and often, a not insignificant percentage of your ink is used in cleaning cycles to keep the printer running properly when you do want to use it. 400 g/m2, Thanks for taking the time to comment – much appreciated. The printer software installs a good collection of paper ICC profiles. Seemingly someone at Canon over-ordered ‘Printable Nail Stickers’, since it’s on the ‘fixed’ list. The printer has a lot of standard media sizes. After I’d finished the review and the printer was announced, I was able to update software that now included the PRO-300 and do a few tests. Note the amount of space needed – you can fold the printer over, but keep an eye on it as it feeds through. See the printer specs for more, but I did time a few prints from when the printer first started printing to when the paper was ejected. Aimed at  semi-pros and aspiring photographers, small studios and photo labs, the Canon PRO-300 can produce gallery quality prints from the convenience of a desktop. But Epson also has a head start in the market—they have been consistently producing a wide selection of excellent desktop-sized professional printers without a hitch for decades. Both prints were printed using the Canon Professional Print and Layout software as a plugin from Photoshop. Basically, avoid any setting that mentions AirPrint. The printer will then draw it in for printing. The printer accepts connection by wireless, Ethernet or good old USB. This happens, so practice with cheaper paper! The 1000 is also better for B&W (more inks) and at least gives the option of an A2 print, even if you don’t currently think of printing them… Have a read of my PRO-1000 review for more? $899 in the US. 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