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Rating:  - Quality Output
Years ago, I worked as a custom color printer, so I feel I have somewhat of a background in judging photo print quality. Hopefully the stability of the Canon photo paper pro media truly approaches 25 yrs, as Canon claims. This is good enough for me at this time. My prints are made for myself, and as gifts for my family and friends.....The output from this printer, with the 8.5"x11" photo paper pro, really impressed me right out of the box. I figured I would give it the acid test right away and try printing portraits. I don't have any professional color management, but the color was bang on, did a +13 intensity change in the print driver and I felt I had honest WYSIWYG work-flow!! Accurate flesh tones are critical in portrait printing and the printer nailed them. I didn't need the Canon supplied imaging software as I am a PSP 7 user, so I can't comment on Canon's efforts here. I printed 6x8" prints with 1" borders that are easily frameable, wall-hangable prints. I would have no hesitation in giving these prints as gifts to family and friends....
Rating: - This may be the perfect photo printer!
I recently purchased a new digital camera (Canon PowerShot G2), and wanted a better photo printer than my current Epson 785EXP, which I never really cared for. I am absolutely blown away by this printer! Set up under XP is completely painless. I had my first print in under 5 minutes. The image quality is amazing. It exceeds those from my Sony Dye Sublimation printer (DPP-SV55), which I could never get to print a true borderless 4 x 6 photo. I have finally found a printer that truly justifies having a digital camera, and may very well never take another roll of film. (Well, never say never!) With the bundled software you can easily adjust and crop your images, but I did also purchase Roxio's Photosuite Platinum Edition, because truthfully I found the included software to be a little light. Don't get me wrong - the image quality was excellent with no adjustment needed at all, but I know that once I have installed Photosuite I will be able to adjust and further perfect my output. So far I have only printed 4 x 6 photos on the Canon Photo Paper Plus. True borderless 4 x 6 output. I defy you to tell them apart from a photolab's! The detail and skintones are incredible. I bought 8 x 10 glossy and matte and look forward to giving those a try as well. At this price and with the quality of the photos you can print I can't imagine that there is a better printer on the market. Can't comment on text, as I have an HP LaserJet 2200D, so this printer will be strictly for photos. But if you a looking for a great photo printer at a great price please give this one a try. You will not be disappointed!
Rating: - WOW Photo Lab Quality
Just purchased the i950 yesterday from FRY's, I've spent a lot of time researching photo printers,and I'm glad I waited for Canon to release this one. After about 15min's my printer was set up and working. Printed my first picture on the supplied 4x6 photo pro paper, at first I thought it wasn't working(Couldn't hear the usual noises),after approx. 55 seconds I saw the picture coming out in the tray. Truly amazed with the quality and sharpness. I bought a FujiFinepix S602 just before Christmas and had pictures developed at the local camera shops quick prints. The Canon i950's prints look much better.
If you need a photo printer Run don't Walk to your nearest electronic or computer store and BUY ONE!
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