So why does it cost almost double the price? There are some major differences under the hood. The Pro 300 is a big sibling to the Pro 200, and gave us similarly good prints, with impressive, consistent color and solid contrast. The best photo printer for serious photographers: Canon imagePROGRAF Pro 300 $900 $850 at AmazonĬanon imagePROGRAF Pro 300 photo printer Joshua Ellison/CNN Underscored At the current price, the Pro 200 gives a lot of value compared to its peers. The Pro 200’s running costs - an eight-tank package of ink runs just over $100 - are lower than the Pro 300 or the Epson P700, which makes this model an excellent choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The printer connects via Wi-Fi, USB or Ethernet, so you can interface directly with your PC or use it on your network. The 3-inch color screen is not touch-sensitive, but menus weren’t too difficult to navigate once we got the hang of it. Setup was relatively straightforward, though Canon’s instructions tend to be a bit more cumbersome than other brands’. The Pro 200 is a large machine (25 inches by 15 inches) that will take up considerable room in your workspace. The Pro 200 can handle paper up to 13 inches wide, so it can print images up to 13 by 19 inches, or 13 inches by 39 inches in panorama mode. Right out of the box, prints from the Pro 200 were color consistent, with strong contrast and vivid color reproduction. However, the inks are less expensive and contribute to lower running costs overall.

This will be a drawback for some, as the prints are not as durable as pigment-based inks. Dye-based printing offers vibrant colors and deep blacks.

This model uses an eight-color, dye-based ink system. The print quality is comparable to Canon’s more expensive Pro 300 model and, in our test, a bit better than the Epson P700. With minimal adjustments from us, the Pro 200 produced the most natural skin tones and the richest black and white tonalities. The Canon Pixma Pro-200 is a serious machine for people who want the very best results. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN accountĬanon Pixma Pro 200 photo printer Joshua Ellison/CNN Underscopred

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