Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printer

WOW! Prints look FANTASTIC! So pleased with this printer. It was very easy to set up, and has worked like a dream. My prints are amazing, the color is so vibrant and the images are tack sharp, without any noticeable color casts or anything. They look so much better than what I've been getting from a few Pro labs, and this is straight out of the box, without messing with printer profiles, etc...

The only con, which isn't really a con, is that it is a big printer, and the cords it came with are far too short to reach a USB port on my computer and an available outlet, so I had to buy an extension cord and need to wheel the printer over when I want to use it.

Overall, when you factor in the cost, plus paper, plus replacement ink, I think this is going to be more expensive to use than say Costco or even some of the Pro labs. But the convenience and the stunning quality are worth it.

Worth the money I love this printer!!
When I print, I get what I see on the monitor and/or what was in the camera.
Professional quality color prints done in my home studio.
A friend of mine (a photographer as well) has printed on this canon printer and loves the quality of the photographic prints as well .

Awesome Printer, especially for photos! This is a great purchase for anyone who wants to make some high-quality photo prints! Can you do better at a professional shop? Probably, but not by much. For the home or office, there isn't much else out there that could do a better job, especially if you don't need to produce extremely professional photographic images. You will certainly think these are, however, and so will anyone who sees them. Also, for this price, you absolutely will not find a better deal. I was shocked when I saw the results, knowing how much this unit cost. Granted, it was more when it first came out, so if you were waiting on the right printer for the right price, stop waiting! Canon has a long-standing history and reputation for high-quality photos and reasonable rates. You will not find a better printer at this price level than the Pixma Pro9000 MkII. Unless you plan on scrutinizing the images for Pentagon-level research, then you will be amazed at the clarity and resolution.

The eight toner cartridges might seem a bit much, but they are all there for a reason. The setup too a bit longer than I'm used to, and I've set up a fair amount of printers in my day. But, it's all worth it. The manual is also a bit bulky and lengthy, but for good reason. One last little complaint... my first print job (aside from the test page) did not go through at the first try, but I made one minor adjustment and it was just fine.

I could not speak more highly about the end result of this product, though. I was really amazed and impressed by what we ended up with. My friends tell me this printer should have cost four to five times what we paid for it. Take that for what you will. This was definitely the best printer purchase I think I've ever made, though, and I could not be happier with it.