Canon PIXMA TS6320 White Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Printer

I have worked in the IT industry for over 17 years (and even longer as the "family computer guy") and have come across a multitude of printers: Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Brother, Konica, HP, Ricoh, and all have their Pros and Cons. As a former, professional photographer, I also trusted Canon and Epson for accurate photo reproduction. Canon announced 4 new PIXMA printers in the summer of 2019, including the PIXMA TS6320, just in time for the back-to-school season. So, how does the TS6320 photo printer, which is geared towards students, fare? Pretty well! PROS - Update to its TS6220 predecessor with an easier setup process and updated user interface - 5 individual ink cartridges (Magenta, Black BK, Yellow, Black Pigment PGBK, Cyan), making more efficient use of colors, saving ink cost, and better output - Exceptional print quality, especially photos due to its 5-ink cartridge system - Text output is very sharp to about 6 pt font size - Can Print, Copy, and Scan (All-in-One) - Easy configuration - Fairly compact size at 14.9" x 14.2" x 5.6" - Print tray automatically opens and closes when printer is powered on/off, further keeping the footprint small - Auto paper width detection - Excellent, mobile device support, allowing you to print directly from your Apple iOS or Android phone/tablet - Push the QR code button on the printer, and it will link you directly to the mobile app for download - Multiple ways to print: Wi-Fi (including AirPrint, Google Cloud Print), Bluetooth, Ethernet wired network, and/or wired USB (cable not included) - Apple: Mac OS compatible - Sharp, easy to read 1.44" OLED display that provides printer and print job status - Auto Duplexing so you can print on BOTH sides, saving on paper and storage space - Dual paper feed trays so regular and photo papers can be loaded and ready at the same time - Very cool, LED status bar at the front to visually show a print job is actively being processed - Sample photo paper included - Sample ink cartridges are included, which is industry practice. Keep in mind that they will run out sooner than normal CONS - Built for quality, not for print volume - Although photo print quality is excellent, clipart graphics have barely-noticeable banding in dark areas - No automatic document feeder, making the printer more suitable for low-volume print and copy use - No support for USB thumbdrives or SD cards - High print cost - As with most printers, the cost of ink is high (about $65 for the complete set at the time of this writing) - Small-capacity paper tray that holds about 30 pages TIPS - The "Canon PRINT for Inkjet/SELPHY" mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The media leaflet and QR code on the ink cartridge also take you directly there - If an app on your phone or tablet supports it, you can select the Canon printer to print directly to - If you do not print for a while, your ink nozzle may dry up a bit. Once in a while, you may have to run a self-cleaning cycle to keep the ink flowing optimally Overall, like many inexpensive, family-oriented, consumer printers, the high cost of the ink cartridges makes the per-page print cost high. However, the PIXMA TS series is known for its excellent photo reproduction where images and colors pop. This printer produces great output for low-volume homes and small offices, and is quite suitable for students needing to print reports and presentations.

Fine printer at a good price. Had it wirelessly connected to my laptop within 20 minutes; downloaded to app to my smartphone, and had no problems accessing the printer; my iPad recognized the printer without needed anything to be done. Printing is of good quality. Don't miss lack of a slot for an SD card, since I never used the one in my old printer. The printer will be used for non-photo printing, scanning, and copying (oh, I may sneak a picture in once in a while).