Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Desktop Inkjet Printer, Color

I have been using this printer for more than a year. The output quality is, frankly, stunning compared to any other printer in its class. As a professional graphic designer and photographer, I rely on the Pro9000 not only for its immaculate photographic printing, but for proofing layouts and designs. It has proven utterly reliable, and it's amazingly fast. For anyone working with Photoshop or the Canon Digital Photo Pro software, the Easy Photo Print Pro plug-in makes for ultra-fast and reliable "what you see IS what you get." This is a tremendous help when you've just finished a shoot and the client (or the family!) wants prints NOW and you don't have time to tweak. Canon's technical support is also second to none. No matter whether it's been a printer question, a camera question or a scanner question I get someone who is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to help, which is too rare these days. This is a thoroughly professional tool at an enthusiast price. I can't give higher praise than that.

Produces excellent prints on canon paper. Was not as impressed with other papers but being able to select the type of canon paper seems to make a big difference. Seems to use a lot of ink but have not calculated this yet. Large footprint but well built and solid - something you would expect for a large print size quality printer. Software is easy to work with. Would have liked to have a printed manual. I am getting better prints than when I was using my own color darkroom.