Canon PIXMA iP4300 Ink Cartridges

Canon iP4300 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA iP4300 is a well-rounded photo printer that provides user-friendly operation and a nice bundle of features for an affordable retail price. This inkjet device has some of the quickest speeds for its class, with monochrome text printing at a maximum of 24 pages per minute and color at around 30 pages per minute. With quick speeds and its Canon iP4300 printer ink and print head technology combining to produce sharp prints, this unit is a nice solution for home photo printing.

Measuring only 17x12x6 inches, this compact device is a great fit for desktop use. The unit includes decent paper handling considering its slim size, including dual trays that can hold up to 150 pages each for a maximum of 300 pages. Supported media ranges from plain paper and envelopes to matte photo paper and glossy photo paper. The machine also has an automatic duplex feature to quickly and efficiently reduce the amount of media used, as well as provide more printing flexibility.

To enable direct photo printing with simple control features, the device incorporates PictBridge connectivity on the front panel, though users will have to preview images on the camera's screen. Using the manufacturer's ChromaLife 100+ system, the device can print photos that can last a century with water and fade-resistance. Expert reviews confirm this, noting that images have clear detail with a sharp maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi using color PIXMA iP4300 printer ink.

With the use of 5 individual colors of Canon iP4300 ink cartridges, replacing supplies may get pricey. However, the availability of cost-efficient remanufactured PIXMA iP4300 ink can help keep expenses down. The standard black and color Canon iP4300 ink cartridges can yield 280 pages each, and the pigment-based black supply has a capacity of 650 pages.

Looking at its quick monochrome and color printing, high-quality output, intuitive features for photos, and ample paper handling, the iP4300 is an excellent home inkjet photo printer for the price.