Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Ink Cartridges

Canon Pro9000 Mark II Printer Review

For buyers who wish to step up from the basic, budget-minded inkjet printers flooding the market for something with better quality output, the Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II could be a very solid choice. This device can output an 8x10 photo in as little as 50 seconds. The printer ink uses improved technologies like "FINE" and "ChromaLife100" to make the Canon Pro 9000 ink higher-quality and longer-lasting.

From the design of the Pro 9000 Mark II you can tell right away that it is built for more than basic features. The build quality is much higher, with a nicer aesthetic look as well. The device measures 7.6 inches by 26 inches by 14 inches, so it takes up a bit more space than some of the most compact units, but it weighs only 30 pounds, making it fairly transportable.

The company paid attention to some of the smaller details that will appeal to art and photo enthusiasts. It has a straight-feed paper path for users who prefer not to bend their media during printing. It does require more space behind the machine, however. Media card slots are not included, which is mildly disappointing, but the PictBridge USB port is good for quick prints, and the included software is too good to bypass anyway.

Photo inkjet models can get expensive with their printer ink costs, but PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II ink cartridges won't break the bank. The system uses as many as eight different Canon Pro 9000 Mark II ink cartridges for the best quality, but the PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II ink is so affordable, it still saves money.

Not all buyers should spend the extra money for the excellent photo features of Pro 9000 Mark II, but for those who need them, it is a solid value, especially when factoring in the savings on Canon Pro 9000 Mark II ink.