Canon W6400 Ink Cartridges

Canon W6400 Printer Review

Compared to more advanced large-format inkjet printers like the Epson Stylus Pro 7900, the Canon W6400 is a simple, but cost-efficient addition to its class of image and graphic units. One element that holds it back is speeds, at a maximum of only 103 square feet per hour on plain paper and around 79 square feet per hour on glossy photo paper. Trading more versatile features and quick speeds for an inexpensive price tag, the W6400 represents one of the first printers of its kind that can be used by amateur photographers or designers who need a more basic introduction into the world of large-format printing.

One standout feature noted by exerts is its easy-to-use software that is great for beginners, which includes basic editing tools like Digital Photo Print Pro that will allow users to make decisions on paper, sizing and proofing and a tool for adjusting color Canon W6400 printer ink usage. The unit also includes PosterArtist software, which is simple to navigate and provides options to create projects combining text and graphics like poster presentations.

This device includes both cut sheet and roll paper media handling options, with the cut sheet option allowing users to load a single sheet at a time of media like coated paper, matte film and synthetic paper. The roll feed can accept media with a length of up to 4.6 feet and a width of 24 inches and includes an automatic paper cutter that will precisely cut a project to its exact measurements.

The unit uses MicroFine Droplet technology and a 6-color Canon W6400 printer ink cartridge system that can print with high-quality output with a resolution of 2400x1200 dpi. Each black, cyan, magenta, yellow, photo cyan and photo magenta color is packaged in a separate Canon W6400 ink cartridge so users can get the most out of each supply.

When comparing the W6400 to other large-format inkjet printers, it falls a bit short with its speeds, finishing options and color print system. However, it's a suitable, low-cost option for those looking to do poster printing, or for a small photography business.