The Best Canon Printer for Your Photo Business

Finding the best Canon printer for your photo business depends on several key factors: functionality, desired print quality, budget, and more. With so many factors to consider, and a wealth of available options to choose from, finding the right model can be difficult. Fortunately, no matter what type of business you run, or what your business needs are, Canon has a printer for you. Here are some of our favorites.

PIXMA PRO-200

The PIXMA PRO-200 is quite versatile, making it a great choice for beginners and seasoned photographers alike. Equipped with an 8-color dye-based system, the PIXMA PRO-200 offers beautiful and vibrant print quality, making photos pop with color utilizing the 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution.

Able to support borderless print sizes from 3.5 x 3.5" to 13 x 19" makes the PIXMA PRO-200 an adaptable printer that can fit a variety of use cases. Rapid printing capabilities provides users with bordered 8 x 10" prints in as little as 53 seconds, ideal for demanding workloads. The PIXMA PRO-200 offers custom print sizes up to 13 x 39", great for panoramic shots.

Ensuring its versatile design, the PIXMA PRO-200 can print from various host devices using Wi-Fi, USB, or a wired networking connection. A multi-purpose tray offers direct printing on CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs for archiving and labelling. A 3" color LCD display enables you to monitor your ink levels and notifies you of when it needs maintenance so you can always retain high-quality images.

imagePROGRAF PRO-300

Offering advanced features and a robust 9-color LUCIA PRO ink system, Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO-300 delivers great quality images for advanced amateurs, professional photographers, and graphic artists alike. The stand-out feature is Canon"s 9-color ink-based system along with a dedicated Chroma Optimizer coating which creates images with deep black density while preventing bronzing and gloss differential.

Otherwise, the PRO-300 supports borderless printing up to 13 x 19" and utilizes the L-COA PRO image processing engine to process large volumes of image data quickly. This works in tandem with the Nozzle Recovery System and Skew Correction, which ensures your images are of the utmost quality.

Like the PIXMA PRO-200, you get a 3.0" color LCD display so you can check ink levels, printer status, and access other settings. The PRO-300 also supports printing over Wi-Fi, USB, and ethernet for optimal utility.

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Intended for professional printers who need the extra support for substantial images, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 supports large format photo prints up to 17" wide with 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution! A set of 12 individual ink cartridges consists of 11 standard inks and a Chroma Optimizer, essential for making your images stand out.

Like the PRO-300, the PRO-1000 leverages the same L-COA PRO Image Processing Engine, enabling bordered 17 x 22" photos to be created in as little as 4 minutes 10 seconds. The FINE print head uses a tubular ink delivery system which enables the faster print speed while reducing the possibility of clogging, preventing downtime during the process. In the event of a clog, another nozzle automatically provides backup.

That isn't all, the PRO-1000 also features 1GB of internal memory to handle large files with ease and even supports programs like Print Studio Pro v.20 plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. It also supports the Media Configuration Tool, Device Management Console, and Accounting Manager, all working together to simplify your printing, monitor activity, and more.

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