And you get high-speed USB and wired Ethernet ports, as well as 2.4GHz and 5GHz built-in Wi-Fi, with support for AirPrint. Print speeds are impressive, at 19 secs for a standard quality 6x4 photos.
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You also get soft-proofing and hard-proofing options in the in-built software, plus a Media Configuration Tool, to help you optimise your prints.īeyond that, running costs are reasonable, if not cheap. That's partly thanks to a sophisticated 'Optimum Image Generating System' that really pushes boundaries in terms of ink formulation in a mid-range printer. But shiny images are where it truly excels, providing vivid color with real 'pop', and an ultra-smooth finish. And mono prints look good, too, with rich, deep blacks. (As with the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, you can create borderless prints on these papers). That said, for a dye-based inkjet printer, it actually also does a good job on matte and fine art media. See also: Best Mac webcams (opens in new tab)Īnother excellent printer going up to A3+ sizes, the Canon PIXMA TS6320 (called the PIXMA TS6350 in Europe) is a great choice if you're mainly interested in glossy photo prints. You can connect via Wi-Fi or USB, and AirPrint is supported, making it easy to print wirelessly via your Mac, iPhone and/or iPad.
Meanwhile the front cassette holds another 100 sheets of plain paper. The rear tray can handle anything from small media up to A4/8.5x14-inch paper, and holds a maximum 20 sheets of photo paper or 100 sheets of plain paper. Plus you get duplex printing, a scanner with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 4800dpi, and SD card compatibility. Speeds of 15ppm (pages per minute) in mono and 10ppm for color are decent for a photo-focused printer. This inkjet printer uses six inks, rather than the usual five, and the quality of prints is first-rate, with excellent color rendition, tonal range and retention of fine detail in images. Want a Mac printer for printing images on glossy photo paper, but which also does a good job on documents? Then the Canon PIXMA TS8320 is our top pick (sold as the Canon PIXMA TS8350 in Europe).