Testseek.com have collected 43 expert reviews of the Canon Pixma Pro-1 Series and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Pixma Pro-1 Series.
February 2012
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43 Reviews
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The editors liked
Superb photos up to 13 by 19 inches
12 big ink tanks
Fast
Automatic black ink switching
Chroma optimizer improves glossy prints
Smooth and reliable
Sturdy build helps stabilize printer during output
Very fast print speed for such highquality prints
Excellent color and blackandwhite photo prints with superb detail
Quiet
Outstanding print quality for color and black and white
Large capacity ink cartridges
Three gray ink dilutions for smooth transitions in monochrome output
Chroma optimizer eliminates gloss differential and reduces bronzing
Direct support for third party papers
High build quality
Fast print speeds at maximum quality
Relatively quiet operation
Printer driver integration with Photoshop red
Magnificent photo quality. Especially good for monochrome photos. Above-par graphics and text. Higher-capacity ink tanks than its rivals.
Magnificent photo quality. Especially good for monochrome photos. Abovepar graphics and text. Highercapacity ink tanks than its rivals.
Virtually PERFECT color accuracy without manual calibration
Fantastic retention of highlight and shadow detail without clipping to white or black
Reasonably fast printing at high quality
Exceptional print quality
Support for hundreds of ICC paper profiles
Relatively low ink cost for its class
Prints are clear-coated
Optical-disc labeling feature
The editors didn't like
Tweaks needed to get best B&W matte prints
Very big and heavy for a 13inch printer
Tough to carry and install because of weight and size
No roll feed option
No WiFi
Expensive
Most expensive A3+ printer on the market
Large footprint for an A3+ printer
Accurate shadow detail requires a custom profile
Print plug-in offers no precise control over image size
Relatively slow. Large and heavy. Pricey for an A3+ printer. Can't print from paper rolls
Relatively slow. Large and heavy. Pricey for an A3printer. Can't print from paper rolls
Abstract: The new Canon PIXMA PRO-1 is a 13x19” pigment-ink printer that makes fine quality prints in a price range that could be considered quite fair for what you get ($999). Aimed at avid photographers and enthusiast printmakers, as well as pros choosing to...
Abstract: The German brand Hahnemühle uses its own brand name and other brand names for Hahnemühle Museum Etching. Our test smaples came out of a Canon box but that could have been a HP box as well.Weight: 350 Grams Available sizes: A4, A3, A3+, A2 en 4 sizes roll ...
Abstract: • The ink set is extended and the color range is slightly increased.• In a separate cartridge, Chrome Optimizer is placed. This adds an additional layer over the image, using RC paper, to obtain an even gleam.• The ink cartridges are increased resulting i...
While it's just too soon to draw any conclusions about the Pro-1 here (we've got some Fine Art papers to print still), we can say it was a breeze to set up and the first prints out of the box (even using Photoshop to manage color) were good enough to ...
Outstanding print quality for color and black and white, Large capacity ink cartridges, Three gray ink dilutions for smooth transitions in monochrome output, Chroma optimizer eliminates gloss differential and reduces bronzing, Direct support for third party papers, High build quality, Fast print speeds at maximum quality, Relatively quiet operation, Printer driver integration with Photoshop red
Most expensive A3+ printer on the market, Large footprint for an A3+ printer, Accurate shadow detail requires a custom profile, Print plug-in offers no precise control over image size,
The Pixma Pro-1 is a very impressive performer and a stylish looking printer to boot. This 12-ink pigment-based inkjet model is capable of producing rich, detailed and color-accurate prints that are among the finest we've seen from a desktop printer. ...
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Published: 2012-05-11, Author: Marcus , review by: techradar.com/au/
Excellent colour and mono prints, High volume ink tanks, Excellent software, Robust build quality
Premium price, Large and heavy, No borderless on some fine art paper, Custom profiles required for highest quality
Despite the Canon Pixma Pro-1 being designed with the needs of professional photographers in mind, it's a printer to be coveted by enthusiast photographers who want the ultimate in image quality. We liked The Pixma Pro-1 is Canon's best desktop inkjet so ...
This is simply the best pigment ink printer we have tested. We have produced consistent output with no annoying and costly mismatch of monitor and print. The prints should have a very long, fade-free life. The extra-large cartridges mean it should be mor...
Published: 2012-04-12, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Prints, both colour and black and white, are simply stunning. This is the best output we have seen from a domestic, affordable printer.
Output on the expensive art papers is dull. And being forced to use extra wide margins with heavy art paper is confusing and wasteful
This is simply the best pigment ink printer that we have tested. We have produced consistent output with no annoying and costly mismatch of monitor and print. The prints should have a very long, fade-free life. The extra large cartridges mean that it shou...
Abstract: Read later This A3-plus pigment printer is a considerable step up from the company's 9500. It uses 12 large ink cartridges, including three densities of grey for smooth black-and-white transitions. With glossy paper, there are five ink shades used ...
Abstract: With regard to the Canon Pixma Pro-1's multi-ink capacity, the company claims these inks provide a wider gamut and will last 200 years in an album.The Pro-1 is big even for an A3+ printer and is also unusually heavy. USB and Ethernet interfaces mean it...
