Thanks Keith. Excellent review. I've had a 300 for about a year and have not been disappointed with the results. I buy Canon inks (not 3rd party). I tend to print using Canon lustre paper in the main, which gives excellent print output... but, now I'm just about to experiment with rag and canvas papers. I rarely print B/W. I print at least once a week. I change inks when I'm told to. I use (Macs) and ethernet link and as you said, the setup (Network Address setup) is contrary and required a call to Canon support to figure out... and it is easy to unintentionally select the Air Print Driver which seems to be automatically chosen... requiring another call to Canon Support. I do not use Air Print. I do install profiles for new papers, but I do not use Custom Media Types (too advanced for me !). I edit using Capture One (which has an awful print controller) so I use the Canon Professional Print and Layout (PPL) software - which gives excellent control over the output. I couldn't justify the 1000 for the amount of printing I do (and the ink costs), the 300 is perfect for me. Thanks again.
Using the print layout software with Canon papers in b/w mode I’m still getting a green colour cast. Despite all the you tube videos that assured me neutral mono prints were a doddle I’m using OEM inks. Sooo frustrating.
Use the tint adjustment - see my 300 B&W info www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/ from www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith! Just discovered your magnificent content, already have learned alot! So far i have just printed two test photographs on canon matte and pro platinum papers. Would you suggest a particular fine art paper that would work very well with pro-300? i shoot 135 and 120 film in black and white (mainly kodak 5222) and looking to sell framed prints in the future so finding a quality option paper is an important goal for me now. Thanks so much for these videos 🙏🤝
Thanks For the pro-300, have a look at my main [written] printer review www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ There is another article specifically about B&W which may be of interest www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/ The pro-300 videos are some of the very first I made when Canon convinced me to start doing them - They are very much supplements to the written ones ;-)
Hi Keith, i love you youtube channel and work. Your vidoes are so helpful and and easy to follow. I bought the pro 200 printer and have been using my iPhone 12 Pro max for my shots to date. Im ready now to purchase a SLR. Could you reccomend a good entry level SLR to start with?. I would consider buying second hand. Thanks again!
Thanks - I don't look at much beyond the Canon kit I use for my job (mainly because of the specialist tilt/shift lenses I use) So, although I've used the Nikon Z7 and a few other cameras (Hasselblad, Panasonic), they tend to be quite high end. For example, I've never tested any Fuji or Sony stuff, since I've never been asked and all my requests to look have got nowhere (I can't afford to buy things for testing). Second hand is a good option - In the UK I've had stuff (for my work) from MPB and Park cameras. Bearing in mind there are many many other options, I recently suggested a (second hand) Canon 800D and EF-S 15-85mm IS lens to someone, since the lens is listed at ~£800 and goes for ~£120-150 2nd hand. I've used one on a 100D for several years - it's vastly better than the standard 18-55 kit lens and gives a more useful wide view. Hope that's of some help - I just don't use a big enough range of cameras to give much more info
@@KeithCooper Hi Keith, Bleated thanks for your generous advice. I took the plunge and bought a pristine used Canon 800D with a bundle of accessories, tripod, bag, card etc for £340. It only has the 18-55 kit lens but it gives me time to get familiar with the functions while I'm on the look out for the EF-S 15-85mm IS lens you recommended. Once again thanks so much for your generous advice and your excellent videos. They're such a help for people starting off!
Hi Keith After a few years away from photography I've recently got back in to it, and so looking for a printer I discovered your wonderful channel. Had the Pro-200 been in stock anywhere I might have plumped for that one but as a lover of black and white I'm kinda glad the lack of stock meant that I've just clicked the 'buy' button for the 300. Quick question if I may - can you recommend any specialist online stores for inkjet paper? Or indeed any website that can offer advice on different paper stocks? Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to working my way through all your videos once my printer arrives. Cheers Paul
Where are you? - I only know suppliers in the UK BTW Do have a look at the written articles on the Northlight site as well - I tend to include more detail and links to related stuff.
@@KeithCooper Sorry, yes I'm in the UK, Birmingham. I'm actually in the process of bookmarking your articles, so much interesting detail in there. Thanks.
My local expert and paper supplier is Paper Spectrum in Leicester Two others, which also offer profiling are PermaJet and Fotospeed - my own profiles (listed in the review) are available on request for personal use.
thanks for the video, this is definitely an interesting product, but I have the impression that the usability of printers could be greatly improved; for one, it is not uncommon for photographers to go travel for several weeks (for example reportage or travel photographers ), what is it going to happen after 6-8 weeks of non-use? A printer of this calibre should be able to manage these situations, for example it should automatically engage a self cleaning process or an autonomous test printing at scheduled times. And about the icc profiles, couldn't that be more automated? for example a paper could have a qr code printed at the back that the printer reads when it is fed with that paper and automatically applies a standard icc profile for it, and finds it on the internet if it hasn't got it....sorry maybe I am talking garbage, just some thoughts....
Quite reasonable ideas, definitely not garbage! however... the better the printer you go for, the more frequently it needs using - this is not going to change appreciably with current technologies. I have regularly mentioned 'auto testing' to companies as a good thing to add - perhaps it will get through one day ;-) Codes on paper - not going to happen - first up I don't want anything not printed by myself on a print. Nor do I want to pay for the feature (on every sheet of a box?) It is however an option on some large format printers where rolls have codes printed on them when unloading for auto loading. As to 'standard profiles', this assumes profiles exist for printers/papers and that you don't want custom profiles. There is the option with the MCT for creating custom media typed and including a default profile. Sorry, there are 'simple' procedures, but they don't come with the quality you can get from knowing what you are doing ;-)
Hi Keith Great videos thanks for taking the time to do them, I have an issue with my pro 300 in the fact that it is printing skin tones in a magenta cast, any ideas how I can resolve this? thanks red
My usual test is to query all aspects of your colour management (monitor and printer ICC profile) and to suggest printing a known good test image with something like the Canon PPL print software. Otherwise there are just so many variables that I couldn't say where to go
Thank you for this video as I am about to move from a Pro 10 to a Pro 300...question... have you ever reviewed or use Qimage Ultimate software on Windows
Thanks - If you've not seen it, the main [written] review has lots more detail. www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ As to QI, no, I'm afraid not - no win pcs here [the Mac version has long lagged behind and is not the same]
Quite different - read both of my reviews PRO-300 www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ PRO-1000 www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
On my Mac I just add a new printer in the printer prefs, but select USB (it needs connecting first). I would imagine there is an analogous process with PCs?
When selecting Fine Art paper type, the rear feeder is enforced. It would seem that borderless prints are not supported in this case, and I was wondering if there is any way to get around this?
See my main written review - I used the top slot most of the while with the HFAP media setting www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks for the tip - using HFAP does indeed allow the top feeder to be used and hence borderless is permitted. It makes me wonder what is the difference in terms of output between selecting HFAP and just fine art paper, if you use same profile for both
That is something I'd love to know for a lot of printers I get to test. Printer companies just won't pass on any useful or helpful info in this ares :-( @@56robbo
Hello, would you recommend this as a good starter photo printer, I was looking at the Epson xp970 but now I am leaning towards the pro300, I am looking for wall art and family photos ( large family here) thanks for you time.
Well it gets rid of the paper margin limits, and having a screen on the front is a vast improvement (IMHO), but if you get prints you like from the 10, there is not much difference. As to software, I've no idea - I don't test on win PCs or new macs
Keith, my Pro-300 is starting to leave ink lines on the back of some papers., after some 1200 prints. i noticed jthe sponge pads inside on the left side appear saturated with waste ink, (where the lines appear on the paper). Does this mean the printer is full of waste ink, and since there is no maintenance cart needs to be serviced, or replaced? Thanks, David
I didn't think the waste ink went there. It does sometimes print in that area if using just one colour, but I never noticed a build up? I'd suggest asking on the printing forum at DPReview.com - several people using PRO-300s there, with a lot more printing than I did during my review
Hi Keith, thanks for the video. Need advice please, I'm looking for a pigment printer for achiving family photos. Size 6x4, largest maybe a A4. Which is best for me? Many thanks
6x4 is always a tricky size for reliable printing There are no small pigment ink printers, so the PRO-300 is not a bad choice. The paper handling is quite good (I've some more test on their way)
Color code? not sure what you mean? There are some controls in the driver, but the setting depends on the media type - you cannot just turn it of as far as I remember
@@KeithCooper In the Canon Pro 300 printer, there is a cartridge that says “co.” Is this a white color or something else? In addition, can I turn off this color through the settings?
It's a clear coat - there is no specific control over it as an 'ink' See the Canon pro-300 printer info on their sites - it goes into its purpose in some detail.
Ah ... Define "fine art'? It's a purely marketing term that means something slightly different to everyone who has ever asked me (and my own definitions depend on the weather) However, I'm afraid I never ever compare between makes - read my main (written) P700 and PRO-300 reviews, since they usually have more information and detail than any video. Then if you've specific queries about them (I still have both here) let me know? As to the best? It depends....
Whilst I have a longstanding policy of never comparing brands, it's easy to note they are addressed at two very different markets. It's pigment vs dyes (or mostly dyes) and ink cart/tank capacity I will have an 8550 vs P700 video some time over Christmas which should go some way as a proxy for what you're asking, but the differences are pretty much what you'd expect depending on what features matter to you.
@@KeithCooper Thanks Did you make in the past a comparison between dyes vs pigments ? I am very ignorant in printing and I am very happy with the 8550 but I may be wrong. It is so complicated with so many models and parameters + papers + inks + .... Anyhow thank you very much yu are doing an outstanding job by sharing your experience/knowledge on your channel.
![Checking out a printer not used for six months [Canon PRO-300]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/J3NrYxnlDXg/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks for sharing Keith, I have been using the Pro-300 for about 6 months now and I’m very happy with it.
Thanks - I've got it here for some more testing, so if you have any questions or suggestions for video topics, just let me know.
Thanks!
And thanks to you too!
Thanks Keith. Excellent review.
I've had a 300 for about a year and have not been disappointed with the results. I buy Canon inks (not 3rd party). I tend to print using Canon lustre paper in the main, which gives excellent print output... but, now I'm just about to experiment with rag and canvas papers. I rarely print B/W. I print at least once a week. I change inks when I'm told to.
I use (Macs) and ethernet link and as you said, the setup (Network Address setup) is contrary and required a call to Canon support to figure out... and it is easy to unintentionally select the Air Print Driver which seems to be automatically chosen... requiring another call to Canon Support. I do not use Air Print. I do install profiles for new papers, but I do not use Custom Media Types (too advanced for me !).
I edit using Capture One (which has an awful print controller) so I use the Canon Professional Print and Layout (PPL) software - which gives excellent control over the output. I couldn't justify the 1000 for the amount of printing I do (and the ink costs), the 300 is perfect for me.
Thanks again.
Glad it was of some interest!
Very helpful video Keith. Thank you :)
Glad it was helpful!
Always so helpful, thank you. Bought the pro-300 after watching your videos, great printer! & good advice!
Thanks - appreciated
Using the nozzle check every couple of weeks is a top tip. I normally just print an image, but doing a nozzle check seems more efficient. :-)
Yes - it's also designed to exercise parts of the printer a bit more, but mainly I note I can get 4 uses from a single A4 sheet of plain paper ;-)
Thanks Keith - love my 300
It's a nicely built printer.
thank you again.
Thanks
Using the print layout software with Canon papers in b/w mode I’m still getting a green colour cast. Despite all the you tube videos that assured me neutral mono prints were a doddle I’m using OEM inks. Sooo frustrating.
Use the tint adjustment - see my 300 B&W info
www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/
from www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith! Just discovered your magnificent content, already have learned alot! So far i have just printed two test photographs on canon matte and pro platinum papers.
Would you suggest a particular fine art paper that would work very well with pro-300? i shoot 135 and 120 film in black and white (mainly kodak 5222) and looking to sell framed prints in the future so finding a quality option paper is an important goal for me now.
Thanks so much for these videos 🙏🤝
Thanks
For the pro-300, have a look at my main [written] printer review
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
There is another article specifically about B&W which may be of interest
www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/
The pro-300 videos are some of the very first I made when Canon convinced me to start doing them - They are very much supplements to the written ones ;-)
Great advice as usual.
Thanks!
Hi Keith, i love you youtube channel and work. Your vidoes are so helpful and and easy to follow. I bought the pro 200 printer and have been using my iPhone 12 Pro max for my shots to date. Im ready now to purchase a SLR. Could you reccomend a good entry level SLR to start with?. I would consider buying second hand. Thanks again!
Thanks - I don't look at much beyond the Canon kit I use for my job (mainly because of the specialist tilt/shift lenses I use)
So, although I've used the Nikon Z7 and a few other cameras (Hasselblad, Panasonic), they tend to be quite high end. For example, I've never tested any Fuji or Sony stuff, since I've never been asked and all my requests to look have got nowhere (I can't afford to buy things for testing).
Second hand is a good option - In the UK I've had stuff (for my work) from MPB and Park cameras.
Bearing in mind there are many many other options, I recently suggested a (second hand) Canon 800D and EF-S 15-85mm IS lens to someone, since the lens is listed at ~£800 and goes for ~£120-150 2nd hand. I've used one on a 100D for several years - it's vastly better than the standard 18-55 kit lens and gives a more useful wide view.
Hope that's of some help - I just don't use a big enough range of cameras to give much more info
@@KeithCooper Hi Keith, Bleated thanks for your generous advice. I took the plunge and bought a pristine used Canon 800D with a bundle of accessories, tripod, bag, card etc for £340. It only has the 18-55 kit lens but it gives me time to get familiar with the functions while I'm on the look out for the EF-S 15-85mm IS lens you recommended. Once again thanks so much for your generous advice and your excellent videos. They're such a help for people starting off!
@@goodisoncelt That's a good set to start off with - have fun!
Hi Keith
After a few years away from photography I've recently got back in to it, and so looking for a printer I discovered your wonderful channel. Had the Pro-200 been in stock anywhere I might have plumped for that one but as a lover of black and white I'm kinda glad the lack of stock meant that I've just clicked the 'buy' button for the 300.
Quick question if I may - can you recommend any specialist online stores for inkjet paper? Or indeed any website that can offer advice on different paper stocks?
Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to working my way through all your videos once my printer arrives.
Cheers
Paul
Where are you? - I only know suppliers in the UK
BTW Do have a look at the written articles on the Northlight site as well - I tend to include more detail and links to related stuff.
@@KeithCooper Sorry, yes I'm in the UK, Birmingham. I'm actually in the process of bookmarking your articles, so much interesting detail in there. Thanks.
My local expert and paper supplier is Paper Spectrum in Leicester
Two others, which also offer profiling are PermaJet and Fotospeed - my own profiles (listed in the review) are available on request for personal use.
thanks for the video, this is definitely an interesting product, but I have the impression that the usability of printers could be greatly improved; for one, it is not uncommon for photographers to go travel for several weeks (for example reportage or travel photographers ), what is it going to happen after 6-8 weeks of non-use? A printer of this calibre should be able to manage these situations, for example it should automatically engage a self cleaning process or an autonomous test printing at scheduled times. And about the icc profiles, couldn't that be more automated? for example a paper could have a qr code printed at the back that the printer reads when it is fed with that paper and automatically applies a standard icc profile for it, and finds it on the internet if it hasn't got it....sorry maybe I am talking garbage, just some thoughts....
Quite reasonable ideas, definitely not garbage!
however... the better the printer you go for, the more frequently it needs using - this is not going to change appreciably with current technologies.
I have regularly mentioned 'auto testing' to companies as a good thing to add - perhaps it will get through one day ;-)
Codes on paper - not going to happen - first up I don't want anything not printed by myself on a print. Nor do I want to pay for the feature (on every sheet of a box?)
It is however an option on some large format printers where rolls have codes printed on them when unloading for auto loading. As to 'standard profiles', this assumes profiles exist for printers/papers and that you don't want custom profiles. There is the option with the MCT for creating custom media typed and including a default profile.
Sorry, there are 'simple' procedures, but they don't come with the quality you can get from knowing what you are doing ;-)
Hi Keith
Great videos thanks for taking the time to do them, I have an issue with my pro 300 in the fact that it is printing skin tones in a magenta cast, any ideas how I can resolve this? thanks red
My usual test is to query all aspects of your colour management (monitor and printer ICC profile) and to suggest printing a known good test image with something like the Canon PPL print software.
Otherwise there are just so many variables that I couldn't say where to go
@@KeithCooper i understand thanks for the quick reply Keith.
Thank you for this video as I am about to move from a Pro 10 to a Pro 300...question... have you ever reviewed or use Qimage Ultimate software on Windows
Thanks - If you've not seen it, the main [written] review has lots more detail. www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
As to QI, no, I'm afraid not - no win pcs here [the Mac version has long lagged behind and is not the same]
Hi Keith. Thanks for the video. How different is the CANON PRINTER PRO-1000 to the PRO 300. Cheers
Quite different - read both of my reviews
PRO-300 www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
PRO-1000 www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
Hi Keith, great videos on the 300 , just a quick question, how do I change from wireless to a usb cable ? Thank you in advance.
On my Mac I just add a new printer in the printer prefs, but select USB (it needs connecting first). I would imagine there is an analogous process with PCs?
Couldn't resist but ps has been around for a lot longer ther 27 years ;-)
Yes, I experimented with the earliest versions, but my job wasn't photography back then...
When selecting Fine Art paper type, the rear feeder is enforced. It would seem that borderless prints are not supported in this case, and I was wondering if there is any way to get around this?
See my main written review - I used the top slot most of the while with the HFAP media setting
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks for the tip - using HFAP does indeed allow the top feeder to be used and hence borderless is permitted. It makes me wonder what is the difference in terms of output between selecting HFAP and just fine art paper, if you use same profile for both
That is something I'd love to know for a lot of printers I get to test. Printer companies just won't pass on any useful or helpful info in this ares :-( @@56robbo
Hello, would you recommend this as a good starter photo printer, I was looking at the Epson xp970 but now I am leaning towards the pro300, I am looking for wall art and family photos ( large family here) thanks for you time.
It's a good printer. The 300 is pigment ink, so the prints will potentially last longer. The 200 is also an option - see my 200 or 300 video for more?
what is the USB port on the back....is it USB-1 or USB-3...?? Canon doesn't show the back of the printer on their website
Normal Type B USB skt
Picture in my main review
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith, I have the Canon Pro-10s, is there any benefit in upgrading to the Canon Pro -300 in quality and software compatibility.
Well it gets rid of the paper margin limits, and having a screen on the front is a vast improvement (IMHO), but if you get prints you like from the 10, there is not much difference.
As to software, I've no idea - I don't test on win PCs or new macs
Keith, my Pro-300 is starting to leave ink lines on the back of some papers., after some 1200 prints. i noticed jthe sponge pads inside on the left side appear saturated with waste ink, (where the lines appear on the paper). Does this mean the printer is full of waste ink, and since there is no maintenance cart needs to be serviced, or replaced?
Thanks, David
I didn't think the waste ink went there. It does sometimes print in that area if using just one colour, but I never noticed a build up?
I'd suggest asking on the printing forum at DPReview.com - several people using PRO-300s there, with a lot more printing than I did during my review
Thanks, willl check DPR@@KeithCooper
Hi Keith, thanks for the video. Need advice please, I'm looking for a pigment printer for achiving family photos. Size 6x4, largest maybe a A4. Which is best for me? Many thanks
6x4 is always a tricky size for reliable printing
There are no small pigment ink printers, so the PRO-300 is not a bad choice. The paper handling is quite good (I've some more test on their way)
@Keith Cooper thanks for the reply. Could you do a 6x4 test for us in your next video 🙏🏻. If you recommend this print, I will go with it. Many thanks
@@gazzo3271 www.northlight-images.co.uk/printing-postcards-on-the-pro-300/
I want to know what the CO color code is and can I turn it off when printing on my CANON PRO 300 printer
Color code? not sure what you mean?
There are some controls in the driver, but the setting depends on the media type - you cannot just turn it of as far as I remember
@@KeithCooper In the Canon Pro 300 printer, there is a cartridge that says “co.” Is this a white color or something else? In addition, can I turn off this color through the settings?
It's a clear coat - there is no specific control over it as an 'ink'
See the Canon pro-300 printer info on their sites - it goes into its purpose in some detail.
luminous-landscape.com/observations-chroma-optimizer-co-usage-canon-pro-1000-printer/
Hello Keith, i want to buy a printer to print fine arts. Wich is the better one? The Pro-300 Or the P700? Costs and Quality.
Ah ... Define "fine art'? It's a purely marketing term that means something slightly different to everyone who has ever asked me (and my own definitions depend on the weather)
However, I'm afraid I never ever compare between makes - read my main (written) P700 and PRO-300 reviews, since they usually have more information and detail than any video. Then if you've specific queries about them (I still have both here) let me know?
As to the best? It depends....
Hi Keith, few months ago you did a review of the Epson 8550. How does it compare with the Canon Pro-300 ? Thanks for your excellent work and advises.
Whilst I have a longstanding policy of never comparing brands, it's easy to note they are addressed at two very different markets. It's pigment vs dyes (or mostly dyes) and ink cart/tank capacity
I will have an 8550 vs P700 video some time over Christmas which should go some way as a proxy for what you're asking, but the differences are pretty much what you'd expect depending on what features matter to you.
@@KeithCooper Thanks Did you make in the past a comparison between dyes vs pigments ? I am very ignorant in printing and I am very happy with the 8550 but I may be wrong. It is so complicated with so many models and parameters + papers + inks + .... Anyhow thank you very much yu are doing an outstanding job by sharing your experience/knowledge on your channel.
Yes, there is a dye vs pigment video. There is also a PRO-200 vs PRO-300 one
My 8550 profiles are available on request (via the Northlight site)