Thank you for this excellent video on the Prograf 300! Honestly the best I've seen so far and you cover everything a photographer would want to know in a short video! Looking forward to reading your expanded review.
@@KeithCooper one question, is there a release on the manual feed tray that lets it open further? It's for clearing paper jams. I've been using that feature on the Pro 10 to feed polymer plates in. Thanks!
@@harrypocius9809 Yes there is - thanks, I never knew this was there! Makes me wonder why they don't let it tilt out a bit more and give a true straight through feed?
@@KeithCooper I know, it's maddening! The trick to it is you can't lay it down completely flat as it will trigger a sensor that won't let you print. But you can open it a lot more than it's built for before the sensor notices. Or at least I've been able to on the Pro-10.
@@harrypocius9809 The PRO-300 is very similar to the PRO-10 (it's the same printhead AFAIK) so I'd expect many internal things to be similar in this respect. However I can't test it (it was Canon's printer, so not amenable to dismantling ;-) )
@Keith Cooper - you have produced may excellent videos - enough to give me the confidence to go and buy a Canon P300, next stage - printing out some of my work. I have never printed before, so I will be watching more of your videos for tips.
Thanks - this is actually my first ever YT video, so there is lots more info and links to my other PRO-300 content in the main [written] review at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Thanks. Do have a look at the full review as well - this one was actually my first go at making a video to go with the reviews/articles www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Thank you so much for your very informative videos! I ordered a Pro 300 a few days ago as an Xmas gift to myself but unfortunately a snow storm here in California has delayed delivery for a few days. Sadly, I won’t be able to play with my new toy this new year’s weekend! Meanwhile, I’ve been learning a lot from your videos as this is the first time I attempt to print my photos. Thanks again and happy new year!
Glad it's been of use. If you're curious, there is more detailed info and links to other stuff in the main review at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
I've just been speaking to Canon regarding a printer for my daughter who is a very good artist, she's 13 years of age and needs to use different types of paper to print on. This video was excellent at showing the quality of different photos/prints. Canon mentioned the Pro 300 and 1000 but to be honest the 1000 is out of my price range. Would you recommend this printer for my daughter? Thanks again for the great video.
Have a look at my 200 and 300 reviews (the full written ones) - the 200 might be a possible choice? www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-200-printer-review/ www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ The reviews contain links to all related articles/videos The 300 is pigment ink based which may well better suit her needs - if you've any specific questions, feel free to email me at Northlight
@@KeithCooper I've read both reviews and made up my mind and ordered the Pro 300 from Canon today. I looked at the 1000 but the price of the ink wasn't sustainable at this moment. Thanks again
I currently have a Canon i9900 which I have had for 16 years. The original hardware drivers (32bit) are no longer acknowledged by Windows 10 and the BCI 6 ink is hard to find. My PRO-300 will be here next week. Very excited to print the pics from my R6.
Should be a distinct step up. If you've not seen them do have a look at the written review and articles as well - they have much more detail than the videos
Amazing video! I've been wanting to get a dedicated A3 photo printer for quite a while now and I really wasn't sure what to go for until I came across the Canon Live chat online and they pointed me in the direction of this printer and that's how I found your video! after that I think i'm going to go for one!
Thanks, but do see the actual (written) review as well - the videos can only cover an overview. There is also an article about setting up the printer www.northlight-images.co.uk/setting-up-your-new-pro-300/ that might be of interest?
Glad it was of interest - do check the proper [written] review for more info www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ This video was my first attempt at doing something for YT [in 2020], so is a bit rough round the edges
Been doing some research on this printer and came across your video review and website...had a day on binging on your videos, excellent content (keep up the great work) As I'm new to all this...calibration, icc profiles and colour management i need to take it in bit by bit as I don't filly understand at the moment. I see that you have plenty of material on your site to keep me going. Looking to get the printer after Christmas... Thanks again.
I still have the printer here, if you've any specific questions? The detailed stuff still tends to go into the written articles (over 1200 on the site) - this is actually my first video made in the summer after someone from Canon twisted my arm into doing one ;-)
I've had my PRO-300 for a couple of years (and I love it), but I have a little nagging question. I print my images exclusively on Canon's Pro Premium Matte paper. Here's the question: Since I'm using only matte paper, where is the Chroma Optimizer going? Why is it being used at all? I thought it was glossy printing only.
Yes, it is primarily intended for gloss - BUT the PRO-300 [and related printers] use all inks at some point - look at the far left side of the foam strip [I cover this in my basic pro-300 cleaning video] you'll see ink deposited there. This is a tiny amount from each nozzle over time, in the course of the head travelling past the left edge of the paper. Add also the ink used in cleanings - a bit from every ink each time. There is also the possibility that the CO is used with some matt printing [who knows? Canon will never divulge such info] Over time, this means all inks go down :-(
@@KeithCooper Thank you, Keith, for the timely reply! I haven't seen the "basic pro-300 cleaning" video. I will check that out as soon as I finish here. Please, accept my genuine gratitude for all your time and efforts in making these videos. Be well.
I've watched quite a few of your printer reviews in search for my next printer. Remarkable detail. Nice hearing comments that relate to those of us that seek "detail". I find myself, bouncing back and forth between Epson and Canon. I currently own the Epson P600. Enjoyed it at beginning, but print heads have been a nightmare. Calibrating Mac and Printer settings has been like finalizing the strategy for the Battle of the Bulge! After countless reviews I think this may be the printer of choice ?????? The manufacturer's do a terrible job at linking printer lineage and offer too many choices. I'm somewhere between performance and reasonable economy. Appreciate your practicality. Cheers.
Excellent - happy to answer any direct questions, but do just use the basic email address on the northlight site - the form has been playing up and broke what seemed to be 3 copies of a message from you?
Thanks for the review......would you know how to select Baryta Photo Paper on the printer? When I inset A3+ paper on the manual feed at rear the screen automatically states A3+ as size and Baryta Photo Paper as the paper - great.....but I then click register and the screen then states A3+ and Pro Luster
The two slots have slightly different paper settings available. The media should be the one specified by the paper supplier and the icc profile. Just because it's a baryta paper doesn't mean that the 'correct' media setting is baryta - I might profile such a paper at the pro-luster setting for example. This video is actually my first one from 2020 - have a look at the main [written] review for the pro-300. It has links to all my PRO-300 stuff... www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith, I guess I watched now all your videos about the Pro-300. I hope this is the right one where my question makes the most sense. In the Pro Print and Layout tool I can choose a certain paper. On the printer the same. But some papers are not available in the printer despite its an OEM paper from Canon. Premium Matte is not available on the Pro-300, just matte. Surprisingly Canon shows the Premium Matte paper in their documentation for the printer. But anyways. My question is: Who leads within the paper setting? Is it the driver or the printer? I expect the printer, because double checking paper type can be disabled on the printer. But still Im not sure what the printer is using at the end. If the driver setting is in the lead, I could just deactivate the double check setting on the printer. Thanks for all the details you provide! Thats awesome. Greets from Germany
The slight mis-match in names is a regular thing with printers. Then you also get that some media types are only available via a particular slot... I try and set both, but if that's not possible, the driver take precedence (you may need to turn off mismatch detection) BTW If you've not seen it, see the main PRO-300 [written] review. There is always more information and detail in the main review - the videos are there to supplement the written stuff, not the other way round! www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi , thankyou for reviewing in your usual straight forward honest way . Having taken in your information ( along with many others ! ) I have just purchased a Pro-300 to expand my photography hobby . Everything went well with the set up until I tried to download the Canon pro. layout software . It looked to download ok , but would not show as a plug-in in Photoshop ! . I tried to resolve this with both Canon and Adobe only to be told that the latest Photoshop edition would not accept the software !!!!!! . Adobe said it would work fine in Lightroom and older versions of Photoshop , but I would just have to wait until my updated version of Photoshop was compatible . I just wondered if you had come across this issue .
I've not - But... I've no truly up to date systems and I don't actually use the Canon software other than for demos [it's the same for Mac and PC, and I use Macs] Thanks BTW, this was my very first review on YT ;-) Do check the main [written] review for far more detail and related articles/videos www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Thank you for the video, it is very helpful. I recently bought a PRO-300 and although it is sold as a dual band WI-FI device, I haven’t been able to connect it to our 5 GHz WI-FI network. I’m well aware of the restrictions with the IEEE802.11ac standard, therefore I’ve tried all IEEE standards available for my router, nothing works. The printer doesn’t find a 5 GHz network at all. Works fine with 2.4 GHz, though. Does someone know what to do or do I have to assume the dual band network card of the printer is broken? Thanks for your help.
Go the the printer web page and check the wireless settings - much easier to see than via the front panel. More than that I can't say, since it just worked when I set it up. Also see my main [written] review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ This was actually my first ever video printer review, so is definitely secondary to my written articles
Hi Keith, I was almost sold on the Epson 8550 but concerned about the dye inks. This canon is within my budget but it means I would have to photograph my art instead is scan. I mostly only go up to 9”x12” so do you think I could photograph my work and correct in photoshop? I have a really good EOS camera. Thanks again!
Yes - the real key is getting a good even lighting setup, and getting accurate colour sorted out. A colorchecker card is great for making a custom DNG profile for raw files. See here for some examples www.northlight-images.co.uk/colorchecker-passport-software-update/
hi Keith I have gained some more info on the canon pima 200pro printer and to add apparently the cartridges of the Canon pro 200 pixma Printer are a pound more expensive than the canon 300pro Graff's, however they are saying that each cartridge (of the 200pro pixma )is capable of printing 50 A3+ Prints that's a bold statement to put on cartridge and some of the colours are suggesting a lot more so this being the maximum id take it as this ,It's on the canon uk web site under the 200 pro printer and its in blue get ink for this printer then listed is each ink with this ..Highlights Print up to 482 photos in 10x15 cm¹ Print up to 51 photos in A3+² Turn your memories into stunning long-lasting photos with genuine Canon ink " just thought you mite find this interesting as it on Canons actual web site page , and finally to add if you view the pro Graff 300 canon printer ink there is no mention or suggestion of how may images each cartridge it will print
It's interesting to see the figures - whilst they are generally accurate, it's important to read all the fine print about the methodology used. Translating them between printers is problematic. Whilst I'll include such figures in the specs for a review, I'll personally take them as primarily marketing materials ;-) I still hope to get a look at the 200 before too long!
Hi Mr Keith. Thanls for the reply. My second question about the Pro 300. The Pro 300 using the same inks of Pro 10 (I have a lot of refill ink, I bought for my Pro 10, now the Pro 10 not working, i HAVE TO BUY A NOTHER ONE. Thanks.
You will need to ask on a specialist forum dealing with digital negatives Sure, it prints fine on suitable film but I've not done anything related to wet photography for decades I'm afraid...
Great review. Really torn now between the pro300 and epson et-8550. I am a beginner at printing and aim to have the piece of kit i have for a long time. What would be the smartest choice?
Hi Keith, thanks a lot!! this review was very helpful in choosing my printer. I'm loving the PRO-300. I just have one question. Is it normal for black ink to get a little dirty on your fingers when you touch the print, even after it dries? I'm using the black and white mode as you suggested, on Awagami matte paper, and this has been happening even after I created a paper profile with small ink usage. By the way, do you think those hahnemuhle sprays can be useful to prevent that? best regards
Thanks Ink rubbing is almost always indicative of a paper not properly matched to the ink-set. Sprays may help, but it shouldn't happen in the first place ;-)
Depends on a lot of things... One common problem is connectivity - trying a USB connection rather than wireless is one quick check, but there are many other possibilities.
Keith Cooper thanks, yeah the ink tank size difference is big. 14.4ml vs 80ml. I guess I would need to space out my printing to keep it going. My fear is if I go away for an extended work trip. $800 cdn for a full ink change, but hopefully with the bigger tanks it works out cheaper per print. Do you have the pro-1000? If so, what’s been your experience with it?
@@MrJhuang999 Only here when I did the review I'm afraid. Most printers I get for a month or two to test. I have an Epson P5000 here at the minute (and PRO-300 and P700) My last 'big' printer was a iPF8300 - 44" width with 700ml ink carts ;-)
Mr Keith. My question: The Canon Pro 10 and Pro 300 USING SAME KIND OF INKS (We can using same botles ink to refilled for both printer? Thanks. I know how to refill the inks
Hello Keith, thank you for all the videos with these exelent information. I´m looking into buying my own a3+ printer and i an't deside between the epson p700 and the canon pro-300. I'm tending towards the epson but i guess the canon printersoftware is better. can you tell me what your coise would be between these two, and why? maybe a comparison video between the P700 and the pro-300 would be a cool one. anyway thanks so much for all our work. :)
Glad it's been of interest! However, I'm afraid that in nearly 20 yrs of reviews, I've quite deliberately never done comparisons between brands... My choice would be a bigger printer ;-) I'd also ask why do you say the Canon s/w is better? They are both of use. See my detailed reviews and the associated articles for the P700 and PRO-300 for a lot more detail (the written reviews are where the real detail is, not my video overviews) www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/ I'm always happy to privately answer emails about specific aspects of things I've reviewed...
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith, I will have a close look to the written reviews. Maybe I'have to rephrase my question, because it was not aimed to aske what printer is "better" as a direct comparison. Im work with a specific camera brand over a other because of how it feels in my hand, from the haptitc to the software, the menues, the eco system around it and the experience that I have with it. So my question was more or less aimed towards... would you personaly go for the pro-300 or the p-700 if you only could have one, and why would you choos it. maybe you say you like the menu and software better of one, or one is more cost efficient with the inks or something else. I know that is still some kinde of comparison but not like side by side. its more subjective. I hope you know what I mean :) Thank you :)
I'm afraid I can't answer that specifically - my choices have always been for bigger printers. I've owned large format Epson and Canon printers in the past. The important thing is that any modern 13" printer can produce great looking prints, it's the photographic and editing skills that make the biggest difference. You have to look at the options and see which matter to your own printer use.
Keith, if you have the pro-300 to hand, could you give me a rough idea of the space needed (in inches or cm) behind the printer for loading A3 sized paper in the rear slot? I'm planning on buying one & need to reorganise my study to make room for it. Thanks in anticipation.
Have a look at the main [written] review - there is a picture of an A3+ [13" x 19"]sheet loaded which you might be able to measure www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
A quick measurement - the rear tray, when extended at its normal 45º angle, sticks out some 15 cm from the back of the printer [it's ~21cm long when extended]
'Better' is a very flexible term ;-) You could market them as 'Pigment Ink' They would cost more to make. All depends on the market you are in Would most people notice any differences [with good profiles]... unlikely It's easier to get profiles for papers for the 300
Calibrate your monitors - you can of course never completely match prints to screen, but accepting and appreciating this means you gain a much better control over your prints. There's an article at www.northlight-images.co.uk/why-dont-my-prints-match-my-screen/ which has quite a lot of detail. In fact there are loads of articles there - I've been writing articles/reviews since 2003, but only started doing these videos this summer ;-) See also this newer less technical article www.northlight-images.co.uk/why-prints-look-wrong/
Hello Keith - What would you suggest for 310 gramm Baryta paper. Should i use this in the back slot or is it fine in the normal paper slot on top ? hmmmm ... Thanks in advance.
Hi Keith, considering starting to print at home. Would this be a better bet than the pro1000 for people who only occasionally print? ie weekly or fortnightly rather than daily. I hear the pro1000 sends a lot of ink to the waste cartridge when cleaning, I know for daily prints the 1000 makes sense, but just thinking if they both use ink up for regular maintenance it would be a lot cheaper replacing all ink for the 300...I know the 300 doesn’t have waste cartridge but does it have regular maintenance cleaning like the 1000? Thanks for the video, some great photos there 👍🏻
The PRO-1000 still gets my vote, for the size and print quality, but that comes at a cost. The ink use is something I didn't see when testing, but do see my lengthy pro-1000 review on the Northlight site for more. The 300 does do cleaning. With any printer I like to do a print (even a nozzle check) at least once a week. BTW This is actually my first video, so no vid I can point to for pro1k info ;-)
I'm also in that situation!! Can't decide which is best. I'm also thing that buying 1000 for just print several pictures in week is overkill. But on the other hand, if 1000 is capable of hold the ink for a long period, and the cost per print is lower than in 300, this would be a deal braker.
Finally got my Pro 300 today! It’s been a long time coming! I have been watching a good few of your video’s again recently Keith, so much great information! Keep it up cheers 👍🏻
Hi! Thank you so much for this video! Can you tell us if this printer accepts a different Fine Art Paper from Canon? For example Hanhemühle paper? Thank you! :)
Thanks - Yes, absolutely - see the actual (written) review and also the article about the media configuration tool www.northlight-images.co.uk/custom-media-for-the-pro-300/ many suppliers will provide ICC profiles in due course
Thanks for your video. It's really helpful. There's one issue I'm having which Canon tech support hasn't been able to fix. I'm using an odd-sized paper. I've customized the size on the photo app. Also, set the paper size on the printer to Others. However, when it prints it doesn't start printing the image until 4 inches from the top of the paper. So the bottom of the image is cut off. Do you know how to get the printer to start printing the image so it's centered top and bottom? Thanks so much!
This depends on many things - the paper size, the software and the settings. Have a look at my actual review (the videos are on ever an overview) www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
On this particular printer - no idea... In general, it's printed in the printer info you get when you do a nozzle check. There are a number of status prints available via the front panel, and info is available via the printer's web interface
Hi can u make a video with this and show some vibrant colour pictures as Disney cartoon images ... I really wanted to see the result please or can u suggest this printer is good for making large characters cutout ?..
Another great review. I look forward to the 200 vs 300 review. But I'm leaning toward this higher end model. Meanwhile, the heavy art paper with the B&W print of the steps at Wells Cathedral - may I ask is that Canon Paper or third party?
I think it was a Canon textured fine art paper - the 'problem' is that I printed that on several papers, and also in my P700 and P900 reviews so I can't be 100% sure - there are a lot of piles of prints in my office ;-) Have a look at the PRO-300 B&W print article for more www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/ My personal favourite for this image is a smoother natural white cotton rag type paper - and at 20" x 30" :-)
@@KeithCooper : I recently came across a peculiar computer store in the middle of the state of Idaho which had a very high end Canon printer. We used a roll of "Canon Fine Art Bright White. 230 gsm / 14 mil" for 48" x 36" wide images. Very nice matt paper. I'm curious what other types of "fine art" paper to use. But more problematic is mounting these big prints! I'm reading your piece on framing. Museum glass is astronomically costly.
Yes framing and display is the bit I had to remind people about when they ask for huge prints. For 'commercial' work (think foyers and boardrooms etc) I've produced pictures on a basic lustre or rag paper and had them laminated with a matte film onto something like foam board. This can then be put in a bespoke frame (no glass) at a quite reasonable cost. I found a local signage company with the kit to do it. The choice of film from a semi-matte to matt gives a good range of finishes. Of course, these styles won't suit people bothered by archival printing and the like, but they can pay for 'proper' mounting ;-)
Thank you for this review! What is the heaviest weight the Canon PRO-300 will take? I'm looking to regularly print on 140 lb. (300 gsm) watercolor paper. Thanks in advance!
Thanks - See the specifications at the foot of the full review www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ 380 gsm (top or rear) or 0.5 mm for the rear feed. BTW All the detailed stuff goes into the written reviews - there are also links to other PRO-300 articles and videos.
See also where I printed on greeting cards ua-cam.com/video/HMXMxBsNmJE/v-deo.html The paper handling/margins are the biggest improvement over the old PRO10 I put a cut sheet of canvas through it the other day (top slot) - worked fine.
Hello again Keith! Could you tell us how many A3 full color photographs can you print approximately with the cartridges that come with the printer? Thank you!
I've no idea I'm afraid - remember I do a lot of not very typical printing when doing testing. Given the similarities to the PRO-10 I'd suggest doing a search on its ink use performance (it's been around a while). I was led to believe that the 300 is a -bit- better.
Hi Keith, thanks for you videos on the Pro-300. All very useful. Also thanks for the article on setting up custom profiles. Hopefully you can answer this question. I am using Ilford papers and have the ICC profiles for them and loaded in to the Professional Print and Layout software. Do I then need to make the custom profiles and load them into the printer or is there a setting on the printer that will let it use the ICC profile in the Professional Print and Layout software. When I use the Ilford paper I seem to get a warning on the printer that I am using the wrong paper. Thanks in advance.
The only place you put the ICC profiles is the folder where they live on your computer. The ICC profiles are not used by the printer itself. You select the media type in PPL and I make sure that when paper is loaded into the printer, I also set the media type and size there. Unless you make one specially, it will be a general purpose media setting - the one recommended by the paper supplier. In normal use, custom media setting are probably not needed - for me it's for unusual papers where I've had to make my own profiles. However... Some suppliers may supply an '.am1' file for the media - this can take care of media settings and profile (the profile will be installed in the correct place) If you do this be sure to update the printer as well - this is mentioned in the media install process. I have noticed that some custom media don't show on the printer, but this can be ignored (this led to some media type mismatches) The .am1 files are a good idea, but can complicate things in some respects. Just remember that media settings are different from ICC profiles - profiles are made with a particular media setting and are used with that setting.
Hi thank you for your review very informative! Much appreciate it! But I was wondering since it’s been noted that this printer isn’t cost-effective for high-volume output then what would you recommend instead? The pro 1000?
It depends on what you mean by high volume, and also what sorts of prints (and sizes) you want to do? For myself I'd also look at a larger format printer like the PRO-2100 or 4100 where I could print huge prints all day long... The 1000 has a waste tank and bigger carts, so yes it is likely a better solution to some. I've reviews of all these (and Epson) on the Northlight site - no videos for most though - I only started doing them a few months ago to augment to proper reviews. www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/
Different - see my main written reviews for a discussion of inks and how they affect media choices. Especially: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ More at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
I have been being watching your videos. Thanks for them. I am in the market for an upgrade printer and the Pro 300 seems like a good printer at the right price. Hiw dies it handke black and white photos. Lately I have been working on many black and whites and have been sending them to online printers. If I can do them myself I would like to do so. Thanks.
Hi Keith i have just been speaking to a canon rep and i asked him dose the pro 300 have the same cleaning cycle as the pro1000 he said yes its the same I suppose its due to pigment ink >?? that means it will used a large amount of ink after 60hours to do a clean cycle have you found this on the 300pro ? if so its the pro 200 for me no doubt about it ...at £170.00 a pop to fill the 300pro full set of 10 of course (ink on canons own uk web site ) and a clean cycle every 60 hours to clean itself - due to the dye based Ink i feel the 200 is by far going to be long term for me and the IF and i do say if its not a Great noticeable difference between the identical prints printed off the 300 and the 200 printed side by side comparison then yes the 200 is for me as much as i would prefer the longevity of pigment ink .
This is interesting since my Canon contact said that it is not the same (I will double check this though) I just switched a 300 on that had not been used for well over a week. It does an ink agitation cycle for a few mins, but that is not the same as the 1000 does when it cleans. So, no, as far as I can see it is NOT like the PRO-1000 There is an autocheck option in the printer setup menu option, but that's not the same as the 1000
Not unless it is a paper meant for inkjet printer use, and 15x11 [or "140lb"] is not an inkjet paper type I've ever seen. You can print on it, it may just look not very good. If it works, you will ideally need an icc profile and a custom paper size in the print software [so no borderless options]
I've genuinely no idea I'm afraid - the testing I do gives no meaningful data to even make an estimate If you work back through cart capacities and costs, this should give you enough information for a back of the envelope estimate www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
Thanks - if you've not seen it, do check the min [written] review www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ It lists all my PRO-300 articles and videos This was also my first ever printer video on YT - so, yes, definitely check the link above as well ;-)
You didn't miss it - there is no auto maintenance that you have any settings for. The printer will agitate the inks every so often, especially if it's been unused for a bit. During my use of it I didn't have to do any cleanings. Whatever it does, it does well, but doesn't tell you what it's doing... The 300 is an evolution of the PRO-10 and not the PRO-1000 which does have maintenance options. See the actual review for more info (the videos are only overviews to go with the full review) www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Well spotted - I just went through the menu and found that option to turn off auto checking. Given it's on by default and hidden away in the settings I'm inclined to leave it alone. There is no info about it in the manual either.
@@Paine137 I'll ask at Canon when I get a chance, but the fact that it's behind the admin password (IIRC) suggests that it's not something intended for casual use? Myself, I've long chosen to keep any such features turned on with printers - ink is a consumable that keeps the printer running. A cost of running if you will. www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-ink-use-and-waste/
Hi Keith Thanks for this very clear review , im looking to Buy a replacement printer in the new year ,and this is on my list however i do hope you get the chance to also review the New Canon 200 pro pixma and wondering if it can print all the bigger papers and thicker art papers without boarders as well or more accurately what are the limitations with the 200 vs 300 apart from 8 inks v 10 and poss bit cheaper on ink without sacrificing the quality .i know on the 300 is pigment ink vs dye on the 200 but there must be some limitations ? in comparison . once again a Great review I've been watching all your recent review having discovered your channel / vlogs
Thanks - please do have a read of the full review as well, on the site. There's lot's more info and related (more specialist) articles - this PRO-300 overview is actually the first I've put on YT BTW ;-) I'm definitely hoping for a look at the 200 in due course, but the basic printer is quite similar. The printer specs are worth a look, since the borderless and paper specs are all there (for 300 and 200) I'd expect the 200 to look great on glossy papers, but be pushed in comparison to the 300 with other media. Of course, the differences are not going to be huge
thanks for your speedy reply , food for thought as to how it performs on other papers . I Have enjoyed your reading your articles and I currently use a calibrated BenQ 27w00pt monitor .
Excellent... the basics should be pretty simple to grasp. Have you seen my full review and articles? - much more detail than you can fit in videos. www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks for that - my prints were coming out dark and slightly solarised. I phoned up the support at Permajet who provided me with some paper and guided me through the setup process for Lightroom in Windows - it wasn't very intuitive but it mostly makes sense, and I'm now getting some decent prints. Apparently it had been applying 2 profiles on top of eachother. Colour calibration is quite a rabbit warren!
If I’m looking to primarily use the printer for photographs but occasionally might need to print some word documents for work (say like 10-15 pages), would this be able to get the job done in a reasonable amount of time do you think??? Thanks for the review!
No, it's not an 'office printer' I simply wouldn't expect any quality printer to work at that speed - 2-3 mins (for 10 sheets) at non draft settings perhaps. Not something I've timed though, so you need to check the specs
@@KeithCooper hmm, I really want a photo printer, but it needs to be able to print normal word docs at a decent speed. Ugh, it’s so hard to choose between all the models, my head is spinning 😵💫😭
There are no photo printers, that I would give that name to, that print office docs fast. No 'office' printer I've ever seen produced what I'd call acceptable photo prints You want a photo printer, you buy a photo printer You want an office printer, you buy an office printer... You said 'occasionally' - can you not wait a couple of minutes? ;-) I occasionally print documents - it doesn't bother me that it might take a couple of minutes. It probably takes me longer than that to find some plain paper!
Thanks - I've no meaningful count, since I'm doing a lot of non-print testing, which with a new printer makes ink usage very 'non standard'. See pictures of the prints on the bed in the actual review for some more info. I've a lengthy pro-1000 review from when it came out. Personally I'd go for the 1000 but then again I like big prints ;-)
Like many similar products, there is no simple 'better' - just features that mean more or less to different would-be users. I've much more in the actual written reviews of the printers, rather than these videos, which are a more at an overview level. If you've specific questions about the reviews - do email me, since there's always detail I don't include in them.
Keith, first of all, thanks for video! Can you tell the difference between PRO 200 and PRO 300 in terms of color reproduction, as they use different inks, are pictures coming from PRO 200 much more vibrant exclusively compared to PRO 300? Thanks
No, not until I've finished my ongoing PRO-200 printer review! Based on testing of the PRO-100 back in 2014 and comparing it with a Canon large format pigment ink printer I expect that the 200 will be slightly better in very light colours, whilst the 300 will be better in stronger dark colours. But... How much and in what way - I don't know. It may be a few weeks yet, with Christmas coming up...
@@KeithCooper So my guess is that regardless of the pigment technology improvement over last years, dye ink will be more bright anyway, right? But looking at your pictures printed on your p300, they are just gorgeous! both bright and dark areas.
@@lev_anni Yes, it's likely to be a relatively small difference and very dependent on the image and paper type. The 300 is a nice printer to use and makes me really curious to see what happens when the PRO-1000 gets an update (I don't know when though)
@@lev_anni it's more akin to larger format printers which don't have the finer dpi settings you find on desktop ones. That said a lot of higher dpi settings are largely marketing features ;-)
Obviously it will at some point, but I've seen no indications of it as yet. That, for me pushes it well into next year at the earliest. The place I put all new printer info/rumours is www.northlight-images.co.uk/rumours-page/ with a specific Canon printer page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-printer-news-updates-and-rumours/
Personally I'd pick the 1000, but then again I like larger prints. I have a lengthy review - but its from before I started making videos ;-) www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
I think the PRO-1000 is the best value, especially considering it comes with over $600 USD worth of ink and retails for $1,300 USD. However, I would hold off on a new purchase right now. I think an updated PRO-1000, "PRO-1100" is due either in 2021 or 2022 at the latest based on the recent updates to their wide format imagePROGRAF PRO series (2100, 4100, etc) earlier this year.
Basically I never make recommendations for stuff like this - a lot is personal taste. You need some 13" roll paper for proper wide panoramics. I believe Fotospeed in the UK has several types and likely has profiles as well. See the main [written] review for more info about what I tested. www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Do you have any info on ink availability. I can't buy new ink for pro 300 because everywhere it says its backordered. When will I be able to buy ink as I please?
Hi Keith! I have a question, and maybe you can help me. I want to buy a printer, and I am very interested in the PRO-300. The problem is that each ink cartridge is very expensive. So, I wanted to know, How many prints (approx) does a set of inks go for? Will I have to buy inks very frequently? :( Thank you very much for your videos Keith!
Not something I can answer from my testing, but see here: www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html There should be enough info to work out a rough approximation
Quite possibly - On a forum, someone spotted that the part number on the bag my PRO-300 head came in was the same as the PRO-10 However, the printer here was sent to me pre-release, so I definitely can't say for sure.
Greetings. I am planning to print about 300 photos A3+ per year (almost 1 photo a day).kindly what is your advice? To get pro 300 or pro 1000. Noting that this shall be my first pro printer. I am calibrating my monitor by myself. I was printing on HP home photo printer pro 8600. I have basic knowledge about color profiles for monitors and printers.
The 300 and 1000 will give broadly similar print quality - the ink costs are lower after a while with the 1000 The 1000 gives the option of larger prints. A lot depends on why you are printing and how much the costs matter - to me quality and max print size trumps ink costs but that's just me ;-) I have a full PRO-1000 review as well as a 300 one www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper many thanks Mr. Keith for your kind reply. I went through your reviews and videos. Then I decided and got the pro 300. Now I will follow your video and web site article on how to setup and initialze it. Also I will follow your advice to experiment with different types of paper. Thanks
it keeps noise and complexity down. probably make the 300 easier to use with small paper sizes (cards etc.) than the 1000. The vacuum system shows its advantages with larger paper sizes
Ah, but what do you mean by Giclee? To me it is a meaningless marketing term used to avoid telling people that their prints were made on an inkjet printer ;-) :-) It ceased to be a 'real thing' decades ago... The 300 is an inkjet printer using pigment based inks - very good, but only called giclee if you want to up the prices of your prints ;-)
Not that I know of - that's a feature of office printers that I've never seen in a true photo printer. You can of course run a sheet through twice, with care.
Добрый день! подскажите пожалуйста🙏 Вы так много печатаете, на сколько времени Вам хватает картриджей? Хочу приобрести данный принтер, но хочется понимать расходы. p.s.: Вы очень крутой фотограф!!!! от всей души желаю вам удачи в вашем деле!!! жаль не на всех видио есть перевод на русский язык( Good day! Please tell me🙏 You print so much, how long do you have enough cartridges? I want to buy this printer, but I want to understand the costs. p.s .: You are a very cool photographer !!!! I sincerely wish you good luck in your business !!! sorry, not all videos have a translation into Russian (
Thanks - this is the best source for comparative ink costs that I know of www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html You will need to work out costs with your own ink prices, but it is a good starting point
![Checking out a printer not used for six months [Canon PRO-300]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/J3NrYxnlDXg/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you for this excellent video on the Prograf 300! Honestly the best I've seen so far and you cover everything a photographer would want to know in a short video! Looking forward to reading your expanded review.
Thanks - you can thank someone at Canon UK for finally convincing me to have a go at doing videos ;-)
@@KeithCooper one question, is there a release on the manual feed tray that lets it open further? It's for clearing paper jams. I've been using that feature on the Pro 10 to feed polymer plates in.
Thanks!
@@harrypocius9809 Yes there is - thanks, I never knew this was there!
Makes me wonder why they don't let it tilt out a bit more and give a true straight through feed?
@@KeithCooper I know, it's maddening! The trick to it is you can't lay it down completely flat as it will trigger a sensor that won't let you print. But you can open it a lot more than it's built for before the sensor notices. Or at least I've been able to on the Pro-10.
@@harrypocius9809 The PRO-300 is very similar to the PRO-10 (it's the same printhead AFAIK) so I'd expect many internal things to be similar in this respect. However I can't test it (it was Canon's printer, so not amenable to dismantling ;-) )
Keith - thanks for the wonderfully informative videos. Very helpful for people who are new to the world of home printing.
Thanks - this one is actually my very first one from Aug 2020 ;-)
Hopefully they 'flow' a bit better these days ;-)
@Keith Cooper - you have produced may excellent videos - enough to give me the confidence to go and buy a Canon P300, next stage - printing out some of my work. I have never printed before, so I will be watching more of your videos for tips.
Can I use it with a mark 1dx 3 to print wireless
Thank you for sharing your experience
Thanks - this is actually my first ever YT video, so there is lots more info and links to my other PRO-300 content in the main [written] review at:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Excellent review. Lots of effort put into this. Thorough!!!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks. Do have a look at the full review as well - this one was actually my first go at making a video to go with the reviews/articles
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Thank you so much for your very informative videos! I ordered a Pro 300 a few days ago as an Xmas gift to myself but unfortunately a snow storm here in California has delayed delivery for a few days. Sadly, I won’t be able to play with my new toy this new year’s weekend! Meanwhile, I’ve been learning a lot from your videos as this is the first time I attempt to print my photos. Thanks again and happy new year!
Glad it's been of use.
If you're curious, there is more detailed info and links to other stuff in the main review at:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thank you, I will definitely give it a read!
Good video review, Keith. Good complement to your always useful written reviews. Looking forward to the next ones. Many thanks.
Thanks - time to ty some outdoor clips as well, for lenses...
I've just been speaking to Canon regarding a printer for my daughter who is a very good artist, she's 13 years of age and needs to use different types of paper to print on. This video was excellent at showing the quality of different photos/prints.
Canon mentioned the Pro 300 and 1000 but to be honest the 1000 is out of my price range.
Would you recommend this printer for my daughter? Thanks again for the great video.
Have a look at my 200 and 300 reviews (the full written ones) - the 200 might be a possible choice?
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-200-printer-review/
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
The reviews contain links to all related articles/videos
The 300 is pigment ink based which may well better suit her needs - if you've any specific questions, feel free to email me at Northlight
@@KeithCooper I've read both reviews and made up my mind and ordered the Pro 300 from Canon today. I looked at the 1000 but the price of the ink wasn't sustainable at this moment.
Thanks again
I currently have a Canon i9900 which I have had for 16 years. The original hardware drivers (32bit) are no longer acknowledged by Windows 10 and the BCI 6 ink is hard to find. My PRO-300 will be here next week. Very excited to print the pics from my R6.
Should be a distinct step up. If you've not seen them do have a look at the written review and articles as well - they have much more detail than the videos
Nice review I am thinking of upgrading from a Pro 100 to the 300. It just seems like it has much more capability. Good video
Yes - do check the main [written] review as well
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Amazing video! I've been wanting to get a dedicated A3 photo printer for quite a while now and I really wasn't sure what to go for until I came across the Canon Live chat online and they pointed me in the direction of this printer and that's how I found your video! after that I think i'm going to go for one!
Thanks, but do see the actual (written) review as well - the videos can only cover an overview. There is also an article about setting up the printer www.northlight-images.co.uk/setting-up-your-new-pro-300/ that might be of interest?
Thanks a lot Keith!
Glad it was of interest - do check the proper [written] review for more info
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
This video was my first attempt at doing something for YT [in 2020], so is a bit rough round the edges
Great stuff Keith!
Thanks - do have a look at the written full review on the Northlight site as well - this is one of my very first YT videos from last summer ;-)
Been doing some research on this printer and came across your video review and website...had a day on binging on your videos, excellent content (keep up the great work) As I'm new to all this...calibration, icc profiles and colour management i need to take it in bit by bit as I don't filly understand at the moment. I see that you have plenty of material on your site to keep me going. Looking to get the printer after Christmas...
Thanks again.
I still have the printer here, if you've any specific questions? The detailed stuff still tends to go into the written articles (over 1200 on the site) - this is actually my first video made in the summer after someone from Canon twisted my arm into doing one ;-)
I've had my PRO-300 for a couple of years (and I love it), but I have a little nagging question. I print my images exclusively on Canon's Pro Premium Matte paper. Here's the question: Since I'm using only matte paper, where is the Chroma Optimizer going? Why is it being used at all? I thought it was glossy printing only.
Yes, it is primarily intended for gloss - BUT the PRO-300 [and related printers] use all inks at some point - look at the far left side of the foam strip [I cover this in my basic pro-300 cleaning video] you'll see ink deposited there. This is a tiny amount from each nozzle over time, in the course of the head travelling past the left edge of the paper. Add also the ink used in cleanings - a bit from every ink each time.
There is also the possibility that the CO is used with some matt printing [who knows? Canon will never divulge such info]
Over time, this means all inks go down :-(
@@KeithCooper Thank you, Keith, for the timely reply! I haven't seen the "basic pro-300 cleaning" video. I will check that out as soon as I finish here. Please, accept my genuine gratitude for all your time and efforts in making these videos. Be well.
Thanks!
I've watched quite a few of your printer reviews in search for my next printer. Remarkable detail. Nice hearing comments that relate to those of us that seek "detail". I find myself, bouncing back and forth between Epson and Canon. I currently own the Epson P600. Enjoyed it at beginning, but print heads have been a nightmare. Calibrating Mac and Printer settings has been like finalizing the strategy for the Battle of the Bulge! After countless reviews I think this may be the printer of choice ?????? The manufacturer's do a terrible job at linking printer lineage and offer too many choices. I'm somewhere between performance and reasonable economy. Appreciate your practicality. Cheers.
Excellent - happy to answer any direct questions, but do just use the basic email address on the northlight site - the form has been playing up and broke what seemed to be 3 copies of a message from you?
Thanks for the review......would you know how to select Baryta Photo Paper on the printer? When I inset A3+ paper on the manual feed at rear the screen automatically states A3+ as size and Baryta Photo Paper as the paper - great.....but I then click register and the screen then states A3+ and Pro Luster
The two slots have slightly different paper settings available.
The media should be the one specified by the paper supplier and the icc profile.
Just because it's a baryta paper doesn't mean that the 'correct' media setting is baryta - I might profile such a paper at the pro-luster setting for example.
This video is actually my first one from 2020 - have a look at the main [written] review for the pro-300. It has links to all my PRO-300 stuff...
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith, I guess I watched now all your videos about the Pro-300. I hope this is the right one where my question makes the most sense. In the Pro Print and Layout tool I can choose a certain paper. On the printer the same. But some papers are not available in the printer despite its an OEM paper from Canon. Premium Matte is not available on the Pro-300, just matte. Surprisingly Canon shows the Premium Matte paper in their documentation for the printer. But anyways. My question is: Who leads within the paper setting? Is it the driver or the printer? I expect the printer, because double checking paper type can be disabled on the printer. But still Im not sure what the printer is using at the end.
If the driver setting is in the lead, I could just deactivate the double check setting on the printer.
Thanks for all the details you provide! Thats awesome. Greets from Germany
The slight mis-match in names is a regular thing with printers. Then you also get that some media types are only available via a particular slot...
I try and set both, but if that's not possible, the driver take precedence (you may need to turn off mismatch detection)
BTW If you've not seen it, see the main PRO-300 [written] review. There is always more information and detail in the main review - the videos are there to supplement the written stuff, not the other way round!
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi , thankyou for reviewing in your usual straight forward honest way . Having taken in your information ( along with many others ! ) I have just purchased a Pro-300 to expand my photography hobby . Everything went well with the set up until I tried to download the Canon pro. layout software . It looked to download ok , but would not show as a plug-in in Photoshop ! . I tried to resolve this with both Canon and Adobe only to be told that the latest Photoshop edition would not accept the software !!!!!! . Adobe said it would work fine in Lightroom and older versions of Photoshop , but I would just have to wait until my updated version of Photoshop was compatible . I just wondered if you had come across this issue .
I've not - But... I've no truly up to date systems and I don't actually use the Canon software other than for demos [it's the same for Mac and PC, and I use Macs]
Thanks BTW, this was my very first review on YT ;-)
Do check the main [written] review for far more detail and related articles/videos
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hiya Keith, great review thanks, what the name of the FORUM please?
Ah - this was my very first YT video [Aug 2020] - made after Canon twisted my arm into making them ;-)
What forum is this?
Thank you for the video, it is very helpful. I recently bought a PRO-300 and although it is sold as a dual band WI-FI device, I haven’t been able to connect it to our 5 GHz WI-FI network. I’m well aware of the restrictions with the IEEE802.11ac standard, therefore I’ve tried all IEEE standards available for my router, nothing works. The printer doesn’t find a 5 GHz network at all. Works fine with 2.4 GHz, though. Does someone know what to do or do I have to assume the dual band network card of the printer is broken? Thanks for your help.
Go the the printer web page and check the wireless settings - much easier to see than via the front panel.
More than that I can't say, since it just worked when I set it up.
Also see my main [written] review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
This was actually my first ever video printer review, so is definitely secondary to my written articles
Hi Keith, I was almost sold on the Epson 8550 but concerned about the dye inks. This canon is within my budget but it means I would have to photograph my art instead is scan. I mostly only go up to 9”x12” so do you think I could photograph my work and correct in photoshop? I have a really good EOS camera. Thanks again!
Yes - the real key is getting a good even lighting setup, and getting accurate colour sorted out. A colorchecker card is great for making a custom DNG profile for raw files.
See here for some examples
www.northlight-images.co.uk/colorchecker-passport-software-update/
hi Keith I have gained some more info on the canon pima 200pro printer and to add apparently the cartridges of the Canon pro 200 pixma Printer are a pound more expensive than the canon 300pro Graff's, however they are saying that each cartridge (of the 200pro pixma )is capable of printing
50 A3+ Prints that's a bold statement to put on cartridge and some of the colours are suggesting a lot more so this being the maximum id take it as this ,It's on the canon uk web site under the 200 pro printer and its in blue get ink for this printer then listed is each ink with this ..Highlights
Print up to 482 photos in 10x15 cm¹
Print up to 51 photos in A3+²
Turn your memories into stunning long-lasting photos with genuine Canon ink " just thought you mite find this interesting as it on Canons actual web site page ,
and finally to add if you view the pro Graff 300 canon printer ink there is no mention or suggestion of how may images each cartridge it will print
It's interesting to see the figures - whilst they are generally accurate, it's important to read all the fine print about the methodology used. Translating them between printers is problematic. Whilst I'll include such figures in the specs for a review, I'll personally take them as primarily marketing materials ;-) I still hope to get a look at the 200 before too long!
HI Keith yes I agree though going off the specs if I can get 45 a3 + Prints out of a set inks i think I can live with that .
Hi Mr Keith. Thanls for the reply. My second question about the Pro 300. The Pro 300 using the same inks of Pro 10 (I have a lot of refill ink, I bought for my Pro 10, now the Pro 10 not working, i HAVE TO BUY A NOTHER ONE. Thanks.
See this forum for refilling info?
www.printerknowledge.com
How this printer deals with a digital negatives. I'm worried about those pizza wheel marks that is common on rear feed models. Thanks!
You will need to ask on a specialist forum dealing with digital negatives
Sure, it prints fine on suitable film but I've not done anything related to wet photography for decades I'm afraid...
Great review. Really torn now between the pro300 and epson et-8550. I am a beginner at printing and aim to have the piece of kit i have for a long time. What would be the smartest choice?
Can't help you there - have you read the proper full [written] reviews for the two?
Far more info in my written articles ;-)
Hi Keith, thanks a lot!! this review was very helpful in choosing my printer. I'm loving the PRO-300.
I just have one question. Is it normal for black ink to get a little dirty on your fingers when you touch the print, even after it dries? I'm using the black and white mode as you suggested, on Awagami matte paper, and this has been happening even after I created a paper profile with small ink usage.
By the way, do you think those hahnemuhle sprays can be useful to prevent that?
best regards
Thanks
Ink rubbing is almost always indicative of a paper not properly matched to the ink-set.
Sprays may help, but it shouldn't happen in the first place ;-)
Hello! I am so happy I found your channel! I'm having an issue with very slow printing? Do you have any information you can share?
Depends on a lot of things...
One common problem is connectivity - trying a USB connection rather than wireless is one quick check, but there are many other possibilities.
Thanks for your great video review. For a serious amateur would you get this printer or the prograf pro-1000? Thanks!
The PRO -1000 would get my vote - use it often though to lower average ink usage - see the (written) review for more, on the Northlight site
Keith Cooper thanks, yeah the ink tank size difference is big. 14.4ml vs 80ml. I guess I would need to space out my printing to keep it going. My fear is if I go away for an extended work trip. $800 cdn for a full ink change, but hopefully with the bigger tanks it works out cheaper per print. Do you have the pro-1000? If so, what’s been your experience with it?
@@MrJhuang999 Only here when I did the review I'm afraid. Most printers I get for a month or two to test. I have an Epson P5000 here at the minute (and PRO-300 and P700)
My last 'big' printer was a iPF8300 - 44" width with 700ml ink carts ;-)
Mr Keith. My question: The Canon Pro 10 and Pro 300 USING SAME KIND OF INKS (We can using same botles ink to refilled for both printer? Thanks. I know how to refill the inks
I don't know anything about this with respect to using 3rd party inks - ask on the forum I mentioned
Hello Keith, thank you for all the videos with these exelent information. I´m looking into buying my own a3+ printer and i an't deside between the epson p700 and the canon pro-300.
I'm tending towards the epson but i guess the canon printersoftware is better. can you tell me what your coise would be between these two, and why?
maybe a comparison video between the P700 and the pro-300 would be a cool one. anyway thanks so much for all our work. :)
Glad it's been of interest!
However, I'm afraid that in nearly 20 yrs of reviews, I've quite deliberately never done comparisons between brands... My choice would be a bigger printer ;-)
I'd also ask why do you say the Canon s/w is better? They are both of use.
See my detailed reviews and the associated articles for the P700 and PRO-300 for a lot more detail (the written reviews are where the real detail is, not my video overviews)
www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/
I'm always happy to privately answer emails about specific aspects of things I've reviewed...
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith, I will have a close look to the written reviews. Maybe I'have to rephrase my question, because it was not aimed to aske what printer is "better" as a direct comparison. Im work with a specific camera brand over a other because of how it feels in my hand, from the haptitc to the software, the menues, the eco system around it and the experience that I have with it. So my question was more or less aimed towards... would you personaly go for the pro-300 or the p-700 if you only could have one, and why would you choos it. maybe you say you like the menu and software better of one, or one is more cost efficient with the inks or something else. I know that is still some kinde of comparison but not like side by side. its more subjective. I hope you know what I mean :) Thank you :)
I'm afraid I can't answer that specifically - my choices have always been for bigger printers. I've owned large format Epson and Canon printers in the past.
The important thing is that any modern 13" printer can produce great looking prints, it's the photographic and editing skills that make the biggest difference. You have to look at the options and see which matter to your own printer use.
@@KeithCooper okay thank you.
Hi Mr Keith. Can we re-chippe the Canon Pro 300 (using the empty catridge). Thanks.
No idea I'm afraid - simply not something I'd ever consider doing to a printer of mine ;-)
Keith, if you have the pro-300 to hand, could you give me a rough idea of the space needed (in inches or cm) behind the printer for loading A3 sized paper in the rear slot? I'm planning on buying one & need to reorganise my study to make room for it. Thanks in anticipation.
Have a look at the main [written] review - there is a picture of an A3+ [13" x 19"]sheet loaded which you might be able to measure
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks, Keith. Have purchased some coffees for you. ATB.
Thanks - much appreciated
A quick measurement - the rear tray, when extended at its normal 45º angle, sticks out some 15 cm from the back of the printer [it's ~21cm long when extended]
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith. I've just ordered a new Pro-300, and will now start re-arranging my study to fit it in :-)
Thank you for the video! I have a question, if I were to sell my prints, would this printer be better than ET8550? Fine art specifically.
'Better' is a very flexible term ;-)
You could market them as 'Pigment Ink'
They would cost more to make.
All depends on the market you are in
Would most people notice any differences [with good profiles]... unlikely
It's easier to get profiles for papers for the 300
Hi Keith,
Have you got any tips on printing prints so the colours are the same as the screen on MacBook Pro and cintiq pro?
Calibrate your monitors - you can of course never completely match prints to screen, but accepting and appreciating this means you gain a much better control over your prints. There's an article at www.northlight-images.co.uk/why-dont-my-prints-match-my-screen/ which has quite a lot of detail. In fact there are loads of articles there - I've been writing articles/reviews since 2003, but only started doing these videos this summer ;-)
See also this newer less technical article
www.northlight-images.co.uk/why-prints-look-wrong/
Hello Keith - What would you suggest for 310 gramm Baryta paper. Should i use this in the back slot or is it fine in the normal paper slot on top ? hmmmm ... Thanks in advance.
I used the top slot for almost all my testing - see the original review
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Hi Keith, considering starting to print at home. Would this be a better bet than the pro1000 for people who only occasionally print? ie weekly or fortnightly rather than daily. I hear the pro1000 sends a lot of ink to the waste cartridge when cleaning, I know for daily prints the 1000 makes sense, but just thinking if they both use ink up for regular maintenance it would be a lot cheaper replacing all ink for the 300...I know the 300 doesn’t have waste cartridge but does it have regular maintenance cleaning like the 1000? Thanks for the video, some great photos there 👍🏻
The PRO-1000 still gets my vote, for the size and print quality, but that comes at a cost. The ink use is something I didn't see when testing, but do see my lengthy pro-1000 review on the Northlight site for more. The 300 does do cleaning. With any printer I like to do a print (even a nozzle check) at least once a week.
BTW This is actually my first video, so no vid I can point to for pro1k info ;-)
I'm also in that situation!! Can't decide which is best. I'm also thing that buying 1000 for just print several pictures in week is overkill. But on the other hand, if 1000 is capable of hold the ink for a long period, and the cost per print is lower than in 300, this would be a deal braker.
Finally got my Pro 300 today! It’s been a long time coming! I have been watching a good few of your video’s again recently Keith, so much great information! Keep it up cheers 👍🏻
Hi! Thank you so much for this video! Can you tell us if this printer accepts a different Fine Art Paper from Canon? For example Hanhemühle paper? Thank you! :)
Thanks - Yes, absolutely - see the actual (written) review and also the article about the media configuration tool www.northlight-images.co.uk/custom-media-for-the-pro-300/ many suppliers will provide ICC profiles in due course
Keith Cooper thank you so much! You are great!
Any info on whether canon engineers figured out to hack the stuck CO cartridge on pro1000? Thank you ☺️
Sorry - nothing I've heard
@@KeithCooper Thank you for the reply. Appreciate it
Thanks for your video. It's really helpful. There's one issue I'm having which Canon tech support hasn't been able to fix. I'm using an odd-sized paper. I've customized the size on the photo app. Also, set the paper size on the printer to Others. However, when it prints it doesn't start printing the image until 4 inches from the top of the paper. So the bottom of the image is cut off. Do you know how to get the printer to start printing the image so it's centered top and bottom? Thanks so much!
This depends on many things - the paper size, the software and the settings.
Have a look at my actual review (the videos are on ever an overview)
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks, Keith. I'll check out your review on your website.
thanks for your recommendations! Where i can find information how many pages were printed on this printer? thanks in advance!
On this particular printer - no idea...
In general, it's printed in the printer info you get when you do a nozzle check. There are a number of status prints available via the front panel, and info is available via the printer's web interface
Hi can u make a video with this and show some vibrant colour pictures as Disney cartoon images ... I really wanted to see the result please or can u suggest this printer is good for making large characters cutout ?..
Not really - I'm a photographer, so I've no experience of such images or printing them
Another great review. I look forward to the 200 vs 300 review. But I'm leaning toward this higher end model. Meanwhile, the heavy art paper with the B&W print of the steps at Wells Cathedral - may I ask is that Canon Paper or third party?
I think it was a Canon textured fine art paper - the 'problem' is that I printed that on several papers, and also in my P700 and P900 reviews so I can't be 100% sure - there are a lot of piles of prints in my office ;-)
Have a look at the PRO-300 B&W print article for more www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/
My personal favourite for this image is a smoother natural white cotton rag type paper - and at 20" x 30" :-)
@@KeithCooper : I recently came across a peculiar computer store in the middle of the state of Idaho which had a very high end Canon printer. We used a roll of "Canon Fine Art Bright White. 230 gsm / 14 mil" for 48" x 36" wide images. Very nice matt paper. I'm curious what other types of "fine art" paper to use. But more problematic is mounting these big prints! I'm reading your piece on framing. Museum glass is astronomically costly.
Yes framing and display is the bit I had to remind people about when they ask for huge prints. For 'commercial' work (think foyers and boardrooms etc) I've produced pictures on a basic lustre or rag paper and had them laminated with a matte film onto something like foam board. This can then be put in a bespoke frame (no glass) at a quite reasonable cost. I found a local signage company with the kit to do it. The choice of film from a semi-matte to matt gives a good range of finishes. Of course, these styles won't suit people bothered by archival printing and the like, but they can pay for 'proper' mounting ;-)
Thank you for this review! What is the heaviest weight the Canon PRO-300 will take? I'm looking to regularly print on 140 lb. (300 gsm) watercolor paper. Thanks in advance!
Thanks - See the specifications at the foot of the full review
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
380 gsm (top or rear) or 0.5 mm for the rear feed.
BTW All the detailed stuff goes into the written reviews - there are also links to other PRO-300 articles and videos.
@@KeithCooper Thank you much!
See also where I printed on greeting cards ua-cam.com/video/HMXMxBsNmJE/v-deo.html
The paper handling/margins are the biggest improvement over the old PRO10
I put a cut sheet of canvas through it the other day (top slot) - worked fine.
Hello again Keith! Could you tell us how many A3 full color photographs can you print approximately with the cartridges that come with the printer? Thank you!
I've no idea I'm afraid - remember I do a lot of not very typical printing when doing testing. Given the similarities to the PRO-10 I'd suggest doing a search on its ink use performance (it's been around a while). I was led to believe that the 300 is a -bit- better.
Keith Cooper thank you Keith! :)
Hi Keith, thanks for you videos on the Pro-300. All very useful. Also thanks for the article on setting up custom profiles. Hopefully you can answer this question. I am using Ilford papers and have the ICC profiles for them and loaded in to the Professional Print and Layout software. Do I then need to make the custom profiles and load them into the printer or is there a setting on the printer that will let it use the ICC profile in the Professional Print and Layout software. When I use the Ilford paper I seem to get a warning on the printer that I am using the wrong paper. Thanks in advance.
The only place you put the ICC profiles is the folder where they live on your computer. The ICC profiles are not used by the printer itself.
You select the media type in PPL and I make sure that when paper is loaded into the printer, I also set the media type and size there.
Unless you make one specially, it will be a general purpose media setting - the one recommended by the paper supplier.
In normal use, custom media setting are probably not needed - for me it's for unusual papers where I've had to make my own profiles.
However... Some suppliers may supply an '.am1' file for the media - this can take care of media settings and profile (the profile will be installed in the correct place)
If you do this be sure to update the printer as well - this is mentioned in the media install process.
I have noticed that some custom media don't show on the printer, but this can be ignored (this led to some media type mismatches) The .am1 files are a good idea, but can complicate things in some respects.
Just remember that media settings are different from ICC profiles - profiles are made with a particular media setting and are used with that setting.
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith
Hi thank you for your review very informative! Much appreciate it! But I was wondering since it’s been noted that this printer isn’t cost-effective for high-volume output then what would you recommend instead? The pro 1000?
It depends on what you mean by high volume, and also what sorts of prints (and sizes) you want to do? For myself I'd also look at a larger format printer like the PRO-2100 or 4100 where I could print huge prints all day long...
The 1000 has a waste tank and bigger carts, so yes it is likely a better solution to some. I've reviews of all these (and Epson) on the Northlight site - no videos for most though - I only started doing them a few months ago to augment to proper reviews.
www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/
How is the quality of the prints on this compared to the Epson p8850?
Different - see my main written reviews for a discussion of inks and how they affect media choices. Especially: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/
More at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
I have been being watching your videos. Thanks for them.
I am in the market for an upgrade printer and the Pro 300 seems like a good printer at the right price.
Hiw dies it handke black and white photos. Lately I have been working on many black and whites and have been sending them to online printers. If I can do them myself I would like to do so. Thanks.
It does give very solid results
www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-pro-300/
Hi Keith i have just been speaking to a canon rep and i asked him dose the pro 300 have the same cleaning cycle as the pro1000 he said yes its the same I suppose its due to pigment ink >?? that means it will used a large amount of ink after 60hours to do a clean cycle have you found this on the 300pro ? if so its the pro 200 for me no doubt about it ...at £170.00 a pop to fill the 300pro full set of 10 of course (ink on canons own uk web site ) and a clean cycle every 60 hours to clean itself - due to the dye based Ink i feel the 200 is by far going to be long term for me
and the IF and i do say if its not a Great noticeable difference between the identical prints printed off the 300 and the 200 printed side by side
comparison then yes the 200 is for me as much as i would prefer the longevity of pigment ink .
This is interesting since my Canon contact said that it is not the same (I will double check this though)
I just switched a 300 on that had not been used for well over a week. It does an ink agitation cycle for a few mins, but that is not the same as the 1000 does when it cleans. So, no, as far as I can see it is NOT like the PRO-1000
There is an autocheck option in the printer setup menu option, but that's not the same as the 1000
@@KeithCooper hi Keith I will look forwards to your findings on this issue as its quite an important one many thanks
I'm also torn between the 200 and the 300. What did you end up buying?
Can I use water color paper 15x11 inches? 140lb weight? On my canon p300?
Not unless it is a paper meant for inkjet printer use, and 15x11 [or "140lb"] is not an inkjet paper type I've ever seen.
You can print on it, it may just look not very good.
If it works, you will ideally need an icc profile and a custom paper size in the print software [so no borderless options]
@@KeithCooper thank you so much, Keith
roughly. how many prints can you 13x19 with full ink
I've genuinely no idea I'm afraid - the testing I do gives no meaningful data to even make an estimate
If you work back through cart capacities and costs, this should give you enough information for a back of the envelope estimate
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
Thanks.
Thanks - if you've not seen it, do check the min [written] review
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
It lists all my PRO-300 articles and videos
This was also my first ever printer video on YT - so, yes, definitely check the link above as well ;-)
Thanks for the videos. Maybe I missed it, but do you know how well the Auto Maintenance works regarding the nozzle check?
You didn't miss it - there is no auto maintenance that you have any settings for.
The printer will agitate the inks every so often, especially if it's been unused for a bit. During my use of it I didn't have to do any cleanings. Whatever it does, it does well, but doesn't tell you what it's doing...
The 300 is an evolution of the PRO-10 and not the PRO-1000 which does have maintenance options.
See the actual review for more info (the videos are only overviews to go with the full review)
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thank you. However, if you go through the menu on the printer, it brings the user to an Auto setting: Various settings
Well spotted - I just went through the menu and found that option to turn off auto checking. Given it's on by default and hidden away in the settings I'm inclined to leave it alone. There is no info about it in the manual either.
@@KeithCooper Thanks again. One would think Canon would elaborate on the feature.
@@Paine137 I'll ask at Canon when I get a chance, but the fact that it's behind the admin password (IIRC) suggests that it's not something intended for casual use?
Myself, I've long chosen to keep any such features turned on with printers - ink is a consumable that keeps the printer running. A cost of running if you will.
www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-ink-use-and-waste/
Hi Keith Thanks for this very clear review , im looking to Buy a replacement printer in the new year ,and this is on my list however i do hope you get the chance to also review the New Canon 200 pro pixma and wondering if it can print all the bigger papers and thicker art papers without boarders as well or more accurately what are the limitations with the 200 vs 300 apart from 8 inks v 10 and poss bit cheaper on ink without sacrificing the quality .i know on the 300 is pigment ink vs dye on the 200 but there must be some limitations ? in comparison .
once again a Great review I've been watching all your recent review having discovered your channel / vlogs
Thanks - please do have a read of the full review as well, on the site. There's lot's more info and related (more specialist) articles
- this PRO-300 overview is actually the first I've put on YT BTW ;-)
I'm definitely hoping for a look at the 200 in due course, but the basic printer is quite similar. The printer specs are worth a look, since the borderless and paper specs are all there (for 300 and 200)
I'd expect the 200 to look great on glossy papers, but be pushed in comparison to the 300 with other media. Of course, the differences are not going to be huge
thanks for your speedy reply , food for thought as to how it performs on other papers . I Have enjoyed your reading your articles and I currently use a calibrated BenQ 27w00pt monitor .
Great - I've just invested in this printer which turned up sooner than expected :-D
I foresee a steep learning curve - the manual's 650 pages!
Excellent... the basics should be pretty simple to grasp.
Have you seen my full review and articles? - much more detail than you can fit in videos.
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper Thanks for that - my prints were coming out dark and slightly solarised. I phoned up the support at Permajet who provided me with some paper and guided me through the setup process for Lightroom in Windows - it wasn't very intuitive but it mostly makes sense, and I'm now getting some decent prints. Apparently it had been applying 2 profiles on top of eachother.
Colour calibration is quite a rabbit warren!
If I’m looking to primarily use the printer for photographs but occasionally might need to print some word documents for work (say like 10-15 pages), would this be able to get the job done in a reasonable amount of time do you think??? Thanks for the review!
Yes, it prints plain paper just fine - but define 'reasonable' ?? ;-)
@@KeithCooper haha, ahh in like less than a minute??
No, it's not an 'office printer'
I simply wouldn't expect any quality printer to work at that speed - 2-3 mins (for 10 sheets) at non draft settings perhaps.
Not something I've timed though, so you need to check the specs
@@KeithCooper hmm, I really want a photo printer, but it needs to be able to print normal word docs at a decent speed. Ugh, it’s so hard to choose between all the models, my head is spinning 😵💫😭
There are no photo printers, that I would give that name to, that print office docs fast. No 'office' printer I've ever seen produced what I'd call acceptable photo prints
You want a photo printer, you buy a photo printer
You want an office printer, you buy an office printer...
You said 'occasionally' - can you not wait a couple of minutes? ;-) I occasionally print documents - it doesn't bother me that it might take a couple of minutes. It probably takes me longer than that to find some plain paper!
Nice review how many prints did you get from the ink cartridges. I’m looking at this printer or the 1000. How do the images compare to the 1000?
Thanks - I've no meaningful count, since I'm doing a lot of non-print testing, which with a new printer makes ink usage very 'non standard'. See pictures of the prints on the bed in the actual review for some more info.
I've a lengthy pro-1000 review from when it came out. Personally I'd go for the 1000 but then again I like big prints ;-)
Still can't decide between this and the P700.
Like many similar products, there is no simple 'better' - just features that mean more or less to different would-be users. I've much more in the actual written reviews of the printers, rather than these videos, which are a more at an overview level. If you've specific questions about the reviews - do email me, since there's always detail I don't include in them.
Keith, first of all, thanks for video! Can you tell the difference between PRO 200 and PRO 300 in terms of color reproduction, as they use different inks, are pictures coming from PRO 200 much more vibrant exclusively compared to PRO 300? Thanks
No, not until I've finished my ongoing PRO-200 printer review!
Based on testing of the PRO-100 back in 2014 and comparing it with a Canon large format pigment ink printer I expect that the 200 will be slightly better in very light colours, whilst the 300 will be better in stronger dark colours.
But... How much and in what way - I don't know. It may be a few weeks yet, with Christmas coming up...
@@KeithCooper So my guess is that regardless of the pigment technology improvement over last years, dye ink will be more bright anyway, right? But looking at your pictures printed on your p300, they are just gorgeous! both bright and dark areas.
@@lev_anni Yes, it's likely to be a relatively small difference and very dependent on the image and paper type. The 300 is a nice printer to use and makes me really curious to see what happens when the PRO-1000 gets an update (I don't know when though)
@@KeithCooper Yep.. Seriously considering to get one. By the way I wonder why 1000 has much lower DPI
@@lev_anni it's more akin to larger format printers which don't have the finer dpi settings you find on desktop ones. That said a lot of higher dpi settings are largely marketing features ;-)
do you know if the pro-1000 will be replaced soon ?
Obviously it will at some point, but I've seen no indications of it as yet. That, for me pushes it well into next year at the earliest. The place I put all new printer info/rumours is www.northlight-images.co.uk/rumours-page/ with a specific Canon printer page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-printer-news-updates-and-rumours/
Thank you for the video, i was thinking that for a bit more money you can buy the 1000 , what you think about that ?
IMO, 1000 is the one. It can handle larger format with much bigger ink cartridges! These tiny cartridges are a joke to be honest.
Personally I'd pick the 1000, but then again I like larger prints. I have a lengthy review - but its from before I started making videos ;-) www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
I think the PRO-1000 is the best value, especially considering it comes with over $600 USD worth of ink and retails for $1,300 USD. However, I would hold off on a new purchase right now. I think an updated PRO-1000, "PRO-1100" is due either in 2021 or 2022 at the latest based on the recent updates to their wide format imagePROGRAF PRO series (2100, 4100, etc) earlier this year.
what paper do you recommend for a panorama and what brand?
Basically I never make recommendations for stuff like this - a lot is personal taste.
You need some 13" roll paper for proper wide panoramics. I believe Fotospeed in the UK has several types and likely has profiles as well.
See the main [written] review for more info about what I tested.
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/
Do you have any info on ink availability. I can't buy new ink for pro 300 because everywhere it says its backordered. When will I be able to buy ink as I please?
I'm afraid I can't help with that - Canon UK sent me a box of ink carts when they sent the printer for review.
Hi Keith!
I have a question, and maybe you can help me.
I want to buy a printer, and I am very interested in the PRO-300.
The problem is that each ink cartridge is very expensive. So, I wanted to know, How many prints (approx) does a set of inks go for? Will I have to buy inks very frequently? :(
Thank you very much for your videos Keith!
Not something I can answer from my testing, but see here:
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
There should be enough info to work out a rough approximation
@@KeithCooper Thank you!
Would the printhead in the 300 fit the pro-10?
Quite possibly - On a forum, someone spotted that the part number on the bag my PRO-300 head came in was the same as the PRO-10
However, the printer here was sent to me pre-release, so I definitely can't say for sure.
Greetings. I am planning to print about 300 photos A3+ per year (almost 1 photo a day).kindly what is your advice? To get pro 300 or pro 1000. Noting that this shall be my first pro printer. I am calibrating my monitor by myself. I was printing on HP home photo printer pro 8600. I have basic knowledge about color profiles for monitors and printers.
The 300 and 1000 will give broadly similar print quality - the ink costs are lower after a while with the 1000
The 1000 gives the option of larger prints.
A lot depends on why you are printing and how much the costs matter - to me quality and max print size trumps ink costs but that's just me ;-)
I have a full PRO-1000 review as well as a 300 one
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
@@KeithCooper many thanks Mr. Keith for your kind reply. I went through your reviews and videos. Then I decided and got the pro 300. Now I will follow your video and web site article on how to setup and initialze it. Also I will follow your advice to experiment with different types of paper. Thanks
Great - drop me an email via the Northlight site, if you've any specific questions, since I still have the 300 here
Is there any advantage for not having vaccum feed on 300 ? Sorry , noobie question
it keeps noise and complexity down. probably make the 300 easier to use with small paper sizes (cards etc.) than the 1000. The vacuum system shows its advantages with larger paper sizes
Is this okay on Giclee?
Ah, but what do you mean by Giclee?
To me it is a meaningless marketing term used to avoid telling people that their prints were made on an inkjet printer ;-) :-)
It ceased to be a 'real thing' decades ago...
The 300 is an inkjet printer using pigment based inks - very good, but only called giclee if you want to up the prices of your prints ;-)
Thanks for the review. Can the 300 do duplex printing? Like printing calendars for example.
Not that I know of - that's a feature of office printers that I've never seen in a true photo printer. You can of course run a sheet through twice, with care.
I'm asking my question as an artist, can it print on canvas?.
In that case I'll answer as a photographer :-)
Yes, but cut sheets only. There is a media setting for canvas
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith, I appreciate your reply and the good news.
pro 300 vs epson P700 ink costs ?
Not one I can answer I'm afraid - my usage is very atypical and is using newly set up printers
Добрый день!
подскажите пожалуйста🙏 Вы так много печатаете, на сколько времени Вам хватает картриджей?
Хочу приобрести данный принтер, но хочется понимать расходы.
p.s.: Вы очень крутой фотограф!!!! от всей души желаю вам удачи в вашем деле!!! жаль не на всех видио есть перевод на русский язык(
Good day! Please tell me🙏 You print so much, how long do you have enough cartridges? I want to buy this printer, but I want to understand the costs. p.s .: You are a very cool photographer !!!! I sincerely wish you good luck in your business !!! sorry, not all videos have a translation into Russian (
Thanks - this is the best source for comparative ink costs that I know of
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
You will need to work out costs with your own ink prices, but it is a good starting point
@@KeithCooper thank you!🙏