Canon Pixma iP1800 Photo Inkjet Printer (1855B002)

Customer Reviews

This printer produces decent output for this price range. Real-world Speed is quite good and appropriate for any occasional printing. A bit on the wide side but does not occupy too much desk space. My main complaint however, is that Canon (like most other printer manufacturers for low-end printers) sells the black dye and color ink cartridges at a very steep price. The black cartridge only comes with 11 ml of ink and the color cartrige comes with only 3 ml for cyan, magenta or yellow. So be ready for high costs per printout. At first, I thought this printer would be appropriate for the occasional printout but each (full) cartridge replacement costs ¾ of the printer's initial cost. Therefore, I cannot recommend this printer. Get a higher end model even if you do not expect to print that much as long-term costs will be lower.

I bought this locally at a famous low-price leading retailer on an impulse (I needed a new printer anyway). They had it for about 10% less than Amazon which I thought, thought, was a great deal. Little did I know it was not. The old adage does hold true for this printer, "you get what you pay for."
First off, I know the ink cartridges that come with new printers are just to get you started. I printed off 10 4x6's and the color ink was already showing 1/4 gone. The ink is cheap though but you don't get a whole lot in each cartridge.
Secondly, the pictures, when I printed them were brighter than what I showed on my screen. So much so that they were almost washed out. I tried adjusting the brightness in the printer options but it didn't do anything.
Lastly, maybe I'm just used to my other printer, but not having an output tray is a pain!
The only really cool feature that I found was the software that enable borderless printing. It let you automatically crop your photos to fill the whole paper.
If you want a decent photo printer I might look elsewhere.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 9.3 x 6 inches ; 7.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000NNCL3I
• Item model number: 1855B002
  

Price : $99.99

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Stunning Photo Quality. Brilliant DesignAmazing results, compact design and exceptional ease of use-the Canon PIXMA IP1800 Photo Printer delivers all this and more. Its patented print head technology lets you produce beautiful, long-lasting photos with borderless edges, from credit-card size up to 8.5" x 11". Plus, your letters and reports will feature bold, laser-quality text. This is one high-value photo printer that doesn't compromise on looks or performance.

• High Resolution: Precision ink nozzles create high resolution photos—up to 4800 x 1200 color dpi.
• Fine detail: Microscopic 2-picoliter sized color ink droplets produce finely detailed and sharp photos.
• Long-lasting Photos: Using select genuine Canon inks and photo papers, you can create beautiful photos that last up to 100 years.
• Enhance your digital photos: Easy-PhotoPrint software makes it simple to enhance and print amazing-looking digital photos through your computer.
• Fun projects the easy way: Easy-layoutPrint software makes it simple to create and customize fun photo projects such as photo albums, photo stickers, greeting cards and calendars.
• Real-life photos: Canon print head technology helps to create real-life photos you'll be proud to share.

What's in the boxCanon PIXMA IP1800 Photo Printer, Fine Cartridges: PG-30 Black and CL-31 Color, Power Cord, Easy Setup Instructions, Document Kit: Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide
Canon PIXMA iP1800 Inkjet Printer (1855B022AA)

Technical Details

• Maximum 4800 x 1200 color dpi with microscopic droplets as small as 2 picoliters
• Borderless 4" x 6" photo in approx. 70 seconds
• Easy borderless photos up to 8.5" x 11"
• ChromaLife100 system for long lasting, beautiful photos
• Pigment black ink for crisp, sharp text