Canon Pixma G2000

[Norman Chan]

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/pr...et-multi-function/pixma-g2000?languageCode=EN

Is this printer good ? In term of print quality ? Any user comments ? Thanks.

 

[keenklee]

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/pr...et-multi-function/pixma-g2000?languageCode=EN

Is this printer good ? In term of print quality ? Any user comments ? Thanks.

This would likely be the next ink tank printer I would buy.

Have an ink tank from Epson, towards the end of warranty, change print head and ink pad. Maybe I don't use it often, think it was around 400 pages.

I have good experience with Canon inkjet.

 

[hummer]

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/pr...et-multi-function/pixma-g2000?languageCode=EN

Is this printer good ? In term of print quality ? Any user comments ? Thanks.

If you talk about photos, it's awesome and comparable if not better than what you get from the print shops. Color reproduction is very good and vibrant. BUT, a big BUT - you need to print on the expensive Canon paper. Normal A4 paper won't cut it. At the very least, get the GP-508 paper. If you can, get the PP-201 or better.

Canon marketing is very smart, they don't show you sample prints of those on the expensive paper because the photo output from this printer is pretty much the same as the more expensive so called "photo printers"

The more expensive paper you buy, the quality gets better.

 

[Norman Chan]

Any ideas why the GP-508 Glossy Photo Paper 4R , 100 sheets only sell for S$5 ? So cheap.

 

[hummer]

Any ideas why the GP-508 Glossy Photo Paper 4R , 100 sheets only sell for S$5 ? So cheap.

Coz it is for Everyday Use.

 

[Norman Chan]

Most of Canon printer spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 4800 (horizontal)*1 x 1200 (vertical) dpi but some higher end Canon model spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 9600 (horizontal)*1 x 2400 (vertical) dpi , can we really see the differences if only print 4R size photo ?

Is there any shop can see the print out comparison between this two resolution ?

 

[wacko]

Any ideas why the GP-508 Glossy Photo Paper 4R , 100 sheets only sell for S$5 ? So cheap.

cheap photo paper means poorer longevity, colours will fade, paper will turn yellow, etc.

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

Most of Canon printer spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 4800 (horizontal)*1 x 1200 (vertical) dpi but some higher end Canon model spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 9600 (horizontal)*1 x 2400 (vertical) dpi , can we really see the differences if only print 4R size photo ?


Is there any shop can see the print out comparison between this two resolution ?

You can't see the difference for a 4R print. But for something larger like A3 or larger, you probably can tell the difference if you know what to look for. Your photos must be of high quality and well taken to take advantage of the higher resolutions.

 

[keenklee]

Most of Canon printer spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 4800 (horizontal)*1 x 1200 (vertical) dpi but some higher end Canon model spec as Maximum Printing Resolution 9600 (horizontal)*1 x 2400 (vertical) dpi , can we really see the differences if only print 4R size photo ?

Is there any shop can see the print out comparison between this two resolution ?

A Nikon D800 36Mpix camera will output a JPEG 7360 x 4912.
If it is cramped into a 4R ( 6x4 ), the horizontal dpi will be about 1226.
The printer spec'ed at 4800 horizontal already exceed by almost 4 times.

I would say the likely important difference will be in the color i.e. would one be able to get the actual color.

Quite many years back, I used a Canon PIXMA IP4000 with files from a Nikon DSLR. Color calibration on the monitor was one using some software that comes with Adobe. I printed using paper from Canon and send the same file to a shop to be printed. I would say, then, the color and quality were very close.

I think generally, it is really the convenience and control.

 

[chengsun]

Sorry to OT here. I think the G3000 will be something suitable for my family usage now. May I know where and when is a good place/time to buy it? I know that there is a Canon printer promo on-going currently. And the price diff of this model during SITEX 2016 is just $10.

 

[Norman Chan]

Sorry to OT here. I think the G3000 will be something suitable for my family usage now. May I know where and when is a good place/time to buy it? I know that there is a Canon printer promo on-going currently. And the price diff of this model during SITEX 2016 is just $10.

Prices don't really see any drop, just that Canon provide better values free gifts only. Saw the small print that ideally the ink to be used within 6 months.

Any ideas what is the print head replacement prices like ?

 

[chengsun]

Prices don't really see any drop, just that Canon provide better values free gifts only. Saw the small print that ideally the ink to be used within 6 months.

Any ideas what is the print head replacement prices like ?

Just went to BD to check the size, okay for me, free gift is only the massager. What will happen if ink mot used within 6 months? Under what situation will the print head need replacement?

 

[86technie]

Just went to BD to check the size, okay for me, free gift is only the massager. What will happen if ink mot used within 6 months? Under what situation will the print head need replacement?

Usually when the printing is distorted or not cleared than
you need to replace.
Typically a new printer can last you up to 2 years before
replacing but again depending on how much you print.

 

[kandinsky]

Just went to BD to check the size, okay for me, free gift is only the massager. What will happen if ink mot used within 6 months?

To obtain good printing quality, use up ink within six months after opening.

http://www.canon.com.sg/personal/pr...et-multi-function/pixma-g2000?languageCode=EN

It's Canon's 'expiry date' for their ink once opened. I see the same T&C on the cartridges I buy. Personally I use beyond 6 mths all the time... haven't noticed any issues.

 

[Norman Chan]

In the end bought the G3000 due to the Wireless printing feature.

Will be trying out 4R photo paper from Canon , HP and Epson.

 

[hummer]

In the end bought the G3000 due to the Wireless printing feature.

Will be trying out 4R photo paper from Canon , HP and Epson.

Any reviews for all of us here?

 

[Norman Chan]

For Canon photo paper, had tried the following : -

GP-508 - print out the color is dull and lifeless. Feed 10 pc to printer , no jam.

GP-601 - print out the color is dull and lifeless. Feed 10 pc to printer , got double feeding , in the end need feed pc by pc.

PP-201 - print out color improve but still not ideal. Feed 10 pc to printer , got double feeding , in the end need feed pc by pc.

In order to get the best printing from GP-508 and GP-601 , you need to manually lower the mid-tone, increase the brightness , increase the contrast and sometime increase the sharpness. As for the PP-201 , do the same.

For the HP glossy paper , print out better than the GP-508 and GP-601 but again need to adjust to get the best color output. No jam when feed 10 pc to the printer.

 

[Norman Chan]

Presently GP-508 is the cheapest in the market for both 4R (100 pc at S$5) and A4 (20 pc at S$4) size photo paper.

For both GP-508 and GP-601 , quality is almost the same, so don't waste money on the GP-601 (30 pc at S$3.90).

For the HP glossy photo paper is 20 pc at S$2.10 but some shops sell S$3.

 

[wacko]

try PT-101?

 

[Norman Chan]

May want to try SG-201 Semi Glossy. For PT-101 is still glossy photo paper , may skip this.

The Epson Semi Glossy photo paper had a better print out when compare to the GP-508 , GP-601 and PP-201 , bought 3 types of Epson photo papers (think is Semi Glossy and another two type are Glossy Photo Papers) to try out.

Think many-many years ago , I own an basic entry level Canon inkjet and use Konica Semi Glossy photo paper , gave the best results. The print out color was bright and lively.