Canon iP1900 Ink
PIXMA iP1900 Ink Cartridges

Canon iP1900 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA IP1900 is a color inkjet printer designed for the home user who wants to save money by printing photos at home, but it can also handle everyday text and other standard documents. It has print speeds of up to 5 pages per minute in black and white, and up to 4.1 pages per minute for color, so it won't win any awards for its speed, but the cost of printer ink is lower than lab prices, thanks to the affordability of Canon IP1900 ink.

For those buyers who choose the IP1900 for its photo-printing capabilities, the best feature may just be its included software. The Easy-PhotoPrint EX software helps users make adjustments to images before printing, and includes options for red-eye removal and other common fixes. Most importantly, it is very easy to use, and produces excellent results. The software and the machine both integrate well with Canon digital cameras for a very seamless solution.

The cost of printer ink is not exactly inexpensive, even for an inkjet model, but buying Canon IP1900 ink cartridges instead of paying a photo lab will save money. PIXMA IP1900 ink cartridges have a capacity of only 100 pages, so users can expect to replace their Canon IP1900 ink fairly frequently, especially if they do a lot of printing.

Compared to its competition, the IP1900's ease-of-use is one of its best advantages. The simple software will likely help users produce better quality prints, and the PIXMA IP1900 ink system is very impressive.

Overall, home users who wish to do their own photo printing will find the Canon IP1900 to be a great choice. Buyers with other needs may find it is not a cost-effective choice, and can easily find a model with faster speeds for documents and text.