Canon iP5300 Ink
PIXMA iP5300 Ink Cartridges

Canon iP5300 Printer Review

Although it tends to be a bit bulkier than one might expect for a home inkjet, the Canon PIXMA iP5300 has a lot of speed and quality in a single machine. With a focus on photos, it can output a 4x6 borderless color photo in as little as 21 seconds. It has extra connection options like a PictBridge port for convenience, and Canon iP5300 printer ink is fairly affordable.

When high-quality photo printing is important, the 9600x2400 dpi resolution of the iP5300 will make printed images even more realistic, especially when used with photo paper. The ChromaLife100 system of the PIXMA iP5300 ink has extra durability to help it last up to 100 years, so your cherished photos will still be around for a long time.

The device connects via USB to a single computer, so buyers who want networking will have to look elsewhere. The front-mounted USB port is for PictBridge-enabled cameras, allowing users to preview and print photos using the camera's display, without the need for a computer at all. The included software has enhancements like Easy-PhotoPrint, which helps users fine-tune their photos quickly, and Easy-WebPrint, which streamlines the process of printing web pages, getting rid of unnecessary elements to save printer ink.

The Canon iP5300 ink cartridges are divided into four separate colors. This helps to reduce waste by only requiring users to replace the PIXMA iP5300 ink cartridges that are empty. Compatible Canon iP5300 ink is available for lower prices than the OEM counterparts for those who want to trim their costs even lower.

Buyers are likely to be surprised at the versatility of such a compact and affordable inkjet model. The Canon iP5300 provides truly impressive print quality and speeds, and while extras like DVD/CD printing may not appeal to everyone, they are nice extras that just add more value.