This is my second dye-sub printer, and it is an improvement in size, noise and speed. The picture quality is similar, which means it is still very good. I opened the box and set everything up quickly, the paper tray and ink only go in one way so it is easy to use.
The problems started when I installed the software. The install was OK, but when I tried to use it I just couldn't find how to get it to print. I am a geek, and build my own machines and play with lots of software, so I can usually work things out, but with this I had to use the last resort of reading the manual. Even then, I only managed to do a simple print, the other features to customize a print were too confusing to even attempt. The next day I wanted to use the printer again, and I couldn't remember the name of the software program in the Start menu, so I had to go back to the install disk and start the install again to work out what it was called. I have another Canon printer which uses a completely different piece of software, which is slightly better, but why doesn't Canon make a standard program for all their printers? This looks like it was thrown together by the hardware engineers with no regard to how a user would use it. I prefer using software that comes with a machine, as it has access to all the features. Its like trying to use a universal remote control, its fine for start/stop/pause but to get into the setup menu you need the manufacturers remote. Now I am just printing from other programs and possible missing out on cool features, but I could not use that program again.
I did not remove any stars as I purchased this printer for the quality of the prints, and that is certainly 5 star.
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