Canon Pixma iP2600 Review
With solid resolution, decent print speeds, and the ability to print on more paper sizes than many of its peers, the Canon Pixma iP2600 is a good entry-level printer that produces photos without borders. Reviewers are impressed with the output but users gripe that it gobbles ink and the feeder frequently malfunctions.
Canon offers a wide assortment of printers, and Canon Pixma iP2600 Photo Inkjet reviews indicate that this 2001 release still holds its own in terms of quality for the price. It produces sharp text prints and photos with even colors, says an expert Canon Pixma iP2600 Photo Inkjet review by CNET. More specifically, this entry level model earns praise for text printout that's not blurry, photos that are vivid, and color graphics that are densely saturated. Users are a bit more restrained in their endorsements. Canon printer reviews on Amazon generally conclude it's a good match for home users, especially at a $60 price point, and say printout is more than adequate. Consumers grumble a bit about the relatively slow print speed and loud operation, and groan about the model's thirst for ink. We also noticed a few Canon printer reviews by users posting on CNET and Amazon that report problems with the feed.
The Canon Pixma iP2600 can print on various media, including envelopes, photo stickers, T-shirt transfers, and plain, glossy, and matte photo paper. Paper capabilities max out at 8.5 x 11 inches but can go as small as credit card size. This low-cost inkjet printer holds up to 100 sheets of paper and features a standard 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution for color prints. Photo prints can be cropped and adjusted for brightness and exposure, and Canon Pixma iP2600 reviews suggest printing photos on Canon semigloss for the best result. A 4x6 photo print takes at least 55 seconds and specs boast a text print speed of 22 pages per minute; tests by CNET, however, found significantly slower output . There's no PictBridge port or slot for a memory card, so you won't be able to print directly from your camera.
In short, the Canon Pixma iP2600 is a cost effective, no-frills photo inkjet. It would be nice if it contained all the latest hook-ups and capabilities, but what it does, it does consistently and well. For casual home users, this model is hard to beat.
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