Canon S820 Photo Printer Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:
(Expert)

Review Date
January 21, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
2-5 years

Visitors rate this review
4.20 of 5,
5 votes

Review 1 of 23

Price Paid: $200.00 from office depot

Summary:

I have been very happy with this printer since I bought it. Recently, because of infrequent use, the print head clogged up causing degraded print quality. I tried the "deep cleaning" function, which did not remove the clog....only depleted my ink tanks. Cannon support suggested cleaning the head with a Q-Tip and rubbing alcohol...did not work. Finally, I removed the ink tanks and submerged the head and ink input nipples inside the tank compartment in rubbung alcohol. Ink started to ooze from the head discoloring the alcohol. I repeated again with clean alcohol and let it soak overnight. Removed it the next AM and let it dry all day. I'm happy to report the print quality is back to being superb!

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: qrystallized
(Professional)

Review Date
October 1, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
0-1 years

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5,
8 votes

Review 2 of 23

Price Paid: $129.00 from Staples

Summary:

Wonderful printer! I've printed at least 50 8"x10"s, several dozen borderless 4"x6" prints, and an uncounted number of borderless 8.5"x11" prints with wonderful results. As long as you are working in (or convert to) SRGB colorspace you will get beautiful results with good images and Canon paper. As with any inkjet, it is designed to work with the manufacturer's paper. They have the best chemical mixture. However, I have EXCELLENT results also with Epson paper, which can be easier to locate and occasionally cheaper. I use this printer as a professional photographer and sell prints from it to clients. They don't know the difference between these prints and those from a lab! It has some of the smoothest gradations that you'll find in an inkjet with beautiful color. I wholeheartedly recommend this printer! I've owned two Epson photo printers previously, and neither gave quality anywhere near this good, or this reliably. I'm sticking with Canon! It's a great compliment to the 10D!

Strengths:

Color saturation Color quality Smooth gradients Richness of B&W prints Durability and lifespan of prints Speed

Weaknesses:

Output on plain (copier/laser) paper is mediocre, but this is a photo printer - it is not meant for that use

Similar Products Used:

Epson Stylus Photo 1270 Epson Stylus Photo something -- I forgot the exact model #

Customer Service:

Never needed! Best kind!

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: nassernoah

Review Date
June 12, 2003

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.18 of 5,
11 votes

Review 3 of 23

Price Paid: $149.00 from comp usa

Model Reviewed:
canon s820

Summary:

This is my second canon.Excellent 8x10 using a fuji 2800.Inks from eforcity.com works fine for me and a very good paper is from Office Depot Premium glossy photo.Don't ever remove entire printhead to replace ink tanks you will not get the correct ink tank levels......

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: art1st

Review Date
May 8, 2003

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 4 of 23

Price Paid: $129.00 from Staples

Model Reviewed:
Canon s820

Summary:

I purchased this printer based on the reviews I have read here. After printing numerous photos (25 8x10 one after the other,) I noticed first a blue and then a red tint. I adjusted for this and the pictures were fine. I was printing on Kodak paper based upon the Kodak website's specification and the photo's were excellent. When printing on Canon photo paper pro the pictures are even better. The papers and inks are somewhat expensive when purchased in stores, but I have found a sight, WWW.ATLEX.COM, that sells the papers and inks at least $2.00 cheaper than I have found elsewhere. Shipping is fast and I have never had a problem. Great quality for the price.

Strengths:

Very inexpensive printer for the quality True , vivid color. Ability to make printer adjustments before printing Prints photos quickly Individual ink tanks saves money Straight forward, easy to understand set- up and instructions

Weaknesses:

Canon paper can be expensive...shop around for the best price. When printing in mass quantity you must watch for color imabalances, which can be corrected.

Similar Products Used:

Epson 2000p

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: daveinolathe

Review Date
April 28, 2003

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
3.29 of 5,
7 votes

Review 5 of 23

Price Paid: $90.00 from amazon

Model Reviewed:
canon s820

Summary:

One terrific printer. Highly recommended, but...Canon ink is expensive. Other inks available on internet ALOT cheaper but will they work? Not in mine. I bought 6 vials of ink but color is poor. I heard there is a change can be made to the printer to correct this problem. Anyone know how? Daveinolathe@comcast.net

Strengths:

beautiful prints (with Canon ink and paper)

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.