Canon i960 Photo Printer
The Canon i960 Photo Printer offers digital photographers the superior performance, high speed and superb quality that complement the capabilities of higher-end digital cameras. Canon's advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology features 3, 072 precisely machined nozzles ejecting consistent prescribed-volume droplets in a microscopic, 2 picoliter size, for ultra-fine, ultra-fast printing. For example, you can produce a stunning edge-to-edge 4" x 6" borderless print with the look and feel of a traditional photograph in approximately 37 seconds. The i960 Photo Printer achieves a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, for breathtaking detail and color fidelity, with over 5.7 million droplets per square inch. To help reduce ink waste, the Canon Think Tank System was developed featuring six individual ink tanks coupled with an intelligent ink management system. You'll replace only the color that runs out, rather than the entire cartridge - a real cost advantage when printing high-intensity color photos. A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enables super-fast photo transfers from your computer.
Note: The Canon i960 is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Canon Pixma iP5000 or Pixma iP6000d instead. Will photo labs soon be a thing of the past? They will be in your house, after you take a look at the outstandingly detailed, professional quality photos produced by the Canon i960 printer. It's your choice whether you print from images on your computer or directly from your camera or camcorder's memory card--thanks to Bubble Jet Direct and PictBridge technologies. Either way, the vivid tones and smooth imaging of 4,800 x 2,400 dpi and 2-picoliter droplets will make your photos entirely suitable for framing. (4,800 x 2.400 dpi is the maximum possible resulution, with 4,800 x 1,200 dpi maximum along the edge of the page.) 
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Print sizes range from 4 by 6 up to 8.5 by 11 inches, with or without borders. The smaller size prints in just 37 seconds, while the larger is produced in just less than one minute (fast mode). Plus, you won't have to worry about wasted ink, thanks to the six individual tanks, designed so you only have to replace the specific color that's empty. Built to handle photo papers of a variety of weights and finishes, the i960 can also handle transparencies, plain or high-resolution paper, and envelopes. Canon provides a one-year warranty with Instant Exchange service. What's in the Box
Canon i960 series photo printer, i960 series print head, power cord, BCI-6Bk ink tank, BCI-6PC ink tank, BCI-6PM ink tank, BCI-6C ink tank, BCI-6M ink tank, BCI-6Y ink tank, setup sheet, software CD-ROM; software includes printer driver, setup software, User's Guide, Quick Start Guide, PictBridge Instruction Sheet, Electronic User's Guide, Photo Application Guide, e-registration, Easy-PhotoPrint 2.0 and Easy-PhotoPrint Plus (Windows/Mac), PhotoRecord (Windows), ZoomBrowser EX (Windows), ImageBrowser (Mac), PhotoStitch (Windows/Mac), Easy-WebPrint (Windows, requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5, version 6.0 recommended); USB cable not included
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Canon i960 Photo Printer Reviews
I use generic ink in refillable cartridges to maximize cost effectiveness. This printer does an excellent job. I have always used Canon printers because of their multiple ink tank design.
After adjusting for how pink this printer printed photos (had to take the Magenta setting to -15), it was OK for about 6 months. R- Color matching is very important in my prints. Now, every photo prints incredibly pink. This printer is horrible. By by. I take photographs of art for a major collection here in Boston. Im going to HP.
I purchased this printer two years ago and 1t produced excellent results for the first year.
The color quality slowly began to diminsh after that time and eventually required that I perform the head cleaning process before each printing job.
I finally received an error message that instructed me that a major malfunction had taken place and to contact customer service.
My advice to anyone who buys into the Canon ink tank system, be sure to print a test page daily and perform the head cleaning process weekly.
I believe that not using the printer on a regular bases caused the heads to plug up beyond what the normal deep cleaning process could correct.
I don't believe I will own another Canon printer for this reason.
The manufactured would not tell me what the suspected problem was however suggested that it could be the printing head.
I was then instructed to either ship the unit in for service or consider a new unit.
Found out it was only a bad cable but now I have both. With the photo printer, I can just print the shots I want. A lot of my pictures end up as computer desktops and emailed. I generally take 500-1200 pictures with my digital per 7-10 day vacation. The printers also come with some great photo editing software by Adobe and OCR software. We have taken some awesome pictures while on vacation and having a printer to print an 8 x 10 if you want it is great. I tried an offbrand sold by Frye's in my i950 and have occ skipped lines, even after head cleaning, etc.
I waffled between the Canon and the Epson and decided on Canon and I'm glad I did. Having that number of pictures developed can be cost prohibitive. I bought the i960 a year ago when I thought the i950 stopped working. The printer warns you when you are getting low. These photo printers print the most awesome pictures I have seen.
I took it out almost immediately, but it still very rarely will skip lots of lines. I would recommend not using anything other than the canon ink refills. I use my photo printer for convenience. If I am doing a memory book or photo album and I can just print the photos I need. The cartridges are around $11-12. I only print the pictures I want. Anyway, I have my Canon i960 which is basically about the same printer, but I believe the differences are the i960 has the individual 4x6 paper holder, USB connection and you can print directly from camera.
I did a lot of research before buying my i950 a few years ago. I have thought about repairing it but the printers are so inexpensive now, it probably would be cheaper just to buy another. LOL. I never take my photos for printing anymore. The next printer I buy will be a Canon that prints bigger photos. I've found that my printer ink does not run out as fast as I thought they would. The colors are sharp and clear and always match what I have on screen unless my printer ink is getting low, then I might get some weird tinge to a photo.
Luckily, both these printers use the same ink cartridges.
I bought this printer and a Canon camera as a package deal. The 4x6 paper holder is nice, but a bit clunky. If you have a monitor calibrator (ColorSync calibration on Macs is sufficient), then use the proper printer settings when you print, and good quality paper (Canon or Konica), you should get lab quality results. However, you need to know some things about calibrating your monitor and using the Canon printer drivers to achieve decent results. This is a wonderful printer and gives consistently wonderful results. The ink cartridges are nice. It is relatively easy to do with the proper kit (I use one available from Sam's Club). Plus it was noisy, and the ink carts had chips in them that complicated the refilling process.
You can do everything and more than the Canon software provides. Epson printers are OK, but my last one got plugged up and I couldn't fix it. This printer is very quiet and paper jamming is minimal. This Canon printer is well-made and designed. On a Mac, stick with iPhoto and Photoshop (Elements). If you think they are pricey and want to get your fingers dirty, then try refilling them.
The software from Canon is awkward to use. I think Canon has the best digital cameras and printers on the market. Howeverk, for my serious work, I always use the Canon inks. (Canon was supposed to give me a $50 rebate, but that never happened. I am a serious amateur photographer and know a quality print when I see one. oh well).
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