Canon PRO-1100 as your first art and photo printer? Getting to grips with the PRO-1100

Should you buy the Canon PRO-1100 printer, if you are looking for a first good printer for photos and artwork? Is it too advanced to learn about printmaking? How should you get started? Overview and review for new printmakers.

Covering paper choices, ink costs and what areas you'll need to look at when using Canon's 17" width [A2] PRO-1100 pigment ink printer, the successor to the PRO-1100. What software to print with and what papers and images are a good choice to appreciate the printer's capabilities.

Yes, an excellent printer if you're prepared to do the work on getting the best from it.

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00:00 start
00:54 What do you get with the 1100
01:44 Any downsides?
02:44 Noisy too?
03:30 Great sheet feeding
04:01 Ink usage
04:50 Ink use for cleaning
05:20 Initial ink use for setup
06:42 Paper sizes/costs
07:20 Making bigger prints
08:48 Where to start with the printer - paper choice
10:15 Test images show things are working
11:48 Print software to use to start
13:10 A printer to learn about printing with?
14:13 Other papers and sample packs
15:00 Supporting specialist suppliers
16:48 Trust your judgement - look at your prints
19:00 Soft proofing - use with care
19:50 Phones/tablets - print via a computer
21:04 Yes, it can be a first printer, but take care

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