Canon PRO-300 vs PRO-1000 - Which Is Best For You? | With Michael O'Sullivan

In this video Michael O'Sullivan discusses the differences between the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer and the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer, helping you decide which is best for your needs.
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[@JenHamon]

This video really helped me make a decision. Thanks!

[@PermaJetUK]

Glad to hear Jen!

[@Jdisegno]

Amazing unbiased review gave us every single aspect I could think of!

[@jefawk9603]

A refreshing take on reviews based on what the viewer needs rather than what the content creator likes. Thank you!

[@PermaJetUK]

Thanks for the feedback ☺

[@mikefellows3901]

Superb overview and comparison, many thanks !

[@PermaJetUK]

Thank you!

[@jfphotography69]

I have been ONLY printing borderless 17x22, 8.5x11, 5x7 & 4x6, but mostly 17x22 and 8.5x11 with my Canon pro 1000 for years with no issues, with numerous different types of paper, pro luster, heavyweight soft gloss rag, heavyweight baryta, Epson exhibition fiber paper.

[@andregenter4213]

How often did you have to replace your maintenance tank?

[@robertcolameco]

Very informative video. Thanks !!

[@PermaJetUK]

Glad to have helped!

[@raikou1989]

Thanks for the video. After my Pro-100 died on me, I was looking for a replacement and was tempted to get the Pro-300, as I print A3 size 90% of the time. However, once a month I need to send files to a studio to print A2 size. Since the release of the new Pro-1100, I was able to get the Pro-1000 for the price of the Pro-300, and your video helped me make that decision.

[@PermaJetUK]

So glad to have helped! The PRO-1000 is an excellent printer

[@raikou1989]

​@@jacksprat2333 It’s cheaper in the long run than the Pro 300, as the cartridges hold 80ml in the Pro 1000 compared to just 14ml in the Pro 300.

[@itaylorm]

as you said this is a "real world" review. I appreciate it very much. I am just getting back into printing and have purchased a Canon Pro 1100.

[@PermaJetUK]

Hope you enjoy your new printer!

[@levrac68]

Michael, thanks for the great opinion review. I have both printers sitting in my office un opened as I try to figure out which one I'm keeping. They were on sale for over 20% off so I couldn't pass up the savings and will only open one when I decide. I had the Epson P3880 since 2015 and stopped using it after countless feed problems. Wasted so much ink/paper with it that I didn't favor the effort and shut it down. I've been enjoying photography for over 40 years and had my own dark room back in the 90's. I'd like the ability to print A2, but I'm also pondering the waiting game for a new 1000. I'm optimistic they'll add the matte black ink and maybe fix the ink waste rabbit hole many seem to go down (Either can be added to the existing 1000 as is). It'd also be great to see a larger cartridge for the blacks and optimizer. The 300 is probably better for my casual use, but getting the 1000 for $300 compared to $575 for the 300 once the ink is figured in, makes the 1000 almost impossible to pass up. On average for you, how many A3+ or A4 color prints would you say the 300 completes before needing to change half the inks. How about the 1000 for same prints? Thanks T.Michaels

[@PermaJetUK]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Answering on behalf of Michael we have a rough calculation for your question: PRO-300: 10 x 14.4ml carts = approx. 192 A4 prints PRO-1000: 12 x 80ml carts = approx. 1,280 A4 prints These can only be used a very rough guides as it is dependent on paper type, colour profiles, wastage etc. We hope this helps you with deciding on a printer!

[@SusanaJosephi]

Thank you so much! Your review helped me a lot!

[@kinstane]

Happy I found your channel; I've been looking for a printer to do 16x20 prints for some time now, the Pro-1000 seems to fit the bill nicely. The only setback for me would be only printing 3x's a week, is this too little? is that enough? or would I need to go 5 or more.

[@PermaJetUK]

Pleased to have helped! Printing 3x's a week would be absolutely fine, the Canon printers are very good at keeping the nozzles clear

[@alansparks-zg2tz]

Hi Michael. My concerns are regarding the Ink costs. Changing Carts and Ink wastage. It may seem crazy but the Pro 1000 is far cheaper on inks......the Pro 300 14.4ml Cart costs £1.15p per ml.... The Pro 1000's 80ml Carts cost £0.65 per ml. The Pro 1000 therefore will require less cartridge changes. Also Regarding waste. The Pro 300 ink carts will almost certainly have ink left inside when the Printer requires you to change it. Or you could the gamble and proceed with the A3+ print on expensive art paper not knowing if it will run out of ink totally before ending the printing. Where as the Pro 1000 has lots of ink still inside the printer tubes. ( see how much ink goes into these on set up, half is in the printer !!! So replacing the P1000 Cartridge has no risk as they will be totally empty when the printer says it is. (proven on youtube, they are actually empty). So running costs are lower on the Pro1000 as long as you print regularly. (its a hard one for sure). It could work out cheaper just doing an A4 print every few days to keep the Pro 1000 healthy ?

[@PermaJetUK]

Hi Alan, you're certainly right regarding the ink costs and that's why at PermaJet we always recommend buying the PRO-1000 if it's within budget. We have a unit in our office and never have issues with blocked nozzles, but running a print through it every now and then is certainly a good idea to avoid any issues.

[@Eternalperceptionsphotography]

Thanks brother

[@sawdoctor2737]

Hi Michael , brilliant and straight forward review as usual . Bit of a daft question and definitely not printer related ! Having enjoyed many trips over the water to Ireland encountering all the diverse dialect changes I can't help but try and best guess . So my best guess for yourself would be the West side , maybe Kerry or not quite that far South .

[@paulmclinden7046]

Could you please put a video together showing how you prepare your files for print using canon's own printing software as i hear, canon's black and white printer software is superior to anything else on the market, quoting Keith Cooper ie Northern Lights. Thanks.

[@PermaJetUK]

Thank you for the request, we will definitely take this into consideration!

[@kbarrett1844]

Very insightful. Considering one of these and your points were very helpful. Question: If you were to go on vacation (holiday) for a couple of weeks, would the PRO-1000 clog? Does keeping it powered up help with minimizing ink consumption between print jobs. Thanks!

[@PermaJetUK]

Thanks for the feedback! Here at PermaJet we recommend leaving your printer powered up if you're printing regularly to minimise the large cleaning cycle it runs through upon switching it on. Leaving it turned off for a few weeks shouldn't cause any issues but we'd recommend running a nozzle check when you come back to it

[@sawdoctor2737]

Hi , I have just purchased ( 6 months ago ) a used Pro-1000 that had been in the owners loft for 3 years ( ink change was too expensive ! ) It was a risk with fingers crossed , but getting home and installing a new set of carts the first print was fantastic and its worked the same to this day .

[@PermaJetUK]

Brilliant!@@sawdoctor2737

[@wavemaker54]

This video helped me make up my mind. The Pro 1000 it is. For a few hundred more it is worth it. Thank you.

[@PermaJetUK]

We're glad it helped!

[@chrislognshot]

what would be print cost be from two models. in jan to feb i do Brevard Renaissance Fair and shoot 13x19 and 8x10 to give to kids to have for autographs from jousting people. want to know which one will give best out put in number of photo. college season i do 5x7 for season end of season give each no leaving player 8x10 and leaving players get 13x19 photo.

[@PermaJetUK]

Hi Chris, there are a few different variables that will determine the print cost such as the paper type you are using, but the inks on the Canon PRO-1000 work out cheaper per ml. We have a video that helps you calculate the cost: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2ScYXitqq2Jrpo or if you'd like to get more specific advice get in touch directly on [e-mail]

[@skmamun05]

witch printer do you recommend for printing Titanium Gloss 300 metallic paper?

[@PermaJetUK]

You'd get great results on Titanium Gloss on either of these printers! If you're struggling to decide we'd recommend considering the other points Michael mentions such as printer size

[@jimindraws]

Hi Michael! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am most likely going to get the Canon pro 1000 but I've heard that it uses a lot of ink for maintenance, and I know the key is to print often. However what do you do if lets say you travel for like a few weeks? Is there a way to prevent the printer from using up all the ink when you start to print again after a few weeks of not printing? Or is that something that I will just have to accept with this printer? If you have any tips you could share I would really appreciate it! Thanks you!

[@PermaJetUK]

Hi Jimin, at PermaJet we always recommend that anyone who is regularly printing should leave the printer turned on to avoid the ink wastage from the cleaning cycles it goes through every time you turn it on. However, if you are going away for a few weeks, then you should turn the printer off - it will just do a quick clean when you turn it back on and shouldn't waste much ink

[@jimindraws]

@@PermaJetUK Thank you so much really appreciate it!! :D

[@PermaJetUK]

@@jimindraws no problem! If you need any more help feel free to get in touch

[@saigonzu9658]

Hi PermaJet. When replace a whole set of Canon Pro 300 ink, can I turn off my printer???. Thanks

[@PermaJetUK]

Hi there, you would need to have it switched on in order to replace the inks

[@tailyox]

Can the P300 be used for sublimation? I have an Epson F170 and would like to find a more user-friendly option. Thanks

[@PermaJetUK]

Unfortunately it's inkjet so can't be used for sublimation

[@kingwills63]

I have Canon Pro-500. Can Canon pro500 use the same ink as Canon pro 1000? What's the difference between them?

[@PermaJetUK]

The PRO-500 and PRO-1000 are identical, the PRO-500 is the variant sold in the Asian market. You would need to use the ink recommended for your specific model

[@clairemacnamaraphotographe]

Great video. Seems like the pro 300 is best for me because as I will not be printing everyday... Thanks very much for your helpful video ;-)

[@PermaJetUK]

Thanks for the kind feedback! We're glad it's helped

[@williamfarley8434]

Great review, I won't be going above 13"x19" so I have my answer. Thank you

[@PermaJetUK]

Glad to have helped!

[@scottluterotty9923]

ok

Canon pro 200 is great

[@BattleOneMedia]

Thanks soooo much for this! (newbie) @battleonemedia

[@tyrone6486]

ok