Printing Photos at Home w/ Canon PRO 300

Today we’re discussing printing photos, is it worthwhile, what’s the cost and benefit and I’ll share some tips and a few of the things I’ve got wrong along the way.
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[@LeonKotze70]

One of the best feelings I had, was holding my first A3 print in my hands. It makes the results of the work real.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah, nothing beats that in photography

[@kemerthomson]

Excellent piece and sage advice. After years of considering that prints would be of little value, since most my photos are intended for just me, I recently discovered the value (and joy) of printing. I had always noticed that family and friends responded much more enthusiastically to prints, versus viewing on a screen. Getting a printer changed my perspective on just about everything. I look at each image more analytically to determine whether it is “worth” printing. Those that I think are “worthy” are looked at and edited much more critically. I couldn’t possibly afford to frame all of my best prints, nor do I have wall space, but I keep them in a binder. After they have enjoyed their corporeal existence for a while, I start to consider which are my best-of-the-best, to be destined for better papers, larger sizes, and framing. Truly a “game-changer” for me.

[@pascalthiebaud]

In the video it's not very clear about the cost.If you don't mind do you have an idea of how much does it cost monthly or on a year? and what is the number of print you made for this price? It will be helpful for me and maybe for others.

[@michaelingledew]

I just bought one of these printers and they are absolutely amazing. Taking my images to the printer and seeing them framed up really completes the journey for me.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thats great to hear!

[@brendoncollins5887]

Hi, Which one have you purchased?

[@michaelingledew]

@@brendoncollins5887 the Pro 300 mentioned in this video it’s dammed amazing.

[@petercollins7848]

The Canon iX6850, an A3+ printer is the best printer ever and such great value. You can get one for under £250. It prints smaller sizes too. If it is for personal use and not for printing to sell, then basic good quality inkjet photo paper is all you need to make great prints for the home and friends. Super value frames can be bought from places like Ikea (other stores are available). The printer also takes just 5 value cartridges, so it is not expensive to run. Printing adds a whole new enjoyment to the hobby of photography!

[@Irisphotojournal]

I recently bought the Pro 200 and although it's quite expensive to buy and run it makes very fine images and meets my personal needs.

[@2DogAle]

I have the Pro 300 and have just started printing my work at home. There is a great feeling when you touch the entire photo process yourself. I am now experimenting with different papers and finish to see what I like for certain types of images so it was nice to hear you giving that suggestion. The increase of exposure 1\3 is something that I had not done and now know why some images don’t turn out the way I envision them, thanks Adam.

[@thomaspagan4914]

* * * * * (5 stars) Perhaps the best promo for Canon printers I have seen in over ten years! Excellent presentation, terrific delivery. Instead of techno jargon, got personal feelings and experiences. Absolutely well done! Thank YOU!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Thomas. Very kind words.

[@paulbrown2746]

After watching went out and brought the printer. Just printed first ever photo, Usually they’re just left on iMac. I’m so pleased and think this will improve my photography. Ive even joined raw room. So a big thank you for the video.

[@BigPowerAL]

Thank you for all the useful information on the Cannon Pro 300. It seems to be the missing link in my Photography journey. Cheers!

[@roystansell7640]

I recently sold an older 5dmkiii and invested in the pro 200. I am very excited to start printing and developing as a photographer. I originally was wanting to get a lens but decided a printer would give me far more value in the long run. I find myself looking forward to trips far more and having more specific goals to achieve.

[@valerievaleriem1769]

I have the Canon Pro1000 and I think I am going to have to consider moving to a bigger house as I am fast running out of wall space to display all my prints. Like you some are framed but others are stuck up with blue tack and regularly changed.

[@G0FUW]

With you 100% Adam. I invested in a better A3+ printer last Black Friday and I love it. Even using 'cheap' OEM paper gives great results, matte and semi-gloss, and then for the real keepers I use Fotospeed papers with their personal profiles. My error rate has dropped and I am seeing things I missed when viewing on screen. Like someone else said, I need more walls but having the prints in a box to get out and look at is still a zillion times better than scrolling on screen. As always, sensible and relevant content Adam, thank you.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Steve. Much appreciated as always.

[@stjernfeltphoto848]

Thanks for a good video as always. I got my Canon Pro-300 early this year and it's my first real photoprinter and I'm so glad I invested in it. You can get your images fast out on the market and best of all you can try out new papers before you go to your lokal print shop and print huge expensive photos.

[@sawlens]

Prints are more satisfying to look at. You know you got some great prints when find yourself staring at them and letting your eyes wander through them even though you've seen them hundreds of times. More reasons to print small if you are selling prints: trailers and RVs. I sell prints at a local event a few times a year and learned that having small prints is great for people who are out traveling and don't have much space. It's also easier to display more prints if you have limited space at an event. Having a variety of prints makes people stay at your display longer however at some point having too many options can overwhelm people on making a choice. I haven't tried making prints myself. I've been using Mpix and recently tried using Printique. The prints I've gotten from them have been satisfying but they don't have that many options for different types of papers. Thank you for the video. Once I sell through more of my current printed images I'll start looking into getting a photo printer.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Sounds like a good plan.

[@paulcannan7205]

Hi Adam Having just bought the prograf 300 last week and have gotten some fantastic results from it, it's getting the right paper that I'm struggling with, for my art work All the best Paul.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Have a look at that panning shot of the paper. There's some good ones there.

[@ohnezuckerohnefett]

Thanks for covering this topic. 99% of videos deal with gear or lightroom, this is far overlooked. Keep it coming ;)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks, will do!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Well said again Adam. I've had my eye on the Pro 1000 printer for more than a year. Right now I'm spending money I don't have on converting to mirrorless ;-)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Robert. Hope it all goes well for you.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I have a Canon pixmap 9000i used to print a lot for club compositions

[@crashryanphoto]

My wife has been asking for years to print some of my photos again. I have been hesitant but am reconsidering now. This Canon printer prints fantastic for images!

[@ddsdss256]

There are digital images and there are photos. They're not the same thing. Whether that matters is a personal choice but I agree that printing your work rather than farming it out will make you a better photographer (as will processing RAW images--I mainly use a DxO/Topaz workflow). It's also a real joy seeing your prints emerge (assuming you nailed it--printing is an art in itself and you can't expect perfection every time). Virtually any current printer can produce acceptable results but the 13" and larger ones (with their multiple pigment-based inks) from Canon and Epson really expand the possibilities for producing archival prints when A4/letter-size just isn't enough for the image (as you point out, there are images that just don't look right large, plus many potential customers don't have the display space for larger prints). When going larger, I considered Canon (having had a few of them but not impressed with their customer support) and Epson printers and decided on the Epson P900 over the P700 as although the P900 costs a bit more, the ink is much cheaper by volume/print and it's nice to have A2 capability (plus the prints are phenomenal). Paper choices are indeed daunting--I have over 50 papers "in stock" and I'm still trying to determine the best ones for particular images. My "default" choice is Epson Ultra Premium Luster (semi-gloss) but some images just look better on baryta, matte, metallic, or other papers.

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Thanks very much for this Adam, You have convinced me (after a LOT of nagging from my friends, followers and even my Dad) that I should be printing my work (& dare I say it even considering selling some too!). This vlog has done it for me, I am about to buy the very printer you have suggested (Canon PRO 300) & I WILL set up a studio & finally show off some of my work in a way that does it justice. Vlogs like this provide exactly the inspiration & some of the answers to the technical & cost attributed questions that I had in my own mind. Doubts are now eliminated, I am going for it. Thanks very much, & keep on keeping on. Best, Nick

[@gerhardbotha7336]

I’m still using my old pixma pro9000. But either the Pro 300, or the ET 8550 armed with pigment ink from Farbenwerk is in the future. At this stage, P300 still more likely. 30 decent prints pays for a P300 . So if you want that many (say 1 every week), it is worth it where I live

[@dianeschuller]

As I've said before I'm a huge proponent of printing our photos. It completes the process plus it's a feeling like no other to actually see and hold a tangible image. I appreciate all the information you share here about self-printing. But, I don't think we should be talking as if printing ourselves is THE way. It is expensive plus a whole new learning curve. There is nothing wrong with sending our artwork to a pro lab. I use WHCC but there are many which produce a very high quality product and it doesn't require a huge investment in printing equipment and supplies. I hope you convince many more people to actually get their images in print!

[@Firstmanphotography]

I guess i'm trying to inspire, rather than convince.

[@Alex_Manifestation111]

This is for people that Want this machine. Like me.

[@loukashareangas4420]

To be honest, I have really loved BW film photography owing to the fact that you can print your own photos without having to muck around with either print shops or inkjet printers (most of us don't have the best experiences with them). Then again I like making things with my hands so it might be a personal weirdness of mine.

[@janfrosty3392]

+1 from me Loukas.

[@exploretography]

you get a real appreciation of your image when you learn to print it LARGE!

[@BarryHull]

Adam, perfect timing, and I couldn't agree more. I've enjoyed your book, the text and the pictures, and it inspired me to order a Canon Pro 1000 to up my printing game. Thumbs up!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Appreciate your support. Thanks

[@gregcorker2193]

Fantastic video! I am inspired. For me, printing images is a somewhat familiar but neglected frontier. I’ve always liked printing images, but have not done so for many years because of the cost. The cost no longer bothers me as much as it once did, mostly because Epson Eco Tank has brought down the per page cost for necessary text and general purpose Ink Jet printing. I recently printed some photos, framed, and gave them for gifts. It was very satisfying. It felt like a continuation of the photography process. I am eventually going to get a dedicated photo printer and set sail again on that journey. The cost will be substantially higher than the Epson Eco Tank printing, but a dedicated photo printer is well worth the money because of the value of what is being printed.

[@thekushinator]

Printing is one of those things that has always scared me. Your video makes me think its not as hard. Canon should be happy....their sponsorship was well spent. I'll definitely be looking to get one in the near future.

[@90rosilviu]

Another lovely video on printing, love your channel ! Keep up the amazing work !

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@dude157]

So much content out there about taking photos and editing photos, and hardly anything about printing. Thank you for making this video. Printing your work makes you a better photographer, if your work is only ever viewed on a screen, you're losing out on so much. Aside from digital, I also shoot film and scan my negatives, I don't yet develop my own film, although I have tried it and it is something I could see myself doing. First though I would like to take care of my own prints, currently use a 3rd party (I work at at university so I get a good discount at the art print lab) which is handy, but I want to be a part of the whole process. Not just pressing the shutter button.

[@nigelbramley4188]

I've carried on from seeing the print in the developer then fix then stop bath in the darkroom. Its the most exciting bit of photography holding the actual image in your hands. Digital is the same and more immediate but the satisfaction is the same. I still get a buzz when i post process and print the final image out. Another excellent vid Adam and for me an important part of photography.

[@MrBlubb80]

The problem with Canon printers is that they have a very high cost of ownership. I estimate that my Pro-1000 costs around 30-40 € per month just for the ink that goes into cleaning. After 8 months I just installed the third (!!!) waste container, so there’s the content of 6 cartridges (80ml each) in those two waste tanks at around 45-60€ a piece, i.e. easily 300€ Over a period of 8 months - just think how many prints you can order for that money! In combination with terrible documentation and service by Canon I have no clue whether I could improve this or whether it’s just how the printer was designed.

[@jimbojones485]

I don't own a photo printer yet, but my understanding is that if you're printing actually prints on a regular basis, then the maintenance cycles are not necessary, or at least drastically reduced. How often are you printing photos on paper with your canon printer, and do you have any other printers as comparison?

[@ChristianLawrence]

Thanks for making, I would love to print some of mine. It’s the cost of ink that scares me off. But the canon 300 looks awesome. I did see a video where a guy printed multiple images on a big print and cut afterwards to save money at a print lab. Guessing ikea are best for frames these days. Certainly something I will invest in and do in the future to complete the photo process, so tired of social media so having hard copies will be a refreshing change 🙂🙂

[@malcolmhouse7285]

Thanks Adam for pointing me to you’re other videos, like this one. (Priceless) I just spent £220 pounds on a pano, 3 A2 Prints and couple of A3s. Think it is time too bite the bullet and get my printer . I only shot canon so will be in the market and hopefully save some money this year.

[@anorak211]

4 glimpses of the stratocaster! Go on . . . Get it down and play it!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ha ha.

[@rami8361]

i am watching and enjoying your video already few times... really amazing photos !!! I dont mind if canon suports... your presentation is just exellent & perfect indeed. After many years of fashion design I am starting a new field (I am 57 years old)... not for livelihood haha. But as a designer I love things to be perfect. I watched a lot about printers and mostly about the pro 200. lately i am convinced to put more money for the pro 300 JUST NOT TO REGRET IT... REGRETS KILLS. And already chacking the pro- 1000 ( the amount of the ink is more then the pro-300... and the more of colors... my smartphone cost almost the same... so really why not ?!? --THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH !!!

[@AugmentedGravity]

I’m at this stage right now.

[@thegroove2000]

The finished pieces look lovely. Well done.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Much appreciated

[@tonyhayes9827]

Nice critique of the process Adam.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Tony

[@diamondly6250]

iv had the 300 for about 3 years now it amazing i have to say

[@MrRconway]

Hi I've just bought mine can you print 6x4 upwards on 6x4 paper tx Rodney.

[@vinstyles]

Fab video. Just bought the Canon pro300. Love it. Still getting to know it hence your vid. Thanks a mill...

[@DavidSafanda]

Canon Pro-300 is the most satisfying piece of photo gear I've bought in the past decade. Would you mind sharing what paper cutter you were using?(assuming you're happy with it)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thats awesome to hear. Its a Dahle.

[@DavidSafanda]

@@Firstmanphotography Thank you. Will check it out.

[@20111111jorg]

I just looked at the price of the inks!!! My Canon Pro9000 has been sitting for two years now. For the amount I print it's not cost effective. I hope everyone else looks at the economics of self printing before getting into an ink contract with these printers.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yep, there is a cost for consumables when creating physical artwork. Something often forgotten in photography. Youre right this needs to be taken into account.

[@VedranG]

Hi Adam, great video and nicely explained about printing. Im curious about what size border you would use on your A3+ and A4 Prints. Im just getting into printing and trying to find a happy white border size.. Thankyou in advance for any feedback recieved :-)

[@howardrankin7119]

Excellent advice Adam

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Howard

[@desgardner7169]

I have always printed my pictures, not all of them, but just the ones that are special to me, since I retired my print size dropped from A3+ A3 to A4 the price of the ink and paper was more than my pension so I had to economise, you are right you must at least print some of your pictures but it's so easy not to these days, but I can see the day coming when nobody will print anything, I often wonder how many so called pro photographers on here who have never printed a picture yet and they spend thousands on lenses and cameras. Thank you for you views on this matter..

[@rolybaker7770]

Agree with this 100%, as a pretty below average talented amateur snapper the ink cost would not be sustainable. I get reasonable (just) results from my all in one cheapy printer with third party ink, no good for pro's though.

[@petercollins7848]

Try looking at the Canon iX6850. A3+ printer, only 5 value cartridges to buy. I use basic photo inkjet paper and the results are more than good enough for me. I use IKEA frames which really set them off. (Other stores are available).

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks Adam for this great video on printing. I agree that a photograph doesn’t have to be printed to make it a photograph, but printing is important. I lack wall space, so each year, I’ve taken to selecting my top photographs of the year - some years less than 10; other years I’ve had 12 - and printing them to put in an album. Every few years I might also print them in a book. It does mean they’re not always on display, but I can look at them whenever I want and show to others. I think this is certainly better than them living in the dark recesses of hard drives or on the cloud and only seeing the light of day through social media. I’m going to rewatch some of your other videos on printing. I also lack the space to house a printer. If I ever manage to sell a few prints, then maybe I can one day justify the investment and somehow make space. But my work towards selling prints is a work in progress. I am thinking of exhibiting in a local pub, which exhibits the work of local artists, but has yet to exhibit the work of a photographer. I would have to invest in getting the prints made, mounted and framed. I don’t expect it to be a money-making venture and do expect to lose money, but I think it would be good to get my work in front of a few people.

[@DA-yd2ny]

For people who make a living with photography or pursue it as a full time hobby this all makes sense.... For a hobby photographer with a couple of hours on the week end to shoot a couple of clouds over the beach this is an impossible dream. Ansel Adams? There are many great modern photographers with great ideas without having to resort back to a man who used what is now pre-historic technology. Would a modern painter use the same canvas and paint and technology as Leonardo?

[@KingofStreet3]

It’s either I can take the small route, 4x6 printer the CP1500 or buy this and print bigger size ones

[@CAV3MAN227]

I wish, a pro photographer, someone like you would talk about railroad photography. Its always landscapes, portraits, weddings, sports, etc. But I think a good talk would be, composing a shot for a subject that isn't there yet... i.e. a train.

[@Firstmanphotography]

I dont think i'm your guy for that......sorry.

[@CAV3MAN227]

@@Firstmanphotography It's all good. Maybe one day I'll be that guy. Thanks for responding.

[@davebrown2047]

Very interesting and informative video Adam, with regards to ICC profiles, not all printers can use them, I'm on a budget printer, the Canon Pixma ix6850, this printer does not allow the use of ICC profiles,

[@jeffreymodesto168]

thank you for this, very inspiring and great learning video too.

[@michaellundphotography]

I wish I had a good experience with this printer so far! I got one good print out of it and then error message after error message… I give up, maybe I’ll try another day 😒

[@AugmentedGravity]

Beautiful work and video!

[@GJones-zx5nr]

Excellent advice, thanks

[@alansparks-zg2tz]

Hi Adam. I want to buy a new Canon Pro printer and connect it to my Mac Desk top Computer. Is it best to connect it wireless or USB cable. Is the USB Cable more reliable ? Thank you.

[@blakescrossing]

Great video, thank you. Your framing looks lovely, and I know this video is about printing, but it draws me to comment on the really annoying move away from glass and instead to cheap-looking and cheap-performing perspex. I can see the advantage of having a lighter product to hang on the wall, and one that is easier to ship (no glass breakage), but the perspex scratches almost as soon as you look at it. Please tell me perspex isn't the new normal for framing. It's ridiculous - who wants scratches all over their gorgeous framed prints? Let's hope someone develops a cross between glass and perspex so we get the best of both worlds.

[@sekayihenry]

Thank you. I am starting out with printing at home, and I was wondering where do I start (what printer do I buy for art prints?). May I ask whats a good camera to use for taking pictures of my art work ? :)

[@photographermugen]

That Canon Pro 1000 print looks sharper and more detailed

[@jamesmonte9214]

Great video and wonderful images Adam 👍

[@jasondavies4510]

Where do you get your frames from? Love the video and have just brought my first printer.

[@Firstmanphotography]

A mixture. I get some cheaper ones on Amazon that I occasionally use at home. For the prints I sell I have them custom made.

[@Dillusionz]

Hi, Amazing video. I have a question. What settings do you use when taking photo for big photo printing.

[@sydneysider1841]

Great video. I have a 90D Canon camera and wonder how the connectivity works? Also, some of the Epson have direct print from your cellphone for those few people who like to print selfies of their friends: does canon have smartphone connectivity? I also have Adobe so I imagine it will go from LightRoom to the Canon Software like you had mentioned in a prior video. Cheers!

[@rlfisher]

Great review, and I agree with each of your points. There is something about realizing an image as a print that makes it much more real to me. Personally, I prefer metal prints for my landscapes.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks roger. Are you using the metallic treated paper or directly onto aluminium?

[@rlfisher]

@@Firstmanphotography Almost always directly onto aluminum (US!). I have used metallic paper and it is a nice subtle effect in some cases, but print on metal wins for the pop.

[@keithduffy1744]

Keep up the great work Adam, Just a quick couple of Q's .Would you consider using ink other than CANON's ink & is it essential to have Lightroom or Photoshop etc to obtain best results. Cheers Keith.

[@Firstmanphotography]

I wouldn’t ever use third party inks. Lightroom and Photoshop NOT essential.

[@scotty4418]

I bought the Pro10S Adam after seeing it was your initial printer of choice and I'm still refining my workflow, mainly around paper choices. I do like the Platinum Gloss Art Fibre for my black and white images but still not settled on a matt paper yet and something for the odd colour image I do. I agree with your comments about printing as there is a great sense of satisfaction seeing an image in print as all that effort is not designed for a mobile phone screen, it deserves to be up on a wall ps I have a print here to send you if you still want it 🙂

[@Tetra84]

If the 1000 and 300 use the same inks, why doesn’t the 1000 also have the darker blacks? That doesn’t make sense. ESP if it’s considered a flagship printer (even if it’s older)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Not sure……but I suspect the printers are built from the ground up with inks being critical to that. The 300 is newer and maybe they can’t simply transplant the new ink into the older machine. It honestly blows my mind that these things put ink on paper without a single blemish 99.9% of the time.

[@Tetra84]

So with that logic, would a 300 be better than a 1000 even if it can’t print as large? Knowing this oddity, which would you pick if you could only pick one?

[@1supertec]

Hi Adam great video and excellent advise as always, I greatly appreciate your advise when it comes to printing and I've always been pleased with the results but in this video I heard you mention cannon printing software and wondered what this was called so I can find it and give it a try 👍

[@SummersSnaps]

Nice video. I'm need to replace my printer and was seriously wondering if there were any excellent (but very affordable) A4 ones? My current one is A3+ and tbh the field I work in (event and wedding), selling A3+ to a client is rare or difficult, but the concept of selling a 25x A4 in a archival box is actually something they would like. And then when it comes to personal work or my kids needing to print something for school... it's always A4. So yeh.. is there something under the Canon Pro 300 that tops out at A4 but is smaller, more compact and affordable?

[@mikeskitchen3583]

Can this print panoramas from a roll, i.e., 48" long?

[@antonoat]

Great film Adam, inspiring stuff! 👏👍😀

[@rbcrist]

Hello. This is an really interesting subject. I have an issue there related to printing. I like to hang my landscape pictures on my walls at home so I am trying to decide on a printer... for home...A4 or A3 is the most suitable ? Regards, Cristian.

[@thomask1437]

Do you use film camra or digital, which canon is it. Thanks Tom from Kansas Cit

[@sebxiou-creatbus1927]

Hi Adam. I am both in and out of agreement with this thesis. Sure, prints are great to have - I grew-up taking film photos, so every one was a print (I did not use slides). I appreciate you are talking of "giant" prints; nevertheless they were prints. I nowadays far prefer to see most photographs on a screen. I also now prefer electronic delivery for books (text and talking), music (delighted to have ditched the now-trendy clicky-scratchy LPs and wowy-fluttery cassettes). But I also prefer to see my photographs on crystal-clear, back-lit screens (after-all, is that not what slide-film users aspired to in the 1960s/70s?) Back-lit, room-size delivery what was they boasted of then to those of us without that facility, anyway. (NB slides were a more expensive method of photographic display - paper albums were not cheap but, at least, cheaper). I can now keep my entire photographic collection on my NAS (Network-Attached Server) drive (plus back-ups, of course) and view everything on my mobile 'phone, my tablet, my PC screen or my 50" television screen - thus treating everyone in the room to whatever I wish to inflict upon them! (Yes, evil grin, there). With portable devices, I can view my images anywhere in the World and show others - or set a new directory on my NAS and allow others (again globally) access, so they can see / judge etc my work. Now, your "giant" prints. Again, I generally prefer electronic displays. They illuminate my images in dark areas without the need for an above wall-light, which then reflects off the frame-glass (I know low-reflection glass is available). I do not have to pay for zillions of frames, plus the printing - I can put the money to e-displays. AND when I want to swap the displayed image(s) it is free and very easy. So, I am not against anyone having large prints - do as you wish and be happy. But, for me, I only print large to put images in exhibitions. Then I put them away, until I need to make a new selection for a new exhibition. So, yes, I do display my images - some on paper - but, overall, I far prefer e-displays. Thanks for this and take care.

[@efreutel]

Terrific! Thank you😊

[@knocka007]

I've been literally trying to find a good budget printer for printing myself, which would you recommend on a budget mate? Thanks 👍🏻

[@rogerwalton8160]

That goes without saying IMHO. I think folk at my camera club (Bishopthorpe Camera Club, York) must be pretty fed-up of hearing me say this!

[@danielchaves255]

How many pictures per ink set is possible to print with pro 300?

[@smartyarts]

14:28 the first print looks like Swanage 😀

[@Mr.Tengo.Photography]

how do you sign your picture. where does your name appear in the photos and do you use numbering in the photos. I have tried to search for information on where it should be placed in the printout of the photo and if there is an international way of numbering it

[@randallhartman9515]

He quickly mentions this in the video.

[@ugovirilli5834]

What is duration of ink in terms of numbers of print ? How much is it to replace ?

[@DrgnSlyr]

I think people who spent time in a wet darkroom tend to value physical prints more than the 'all digital' photographers. Also, I believe prints are going to be more archival than digital files. Will raw or jpeg even be a thing in 30, 40, 50 years? Well preserved prints can be scanned/digitally captured with whatever the future technology turns out to be.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Totally. I have long promoted printing as an essential part of 'backup'.

[@benyantovisuals]

Such a helpful video.

[@britishrose9417]

I have a mental (and financial!) block about paying £900 for a printer and £130 for a set of ink before even getting paper. To me getting them done online for £20 a pop makes more sense.

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

The prints you have at the end on the ledge, are those A3+ prints ? If so what size to you use for the borders, are they Inch borders ?

[@Chris-NZ]

Hi Adam, that was a really good summation from the perspective of someone selling images. However having owned photo printers and early on done exactly as you suggest as an amateur given away prints as gifts but last year I had to dump my perfectly good Canon Pro 900 printer in the recycling because I was unable to replace the print head even working through the local Canon agent. I gave all my paper to the local photographic club as well as any ink I had left over , which the club was very happy to receive. But honestly I just can’t go down that track again when I’m just not giving the printer a beating and getting my moneys worth before it goes on the fritz. Don’t get me wrong if Canon were to give me an A3+ printer then hell yeah but I’m just going to have to place myself at the mercy of the local print shop which I’ll agree isn’t so satisfying but gets the job done. As a passing comment when is the YT photo community going to stop quoting Ansel Adams as if no decent photogs have existed since, no disrespect to Mr Adams of course ?

[@DA-yd2ny]

Agreed, Back in the days before digital photography there was basically no other way than having the film developed and printed ....

[@ogopogohunter69]

Great video, my canon ip8720 6 colour has been very nice.

[@thegroove2000]

Nice. Thanks.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Most welcome

[@bluevirus17]

what would be the best size to print a picture taken with a smartphone be? I really wanted to print a picture that I took with my Galaxy phone on an A3+ paper but I am not sure if it would even come out great at that size. Thank you.

[@Firstmanphotography]

You can print them up to any size you want. The only difference is how close you can view it. At A3+ it will look more than reasonable unless you stick your face in it.

[@sallymally6892]

SOS … have a pro 300 .. very frustrated.. am printing off light room .. my monitor is calibrated.. using hahnemuhle paper… downloaded icc profile etc … soft proofing also but my prints are not the same as I see them on monitor … I usually let LR control color.. use manual feeder … what am I doing wrong ? Or should b doing ?

[@kaylasteele984]

How long does it take to print a 5x7 photo 😊

[@Firstmanphotography]

once you hit print it'll be 30-45 seconds on High Quality.

[@pawelnowicki7093]

How many prints A3 i can get before i will runout ink

[@MrRconway]

Hi can you print 6x4 upwards on this pro 300 tx

[@TooGood79]

I love your paper cutter (6:14). Mine is trash 😂. Would you please tell me the model you are using their? Mine is the typical “machete handle” pull down style. It is difficult to cut the bottom edge straight.

[@Firstmanphotography]

yeah it’s great. It’s a Dahle. not sure of model.

[@TooGood79]

@@Firstmanphotography noted! Thanks a lot. I appreciate your videos. I actually bought a Canon Pro 1000 after watching one of your earlier videos a year or more ago and I do not regret it at all. Thank you

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

Thank you great words said but do you agree with AI? Toopaz?

[@HarrisonMBoyd]

What cutter are you using there?

[@grega9220]

is it possible to "mount" on backerboard at home?

[@adamnedojedly8225]

Hi Adam I`m in situation when framed photo A3+ cost me around £100+- so I`m thinking to buy the Pro 300 from canon how many A3 or A3+ prints i can get until i will need to change the ink aprox. not exactly ? thank you Adam .

[@stevesharkey3312]

Argh - watched this one too slow. I'm in the market for a printer but missed the £100 discount by a day. I'll hold onto my money waiting for black friday deals. It would be nice to have links to the papers you use.

[@pascalthiebaud]

Thank you Adam but it's not very clear about the cost. In an other video you said the opposite of this one if I understood well. I know it's difficult to give a price as you said but between the 2 videos I don't know if for a non pro photographer it's interesting to have a printer at home? Recently my daughter said that she would be delighted to have a print of some of my pictures and makes me realise that as you said print is the final process of an image. An other question, I would like to make a book with my pictures, a simple one just to be able to look at them if they cut electricity 😂Maybe you've done a video about that?

[@Firstmanphotography]

I’ve said for a while that printing is a form of backup in the face of digital collapse. My over arching point is that there is definitely a financial cost to printing. Over time if you print enough , printing at home makes monetary sense. The value is different though. For me it was important (and valuable) to control the process from start to finish as soon as I possibly could…..regardless of how many sales or how often I printed.