how does this printer perform for b&w prints?
633656
It prints beautifully in B&W.; There MAY be a very, very slight tint visible when light reflects off the surface at an angle, but you'd never notice it unless you're looking for it.
633657
I used this printer last semester in a photography class. The lab at the University of New Mexico used Epson 3880 printers. My prints both color and B&W; were equal to the Epson prints. The Canon Pixma Pro-100 is a very good printer and with the rebates, it is the best bang for your printer buck.
633658
Having two types of gray ink this printer is excellent for B&W; prints. I would suggest using Topaz plug-in (for Lightroom and or Aperture) to adjust your pic before printing.
633659
Marvelously. If you let Photoshop handle the colors, get true blacks. If you let the printer handle the colors, there will be a slight blue tint (which you can correct using the printer's color/intensity manual adjustment bars. I do strongly suggest using an 8 x 10 sheet to make a 4 x 5 test print before printing on 13 x 19 paper.
346628
I'm very happy with the printer. I have no issues whatsoever. I am using Windows 8.1.
2150950
I use this printer at my workroom and will not be back till Monday. Give you an answer then.
1302344
this printer does not use color cartridges to print B&W--; at least not by default. If you are low or out of B&W; ink the printer will ask you if you want to use the color cartridges to create black. This was a major selling point for me because I used to hate how HP printers required color to print B&W.;
1172906
I would NOT recommend this printer. It will not print (even black and white) unless all cartridges are full! Thank g-d I bought it in in costco so I just returned mine and purchased a new printer.
207926
Printer does very good print quality. It's not photo quality but works well for most applications. It's a great printer.
1370764
I wouldn't recommend it for any purpose. Check my review of this printer. It was one of the worst printer purchases I ever made. The title of my review is "No, No, No, a Thousand Times, No." (hope that helps.) I did eventually buy one that I am finding to be much better and have had no problems with it. Ink lasts pretty long, too. It's the Epson Work Force - WF 2540
751495
I have not used this printer for photos, I have a photo centric printer for that duty. For printing presentations and general output, the color output looks great, accurate and bright, never blotchy or streaky.
1643630
No, I have had this printer a few months and no problems. Printed around 100 4x6's so far.
1981507
This printer has sat for weeks at a time in my home office while I have been away. We have had no problems with ink drying out or any other issues.
1071315
About 20-30 ppm for b/w and 16-20 color. I have a wireless set up. Had no problem with the set up. I print from my Dell desktop, Apple laptop, iPad and iPhone.
1509870
Like any printer it depends on your usage. I've found that 'regular' printing has been very reasonable.High res photo printing on 'best' setting used more than my last printer but the result was worth it.All in all I recommend getting the printer.
1854142
I've printed at least 1,000 CDs and DVDs using this printer with no problems unless one of the cartridges gets low. Then you'll notice color variations. Otherwise, if all cartridges are adequate, printing on printable discs are brilliant.
1830533
I don't know if it will print in black and white if the color cartridge is empty as I just got the printer and haven't emptied the cartridges yet. I assume it will continue to do black and white if you leave the empty cartridges in.
1083831
It works ok with 110 card stock. The printer is a bit loud as the paper travels over the rollers. Ive printed about 20 pages with success. No jams or errors.
1461153
the printer is excellent. i have used 5 brothers of various models and they are workhorses.
626824
No problems at all. Works fantastic. One of the best features of the printer.