“I want to print pictures as large as 11X14 or larger, what's a good printer for this?”
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I recently purchased this printer, depending on your image size you can print something from a 4x6 to a maximum size of A3 which is 13x19. One thing you should consider is the image ratio size of your images and what paper size would be best to use. You may get a better print from an 11x17 than a 11x14 as the software it comes with Image Garden is set for the following size 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, 8x8, 11x17, and 13x19. I have found the Image Garden software a bit limiting as it tends to crop the image down when printing. Also, it sometimes prints a bit lighter than the image you create. But it does allow you to select the different paper type (Luster, Semi-Gloss, Premium Matte and Platinum). I have read online about people printing canvas too; though I never tried that. Just a reminder this is NOT a small or light printer and will require about 3 feet of space across and about the same deep. Setting up is not that daunting and it does come with good instructions. I chose to use the USB cable not the wireless. I would like to learn how to use Lightroom to print, just need to figure it out. That way you can print any size between 4x6 to A3 and it prints end-to-end without reservation or reduction. Also, the paper loads from the top, so loading 13x19 paper I have had to lean it near a wall so as not to bend or wrinkle to corners. Just a tip in advance, once you move the paper guides (there are NO markings telling you which paper size you want to use, you just learn to move the guides until the paper is snug) remember to place the thin plastic cover you used to get to the paper guides back down before printing or else it won't print without hitting the yellow lighted button. If you buy this at a Best Buy store, let them demo it for you and you'll see what I'm talking about. I will say that for the price and the quality, you probably won't find a much better printer than this. I use the PermaInk and Canon Professional Paper. The Luster is magazine quality, the Semi-Gloss is nice without the glare and has a fine texture, Premium Matte which is almost a thin cardboard-like paper (tough to decipher the front and back) and the Platinum is like printing on glass (exceptional). All papers face emulsion side (shiny-side) up towards you when printing. The Platinum is pricey but you can also look at Finestra paper as well (a quality paper made in Germany). I believe they sell a sample pack of all Canon Pro-Papers online for only $10 for 20 sheets so you can see the difference. A worthwhile and inexpensive endeavor. Last, Canon is offering a $200 rebate debit card, you can visit the Canon Rebate website (just google it). So, a $300 printer turns into a $100 printer after rebate. Not a bad deal if you consider the rebate. Hope this helps!
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