Canon Pixma IP6000D Inkjet Photo Printer

The Canon Pixma iP6000D is a solid photo printer with a wealth of features and good performance. PC and MAC compatible, the Pixma iP6000D offers decent text, graphics, and quality photo printing at a resolution of up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi. The printer allows for computer free printing through its PictBridge port for direct connecting to your digital camera, slots for all major memory cards, and integrated infrared for PDAs and cell phones. The generous 2.5 inch color LCD screen is also handy for computer free selecting and editing. The Pixma iP6000 can also print double sided (a feature found in higher end printers) and regular printing is swift with an average top speed of 20 pages per minute. The printer uses 6 individual ink cartridges: black (BCI-6Bk), cyan (BCI-6C), yellow (BCI-6Y), magenta (BCI-6M), photo cyan (BCI-6PC), and photo magenta (BCI-6PM) which in addition to improving photo quality is efficient and cost effective. Overall, the Pixma iP6000D offers an impressive package for the price and is definitely worth considering for entry level photo enthusiasts and families.