Setting up the Canon inkjet Selphy printer was a breeze right out of the box, and initial use was genuinely satisfying. For months, it performed reliably, making everyday printing tasks simple and efficient. My initial impression was definitely positive, especially coming from previous printers that had been less user-friendly.
However, like many users, I ventured beyond basic document printing and decided to utilize the rear tray for photo printing. My goal was simple: print a photo of my granddaughter. While the print quality itself was acceptable for a personal keepsake, I encountered sizing issues. The automatic cropping feature unhelpfully removed her feet from the image, which wasn’t the desired result. This wasn’t a major setback, more of a learning curve, I thought.
The real frustration arose when I attempted to revert to printing from the front cassette tray again. Suddenly, the printer refused to recognize paper in the tray. Despite being set to automatic tray selection, it simply wouldn’t feed from the front. I spent a frustrating half hour troubleshooting. Power cycling the printer, rereading the manuals, canceling and restarting print jobs – nothing seemed to work. Even online searches and manual reviews yielded no immediate solution for switching trays or understanding tray-specific print commands.
Eventually, through trial and error, initiating the print command from a different device (my iPad) seemed to resolve the paper feed issue. It printed, finally, but not with the double-sided setting I had intended. While the printer is now functioning normally again, this episode highlighted a lack of clarity in the user manuals and a less-than-intuitive tray switching process.
Despite these usability hiccups, particularly concerning paper handling and tray selection, I would still consider purchasing this Canon inkjet Selphy again. The primary reason? The significant cost savings and convenience offered by refillable ink tanks. Being able to buy ink in large bottles and refill them myself is a game-changer, eliminating the expense and hassle of frequent cartridge replacements.
In conclusion, my experience with this Canon printer has been overwhelmingly positive. It operates smoothly and reliably the vast majority of the time (around 98% in my estimation). The print quality is more than adequate for home business needs and general household use. While the paper tray issues and the double-sided printing quirk were irritating and time-consuming, the advantages, especially the refillable ink system, outweigh these drawbacks, making it a superior choice compared to other printers I’ve owned.
