Canon BJC S450 InkJet Printer

Pros: Quality output, separate consumables, many print options
Cons: Somewhat noisy

Not too long ago, I began the search for a printer capable of churning out photo-quality prints much better than the Canon BJC-4100 I've been using since the early 90s for general-purpose needs. Being a university student on a limited budget, a decent...

Pros: Separately replaceable colors, fast, quiet, quality output
Cons: Sparse documentation of advanced features

After years of using a Canon BJC-610 it was time for us to find a higher resolution ink jet printer. My girlfriend and I had been sharing the BJC-610 via our home network. It worked--flawlessly--for a long, long time. In fact, it had only two significant...

Pros: Good quality prints, quick, relatively inexpensive
Cons: fine lines could be better

This is the 4th printer that I've owned (since 1994) and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone. It is the best printer I've had thus far.

I needed a printer with photo-reproduction capability because I do free-lance photo editing as well as...

Pros: good color rendition even on plain paper, reasonable price
Cons: need to have computer print directly to printer at first, then can select print spooler once it works

I purchased my Canon S450 to replace my old Laserjet IIIP which died suddenly (and completely). It is nearly as fast as the Laserjet was, and the color is excellent. The expense of the ink tanks is somewhat higher than the equivalent single cartridges...

Pros: Fast, clear print quality, scanner cartridge!
Cons: None, sorry!

What a good printer! I have used it since September 2000, and it has been an extremely reliable printer for me. I have used laser printers, other inkjet printers made by Canon, Epson, HP, and more, and this one is a very good value. One thing I love...

Pros: Good quick guide. Software not bad.
Cons: print cost, quality, quietness.

I purchased this product due to some ads on paper:

(1)individually replaceble catridge that "saves you money".
(2)Fast speed.
(3)Quality.
(4)Quiet.

After some time of use, I figured out that good stuff on...

Pros: AFFORDABLE!!! separate color cartridges
Cons: sub par photo printing

The Canon S450 offers a feature I have never before seen in a printer, the ability to purchase the yellow, blue, black, and red color ink cartridges separately. This means that should you run out of blue ink but still have at least a third of the yellow...

Pros: Affordable, and colorful.
Cons: Slow, with no ink level monitor.

The Canon S450 is a simple and cheap printer. It is good for a desktop printer and for home office use. The ink jet device produces prints of 1,440 by 720 dpi resolution. In photo mode you get 720 by 720 dpi resolution. The printer uses two...

Pros: Good Quality, Good on Ink, FAST!
Cons: A bit Large

This is only the second printer I have ever had in the past 6 years or so. Both printers were Canon, and printed more than they should have in their lifespan!

I just bought the S450 2 months ago because I was finding that my lines were getting...

Pros: Speed, Color Quality
Cons: Front Paper Tray

I just upgraded my BJC-6000 with this Canon S450. It is everything the box says it is. I am very impressed with the print speed including the color speed. Earlier today I printed a 8 x 10 photo and the speed was very impressive. The speed of text...

Pros: Replaceable ink tanks; Ease of use; Excellent value;
Cons: Update: It Died!

Update: After having my printer for 15 months...it's dead. This is a printer that I didn't use often. I'd never even changed the ink cartridges!! Went to turn it on, nothing happened. Plugged, unplugged, reconfigured...you name it, nothing happens....

Pros: Ink cartridges easy to refill saving $$$. works fast. This is a work hog.
Cons: Sometimes feeds too much paper or jams, so don't leave it unattended.

Canon products are top quality, work quickly, out of service seldom, repairs necessary seldom, good customer service if you have a problem.
I produce 500 newsletters per month and I do extensive printing of genealogy records. This unit has been...

Pros: Simple, clean, auto-power features a plus, individual ink cartridges
Cons: Wide footprint, noisy, an ink hog!

All in all, a good printer for this price. The ink cartridges, which are each sold separately (great!) do tend to run out quickly. Be sure to always have spares of everything on hand, as it will not attempt to print on an empty cartridge. It is noisy,...

Pros: Ease of use.
Simple ink tank replacement and cartridge replacement.
Cons: Flashing error codes

I bought the Canon S450 back in December 2001. It was always easy to use and the print quality was good for a printer like this. The Windows XP operating system gives the typical option to specify printing preferences including type of paper and printing ...

Pros: Wonderful greetingcard, photo printing. My second Canon Printer.
Cons: Will not feed envelopes. Wont grab envelope and sprays ink all over inside of printer.

I have recommended another Canon Printer model to my daughter and friends and I doubt that I will purchase another one of this particular model.
Until buying this model (S450) I have never had a problem printing envelopes. My last printer was a...