... Although the ink is fairly cheap (prices can go down to as low as 2 pounds on the internet for compatible cartridges, but normally it's 6 quid for the Canon ones), the ink head gets blocked up quite easily if you don't use it for a while, so be prepared to spend an extra 30 quid every two ... Read review
...it's 6 quid for the Canon ones), the ink head gets blocked up quite easily if you don't use it for a while, so be prepared to spend an extra 30 quid every two or three years. If I buy a printer again I guess I'd choose Epson, the one I use in the office, because the printer head comes with the ink cartridge, so there won't be a problem of blocking the printer head, and the quality of pictures are better. By the way, this printer is a hell of a "singer" ... .../>
However, I really like the design of this printer, because it's small and is very easy to small. Considering the size of my pathetic little room this is definitely an important factor! It's also very easy to use, too, although it doesn't have many functions, and it's nowhere near brilliant when it comes to printing photos (don't even think about it). Maintenance work is reasonably easy considering I have no clue about IT or anything to ... more
I got this printer as complementarily when I bought my laptop. Worked all right for the first year then started having jerks. Very slow reacting, and it prints more slowly than the one I have in the office, which is an Epson. Although the ink is fairly cheap (prices can go down to as low as 2 pounds on the internet for compatible cartridges, but normally it's 6 quid for the Canon ones), the ink head gets blocked up quite easily if you don't use it for a while, so be prepared to spend an extra 30 quid every two or three years. If I buy a printer again I guess I'd choose Epson, the one I use in the office, because the printer head comes with the ink cartridge, so there won't be a problem of blocking the printer head, and the quality of pictures are better. By the way, this printer is a hell of a "singer" -- makes loads of noise before it actually starts printing.
However, I really like the design of this printer, because it's small and is very easy to small. Considering the size of my pathetic little room this is definitely an important factor! It's also very easy to use, too, although it doesn't have many functions, and it's nowhere near brilliant when it comes to printing photos (don't even think about it). Maintenance work is reasonably easy considering I have no clue about IT or anything to do with machines. Nozzle check and cleaning is relatively easy to do unless you block up the printhead like I did. Ink cartridges are easily available.
The price is really cheap, but you know, if I have to buy another one, I won't pick it.
Advantages: Good clean relatively cheap printer Disadvantages: Slow
The canon s100 is a good value for money printer. It is plug and play so you just plug it into your USB port and that is it, you dont have to install drivers or restart your computer. As usual canon has made a brilliant printer. The canon s100 can print alot of pages in a small cartridge and is small and can be fitted into the smallest of spaces.
The canon S100 is very stylish but also very reliable, it may not be able to stand up to laser printers ... ...of the price and for home use is all you will need unless you have exceptiponal circumstances.
This printer takes about 1 minute to print 1 full page of text. It takes about 2 minutes to print a colour photo. The S100's ink cartirdges can be as little as £2 each and last for a long time, this if you ask me is brilliant valiue for money as some printer cartridges as very dear and orint a few pages and time for a new cartridge.
Overall a brilliant ...
werdna123 29.11.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Canon BJ S100
Bring high quality color printing to your home with the Canon Bubble Jet S100. Compact and flexible, this simple-to-use printer is extremely versatile, allowing you to print from the web and turn out eye-catching images and projects easily, economically and in style. The Bubble Jet S100 produces excellent results, thanks to Canon's unique Drop Modulation Technology, which produces small dots for areas of low color saturation and large dots for saturated color. The result is better color gradations for finer more natural images. Plus you can choose from a fantastic range of paper and media - from T-shirts to banners - setting your imagination free with exciting creative options while Canon's special print optimizers ensure your color printouts look sharp and dazzling. Printing up to 5ppm in mono and 2ppm in color, the Bubble Jet S100 turns out great looking documents in no time at all. Plus it is wonderfully easy to use and install, Canon Bubble Jet S100 is the ideal starter printer for the family home.
