Canon CD-300

54 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (3)
Performance (1)

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Connectivity (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance. The usability also gets good comments. Opinions about the print quality and value for money are different, while many are critical about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Canon CD-300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Canon Cd 300

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Canon CD-300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Canon CD-300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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No XP Driver!

This would be a fine printer. It produces lovely prints. The problem? For reasons I cannot fathom, CANON HAS DECIDED *NOT* TO RELEASE A WINDOWS XP DRIVER!! Now that I've upgraded my PC to XP, my Canon is a paperweight.

May, 2002

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Don't Purchase -- Canon Not Supporting

I own a CD-300. The quality of the prints is quite good -- indistinguishable from a regular 35mm print. However, as another reviewer has stated, avoid this printer. Canon has announced that it will not develop a Windows XP printer driver for the...

Feb, 2002

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Consumer review by: John K. Edwards (amazon.com)

Wonderful printer, but cannot use on many computers.

I have this printer and love it. Or used to love it. I just got a new computer which runs Windows XP. You cannot use this printer with a new computer because Canon has arbitrarily decided not to release printer drivers. Their nonsensical stated reason...

Dec, 2001

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Consumer review by: A3KIY6DV71DBWY (amazon.com)

Canon CD-300 Digital Photo Printer

Wonderful printer, but cannot use on many computers.

Dec, 2001

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Excellent photos...only print the ones you like!

The only limitation on this excellent little printer is the photo sizes. However, contrary to some other models, this unit will print panoramic(4x10) photos as well as 4x6 prints. You can connect it to your television as an external monitor and tweak...

Jan, 2001

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Excellent photos...only print the ones you like!

Jan, 2001

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Expert review by: (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon - CD-300

Canon is a huge brand in the worlds of conventional, digital and video photography. The CD-300 uses dye-sub technology to produce 4-inch wide prints from a variety of image sources. You can plug in your video ...

Apr, 2000

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Product Specifications

Perfect for the hobbyists and home user, the CD-300 has a number of printing features that allow you to produce the quality results you want; and has full-bleed printing so you can print right to the edge of the page.Obtaining impressive panoramic pictures from your CD-300 is a breeze. The printer's stitching function automatically stitches the tagged files together and enables pictures to be combined directly from the printer - the finished result is a stunning panoramic photograph. Free from the hassle and limitations of the developing process, you can also print standard photo prints. Additionally the CD-300 allows you to customize your chosen images, with a number of pre-set backgrounds and captions. Producing thumbnail prints or labels is easy, with the choice of either 16 identical or individual images per page.