Canon S900 Photo Inkjet Printer

by Canon

Product Details

Product Manual [3.21mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005YX4R
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 25, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a combination of speed, precision, and brilliant color, the Canon S900 brings professional-quality printing to home desktops. Print speeds as low as 37 seconds for a border-free, 4-by-6-inch print and about a minute for an 8-by-10-inch print are suitably impressive, while a system of six ink tanks (one of each is included in the box) allows you to economically replace just the colors you use most, cutting back on both cost and waste.

The bubble-jet-style print head is equipped with 3,072 nozzles, which use Canon's Microfine Droplet technology to guarantee crisp, accurate detail and rich colors. With a resolution of 2,400 x 1,200 dpi and 49 levels of gradation, your photos will come out looking clean, bright, and true to life. The border-free printer settings for 4-by-6-inch stock result in professional-looking, edge-to-edge photos you can be proud of. A large number of paper types and sizes are easily accommodated, including transparencies, fabric transfers, photo cards, banners, envelopes, letter, legal, A4, A5, and more. The S900's paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of 17-lb. paper.

Installation is easy thanks to a convenient USB port, while a software bundle--including appropriate drivers, a user's guide, PhotoRecord (PC), ImageBrowser (Mac), ZoomBrowser (PC), and PhotoStitch (PC/Mac)--helps you get the most out of your printer. A power cable and sample paper pack is also included. Weighing about 13 pounds, the S900 has a modest footprint, measuring just 17.4 by 12.8 inches. Canon provides a one-year warranty, with Instant Exchange service, covering parts and service.

From the Manufacturer

The S900 Photo Printer from Canon delivers amazing quality at unheard-of speeds, right out of the box. Push the print button and, in just 37 seconds, you'll have a spectacular 4-by-6-inch borderless print that rivals those you get from a professional photo lab. In approximately 60 seconds, you can produce incredible 8.5-by-11-inch photo prints just as easily. When printed on Canon Photo Paper Pro, photos retain their brilliance and vibrancy for 25 years.

Technological innovation makes the S900 photo printer one of the highest-performing photo printers available. The sophisticated printhead features 3,072 nozzles--double that of previous models in this range--making it possible to print faster and with greater detail. Plus, Canon's advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology combines cutting-edge achievements in ink-droplet size, accurate ink application, consistent droplet quality, and ink composition. The result is superior 2,400 x 1,200 dpi resolution, up to 49 gradation levels, reduced graininess, and breathtaking detail and color reproduction.

The S900 Photo Printer features the Canon Think Tank System. Six ink tanks, one for each color, make it easy to replace just the color that runs out, rather than the entire cartridge. Plus, a unique optical low-ink sensor warns you with an onscreen message when an ink tank is low, giving you plenty of time to replace the tank before it runs out.

The S900 offers convenient USB connectivity and is compatible with most current Windows versions, as well as Mac OS 8.6 and above. It comes with everything you'll need to get set up and started, including a CD-ROM containing printer drivers, electronic product registration, and software. Canon backs the S900 with a one-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program. The S900 is Energy Star compliant.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

132 of 140 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Printer!, March 7, 2002

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RICHARD DIBONA (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon S900 Photo Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

I did a lot of research on printers and decided to wait for the Canon S900 to come out. It was definitely worth it...compared to other ink-jet printers, you are gaining in speed and quality, which is really what it all comes down to with a printer.

The printer comes nicely packed with a quick-start guide and CD right inside the top of the box. The 6 ink cartridges are also tucked in, three on each side. I ordered backup ink cartridges as well. Ordering the ink cartridges without actually having seen the printer or what cartridges it takes was a bit of a risk, especially when the cartridges were shipped ahead of the printer and were labeled for the Canon S800. But they are fine. Look for the BCI-6xx model numbers and you will be fine.

Also, be sure to order a USB A-B type cable as the printer does not come with one. These are very cheap, but if you get the printer and don't have a cable, it will make for a disappointing evening when you can't set it up.

Setup was a breeze. The print quality is outstanding, and the printer is very quiet. I do a lot of graphics and text printing and it is amazingly fast and the the text is clear. I would recommend getting some good paper, though, as regular xerox machine type paper will not do this printer justice. I could notice a clear difference in text output.

The six different ink cartridges could be viewed by some to be a downfall, but I would rather replace one $10 color when needed than have to replace all of the colors at once like in other brands.

In summary, this is outstanding printer, and if you can afford it, you will not be disappointed. Coupled with a good digital camera, you will never need to get film developed again!

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars My Great Canon S900 Died!, July 26, 2002

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"art_w" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon S900 Photo Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

I originally gave the S900 a 5 star review back on March 16 and espoused the great photo quality prints. It doesn't print great photo quality prints anymore! As a matter of fact, it doesn't print anything anymore. I was in the middle of printing a page and it died. The printer just powered off and would not power back on. It is now being repaired at a Canon Authorized Service Center. (Note: Another reviewer had a similar situation which he posted on July 22).
Upon doing a little more research, I discovered that the printer has a waste ink tank that collects used ink from any print head cleaning that you peform under your routine maintanence to ensure consistent quality printing. Once this waste ink tank is full it needs to be replaced and is not user servicable. The printer will transmit an error message and will stop functioning until it is sent to a Canon Authorized Service Center for repairs. One would think the major cost to owning this printer was just the consumables, ink, paper, etc., so buyer beware.
I still think the print quality is great but I question the manufacturing quality.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME photo quality and FAST FAST FAST!!!, April 11, 2002

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"dette1799" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon S900 Photo Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

When I first tried out the Canon s900 printer, I was sure the photo quality would be great (Canon is known for that)but I doubted that it could really print out a 2400x1200 4x6 photo in 30 seconds...but it did! On some pictures, it takes even less time than that! And the photo quality could not be better--it is relieveing to watch this printer shoot out a picture at such high speeds (any other printer would take 5 min to print the same thing)and, on close inspection, I am hard pressed to find ANY dots or graininess--and it is crisp, not blurry, which I have seen dye-subs to be. My dad has an HP "photo printer" that takes for-ever to print out pics that don't look half as good. On top of that, I can replace each of the six colors individually--which is fortunate, because they run out at VERY different times. I read in every review site that Canon has by far the most inexpensive and economical ink system, which also helped in my decision. This is without a doubt the best printer out there!