Canon PRINT
Canon Inc.
Introducing Canon PRINT
Print photos and documents wirelessly from your phone to Canon printers.
Canon PRINT makes wireless printing simple from your smartphone or tablet to compatible Canon PIXMA, MAXIFY, and SELPHY printers. Print photos directly from your device, cloud storage, or social media. Scan documents and photos with your Canon printer, saving them directly to your phone or cloud services. Set up your Canon printer quickly with step-by-step guidance. Check ink levels, access printer settings, and troubleshoot issues all from the app. Print from anywhere using cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. The app supports various paper sizes and offers creative templates for photo layouts and collages.
Key Features
- Wireless printing from phone to Canon printers
- Scan documents and photos to device or cloud
- Print from cloud services and social media
- Check ink levels and printer status
- Creative photo templates and layouts
- Easy printer setup and configuration
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- •Makes wireless printing straightforward
- •Supports multiple cloud services
- •Scanning to phone is convenient
- •Ink level monitoring prevents surprises
- •Works with wide range of Canon printers
Areas for Improvement
- •Setup can be finicky with WiFi
- •Limited to Canon printers only
- •Interface feels dated compared to competitors
Performance & Reliability
Canon PRINT app performs reliably once connected with documents printing within seconds of sending. Photo printing quality is excellent when using appropriate paper settings. Scanning resolution is good for documents and acceptable for photos. The app occasionally loses connection requiring manual reconnection. Print job progress updates in real-time.
User Experience
The interface is functional but feels somewhat dated compared to modern app standards. Printer setup wizard guides through WiFi connection steps clearly. The main menu provides straightforward access to print, scan, and settings. Photo selection from galleries works smoothly. Creative templates offer nice options for photo printing projects.
Security & Privacy
Canon PRINT connects to printers on local WiFi network without sending data through external servers for direct printing. Cloud printing uses secure authentication to access services. The app requires appropriate permissions for camera, storage, and network access. No personal data beyond printer settings is stored by the app.
Our Verdict
Canon PRINT is essential for Canon printer owners who want mobile printing convenience. While the setup process can be challenging and the interface could use modernization, the app delivers on its core promise of wireless printing and scanning. The cloud integration and ink monitoring add useful value. If you own a compatible Canon printer, this app makes mobile printing accessible despite its rough edges.
