Canon PIXMA TS6350/6320

A compact yet capable printer

Available as the TS6350 series in the UK and the TS8320 in the USA, this multi-function printer is available in a black or white finish. Typical of Canon five-ink printers from down the years, it has an oversized pigment-based black cartridge for crisp, rich black text, while photo printing is based on dye-based cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks.

A built-in scanner enables simple photocopying, driven by onboard controls that include push-buttons clustered around a 1.44-inch OLED display. Replacement cartridges are available in standard, XL and XXL options, the last of which gives the best economy, although a full set costs around £100/$125.

Performance

Print speeds are quick, matching those of the pricier PIXMA TS8350/8320. As with older Canon five-ink printers, this model produces realistic photo output, with vibrant yet realistic colour rendition for landscapes and flattering skin tones. Black-and-white photo printing is a bit lacklustre, compared with the A3+ and A2 printers on test.

N-photo verdict

Excellent value, this is a fast and capable dual-purpose printer for both document and photo output.

Ink cost (per ml)

Ink costs are higher than for the Epson XP-8600 A4/8.5inch printer, even with the optional XXL cartridges.

Print speed (mins)

It has a virtually identical print speed as the XP-8600 for standard quality A4 photos but is faster in high quality.