If you are printing anything smaller than 11x17, you are probably better off using your highest quality office copier. But for wide format, popping graphics, or heavy bond paper (such as canvas or vinyl) the Canon imagePROGRAF is an amazing weapon to have in your arsenal. The actual machine and ink is less than my company was paying to outsource our larger printing needs.
When printing postcards, simply copying, fast and efficient scanning, and printing staple-less booklets and folders. The Konica Minolta bizhub does a great job with any task handed to it, efficiently and quickly.
I do not like the beeping sounds made by the printer when a job is done or haunted. Ours is on mute. A new sound effect would be nicer and not so stressful.
The velcro strips in the trays are poor quality and can cause the paper to not be fed into the machine.
The bypass tray secondary tray that folds out to catch the paper isn't the greatest quality and feels as if it will break or rip off when opening. To close, you do have to slam it.
Having no experience in printing or graphic design, the Canon imagePROGRAF proved more user friendly and had less steps to learn for basic operation. Now I have learned to use the layout program, as well as routine maintenance (such as changing out paper rolls or ink) without depending on a tech or senior management having to assist me. Super user friendly!
