Okay, so I've been using the Canon PRO-310 for about 6 months now, and wow - the print quality is INSANE. Like, 'make your photos look like they belong in a gallery' good. The colors pop in ways my old Epson never managed.
BUT (and there's always a but)... that Media Configuration Tool? Absolute nightmare fuel. It's like Canon hired someone who'd never used software before to design it. Every tiny change triggers an update prompt - I just want to save my custom paper settings, not restart my whole system!
The ink situation is... interesting. On one hand, it's way more efficient than I expected (still on my first set of cartridges after moderate use). On the other hand, when you do need replacements? Oof. My wallet felt that.
Pro tip: The wireless setup was surprisingly smooth - took me maybe 20 minutes while sipping coffee. And that LCD screen? Super helpful when you're knee-deep in printing and don't want to run back to your computer every five seconds.
Would I buy it again? Probably... but only after taking several deep breaths about the ink costs. It's like dating a supermodel - gorgeous to look at, but high maintenance!