The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is a professional-grade inkjet photo printer and a newer version of the Canon PIXMA PRO-200. This model is largely an internal upgrade from its predecessor, updating its wireless connectivity to prioritize the strongest wireless signal as well as adding WPA3 and TLS 3.1 support for enhanced security. Like the PRO-200, it uses eight ink cartridges that include a Gray, Light Gray, Photo Cyan, and Photo Magenta cartridge in addition to the usual Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, as well as support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It's compatible with the Canon PRINT mobile app, which lets you print, manage your ink subscription, buy consumables, and perform maintenance tasks.
Our Verdict
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is primarily a photo printer, making it an excellent option if you mainly want to print photos. However, it may not be ideal if you need to print documents regularly. This is because it's slow to print documents, and its black ink cartridge runs out fairly quickly, requiring frequent replacement. There's also no scanner. As for photo printing, this model performs very well, producing detailed and colorful pictures of various sizes, up to 13" x 19". Recurring costs are pretty low overall, as the color cartridges yield a large number of prints.
Produces detailed and colorful photos.
Produces high-quality documents.
Low recurring costs.
Wide color range.
Wide connectivity options.
Extremely low to print documents.
No scanner.
Only supports manual duplex printing.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is bad for office use. Although it produces outstanding documents, it's extremely slow, pushing only one black or two color document pages per minute. There's also no scanner, so you'll need a separate unit if you want to scan or make copies. Its color ink cartridges yield a large number of prints, but its black ink cartridge runs out quickly, leading to frequent replacement.
Produces high-quality documents.
Supports wide format paper up to 13" x 19".
Wide connectivity options.
Extremely low to print documents.
No scanner.
Only supports manual duplex printing.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is disappointing for this use case. It's extremely slow, which makes even an occasional quick print feel like a chore. As an inkjet printer, it can clog if left unused for extended periods of time. It does include maintenance routines to address clogs, but the limited ink capacity makes stubborn blockages harder to clear. In a worst-case scenario where flushing doesn't work, you can replace the printheads to get it running again. Page yields are only decent, and you also have to manage eight separate cartridges.
Wide connectivity options.
Decent page yields.
User replaceable printheads.
Only supports manual duplex printing.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is excellent for photo printing. It produces outstanding, high-quality photos that look detailed and colorful. It also supports various paper sizes up to 13" x 19". Its page yield is excellent, and the ink cartridges aren't overly expensive, so you won't have to worry about high recurring costs unless you print a lot. There's no external storage support, meaning you can't print directly off a USB flash drive or SD card.
Produces detailed and colorful photos.
Great color accuracy.
Low recurring costs.
Supports wide format paper up to 13" x 19".
Wide color range.
No external storage support.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S has a decent page yield. It used eight dye-based cartridges in its system, which can be bought separately. This does require a bit more management than a regular printer, but this is to be expected for a dedicated photo printer.
Decent page yields.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is slow to print black and color documents, pushing only one to two pages per minute. Its photo printing speed is decent, taking around 45 seconds to produce a 4" x 6" picture.
Extremely low to print documents.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S produces exceptionally high-quality documents that appear sharp, detailed, and artifact-free.
Produces high-quality documents.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is a print-only unit with no scanner.
No scanner.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Jan 12, 2026:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 05, 2026: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
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Updated Aug 05, 2025:
Added a reference to the Epson SureColor P700 as an alternative with a roll-paper compartment in the Document Printing Sizes test box.
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Updated Apr 16, 2025:
Added mention of the Canon imgaePROGRAF PRO-310 as an alternative with better color accuracy in the Color Accuracy section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S Professional 13-inch Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer. There's no other variant.
You can see our unit's label here.
Popular Printer Comparisons
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is an excellent photo printer that performs quite well compared to other models in its class, making it an affordable option for photography amateurs. However, it's a slight downgrade from its predecessor, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200, in terms of color performance. At the time of writing, it also suffers from software issues that render it unusable over Wi-Fi. Compared to the similar Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550, the PRO-200S has better color accuracy but yields significantly fewer prints, increasing recurring costs. Additionally, its lack of a scanner and its slow document printing speed make it less versatile than the ET-8550.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best photo printers, the best inkjet printers, and the best home printers.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is better than the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S for most uses. The Epson is more versatile as it has a scanner and prints documents much faster. In terms of photo printing quality, the Epson isn't as color-accurate, as it tends to oversaturate colors, but it can reproduce finer details with better clarity. The Epson is also the better option if recurring cost is a concern because it's a supertank model that yields significantly more prints.
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 and the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S are both excellent professional photo printers. The PRO-310 is a higher-end model; it has better color accuracy, wider paper size support (up to 70 inches in length), and a Chroma Optimizer to seal photos, providing better uniformity, shine, and longevity. It's worth noting that the PRO-310 uses pigment ink, while the PRO-200S uses dye ink. Although pigment ink isn't as vibrant as dye ink and takes longer to dry, it typically lasts longer and is more resistant to fading and smudges. It also has wider media compatibility, making it more ideal for art and archival prints.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is a newer version of the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 with nearly identical features. The newer PRO-200S is, unfortunately, a slight downgrade from its predecessor, as it isn't as color-accurate and doesn't perform as well in reproducing fine details. Its black page yield is better than the PRO-200, but its color page yield is significantly lower, resulting in a slightly higher cost per print.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S and the Epson SureColor P700 are excellent photo printers. The Epson is more color accurate out of the box, while the Canon tends to favor a more contrasty look that isn't as realistic, especially when it comes to darker skin tones. The Canon's cartridges are also cheaper, but they don't yield as many prints. The Epson uses pigment ink, which tends to last longer and be less sensitive to smudging. That said, dye ink does tend to produce deeper blacks and slightly more saturated colors.
Test Results
Made of thick plastic, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S feels well-built, with no obvious gaps in the construction. The input and output trays are extendable and also feel sturdy. Its power cord is removable, making it easy to replace if damaged. The design allows for easy access to the ink cartridges. However, people with larger hands might have trouble reaching the sheet rollers (also accessible via the cartridge bay) to remove paper jams due to the limited space. Unfortunately, there's no cover for the rear feeder, leaving the paper exposed to dust.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S has a great display. Though on the smaller side and lacking tilt adjustment, the display is easy to see, even when viewing from the sides, above, or below. The interface is user-friendly and responsive to inputs.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S uses a total of eight ink cartridges, adding a Gray, Light Gray, Photo Cyan, and Photo Magenta cartridge to the usual Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black cartridges. The posted black cartridge yield applies only to the black ink cartridge because the printer only uses the Gray and Light Gray ink for halftones when printing photos. A separate yield test shows that the Gray and Light Gray cartridges last much longer, churning out 303 pages before any visible signs of fading, so you likely won't need to replace them as often as the other cartridges. The printer warns you and pauses the print job when an ink level is low, but you can continue printing by pressing 'OK.'
Like its predecessor, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200, this printer utilizes multiple inks to produce the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow primaries. Changing the Color Intensity setting from 'Automatic' to 'Manual' overrides this behavior but results in significantly lower page yields. There's also an issue with the connection used, as using a wired USB connection increases the yield considerably compared to printing over Wi-Fi. The posted color page yield shows the number of pages obtained using a wired connection with Color Intensity set to 'Automatic.' It's worth noting that the color page yield is still much lower than that of the Canon PIXMA PRO-200, though it's hard to say whether it's related to the issues mentioned here. We'll update the review if Canon releases a firmware update to address this issue.
This printer requires minimal maintenance. Like most inkjet printers, there's a risk of printhead clogging if you don't print for an extended period of time. There are many built-in maintenance functions to resolve print quality issues, including Nozzle Check, Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, Print Head Alignment, Roller Cleaning, and Bottom Plate Cleaning. Except for the black ink cartridge, the other cartridges yield a large number of prints and are unlikely to require regular replacement unless you print a significant amount. The cartridges are easily accessible; the cartridge bay moves to the middle as soon as you lift the cover (with the printer on). You can access the sheet rollers via the cartridge bay, but there is limited space, so those with larger hands may have difficulty reaching the jammed paper.
You can download the online user manual here.
This is an inkjet printer, which means it can clog if left unused for an extended period. Inkjet printers use liquid ink that flows through extremely fine printhead nozzles. During extended periods of inactivity, this ink can evaporate, thicken, or dry out, potentially blocking the ink flow. Environmental factors such as dry air, dust, temperature fluctuations, or direct sunlight can accelerate clog formation. Clogs may cause missing lines, faded colors, or complete print failures. To reduce the risk, we recommend printing periodically and storing the printer in a cool, stable environment. If clogs occur, most inkjet printers include built-in maintenance routines to help clear the printheads, which are detailed in the Expected Maintenance test box of this review.
If you don't want to deal with unclogging, laser printers use a different system with dry toner and a drum instead of ink and printheads, which avoids this issue.
This printer features replaceable printheads, but its cartridges have a low volume. The available flush volume can fix many everyday clogging issues, but you may need more than one cartridge for the most severe blockages. When flushing is insufficient, users can at least replace the printhead as a last resort.
- Power cord
- Documentation
- Set of CLI-65 ink cartridges:
- 1x Black
- 1x Gray
- 1x Light Gray
- 1x Cyan
- 1x Magenta
- 1x Yellow
- 1x Photo Cyan
- 1x Photo Magenta
- Multi-purpose tray (not shown)
The cost-per-print is excellent, as the ink cartridges yield are relatively inexpensive and yield a large number of prints. We included the Gray and Light Gray as color cartridges in this calculation, but as mentioned in the cartridge section, those ink cartridges last significantly longer, thereby reducing the total cost of the color cartridges. You can buy the cartridges individually or as a bundle.
The video above shows the print speed when using a wired connection, as printing over Wi-Fi can cause the printer to produce blank pages or prints with a single line. This is likely an issue Canon will fix via a firmware update; we'll update the review if anything changes.
The top feeder holds up to 100 sheets of regular (Letter size) paper, 20 sheets of 4" x 6" photo paper, 10 sheets of 8.5" x 11" photo paper, or one sheet of 13" x 19" photo paper. The manual feeder can only take one sheet at a time, regardless of the paper type or size. You can print on CDs/DVDs using the multi-purpose tray, which can only hold one CD/DVD at a time.
The print quality of black and white documents is outstanding and is as good as it gets for an inkjet printer. Text looks incredibly sharp, and fine elements, like the lines in the graph, are all present.
The quality of color documents is also outstanding. There's very little to complain about; only some minor artifacts here and there, like the barely visible lines in the table's blue column and some color bleed in the red row.
The top feeder supports paper sizes from 3.5" x 3.5" (88.9 mm x 88.9 mm) to 13" x 39" (330.2 mm x 990.6 mm). The manual feeder supports paper sizes from 8" x 10" (203.2 mm x 254 mm) to 13" x 39" (330.2 mm x 990.6 mm).
If you're looking for a similar alternative with roll paper support, consider the Epson SureColor P700.
This is a print-only unit.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S has an outstanding color gamut, producing a wide range of colors with minimal banding or graining. It mainly struggles with bright, highly saturated reds, purples, cyans, and greens. Though not quite as good as its predecessor, the Canon PIXMA PRO-200, the differences between the two models are extremely minute and hard to spot in most pictures.
This printer has good color accuracy. Again, this is slightly worse than the older Canon PIXMA PRO-200, despite both models using the same cartridges. The differences are most noticeable in the skin tones, blues, and grays. Check out the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 if you want a similar photo printer with better color accuracy.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200S is outstanding at reproducing small details. Fine elements look clear, and distant objects are easily recognizable. However, the contrast is slightly worse compared to the older Canon PIXMA PRO-200, making edges and contrasting elements appear slightly softer overall.
Canon has updated the wireless connectivity to prioritize the strongest signal available at all times. This theoretically helps maintain a more stable connection; however, it causes the printer to output blank pages or prints with a single line. This is likely an issue Canon will fix via a firmware update; we'll update the review if anything changes.
You can use the Canon PRINT mobile app to print, scan (using your smartphone's camera), check the printer's status, access the user manual, and perform maintenance tasks. You can also manage your ink subscription and buy consumables.