Canon PIXMA iP4300 InkJet Photo Printer

Pros: Prints out great looking black and white and color documents quickly
Cons: Proprietary and expensive ink cartridges.

Why did I need a new printer? When the predecessor printer, my Canon Pixma IP4200 died due to my carelessness, I was faced with a dilemma. The prior printer used ink extensively and expensively, so I bought the ink cartridges in volume and had ...

Pros: Good sharpness on the right paper. Generally good results on any paper. Small, unobtrusive.
Cons: A bit slow on duplex - taking up double sided paper. No USB cable included.

Getting there It's a gem. I always liked Canon. People have complained so much about Epson, except for the very high end models. And I was replacing an old, slow, but actually very good HP 722c (which was 'hot' in its day). But the newer HPs ...

Pros: Completely reliable.  Excellent printing in black and colour.
Cons: A quibble:  the under-computer printing feeder can't handle heavy photo paper, so just don't try.

I've had computers and printers for about 25 years.  I have had this Canon IP4300 for well over a year and have never had the least problem with it.  I can't say that about any other printer I've ever had.
Three tips:
(1)  Use Canon ink cartridges.  It might appear to be more expensive up front, but the cartridges last for a very long time and they don't clog up the printing mechanism,
(2)  Make it a firm habit to turn off the printer when you're finished printing.
(3)  Make it another firm habit to either unplug the printer, or, preferably, turn off the surge protector when you are finished with the computer.
My only regret is that, if I ever need another printer, they won't be making the IP4300 any more.