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Canon PIXMA PRO-10: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems
The PRO-10 was the pigment sibling of the PRO-100, giving photographers archival 13 x 19 inch prints with a Chroma Optimizer gloss coat for a few hundred dollars more. It is slower than the PRO-100 and its PGI-72 inks are costlier, but print longevity is far better. The PRO-300 replaced it in 2020; remaining PRO-10 units suffer the same ageing printhead and absorber issues as their dye-based sibling.
Sold in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia. Sold as PIXMA PRO-10S (2015 refresh) in United Kingdom.
Is the Canon PIXMA PRO-10 right for you?
The PRO-10 was the pigment sibling of the PRO-100, giving photographers archival 13 x 19 inch prints with a Chroma Optimizer gloss coat for a few hundred dollars more. It is slower than the PRO-100 and its PGI-72 inks are costlier, but print longevity is far better. The PRO-300 replaced it in 2020; remaining PRO-10 units suffer the same ageing printhead and absorber issues as their dye-based sibling.
Best for: Legacy pigment photo printing for archival prints
Setting up the Canon PIXMA PRO-10
Connect via Ethernet or WPS on 2.4 GHz, since there is no display for manual Wi-Fi entry. Install the archived driver and Professional Print and Layout; on macOS, AirPrint will print but without the colour-management options photographers need. Leave the printer powered on so it can perform automatic ink agitation and nozzle checks.
- Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the ink cartridges, and load paper in the tray.
- Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
- Install the setup app. Use Canon's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
- Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
- Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.
Ink, toner and supplies
The Canon PIXMA PRO-10 uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.
- PGI-72 MBK / PBK / C / M / Y / PC / PM / GY / R / CO
High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.
Full specifications
| Print Speed | Approx. 3 min 35 sec per 11 x 14 in photo |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Up to 4800 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex | None |
| Adf | None |
| Paper Capacity | 150 sheets rear tray plus manual slot; up to 13 x 19 in |
| Display | None |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Mobile | Canon PRINT, AirPrint |
| Os | Windows 11/10, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Dimensions | 27.2 x 15.2 x 8.5 in |
| Weight | 43.9 lb |
| Extra | Ten LUCIA pigment inks (PGI-72) with Chroma Optimizer; replaced by the PRO-300 in 2020 |
| Functions |
Official drivers and apps
Every link goes to the manufacturer or an official app store. We never host modified installers.
- Apple AirPrint
Driverless printing built into iPhone, iPad and Mac iOS · macOS - Canon IJ Setup (ij.start.canon)
Canon's setup portal that walks you through installing a PIXMA or MAXIFY printer Windows · macOS · iOS - Canon PRINT
Canon's single mobile app for printing, scanning and printer setup iOS · Android - Canon Professional Print and Layout
Colour-managed printing plug-in for PIXMA PRO and imagePROGRAF PRO printers Windows · macOS
Problems owners report with this printer
| Code or message | What it means |
|---|---|
| B200 | Printhead fault |
| 5B00 | Ink absorber full |
| 1300 | Paper jam |
| 1660 | Ink tank missing |
| 1700 | Ink absorber almost full |
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