Canon Pixma Ts9550 Test -

The TS9550 uses Canon’s FINE print head with 5,472 nozzles. For a test, we used Canon’s own Glossy II paper and generic matte paper.

Here is where the romance meets reality.

The Noise: It sounds like a robotic mouse typing furiously. It isn't loud, but it is busy. Don't put this in your bedroom if you work late at night.

Use high-quality photo paper (e.g., Canon Glossy II) and these images:

| Test image type | What to look for | |----------------|------------------| | Grayscale gradient | Smooth transitions, no banding | | RGB primary colors | Pure red, green, blue – no tint | | Skin tones | Natural, no magenta/green shift | | Fine text (small fonts) | Sharp, no ghosting (PGBK used) | | Borderless 4×6” | No margin on any side | canon pixma ts9550 test

Recommended free test image: “Canon Print Quality Test Image” (search online) or use Adobe RGB test chart.

❌ The front paper output tray feels flimsy.
❌ No Ethernet – WiFi or USB only.
❌ Canon’s software on Windows still installs bloatware. Choose “custom install”.
❌ The touchscreen lags slightly when waking from sleep.

We tested the TS9550's printing performance in different modes, including:

The first task was mundane: a 50-page contract. We loaded standard 80gsm copier paper. The TS9550 uses Canon’s FINE print head with 5,472 nozzles

The TS9550 is an inkjet, and inkjets can be slow. However, Canon’s print heads are known for speed. We hit print. The pages began flying out. The text was dark, sharp, and professional. There was none of the feathering you sometimes see on cheaper inkjets where the ink bleeds into the paper fibers.

Because the pigment black ink sits on top of the paper rather than soaking in, we ran a finger over the text immediately. No smudge. For a business environment where documents need to be handled quickly, this was a pass with flying colors.

Here is the brutal truth of the Canon Pixma TS9550 test: The initial price (approx. €250-300) is affordable, but the cartridges are small.

Cost per page (CPP):

Warning: If you print more than 50 photos a week, look at the Canon MegaTank (G-series) instead. The TS9550 is for low-volume, high-quality needs.

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