# Best Photo Printers: the stierproducts tier list - Source: https://stierproducts.com/categories/photo-printers - Last researched: 2026-08-19T17:55:29.494Z - Products ranked: 14 - Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology - Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence. Dedicated photo and instant photo printers; general document printers belong to Printers. ## Summary On the stierproducts photo printers board, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Epson SureColor P700 (#2, S tier) and Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 (#3, A tier). The board ranks 14 photo printers from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 19 Aug 2026, drawing on 356 outlet citations across the board. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Epson EcoTank ET-2980, Epson XP-15000, Canon SELPHY CP1500, and 2 others. ## Ranking | Rank | Product | Brand | Tier | LP | Outlets | Verdict | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 | Canon | S | 996 | 36 | A strong recommendation from a video review places it high on the list, demonstrating current owner satisfaction. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-imageprograf-pro-310 | | 2 | Epson SureColor P700 | Epson | S | 870 | 30 | The community consistently touts this as a top-tier option for quality prints, making it the clear leader. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-surecolor-p700 | | 3 | Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 | Epson | A | 667 | 17 | Its inclusion is observational, not recommended. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-expression-photo-xp-8800 | | 4 | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 | Epson | B | 548 | 19 | Long-lasting cartridge system, low running cost and solid support history. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-pro-et-5850-photo-printers | | 5 | Canon PIXMA PRO-200S | Canon | B | 545 | 38 | Its inclusion in a curated "best" list suggests solid performance and value within the community’s current preferences. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-pro-200s | | 6 | Canon PIXMA G620 | Canon | B | 501 | 38 | A decent option, but lacks the strong endorsement of the top picks; it's simply listed as available. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-g620 | | 7 | Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 | Epson | C | 491 | 14 | Good speed and quality but slightly outclassed by the XP-8800 in several key metrics. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-expression-photo-xp-8700 | | 8 | Canon PIXMA G650 | Canon | C | 413 | 14 | Slightly higher resolution and better color accuracy than the G620, while maintaining solid build quality. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-g650 | | 9 | Canon Pixma Pro-100 | Canon | C | 381 | 26 | Not prominently featured in recommendations; less current support. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-pro-100 | | 10 | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | Epson | D | 338 | 30 | Compact, low-maintenance and with a firmware that stays current for many years. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-et-2980-photo-printers | | 11 | Epson XP-15000 | Epson | D | 279 | 37 | Wide-format, durable build and a firmware that stays supported; great for serious hobbyists. | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-xp-15000 | | 12 | Canon SELPHY CP1500 | Canon | D | 273 | 23 | A solid choice from a "best" list, though not exceptional in any specific area. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-selphy-cp1500 | | 13 | Polaroid Hi-Print Generation 2 | Polaroid | F | 162 | 2 | A simple and convenient option, included among the best for its ease of use. | https://stierproducts.com/products/polaroid-hi-print-generation-2 | | 14 | Canon PIXMA TR160 | Canon | F | 129 | 32 | No standout qualities highlighted in the community discussion. | https://stierproducts.com/products/canon-pixma-tr160 | ## Flagged as ones to avoid These entered one or more research runs as a product buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. - Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 (#3, A tier): flagged by 1 of 7 runs. - Canon Pixma Pro-100 (#9, C tier): flagged by 1 of 3 runs. - Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (#10, D tier): flagged by 1 of 4 runs. - Epson XP-15000 (#11, D tier): flagged by 2 of 5 runs. - Canon SELPHY CP1500 (#12, D tier): flagged by 3 of 7 runs. - Polaroid Hi-Print Generation 2 (#13, F tier): flagged by 3 of 7 runs. - Canon PIXMA TR160 (#14, F tier): flagged by 3 of 5 runs. ## Tier meanings - S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category. - A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best. - B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing. - C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price. - D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money. - F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere. ## How to read this - Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand. - LP is the product's points on this category's ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories. - Outlets is how many distinct outlets are cited for that placement. The per-product page lists each citation, and shows which of their links were fetched and confirmed before publishing. - Nothing is hidden: every product the research placed is on this board.