Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 review
My verdictThe pigment version of the PRO-200S body. Pick it when you print on matte and fine-art paper, or when a print has to last.
Best forFine-art, matte-paper and black-and-white printers, and anyone selling prints
Skip it ifPeople who only print glossy 4x6 and 8x10 and care most about price
- Owner rating
- 4.3 from 118
- Price tier
- $$$ Oct 30, 2026
- Biggest print
- 13 x 19 in
- Running cost
- 32-39c per 4x6
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 in detail
Why a pigment printer at 13 inches
Canon sells nine pigment inks plus a Chroma Optimizer here. Pigment sits on top of the paper instead of soaking into the coating, which is why it holds up better to light and why it looks good on matte and textured stock. The listing also calls out a dedicated matte black for deeper blacks on matte papers.
If you’ve seen the PRO-300 in older roundups, the PRO-310 is the newer model in that slot, and the listings to buy from.
Same footprint as the PRO-200S
Dimensions and weight on the two listings are nearly identical, so a desk that holds one holds the other. That makes the buying question simple. Do you want dye (PRO-200S) or pigment (PRO-310)? Everything else about living with them is close.
Canon adds an anti-clogging system and skew correction here, and the listing shows custom paper lengths up to 129 inches, which is worth knowing if you make long panoramic prints.
The cost of keeping prints for decades
Pigment cartridges aren’t cheap, and the Chroma Optimizer is one more consumable. The planning figure on this site is about $0.0100 of ink per square inch, a bit lower than the dye model’s. It is still a cartridge printer. If you print 13 x 19 often, cost per sheet adds up fast.
Choosing a 13-inch Canon
The 13-inch Canons sort out easily. Dye is the PRO-200S, pigment is the PRO-310, and the older PRO-200 and PRO-300 are the generation before. The PRO-310 listing scores 4.3 against the PRO-200S’s 4.1, though on a smaller sample.
Ink, in relative terms
Canon’s PFI-5100 10-color pack costs roughly a quarter of what the printer does on the listings I pulled, which is a sensible way to think about first-year ink. The pack I found is labeled compatible with the PRO-310; check Canon’s own compatibility table before you order, because several listings use the word ‘compatible’ loosely.
The catches
- Smaller review sample than most printers here, 118 ratings on the listing when the data was pulled, so one bad batch moves the average.
- Print only, like the PRO-200S.
- Glossy prints from pigment look good, but dye still wins for pure color punch.
imagePROGRAF PRO-310 specs
| Maximum print | 13 x 19 in, custom lengths to 13 x 129 in |
|---|---|
| Ink system | 9-color pigment + Chroma Optimizer |
| Cartridges or tanks | Cartridges (Lucia PRO II inks) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Scan and copy | No |
| Screen | 3.0-in color LCD |
| Weight | 31.6 lb |
| Good to know | Anti-clogging system and skew correction on board |
| Running cost | about 32-39c per 4x6 (planning figure) |
What it costs to run, worked out
Cartridge ink is the biggest part of the bill; paper adds to it.
| Size | Ink | Paper (budget to premium) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 6 | 24c | 8c to 15c | 32c to 39c |
| 5 x 7 | 35c | 11c to 22c | 46c to 58c |
| 8 x 10 | 80c | 26c to 51c | $1.06 to $1.31 |
| 13 x 19 | $2.47 | 39c to $2.80 | $2.86 to $5.27 |
| Volume | Ink and paper | With printer |
|---|---|---|
| 20 a month | $273 | $973 |
| 60 a month | $819 | $1,519 |
| 150 a month | $2,047 | $2,747 |
Planning figures from listings pulled Oct 30, 2026. The printer price is rounded and moves daily. Put in your own numbers.
What owners say
Amazon shows 4.3 out of 5 from 118 ratings on the listing I feature, which is a small sample. Data pulled Oct 30, 2026. A star average says owners are happy, not why; sort the listing by recent and critical reviews before you buy.
imagePROGRAF PRO-310 head to head
imagePROGRAF PRO-310 alternatives
Pairs well with: 13x19 paper
Canon Pro Premium Matte Photo Paper, 13x19, 50 sheets
4.6 (303)View on Amazon
HP Advanced Glossy Photo Paper, 13x19, 20 sheets
4.6 (278)View on Amazon
Goefun 13x19 Matte Photo Paper, 100 sheets
4.4 (719)View on Amazon
Hahnemuhle Photo Luster 290, 13x19, 25 sheets
new listingView on AmazonPairs well with: Canon pigment ink
Canon PFI-5100 10-color ink pack for the imagePROGRAF PRO-310
4.8 (23)View on AmazonQuestions people ask
PRO-310 or PRO-200S?
Choose the PRO-310 for matte and fine-art paper or long-term display. Choose the PRO-200S for glossy color work at a lower sticker price.
Is it the same as the PRO-300?
No. It’s the newer 13-inch pigment model in Canon’s line; many older lists still show the PRO-300.
Can it print panoramas?
The listing shows custom paper lengths up to 129 inches.
How many inks does the PRO-310 use?
Canon lists nine pigment inks plus a Chroma Optimizer, which is why the pack is a 10-color pack.
Is the PRO-310 good for black and white?
Its dedicated matte black targets deeper blacks on matte paper. For heavy monochrome work, compare it with the Epson P900 through the PRO-1100 vs P900 page.