If you are replacing a laser printer, note the difference. The TS9550 is not "instant."
Verdict: Acceptable for a photo-centric printer. It struggles slightly with large 4K resolution prints (A3 takes ~3 minutes), but the wait is rewarded by the output.
Use high-quality photo paper (e.g., Canon Glossy II) and these images: canon pixma ts9550 test
| 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 |
Recommended free test image: “Canon Print Quality Test Image” (search online) or use Adobe RGB test chart. If you are replacing a laser printer, note the difference
❌ 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.
Let’s be real: The TS9550 is big. Not warehouse-big, but make-sure-your-shelf-is-deep-enough big (43 cm wide). The build feels premium – the main paper cassette tucks away neatly, and the rear paper feed works perfectly for thicker media. Verdict: Acceptable for a photo-centric printer
Setup via the 4.3-inch touchscreen was surprisingly painless. WiFi connection took 90 seconds. The Canon PRINT app? Still clunky, but it worked on the second try.
The first task was mundane: a 50-page contract. We loaded standard 80gsm copier paper.
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.