They are whisper quiet. Apart from the rollers picking up the paper, the print heads zip to and fro without the least distracting whirr. Only time will tell if the printouts are really good enough for the family album or the living room wall. But in choosing a printer, there is also the issue of initial price and the cost of running. And then more good news.
Maintenance cost is even better news.
Printer companies these days almost give away the printers to make money on the consumables like ink and paper. Like higher-end printers, though, the S600 and S800 come with individual ink tanks which can be replaced separately. Inkjet print heads get worn and blocked with time and disuse and Canon caters for this as well. Both models come with user replaceable print heads. It looks like Canon has not left any stoned unturned.