A multifunctional printer at $72 (and $49
online) does not need to show much features. This Canon is not the
multifunction printer with the most elegant style, and it occupies much space.
It can be put on the shelf (a little deep), with all relevant sectors are
attached in the front.
MG2250 is attached many buttons, and even
you do not have graphics screen - a text screen that allows you to adjust some
settings, no memory card reader or PictBridge port, so you cannot connect the
external device. You can also use several utilities without connect to the PC,
but we will not recommended Canon for this purpose.
Canon
Pixma MG2250
There is just one installed paper tray,
although it can store 100 sheets - not bad, basing on the price. The tray to
contain printed paper is also present, so paper will not fall into the floor.
You will not wish to have any networking
facility at this price, and USB 2.0 is the only physical interface. Canon has
tried to make the use of this model be more convenient by packing a lot of
software. It has Print Your Day application for Facebook, while My Image Garden
and Creative Park Premium give you many options to organize and manipulate the
image.
MG2250 is quite slow. In Normal text mode,
we recorded the speed of 7.1ppm, it only loses 1.4ppm compared to the fastest
setting. The text is bolder than Normal mode although the characters are still
slightly blurry. Even the best output still lacks of clarity despite its slow
1.9ppm output speed.
Canon proved its success in the printing of
graphics, although it is not fast in the first time. Fastest 3.2ppm mode is too
slow, and average mode only reaches the speed of 2.1ppm in our tests. Palette
is balance in an interesting way though it does not show much detail and color
accuracy. Canon is the slowest printer here that can produce a 4x6in image with
the lack of vivid colors, but the output is quite good.
Canon
proved its success in the printing of graphics, although it is not fast in the
first time.
The cost of printing is too expensive with
this cheap model: 2.8p per each black page and 4.5p for each color page.
When copying, MG2250 loses details.
However, it's quite fast here, and even at 600dpi, it only needs 35 seconds to
copy our testing document. The color is lighter than it should be, with the
obvious lack of completion. The lid is a little weak, even though it can adjust
easily and allow you to scan big documents.
Info
§ Price:
$72
§ Supplier:
www.canon.com
Verdict
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Operating expense of MG2250 is quite affordable,
basing on low initial price of this printer. Canon generates acceptable output,
let’s pay more money and you will have significantly better result.
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Designs: 3.5/5
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Features: 3/5
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Performance: 3/5
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Value: 3.5/5
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Total: 3.5/5
Canon Pixma MX895
It is exciting to see a multifunctional
printer that offers fax facility and Ethernet and concludes that it is a
business model. However, Canon MX895 is better than any other multifunctional
printer we've seen, it serves all users.
Canon
Pixma MX895
Specifically, it serves everyone, except
for those very small because of this machine is very big. Designed with stubby
pyramid format, it is difficult to hide its bulky although it does a good job
of hiding many features behind separate doors.
While HP printers have touch screen, Canon
adds many buttons for the 3in graphics screen. Lovely interface lights and make
the buttons dim when necessary. It is good for a feature-rich model, helping
you to use it easily whether the PC is connected or not.
We may mention many connectivity options
Wi-Fi and Ethernet (with Bluetooth is optional) struggle with the PictBridge
and memory card for SD cards, MemoryStick, CompactFlash, xD-Picture Card and so
on. MX895 can also get files from Canon's online cloud services, and the mobile
devices can also communicate. Besides, ADF 35 sheets are good at copying and
faxing.
This is not the fastest printer in here:
black and white speed in the Fast and Normal mode is 11.9ppm and 8.9ppm, it is
lower than the speed of HP 7520. The graphics is not really fast, though in the
middle mode, it has created 3.1ppm competitive speed. However, the quality of
Canon printer is at the top.
Colors are splendid, the characters are
sharp and focused. With the addition of dedicated photo printer, the result is
beautiful. MX895 has clever picture structure with the deep colors and the
great attention to detail.
While
HP printers have touch screen, Canon adds many buttons for the 3in graphics
screen.
The cost of printing is not cheap, with
2.9p for a text page, and 12.5p for a colored page.
Scan component works very well; it also
adds a lot of colors and sharp details for the document. Copy utility is never
incorrect like that with the source document. However, the adjustable lid will
help.
Info
§ Price:
$286, VAT included
§ Supplier:
www.canon.com
Verdict
§
Canon MX895 is not the cheapest or fastest model
in active, but the system features are impressive, and the print quality is
unmatched. To print the results that attract attention, this Canon printer
model is very powerful and we would like to recommend it for you.
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Designs: 4/5
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Features: 4.5/5
§
Performance: 4.5/5
§
Value: 3.5/5
§ Total: 4/5
