Canon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 0580B002
Color: BLACK AND SILVER
Product features:
- Compact, stylish unit saves on office space while giving you all the features your workgroup needs to thrive
- Features a productive 30-page Automatic Document Feeder; prints up to 29 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white, and 19 ppm in color
- 150-page fax memory safely stores all incoming faxes if paper or ink runs out; built-in scanner offers 1200 by 2400 dots per inch optical resolution
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.4 x 18.4 inches (WxHxD); weighs 28.2 pounds
- All-In-One photo printer prints, copies, scans, and faxes
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Customer Review: Noisey - but a nice piece of equipment!
Summary: 5 Stars
Recently, the HP T45 Multifunction machine that I had relied on for many (7) years, began to make the death rattles and errors associated with imminent demise. Also, since it hasn't been made for many years, the ink cartridges were becoming a bit of a hassle to find - and, though findable on Ebay, etc, they tended to be old ones in their original packaging and not especially reliable. Therefore, it was time to find a new all-in-one for my home and small office use. I searched out professional reviews, compared features and prices and, of course, consulted with my fellow consumer reviewers. All said and done, I decided on this Canon Pixma MP530 and am pleased to report that, as of the first week or two, I am quite pleased with each of it's functions, printing, copying, scanning and FAXing and have found some fault in only four areas. They are 1) it is VERY noisy and shakes a bit as it operated; 2) the setup is more complex than I am used to and though I am not a novice, it took me almost an hour to get it fully set up and programmed, 3) the ink jet cartridges ARE expensive - though the quality of the printing - especially of photos - may make the additional expense well worth while and 4) the machine is large, weighing over 28 lbs. and measuring, with paper trays retracted, 18.4 (W) X 18.4(D)X10.4 inches (H.)
I can offer some initial impressions based on my experiences with each of it's features as well as the overall operation of the device that you may find of some help in making a good decision for yourself.
The Cost(s)
The machine, itself, is priced quite reasonably. At well under $200., it offers a nice range of features, is an attractive design (though admittedly rather large in both weight and dimension compared to HP machines with similar features). It comes with everything you need to set it up in the box except for the necessary USB2 cable - a deliberate omission I found particularly irritating as it is obviously intended to artificially lower the cost of the unit. Canon's responses to my questions about this were entirely `rote' and unsatisfactory. This is, I realize, an increasingly common practice - to not provide new cables with new printers. A marketing and public relations error, in my view, for most of the major manufacturers of printers and multifunction machines. So, nearly an hour into the set up, I found myself running out to a local store to buy the cable it requires to connect it to my computer. I got over it when I started to use the machine.
Frequently criticized for the expense of the ink jet cartridges (it holds a total of 5 of them - One large Black, one small one, and three colors ,Yellow, Majenta and Cyan) and will not operate (any of the functions) if any one of the cartridges is empty making back up ink supply a necessity rather than a convenience option. AMAZON offers competitive prices for the ink, as do many online resellers. As with all equipment, I would recommend that users avoid the temptation to save money by buying refilled/refurbished cartridges. Besides their intermittent reliability, they may both foul your machine as well as void the warrantee. The ink IS expensive, but, on the other hand, the quality is excellent and FAR surpasses my various HP experiences.
The Set Up
This is one of the more complicated set ups I have encountered. It requires both patience and time. However, the reasons for the complexities are logical and, ultimately, helpful. Unlike my old HP T45, there are MANY subsets of choices in setting up each of the functions. So, if you take the time to do it carefully, the machine will work exactly as you want it to. All default settings are not necessarily correct or desirable for all users! As I mentioned, it took me nearly an hour, including the time to research, in the included printed manual, what each setting actually controls and then altering ones I had misunderstood and set initially incorrectly. This is real life when setting up ANY reasonably complex piece of hardware and price notwithstanding, this PIXMA is that. Included in the box is a standard and clearly illustrated Quick Set-Up Guide which allows for a relatively quick and efficient set up - especially for users for whom the default settings are most appropriate.
Printing
By far, this is the feature I most often use. The actual speed of the printing, while somewhat faster than that which is posted, is slowed by the duplexing function - in and of itself, a lovely paper-saving feature. Set on the Standard setting, the print is quite clear and saves ink over using the more consuming high definition setting. I reserve the latter for documents being printed for sending out only.
A few common specs for comparison with other machines:
Printing resolution: 9600 X 2400 dpi. Max.
Print speed: Black: 15-29 ppm depending on setting
and needed resolution.
Color: 11-19 ppm
Print width: 8" (8.5" for borderless option)
Paper capacity: Two: One main drawer type holding about 100 pages of paper, and a rear auto-feed that holds another 75 or so.
Copying
Copy speed: Black & White - fast mode: approx 28cpm
Color - fast mode: approx 19cpm
Copy Capacity: 99 copies
Density adjustment: 9 levels from which to choose
Zoom: 25% to 400%
FAX
Modem speed(s): 2400 - 33600 bps
Transmission speed:B&W: About 3 secs. Per page at 33.6 Kbps
Color: About 1 min, 20 secs per page at
33.6 Kbps
Settings allow for: Automatic redialing
Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection
Remote reception by phone
Non-ring reception
Activity Report (after every 20
transactions.
Non-delivery report
TTI (Transmit Terminal Information)
Scanner
Flatbed, one page at a time OR auto-feed
Compatibility: TWAIN/WIA (Windows XP)
Not compliant with Windows VISTA
Scanning resolution: 1200 dpi X 2400dpi (optical)
19200 X 19200 dpi(enhanc)
Image processing: Halftones: 256 levels of gray
Color: 16,777,216 colors (but whose counting?!)
A PictBridge program is also included allowing for direct photo printing from a USB cable without requiring the use of the computer. I have not tried out this function yet, but am looking forward to it. I HAVE used all the others and they have worked flawlessly. It is nearly identical to the more expensive model MP580, but that it lacks 1) networkability and 2) card reading slots: two features I personally did not need or want.
So, for a large, inexpensive but well functioning all-in-one, it is a really good deal. It DOES shake, rattle and roll a bit - so I have mine set on a table next to the computer and desk rather than on the same table: no big compromise there as it does fit where I had the old HP mounted. From a former HP devotee to a Canon convert in one purchase. Check it out!
Description of Canon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer
Just think of what you can accomplish with this compact All-In-One: Print photos and text. Copy important papers. Fax documents and forms. Scan personal notebooks and photos. And all with the high performance and exceptional quality that comes with a Canon printer. With productivity like this, the MP530 Office All-In-One just may become your favorite machine.The Canon Pixma MP530 is a versatile all-in-one unit combines printing, scanning, faxing, and copying capabilities in one compact, space-saving device that delivers fast, professional results job after job.
You can use the MP530 to print both photos and text, copy important papers, fax documents and forms, and scan personal notebooks and photos. Featuring a productive 30-page automatic document feeder that can copy, scan, or fax multiple-page documents, this powerful unit prints up to 29 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white and 19 ppm in color, and delivers a borderless 4-by-6-inch photo in about 51 seconds. Fax at up to 33.6 kbps in color or black and white, store 40 speed-dial codes and enjoy the convenience of the 150-page fax memory that safely stores all incoming faxes if paper or ink runs out. Finally, the built-in scanner offers 1200 x 2400 dot-per-inch (dpi) optical resolution with 48-bit color depth for vibrant images.
Thanks to its 1,856 precision nozzles, the MP530 offers exceptional print resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 dpi, and ink droplets the size of one picoliter produce exceptionally detailed photos. And you can enjoy these results immediately by taking advantage of the click-connect-print option. Simply capture an image with a PictBridge-ready digital camera or DV camcorder, then connect and print--it's that easy. Additionally, the USB 2.0 interface enables the fastest possible image transfers and scanning speeds, while the dual color gamut processing technology automatically optimizes copy quality based on the type of originals you are copying. This means that you can always trust the MP530 to deliver the highest quality materials to help keep your business productive.
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