Canon Pixma MP610 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2180B002)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon Pixma MP610 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2180B002)
Customer Review: Does it All Well
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up the Canon Pixma P610 for a client who needed a new all-in-one printer on her iMac. She had previously used an HP a-i-o printer and after about three years, the device bit the bullet. She had been having trouble with the printer for a very long time so I suggested a new one.
I went through the usual suspects largely ignoring the Canon line of printers, having been less than impressed by them in the 1990's and into the early 2000's. However, after reading reviews at several sites and in a few magazines, I decided to give the Pixma MP610 a go.
The printer is a bit difficult to setup the first time around, you install the print head and several printer cartridges deep inside of the printer, not the easiest install but not too difficult. Once powered up, full of ink and connected to the iMac, we were ready to go.
This guy prints very fast and very sharp. Not quite laser sharp text but pictures print incredibly fast on plain paper and look darn good. We didn't get a chance to do a glossy photo but if it looked anything like the matte, well done.
Scanning was easy and fast, though the included software titles can be a bit confusing as what their purposes are and how to use them. Not a lot of unity over the spectrum. Epson beats the Canon's in branded software for sure.
Can't believe I can say this but the Pixma MP610 is the best all-in-one printer I have ever used.
Customer Review: Extremely pleased with MP610
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used my MP610 for only one month, but am extremely pleased. I didn't time it, but the "Fast" mode is very fast and better than draft quality for documents. Color does suffer in "Fast" mode. I had banding in a solid black field and colors weren't as true to original. But in 'standard' mode I detected no obvious faults. The 'High' mode with photo paper has outstanding color and detail to my layman eyes. I've printed heavy card stock (45#) with no problem. I dearly love the Duplex feature. I had paper feed problems with my previous HP printer, but this internal Duplex mechanism is much more than I expected at this price. The description and pictures of the product did not addequately show the paper feed options. There is a straight through feed from a raised paper holder in the rear requiring a height clearence of more than 7 inches over the height of the printer. The feed tray also leans slightly back requiring about 4 more inches clearance behind the machine. Also to my surprise there is a paper feed cassette in the bottom of the printer. It pulls out forward to load and then is reinserted. It can hold multiple sized paper, and presents a 'U' shaped feed path. I've yet to use it.
The 610 functions well as a color copy machine. I've used the scanner once to scan a company's gold emblem to use on 'home made' business cards and found the quality more than adequate in color and detail. I have NO complaints, yet.
Customer Review: AMAZING, for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit, catching this printer with a sale at $80 is unbeatable.
The printer prints at a decent quality (completely legible) in fast mode, of which will do a full page in about 4 seconds. Slower modes present far better quality, depending on your needs.
Duplex (double-sided) printing is awesome for saving paper in all documentation.
The scanner works fine, and both scanning and copying is a cinch.
The printer has been used infrequently for almost 6 months now, and the cartridge has not had any problems or used much ink. Most documents have been printed with black, however.
The design is unique and stylish. Although it is large, you cannot expect much smaller when it comes to an All-in-One. The LED screen is a nice addition, and It will hold quite a bit of paper. Note that the paper does stack vertically, so do expect to use the same amount of space as a small TV (~20").
I have not used this printer for pictures, so I will not comment on the quality. Text and others, however, have been far better than most printers I have used.
Again, this is a steal for $80, and at this price and my personal usage I could not give it less than 5 stars. I would, however, also order a USB cord that goes from rectangular end to square, both sides male. This is required to hook up to computer, and does not come in the box.
Customer Review: Better than I expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the MP610 a few weeks ago, because I was offered a nice rebate on it at the store where I bought a new computer. It was my choice from among a limited selection of printers there. I decided what the heck, the net price after rebate was quite low for a 3-in-1 machine and I'd try it out.
My MP610 is performing better than I expected. I use it for document copying and printing. I'm delighted with how quietly it operates, and with its automatic duplex printing feature. I'm also happy with the quality of the printing.
I rarely print photos at home, so I don't know how well the MP610 prints photos. I haven't scanned any photos on it yet, although I've used both the black/white and color copy functions and they are fast and sharp.
Overall, I'm very happy with this printer. It replaced my old HP Officet 7130xi, a multifunction machine that is much bigger, heavier, louder and clunkier than the MP610.
UPDATE on May 30, 2008: Now that I've used it longer, I like the MP610 even better. I really appreciate the second paper tray (cassette) located at the bottom front of the machine. I have that tray loaded with blank envelopes, so that I can print them without specially feeding each envelope or removing the main load of blank paper.
Customer Review: Best deal (only photographers need ponder)
Summary: 5 Stars
The MP610 has been phased out by Canon in favor of the MP620, but Amazon still carries the old model--and at a hefty price reduction. The question: should you adopt a new-is-better stance? Answer: hardly. Consider the following:
The MP610 is an extremely versatile yet powerful machine. It proved itself for me in each of its functions long before the most popular consumer magazine listed it as #1 in its ratings.
The 610 has served me most handily as a stand-alone copier, performing better than the dedicated copy machine I formerly used for printing out music.
If you plan to use the 610 as your main printer, rest assured that once you've tried the auto duplex feature, you won't settle for a printer without it. The MP620 does not have duplex printing (unless you manually flip each page to the other side).
The MP620 is an "upgrade" (perhaps) aimed exclusively at photographers. It adds another ink cartridge, provides enhanced "autofix" for those who touch-up their photos at the printer, and has slightly reduced warm-up time for the first print-out. It also, at this point, costs considerably more than the MP610. Don't expect the 610 to be available much longer at this price.