Canon PIXMA MX320 – Multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) – color – ink-jet – copying (up to): 5.5 ppm (mono) / 2.2 ppm (color) – printing (up to): 7.5 ppm (mono) / 4.5 ppm (color) – 100 sheets – 33.6 Kbps – Hi-Speed USB Review
Physically…
This Canon has an average foot print & a fairly short height for all that it will do, & it has a pleasant, quality “feel” to it when using it. There is a lot of echo in here, & the “quiet mode” print & FAX settings were an unexpected plus. I installed, tested, & used my new equipment & its software with no problems, whatsoever.
Pros…
I find Canon’s PC software interface to be very user-friendly, intuitive, easy to use, & quick to navigate. I am very pleased with the selection of print options it offers.
As for printing & copying, Canon’s “fast” & “standard” print quality looks great, & its “best” quality rivals laser print. I use “Georgia-Pacific Everyday Copy & Print Paper” (92 Brightness/45 Whiteness/20 Weight)–& my prints & copies come out excellent.
I have not tried printing digital photos as of yet, but the manual indicates I can either print photos from my PC–or directly from my Canon digital camera’s PictBridge interface.
Next in importance only to functionality, print quality, & ease of use–Canon’s print cartridges are much more reasonably priced than my old printer. Lexmark constantly scalped me for ink, & that’s why I refused to buy another one. Lexmark has seen all of the $ from me they will ever get.
Cons…
Although this Canon comes with a highly detailed, fast, easy to use PC manual–plus a printed multi-language “quick start” booklet–I would really prefer to receive a complete printed manual, in English. I can use this machine without one, but I do like printed manuals best.
Also, because this is my first FAX machine, I found the FAX user interface to be workable, but somewhat vague & obscure. I was uncertain my test FAX was actually sent & received, until I emailed to confirm it. If you have previous office FAX experience, you will probably already know what you’re doing when sending & receiving FAXes, & you won’t be in the dark as I was.
That said, I didn’t need to consult the manuals at all to use the copy machine function, & I won’t need to FAX too often. When I need it, this FAX will do what I need it to do, which was really all I wanted.
Overall…
My new Canon equipment will produce quality prints, copies, & faxes–for all of sixty bucks. I love mine, & I think it is an excellent choice for both personal & professional use.
Canon PIXMA MX320 – Multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) – color – ink-jet – copying (up to): 5.5 ppm (mono) / 2.2 ppm (color) – printing (up to): 7.5 ppm (mono) / 4.5 ppm (color) – 100 sheets – 33.6 Kbps – Hi-Speed USB Feature
- A Four-Function Device That Can Print, Fax, Copy And Scan
- Connectivity Is Via USB Or Optional Bluetooth
Canon PIXMA MX320 – Multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) – color – ink-jet – copying (up to): 5.5 ppm (mono) / 2.2 ppm (color) – printing (up to): 7.5 ppm (mono) / 4.5 ppm (color) – 100 sheets – 33.6 Kbps – Hi-Speed USB Overview
The PIXMA MX320 Home Office Printer delivers high performance and versatility at a great value! Utilize 4800 x 1200 maximum color dpi with the PG-210 Black and CL-211 Color FINE Ink Cartridge System for great detail and a built-in, fully integrated 30-sheet Auto Document Feeder delivers fast copying, scanning and faxing of your originals so you can multi-task and increase your home office productivity.For added efficiency, the Super G3 High-Speed Fax has a built-in memory to store up to 20 coded speed dials and 50 incoming pages. Scan, copy and distribute documents with professional quality thanks to Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology, which optimizes your copy quality based on the type of original so your copies will maintain the integrity of the original. Plus, the MX320 has various security features like password protected PDF’s so you can feel more secure about the creation and dissemination of your most confidential files.The PIXMA MX320 Printer’s Full Dot Matrix LCD helps make things easier by showing printer and job status. For those who seek computer-free printing capabilities, that can be achieved via PictBridge and optional Bluetooth wireless devices. So, whether you’re on a PC or Mac® computer, you get an advanced business machine and excellent photo lab all in one that can fit virtually anywhere.
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