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Additionally, the MP620 does not include duplex printing, a feature that I have seen on other models at this price range. If you are looking for a great multifunction printer, then the Canon PIXMA MP620 is the one. There are some things to note, however, as this printer is not flawless. Its rock-solid features and stunning picture quality will no doubt leave you satisfied.
I found it a little strange though that this printer cannot read photos from a USB flash drive, even the ones it scanned and placed on there itself. This doesn't pose a huge problem, and for the photos it reads from memory cards, it can print using a variety of templates, including calendars, photo index sheets, and picture packages.All in all, if you are confused about which printer to buy, or are just looking for a printer you can trust, look no further than the Canon PIXMA MP620. It can also scan photos directly to memory cards and USB flash drives, without a computer. Besides, any time lost printing will be made up scanning, as I found that this multifunction scans rather rapidly (much more so than my old scanner).
Granted, the amount of documentation included for how to handle the ink cartridges and print head could be eliminated in favor of a more complete guide on how to perform basic tasks with the printer. Canon MP980 Wireless All-in-One Photo PrinterThough the MP620 is a bit slow off the line, its sharp text and vibrant photos are worth the wait. After about 30-45 minutes of set up time, you will be printing amazing quality photos, rivaling the ones from your local photo lab. If this poses a problem, you may want to look at the Canon PIXMA MP980, which does have this feature, among others, including a larger screen and film negative scanning.
Though not at the forefront, the xD format is still a major player and the lack of support on this printer is a bit of a put off. The points of interest are summarized below:NOTEWORTHY PROS:+ Great quality prints+ Intuitive interface with built-in templates+ No computer required+ Wired and wireless networking capabilities+ Individual, reasonably-priced inks+ Easy, high-res scanning, even over the network+ Memory card slots appear in "My Computer" as a network drive+ Solid feel, sleek designPOTENTIAL CONS:- Lacks native support for xD memory cards (adapter required)- A bit slow to begin printing- Does not read pictures from a USB flash drive (but will scan to one)- Lacks automatic duplex printingI found the printer to be incredibly easy to set up using the supplied instructions. Even so, the printer includes an electronic manual that you can select to install when you run the CD.My only real disappointment with the printer thus far has been the lack of an xD memory card slot.
I know they are started crtridges, but they still should of functioned 100% This is after the initial printer set-up and the next 15 pages I ran off. Installation instruction's was easy but hard to follow. The ink cartridges that came with the printer seemed to be dried out even though they were packaged.
It is somewhat slow to wake up to start to print and the ink cartridges seem somewhat small. With that down however, it does a good job. Have no knowledge at this point how long they will last. We received the MP620 wireless printer quickly and in good shape. It took a while to set it up and to understand its operation.
I repeatedly followed the instructions, but the printer can never be found in the list of printers to be added. I have tried to connect the printer to my iMac several times, unsuccessfully. I never had any such problems with my previous printers.
Haven't hooked it up to the network yet though, so I can't say how well that aspect performs. It works well so far, I like the internal paper tray.
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