Posted to Photo Printers 2009-11-25
Canons PIXMA MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer is a multifunction printer with additional preview capabilities to cater for the memory card slot that is available. The 1.8 inch LCD screen gives a crisp preview of the images which have been loaded in via the memory card slot, giving quick and easy review of the photos that are about to printed. Capable of outputting images in a resolution up to 4800 x 1200 DPI in color and 600 x 600 dpi in black and white, the MP490 is a standard photo printer for the home or small office. A singular memory card slot is available below the LCD screen which supports the majority of standard SD, SDHC, Memory Stick DUO and Micro-SD media cards that are available on the market. The unit has compatible drivers for both Mac and PC and has recently been certified to be used with Windows 7 as well.
PerformancePrinting speeds allow for 8.4 pages per minute output in black and white and 4.8 pages in color. Borderless photo printing performance is also fairly quick with a standard 4 x 6 inch color photo completed in about 43 seconds. Full color copying speeds are good, giving a copy of your original photo in around 37 seconds. The flatbed scanner can give resolution up to 1200 x 2400 dpi which should be sufficient for any home scanning needs, with a maximum supported document size of 8.5 inch by 11.7 inch. ErgonomicsWhilst the MP490 does not break any new ground in terms of design look for a desktop printer, there are a few features that do serve to enhance the user experience. The location of the preview screen and memory card slot on the top of the unit beside the scanning bed gives easy access to the functions, without intruding on the rest of the unit. The Easy Photo Print EX software that comes bundled with the unit is simple to install and has the handy addition of the Auto Photo fix functions that help spruce up most scanned in originals with the click of a button. SummaryCanons home printer range is vast and the aim appears to be to provide an option for every situation. The added benefit of the Canon PIXMA MP490 over other units is the LCD preview screen and memory card slot, whilst still offering the USB connectivity to your PC should you need it. Network capability could really expand this units compatibility, but with scanning and copying functionality also available, this multi function unit is a good choice for a home computer setup. Pros
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