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Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer: Review

Posted to Photo Printers 2010-01-06


Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer: Review
Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer : Review

If you're in the market for a multifunctional printer, then consider the Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer, which combines the professional quality of a photo printer with the flexibility and compatibility of a networking printer to bring the consumer the ultimate all-in-one. Although it lacks a fax feature, this compact printer impresses us beyond initial impressions. This printer may be a little too pricey for some, but in the long run it is definitely worth it.

The PIXMA MP990 is quite compact but a little heavy, measuring 18.5" x 15.2" x 7.9" and weighing 23.6 pounds. If you need something small yet powerful for your home or small office, this is definitely one of the printers to consider. One of the most impressive features is the ability to scan 35mm negatives and slides and transform them into beautiful features. In addition, the PIXMA MP990 comes loaded with printing-enhancement technologies that ensure print quality and performance is always the best. If you need a multifunctional printer that does all this and more, consider the MP990.


Rating:  4.6 out of 5

Quality

Being a photo printer, you expect print quality to be top-notch. The Canon PIXMA MP990 offers so much more. Not only does it allow a printing resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 dpi, but it also boasts six individual ink tanks to guarantee that every photo will be rich in color and crisp in clarity. The scanner is also superior, allowing pictures and negatives to be scanned at up to 4800 dpi. Although photo prints are a little slower than some printers, the quality is extraordinary.

Features

As with the majority of modern photo printers, this one is loaded with features and technologies that enhance the consumer's printing experience all along the way. This one comes with a 3.8" LCD for easy use, PictBridge for compatibility, automatic photo correction, tons of picture enhancing tools, and more. The PIXMA MP990 comes with wireless b/g networking, in addition to Ethernet, which is great for a home or small office where printing must be done at a distance. And as mentioned earlier, this model is equipped for photographers who want to produce prints strictly from 35mm negatives or slides.

Summary

This multifunctional printer is every photographer's dream, basically because it features a film-to-print system that allows you to produce your own prints from negatives. Even if you are the unsophisticated consumer, you will appreciate the incredible 9600 x 2400dpi pictures, as well as the 4800dpi scans. And because it features most of the features of other all-in-one printers, plus more, you can be sure that you will have a pleasant printing experience. If quality and performance are your primary concerns, then by all means consider the Canon PIXMA MP990, which excels in all areas.

Pros

  • One of the best-valued photo printers for the price
  • Multiple technologies and formats supported
  • Spectacular photo print (9600dpi) and scan quality (4800dpi)
  • Supports wireless b/g and Ethernet networking

Cons

  • Lacks fax feature and consistent printing performance

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Printer/ Scanner/ Copier Black: ESAT: Approx. 7.0 ipm Color: ESAT: Approx. 4.8 ipm

Canon PIXMA MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
4" x 6" borderless photo: approx. 43 seconds ESAT Black: Approx. 8.4 ipm ESAT Color: Approx. 4.8 ipm

Canon PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer:
4" x 6" borderless photo: approx. 39 seconds ESAT Black: Approx. 9.2 ipm ESAT Color: Approx. 6.0 ipm

Canon PIXMA MP620 All-in-One:
Printer, Scanner, Copier Print speed: 26 ppm black and up to 17 ppm color, 4 x 6 photos as fast as 41 sec

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