Canon PIXMA MP520 review
Verdict:
Pay now, save later. Brilliant prints and scans make it a winner.
Review Date: 15 Feb 2008
Price when reviewed: £74
Supplier: http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
Our Rating
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 2178B008AA |
| Review Date | 15 Feb 2008 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 4,800x1,200dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 1,200x2,400dpi |
| Output bit depth | 48-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 30ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 20ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 4m 43s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 7m 33s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 5s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 12s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 21s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 22s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 1m 37s |
| Single 35mm negative at 2400dpi | N/A |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 17s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | 32s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | N/A |
Print Quality |
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| Number of ink colours | 4 |
| Number of ink cartridges | 4 |
| Maximum number of ink colours | 4 |
| Maximum number of cartridges | 4 |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB Hi-Speed, PictBridge USB |
| Optional printer interfaces | Bluetooth wireless (BU-20) £40 |
| Size | 170x455x380 |
| Weight | 7.5kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 36.5dB(A) |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Standard paper inputs | 2 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 250 |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| Borderless printing | A4, 20x25cm, 13x18cm, 10x18cm, 10x15cm, credit card |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, xD |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| Copier zoom range | 25-400% |
| Max colour copy resolution | 2,400x4,800 |
Fax Features |
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| Fax modem speed | N/A |
| Max mono fax resolution | N/A |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | N/A |
General |
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| Printer technology | colour inkjet MFP |
| Printer technology | thermal inkjet |
| Language(s) | N/A |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 2000/XP/Vista |
| Maximum printer memory | N/A |
| Other inkjet features | 2in colour display |
| Other inkjet options | none |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £74 |
| Price per mono A4 page | 1.56p |
| Price per colour A4 page | 2.7p |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop |
| Details | www.canon.co.uk |
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