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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 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 2178B008AA
Review Date 15 Feb 2008
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 4,800x1,200dpi
Max optical resolution 1,200x2,400dpi
Output bit depth 48-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 30ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 20ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 4m 43s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 7m 33s

Tested Scan Speeds

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

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

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 4
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 4

Physical and Environmental

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

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Standard paper inputs 2
Standard paper input capacity 250
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

Borderless printing A4, 20x25cm, 13x18cm, 10x18cm, 10x15cm, credit card
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, xD
CD printing No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99
Copier zoom range 25-400%
Max colour copy resolution 2,400x4,800

Fax Features

Fax modem speed N/A
Max mono fax resolution N/A
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) N/A

General

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

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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