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Canon Pixma MP640 review

Verdict:

This feature-packed multifunction device delivers on all fronts, and is an excellent choice for families with multiple PCs.

Review Date: 13 Nov 2009

Price when reviewed: £129

Supplier: http://www.oyyy.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 3748B008AA
Review Date 13 Nov 2009
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 9,600x2,400dpi
Max optical resolution 4,800x9,600dpi
Output bit depth 48-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 9ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 8ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 3m 28s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 5m 0s

Tested Scan Speeds

Full scan area preview 6s
A4 document at 150dpi 8s
A4 document at 300dpi 12s
6x4in photo at 600dpi 12s
6x4in photo at 1200dpi 54s

Tested Copy Speeds

Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 16s
Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 25s
Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 N/A

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 5
Number of ink cartridges 5
Maximum number of ink colours 5
Maximum number of cartridges 5
Quoted photo durability 30 years
Quoted photo durability source Canon

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB, 10/100 Ethernet, 801.11b/g wireless, IrDA infrared
Optional printer interfaces Bluetooth
Size 176x450x368mm
Weight 8.8kg
Noise (in normal use) 47dB(A)
Power consumption standby 0W
Power consumption idle 1W
Power consumption active 14W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4
Maximum paper weight 105gsm
Standard paper inputs 2
Standard paper input capacity 300
Maximum paper inputs 2
Maximum paper input capacity 300
Duplex (code, cost if option) Yes

Photo Features

PictBridge support Yes
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards USB flash drive, Secure Digital, SDHC, Compact Flash, Memory Stick/PRO, Memory Stick Pro Duo
CD printing Yes

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99

Fax Features

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

General

Printer technology colour inkjet MFP
Printer technology thermal inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9
Other inkjet features 3in colour screen, automatic print head alignment, replaceable print head
Other inkjet options N/A

Buying Information

Price £129
Consumable parts and prices 350 page pigment black PGI-520BK, £8.20; 670 photo dye black CLI-521BK, £7.57; 505 page cyan CLI-521C, £7.34; 471 page magenta CLI-521M, £7.60; 505 page yellow CLI-521Y, £7.26
Price per colour A4 page 4.5p
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 350
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 505
Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) N/A
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.oyyy.co.uk
Details www.canon.co.uk
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