Canon Pixma MP990 review
Verdict:
Extra ink colours, a CCD scanner and transparency scanning set this MFP apart; making it a perfect choice for imaging enthusiasts.
Review Date: 15 Jan 2010
Price when reviewed: £228
Supplier: http://www.oyyy.co.uk
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 3749B008AA |
| Review Date | 15 Jan 2010 |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 9,600x2,400dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 4,800x9,600dpi |
| Output bit depth | 48-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 12ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 9ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 1m 43s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 4m 52s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 7s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 13s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 23s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 26s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 1m 48s |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 12s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | 17s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | N/A |
Print Quality |
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| Number of ink colours | 5 |
| Number of ink cartridges | 6 |
| Maximum number of ink colours | 5 |
| Maximum number of cartridges | 6 |
| Quoted photo durability | 30 years |
| Quoted photo durability source | Canon |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g, PictBridge USB |
| Optional printer interfaces | Bluetooth adaptor (BU-30), £66 |
| Size | 199x470x385mm |
| Weight | 10.7kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 47dB(A) |
| Power consumption standby | 2W |
| Power consumption idle | 6W |
| Power consumption active | 23W |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Maximum paper weight | 300gsm |
| Standard paper inputs | 2 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 300 |
| Maximum paper inputs | 2 |
| Maximum paper input capacity | 300 |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| PictBridge support |
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| Borderless printing | up to A4 |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | USB flash drive, CF, SD, MMC, Memory Stick Pro/Duo, MicroDrive |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
Fax Features |
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| 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 |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5 |
| Other inkjet features | 3.8in colour screen, automatic print head alignment, replaceable print head |
| Other inkjet options | None |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £228 |
| Consumable parts and prices | 350 page pigment black PGI-520BK, £8.23; 690 photo dye black CLI-521BK, £7.58; 505 page cyan CLI-521C, £7.58; 471 page magenta CLI-521M, £7.59; 505 page yellow CLI-521Y, £7.59, 169 photo grey CLI-521GY, £7.29 |
| Price per colour A4 page | 2.4p |
| Quoted life of supplied black cartridge | 322 (ISO/IEC 24712) |
| Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) | 448 cyan, 445 magenta, 477 yellow pages (ISO/IEC 24712) |
| Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) | 339 cyan, 335 magenta, 298 yellow, 169 grey photos (Canon) |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.oyyy.co.uk |
| Details | www.canon.co.uk |
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