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Canon Pixma MX340 review

Verdict:

The MX340 does everything, but its print costs make it unsuitable for high-volume printing.

Review Date: 18 Mar 2010

Price when reviewed: £81

Supplier: http://www.office999.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 4204B008AA
Review Date 18 Mar 2010
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 8ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 5ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 6m 19s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 4m 37s

Tested Scan Speeds

Full scan area preview 11s
A4 document at 150dpi 19s
A4 document at 300dpi 25s
6x4in photo at 600dpi 33s
6x4in photo at 1200dpi 1m 30s

Tested Copy Speeds

Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 28s
Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 45s
Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 3m 18s

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 2
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 2
Quoted photo durability 30 years
Quoted photo durability source Canon

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB, 802.11b/g wireless
Optional printer interfaces Bluetooth adaptor (BU-30), £66
Size 198x458x410mm
Weight 8.6kg
Noise (in normal use) 47dB(A)

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4
Maximum paper weight 300gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 100
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 100
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

PictBridge support Yes
Borderless printing up to A4
Direct (PC-less) printing No
Supported memory cards none
CD printing No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99
Max mono copy resolution 1,200x1,200dpi
Max colour copy resolution 1,200x1,200dpi

Fax Features

Max mono fax resolution 300x300dpi
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) 50

General

Printer technology thermal inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows 2000/XP/7, Mac OS X 10.4.11+
Other inkjet features mono LCD screen, automatic print head alignment
Other inkjet options none

Buying Information

Price £81
Consumable parts and prices 220 page black cartridge PG-510, £12, 401 page black catridge PG-512, £14, 244 page colour catridge CL-511, £14, 349 page colour cartridge CL-513, £18
Price per colour A4 page 5.1p
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 220
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 244
Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) N/A
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.office999.co.uk
Details www.canon.co.uk
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