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
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 4204B008AA |
| Review Date | 18 Mar 2010 |
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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 | 8ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 5ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 6m 19s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 4m 37s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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 | none |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| Max mono copy resolution | 1,200x1,200dpi |
| Max colour copy resolution | 1,200x1,200dpi |
Fax Features |
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| Max mono fax resolution | 300x300dpi |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | 50 |
General |
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| 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 |
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| 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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