Canon Pixma mp480 Photo Printer with Display
When it comes to purchasing a printer, you have to know what you’re looking for. For instance, if you work in a fast-paced office environment and need a printer that can print a lot of text and take a ton of abuse, you’re not going to want a slow moving, high quality photo printer. If you’re someone who is constantly on the move, you’re not going to want something big and bulky. And if you’re a college student, you’re not going to want to spend a fortune. The point is that it’s not like it used to be (this is a good thing). You can’t just walk into a store and say you want a printer. These days, printers are made for individuals and/or situations. The Canon Pixma mp480 has the ability to produce high resolution photo prints, but can also be used for home needs and by college students.
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The Canon Pixma mp480 costs just under $100. This is a very fair price for what this particular model offers. It received a score of 3.9 out of 5, which is solid but not spectacular. The reason it didn’t receive a higher score seems to have a lot to do with one particular issue, which will be covered below. On the positive side, the mp480 can offer a lot.
For many people, the first thing they want to know about is speed. The Pixma mp480 can produce a 4 x 6 borderless print in 45 seconds, which is around the industry average. However, for scans, with the USB 2.0 interface, you will be guaranteed the fastest image transfers possible. Speaking of scans, you will also get resolution up to 2400 x 4800 color dpi. This is well above average for scan quality.
One of the Canon Pixma mp480’s biggest selling points is the 1.8-inch color LCD display. This display and small control panel will allow you to select, preview, enhance, and print any photos you have on your memory card. There is a built-in slot for the memory card. You can also print directly from any PictBridge compatible digital camera or DV camcorder. In addition to that, the Canon Pixma mp480 is Bluetooth compatible. You will have the option of purchasing a BU-30 Bluetooth interface. One unique feature is that the output tray only opens when you’re printing. Other features include Quick Start and Auto Photo Fix. With Quick Start, your printer will be running in less than three seconds. Auto Photo Fix will automatically enhance all images on any photos you’re printing.
As is the case with most printer models, there are a few negatives. The biggest negative is that this model seems to plow through ink relatively fast. This is a common issue with Canon Pixma models, but is a price to pay for higher quality. Some units have also demonstrated paper feed problems, but these seem to be fixable. The only other negative is that this model is on the noisy side.
User Review #1: Every time I make a copy, it looks exactly like to original. Every time I scan something, it takes very little time. Every time I print a photo, it comes out as if the picture had been developed in a dark room. All this for under $100? I hope I’m not going to be surprised by something down the road. Otherwise, I think this is one heck of a bargain.
User Review #2: I’m an education major in college, but I have always had a passion for photography. The mp480 allows me to take pictures with my digital camera and print them directly with very high resolution. I also use the printer for school work. No problems reported.
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The Canon Pixma mp480 has a 4-color ink system, PictBridge technology, high resolution capabilities, and contains an Auto Photo Fix feature. For slightly under $100, it’s a good deal.
