Canon Pixma MP495

The cost of All-in-One (AIO) printers is falling drastically, and the Canon Pixma MP495 is one of the first to break triple digits with the $80 Pixma MP495. The device can print, scan, and copy wirelessly with the help of its 802.11b/g wireless feature., and we're also a fan of its glossy black executive aesthetic. Granted, the print speed needs a speed boost, and the lack of an LCD screen on the front panel became irritatingly apparent during our lab testing, but we think it's a worthwhile tradeoff for $80. Amateur photographers and business professionals will . 

PIXMA MP495 is part of the all in one printers from Canon, the level of consumption in the last round and gets updated look that is visually appealing and functional at the same time. Unlike the game colors silver and black last year, the new range is the glossy black surface that repels fingerprints and provides printer executive aircraft.

There is also a dedicated scan button, although we're not sure why the Canon also has a copy. In the absence of the LCD screen can be confusing, if your printing habits lean more and more copies to parameters and adjustment during the tests. Snapshot photographers hate card reader, which is typically located in the most low-end printers via CNET. If you plan to use often repeated, the printer should consider a model with a view to a high level, and other features such as auto-bac food from hands-free analysis.

Two contradictory tray control folds the paper supply: from the top entry and may contain up to 150 sheets 8.5 inches by 11 inches and sloping plain paper output tray in the lower paddock only 50 pages of the paper.

PIXMA MP870, analyse and print copies of the USB 2.0 by default, but you can connect a wireless computer with a built-in 802.11b/g print server. The easiest way to do it is to establish a wireless connection, and then add the wireless access to the proxy server, as shown in the simple wizard.Unfortunately, it is not possible to share a printer cable network, such as MP495 does not have an Ethernet port.

MP495 is a copy of standard-sized multifunction functionality: you can make up to 99 copies of a single and easy to adjust the contrast and the document from 25% to 400% of all directly via the menu Settings LCD increases.Scanner offers two options, allows you to capture unique photos and documents using the automatic document feeder tray or documents.

The good: Inexpensive all-in-one device with Wi-Fi; easy installation; small footprint; decent quality for photo snapshots.

The bad: Slow print speed; ink expensive to replace; lacks Ethernet, LED display, and memory card reader.

The bottom line: If you're shopping for a sub-$100 multi function printer for intermittent use in your home, the Canon Pixma MP495 will meet your needs. It prints, scans, and copies documents, and the integrated wireless print server means you won't have a bundle of cables tangling up the office. We have a few flaws to nitpick, but otherwise Canon scores with the Pixma MP495.