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Canon PIXMA MP520
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User Score (99)8.8
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Expert Score (9)7.6
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Pros & Cons
- card reader is good, all features works great, and copying, instructions clearly written, in short
- slowish scan speeds, not really a cons, time to warm up, lacklustre photo prints, which is infuriating
The Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo All-in-One Inkjet has several capabilities that can make office tasks quite easier to handle and manage. It has the ability to preview documents before they are printed. It can copy documents to produce several copies. It can print out documents and photographs with high clarity and color quality. And it can also scan images according to its real life color.
Features
The Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo All-in-One Inkjet printer has a color resolution of reaching 2400 by 4800 dpi …
See moreThe Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo All-in-One Inkjet has several capabilities that can make office tasks quite easier to handle and manage. It has the ability to preview documents before they are printed. It can copy documents to produce several copies. It can print out documents and photographs with high clarity and color quality. And it can also scan images according to its real life color.
Features
The Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo All-in-One Inkjet printer has a color resolution of reaching 2400 by 4800 dpi at its maximum. Photographs can be printed directly from cameras, memory cards, camcorders, and even cell phones that have a built in camera. Its speed is seen to be at 46 seconds for post card size photographs, 30 pages per minute for black, and 20 pages per minute for color ink. It can print up from credit card sized documents to as big as letter size documents. Its dimensions are seen at 14.9 inches by 6.8 inches by 17.9 inches for its width, height, and depth respectively.
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Manufacturer's Specs
Printers Attributes
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Print Speed (up to)4" x 6" borderless photo: approximately 46 seconds 2 Black: 30 ppm (as fast as 2.0 seconds per page) 2 Color: 20 ppm (as fast as 3.0 seconds per page) 2
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Number of NozzlesNozzles: Black: 320 Color: 256 x 2 (C/M), 256 (Y) Total: 1,600
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Print Resolution (up to)Black: 600 x 600 dpi 1 Color: 4800 x 1200 dpi 1
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Paper SizesCredit Card (2.13" x 3.39"), 4"x 6", 4"x 8", 5"x 7", 8"x 10", Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 envelopes, Photo Stickers
Copier
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Copy Speed (up to)Black: 30 cpm (as fast as 2.0 seconds per page) 2 Color: 20 cpm (as fast as 3.0 seconds per page)
Scanner
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Scanner ElementContact Image Sensor (CIS)
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Max. ResolutionsOptical: 2400 x 4800 dpi Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
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Max. Document Size8.5" x 11.7"
Photo Card
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Support MediaCompatible memory cards include CompactFlash®, Microdrive®, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, SD™ Memory Card, SDHC™, and MultiMediaCard®. The following can be used with the addition of a special adapter sold separately: xD-Picture Card™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, microSD™ Card, miniSD™ Card and RS-MMC™ 2
General Specifications
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OS CompatibilityWindows Vista™, Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS® X v.10.2.8 to 10.4.x 7
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Looking for a high-performance All-In-One? This versatile machine produces a superb borderless 4" x 6" photo in only about 46 seconds, and the Auto-Image Fix feature helps to enhance your results. …
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Canon Pixma MP520
Reviewer: Digitaltrends26 October 2007- Overall 8
Looking for a high-performance all-in-one? This versatile machine produces a superb borderless 4" x 6" photo in only about 46 seconds, and the Auto-Image Fix feature helps... Read more
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Canon Pixma MP520
Reviewer: Picture correct14 June 2007The Canon Pixma MP520 is an all-in-one printer designed to have the necessary features and to be affordable for any college student or parent. It features 4800 x 1200 color dots-per-inch resolution, four individual ink tanks, auto image-fix, wireless printing and a 2.0-inch TFT screen. The MP520 estimated selling price is $149. Read more
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Canon MP520
Reviewer: Buyzillion.com21 October 2008- Overall 8
I selected the Canon Pixma MP 520 Photo All-in-One Inkjet printer based on a recent "Consumers' Report" rating. I use it more for document printing, scanning, and copying than for photo printing. Set-up was quick and easy, and I am pleased with print and copy speeds. Printing and copying in color is impressive! The order process was exceptionally satisfying because Amazon.com offered the best pricing and because of the speed of shipment; the vendor Amazon used for... Read more
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MP520
Reviewer: Kyle, Digitaltrends30 June 2008- Overall 8
After lots of research for a good quality,reasonable all-in-one, I bought this and it is great. NOTE:I am using OS X Leopard. It's best to download the updated printer driver and scanner driver directly from the Canon website. Don't bother with the CD-Rom as the downloaded drivers have the latest update for Leopard. Read more
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Canon PIXMA MP520 Photo All-in-One Printer
Reviewer: Apple Store13 June 2007Loaded with advanced features yet remarkably easy to use, the PIXMA MP520 All-in-One delivers outstanding performance. Read more
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