Canon Pixma MX850 Office All-In-One Printer (2436B002) | 
| Brand: Canon
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Rating:  38 reviews
Color: BLK/SLV
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30
Dimensions (in): 20 x 19 x 10.2
nv:Print Method: Inkjet
Resolution: Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (Color)
Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 DPI (Black)
Print Speed: Up to 31 PPM (Black)
Print Speed: Up to 24 PPM (Color)
Special Features: Copying Capability
Special Features: Scanning Capability
Special Features: Fax Capability
Dimensions: 19.0"W x 20"D x 10.2"H
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Connectivity: Memory Card Slots
Optional Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0 +EDR
Standard Paper Input: 150 Sheets
Duplex Printing: Yes
Paper Sizes Supported: 8.5" x 11.7"
MPN: 2436B002
Model: 2436B002
UPC: 013803087871
EAN: 0013803087871
ASIN: B0012S75NE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All-in-one device can fax, copy, scan, and print | | • | Built-in Ethernet jack allows simple connection to a network | | • | Prints at a maximum of 9600 x 2400 dpi for great photos | | • | Built-in memory card reader and 2.5-inch display allows for photo prints directly form a memory card | | • | Automatic document feeder enables automatic duplexing |
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Amazon.com Product Description
If you're looking for an all-in-one device that can fax, copy, scan, and print eye-popping photos, the Canon Pixma MX850 All-in-One Printer will fit the bill. With a small form factor that won't take up a lot of space, the versatile four-in-one MX850 includes a built-in Ethernet connection, making it ideal for your home or small office network.  | The Canon Pixma MX850 All-In-One Printer offers: - 9600 x 2400 dpi prints for spectacular detail and clarity.
- Built-in duplex printing.
- Auto Image Fix feature that automatically optimizes your photos.
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The slick-looking MX850 is a versatile four-in-one device that can fax, copy, scan, and print eye-popping photos. View larger. | Fast, Outstanding Prints
Thanks to an advanced print head that contains 4,608 nozzles, and the use of five-color ink that achieves ink droplets as small as one picoliter, you get spectacular photos at a maximum 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution that are smooth and virtually grain-free. The MX850 prints at a speedy 31 ppm black and 24 ppm color, and can print a photo lab quality, borderless 4-by-6-inch photo in approximately 21 seconds. By having a 5-color ink system that uses separate ink cartridges for each color, you only have to replace the color that runs out, rather than wasting unused ink in a multi-color cartridge. What this means for you is reduced printing costs and reduced waste. The MX850 lets you print photos without a computer by using the printer's built-in memory card reader and 2.5-inch color display. The Auto Image Fix feature automatically applies image correction by fixing colors, exposure, and other settings, giving you the best print possible. The built-in memory card reader is compatible with SD MemoryCard, SDHC, MultiMedia Card, CompactFlash, Microdrive, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO. You can also print photos directly from a digital camera. Duplex Printing, Scanning and Copying
The MX850 can print two-sided documents and photos without the need to manually flip the pages over. An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) holds up to 35 sheets and enables automatic duplexing for copies and scans, leaving you free to work on other tasks while the device does the work. The MX850 can make copies at a speed of up to 31 ppm black and 24 ppm color, and supports reductions and enlargements from 25% to 400%. It allows you to make up to 99 copies at once, and features 4-in-1 and 2-in-1 copies, a fit-to-copy, and sort functions. 
Auto Image Fix ensures a good print every time. | 
By using separate ink cartridges, you save money and reduce waste. | The scanner features a 4800 dpi resolution at a 48-bit color depth for scans that pick up even the most minute detail. And thanks to Canon's advanced copy technology, the MX850 copies graphics and documents with faithful accuracy. High-Speed Fax
The MX850 features a Super G3 High-Speed fax, which allows the fastest fax transfers in both black-and-white and color. The device's built-in memory will store 100 coded speed dials and up to 250 incoming pages. Built-in Networking
With a built-in Ethernet connection, connecting the MX850 to your home network is as simple as connecting an Ethernet cord to and from the device to your network. Ideal for small office settings and home networks, the device also supports an optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface for wireless printing from a PC or PDA. The Canon MX850 All-In-One Printer is compatible with Windows (including Vista) and Macintosh operating systems . It is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
MX850 All-in-one printer, document kit, PGI-5 pigment black ink tank, CLI-8 color ink tank, power cord, print head, bundled media, sample media, and telephone line cable.
The Canon All-In-One Printer features built-in networking, Bluetooth compatibility, and a wealth of other features for your home office. |
Product Description
The Pixma MX850 Office All-in-One Inkjet Printer has a 5-color ink system to create spectacular photos with 9600 x 2400 color dpi resolution, and fast, photo lab quality 4x6 borderless prints take only about 21 seconds. The built-in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) holds up to 35 originals and enables automatic duplex. This versatile machine can be networked via an Ethernet connection. Select and enhance images on the high-resolution 2.5" color TFT display or directly from a digital camera. You can also print photos right from memory cards. Reductions Enlargement - 25% - 400% Max Resolutions - Optical 4800 x 9600 dpi, ADF 600 x 600 dpi, and Interpolated 19,200 x 19,200 dpi Color Depth - 48-bit internal/24-bit external Max Document Size - Flatbed 8.5 x 11.7 and ADF 8.5 x 14 Fax Modem Speed - Up to 33.6 Kbps (Super G3 color FAX) Transmission Speed - Black 3 seconds per page and Color 1 minute per page Memory Capacity - up to 250 Pages Speed Dialing - 100 Locations Standard Interface - USB 2.0 High-Speed, Card Slots, PictBridge, and Bluetooth v2.0 +EDR Card Slot - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, miniSD Card, RS-MMC, MicroSD Card, CompactFlash Card, MicroDrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and xD-Picture Card OS Compatibility - Windows Vista, Windows XP, 2000 and Mac OS X v. 10.3.9 to 10.5.x Dimension - Width 19.0 x Depth 20.0 x Height 10.2 Weight - 30.7 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Very good, but the older Canon MP830 may be superior March 18, 2008
ffass (Brooklyn, NY United States)
185 out of 190 found this review helpful
My brief observations seem to indicate that the MX850 really doesn't improve upon the MP830 in some important areas.
I've owned the Canon MP830 for almost a year and and I just bought the Canon MX850 for a friend, so this is a direct user comparison. The 830 has been 100% reliable, producing excellent scans, prints, copies, and faxes. The MX850 is shorter in height, but otherwise just as bulky and heavy as the 830. Canon seems to be using a less robust scanner in the 850 than in the older MP830. Scans on the 830 are consistently over 4 times as fast: a 300 dpi 8.5x11" import scan into Photoshop CS3 took about 7 seconds with the 830 and about 33 seconds with the 850. The 830 wins in the noise category as well: it's roughly 60% quieter than the 850 when scanning. The 850 produces an annoying high pitched tone while the 830 has more of a low "murmer" sound. The 850, to be fair, will not be considered to be overly loud for most environments. With scanning, the color reproduction seems fairly close between the two machines, though I'm getting more color accuracy from the 830. Copies on the 830 produced more accurate colors, too: a copy of a TIME magazine cover on a matt photo paper (with settings set to "Matt Photo Paper" and "High") yielded extremely accurate reproductions of the original, while the the 850 veered too far toward the yellow end of the spectrum. Both produced excellent detail, though. Scans of dot-screen images were well rendered with the 830, while the 850 exhibited substantial moire effects.
Not sure about energy consumption comparisons though the 850's scanner seems to be using a more compact, (newer technology?) low lumens light-producing element than the very bright 830, so it probably uses less power.
Both machines will not disappoint, but with the advantage of my brief side-by-side comparison I'd recommend that you save $40 bucks and get the MP830. They both use the same ink cartridges. One last observation: the 850's LCD screen has a much higher pixel count, but that's only one small improvement amid the 830's superior traits.
3/18/2008 - Update: I've learned that the MX850 is using "contact image sensor" technology (CIS) where as the MP830 is using the more common "charged-coupled devices" (CCD) technology. For those with an interest in the tech aspects I've included some info I found online:
"Most of large format scanners in use today use CCD (charge-coupled devices) as the primary data capture element in their construction. Recently this position has started to be challenged by the lower cost CIS (contact image sensor) technologies, which have come mainly from the small flatbed scanner market. The traditional CCD or camera scanner is able to produce a very high number of colours from the scanned original and copes with folded documents reasonably well. These scanners tend to be preferred where the image to be scanned is either photographic or has extensive use of tones and shading. CIS scanners have the advantage in providing all the optics in a space of 20 mm or so, which in the CCD scanner equivalent would occupy more like 600 mm. The secondary advantage is that CIS scanners have no need for magnification, lenses or a rigid frame - a major saving in construction costs and weight. However, CIS scanners do not do so well when scanning very pale colours or photographs."
 Another great product from Canon !!! March 9, 2008
Tim (CT)
35 out of 36 found this review helpful
This printer is an upgrade to my Canon Pixma iP6000. The iP6000 is excellent for printing photos as well as all daily stuff. I was concerned that a multi-function printer would not print photo's as well. I was wrong!!!
This multi-function printer is as good, maybe even a little better at photos than the iP6000 was. I have only had it a couple of days, so I have not tried everything out yet. Regular print quality is excellent. Copying is great. Scanning should come out just as good as copying, but I've yet to try it. Photo printing is excellent.
If your looking at this just remember to consider its size. I don't think it's really any bigger than most other all-in-ones but it is bigger than my last printer.
I went with the MX850 for 2 reasons. (1) Networking capability and (2) Canon technology. I am very pleased with my decision!!
The set-up went without any problems at all. The first computer I hooked it up to is a desktop running XP home via USB. Installed perfectly.
Next was a laptop running Vista via network. NOTE: As instructed by the instructions you must attach the USB cable to the FIRST computer that is being installed on the network before you connect it via the network. After it is completely installed you no longer need that USB connection. It will connect via the network. Yes, my laptop is connected wirelessly. It works great!!! For any additional computers on the network all you have to do is install the software and connect it via the network. NO USB required for all additional network computers. The installation software is very easy to understand. There are only 3 install options. (1) Install to computer via dedicated USB connection. (2) Install FIRST computer on a network (must use USB this ONE time only). (3) Install additional computers on network. Thats it...
As I said it's only been a couple of days so I have yet to try everything out, but so far NO disappointments. It seems to be a very well built simple to use machine. Software seems to be running fine on XP and Vista. Not sure where the pricing will go on this unit but, Amazon dropped their price $45 only a couple days after I ordered it. I was happy at full retail, but at $235 you can't go wrong !!!
The one thing I do recommend is to use Canon photo paper when printing photos. I found that I got the best results this way. That was on the iP6000, but I'm sure the MX850 will be the same way.
Good luck with your purchase. Hope this helps a little.
EDIT:
It has been a few more days since original install.
During set-up on another computer on the network it would not install. I called tech support for help. The problem was my computer NOT the printer. Tech support was great!!!!!! They walked me through step by step checking everything till we found the problem. Canon has their support in the US and they have a dedicated department for networking. It was actually a pleasure calling them for help. Usually I hate to call for support. You never know where the call is being routed. Very nice to know you can get quick easy help if needed.
Also since I got a chance to play a little more with the printer I discovered how quick it is. I was happy with the iP6000 print speed, but the MX850 makes me realize how slow it was. I didn't time it, but it printed a 4x6 photo very quickly!! Another nice feature is the door where the paper comes out will open automatically when you print.
So far no regrets!!! Don't be afraid to call tech support if needed. They are great!
 Looks Good ... Questionable Quality Control April 2, 2008
Barry Genaske (San Marcos, TX USA)
26 out of 32 found this review helpful
Within 48 hours of receiving my printer, and having printed less than 50 sheets, I received a B200 Error. There is nothing in the printed documentation that refers to this error and the on-line manual doesn't have a search function. After looking through all the pages, I determined that they don't mention a B200 Error there either. With a multi-line LCD display, one would think that they might go so far as to give an explanation of what B200 Error means.
After calls to several numbers (Tech Support doesn't open until 10:00am and I have a business to run) I was finally connected to Customer Service. The lady had no technical knowledge but was very helpful ... she phoned the engineering department who told her that the print head had failed. She is sending me a new print head overnight.
Now, obviously from reading these reviews, I'm not the only one who has experienced this failure. I would not recommend this printer to anyone until Canon improves their quality control ... sending questionable products out the door to be 'field tested' is a very undesirable trait for a manufacturer.
Get this printer for your home/small business!!! March 1, 2008
Dave (Virginia)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Awesome product, packaging, construction, and design. I have owned Lemarks, Dells, and HP. Canon is hands down the nicest yet cost effective product I have purchased.
Solid. It is has a pretty big footprint but great features. I run it on a Macbook and PC with no problems so far. I am hooking it to a Time Capsule and going to have scanning, fax, and printing all wireless!
I looked at HP Officejet 7680 but the price and limited features just didn't sell. At $100 cheaper, this is a great product.
Great Printer March 6, 2008
R. Peck (WA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Good quality printer with all that you want. Easy set up for network. They should have put the network stuff on the start up sheet instead of the USB part. The printer is promoted as networkable. However, the little book for Network Setup is well written. Controls and options are easy to understand. Nice that it has fax Distinctive Ring capabilites. That is really nice. Now I can use that service and not have to worry about missing direct faxes vs. e-Fax. Saves money. Also it manages paper very well. Good dust covers too. Beautiful color or black and white copies.
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