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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 2435B002
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- The Canon Pixma iP2600 is an excellent option for buyers looking to print their personal photos and text documents. We wish it had external ports for direct image uploading (although we're not surprised it doesn't), but you'll be more than satisfied with this printer's ability to deliver quality photos at a low price.
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CNET editors' review
Canon Pixma iP2600 price range: $149.99
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 03/06/2008
- Released on: 01/28/2008
The good: Sleek design folds up for unobtrusive storage; portrait prints display evenly balanced colors; lines of text look sharp; low price for print quality.
The bad: Lacks PictBridge port and memory card slot; brighter colors had a slightly gray cast; USB cord not included; exterior is a magnet for fingerprints.
The bottom line: The Canon Pixma iP2600 is an excellent option for buyers looking to print their personal photos and text documents. We wish it had external ports for direct image uploading (although we're not surprised it doesn't), but you'll be more than satisfied with this printer's ability to deliver quality photos at a low price.
User reviews
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Literally "bangs for your bucks"
by 1Judge on May 6, 2009
Pros: Very good reviews, not expensive
Cons: The unusually profound sound effects (easily duplicated by lifting one end of your keyboard 1-2 inches off the desk and letting it free fall back down 3-4 times). This sequencing occurs at the beginning and sometimes, end, of each print job!
Summary: Like my father before me, I research a product to death before I purchase it. Call it overkill if you may. Days, weeks... even months if I must. Confident I ...
Summary: Like my father before me, I research a product to death before I purchase it. Call it overkill if you may. Days, weeks... even months if I must. Confident I had a gem of a purchase in my possession, I found myself dumbfounded asking, "Were there NO editorials written about this thing banging, clicking and even jumping? Maybe it's the norm? Maybe this one is defective?" Over the past 10 years, I've only purchased 2 other printers (both HP's). Both worked brilliantly (both given to charity). Neither produced the horrific sound effects this one is producing, at such a time when technological advancements are so bountiful! In fairness, I haven't yet printed a photo of any sort (kind of scared to, to tell the truth). I use it mainly for documents. And each time I push "print", I am reminded over, and over and over again, "You've got yourself a real BANG for your BUCK! Haven't you?" Wouldn't it be wise if certain products. such as printers, copiers, etc., had a standardized NOISE QUOTIENT assigned to them? Something more identifiable than decibel levels? Wouldn't that be useful? For this review, for instance, I stood in another room and imagined, while the machine was hopping, oops, I mean printing, what it sounded like. The best descript I could come up with was, "sounds like someone is deliberately trying to annoy the daylights out of everyone in the room by repeatedly lifting up one end of their keyboard and dropping it back down on their desk. Sounds like the thing can't take much more abuse. Sounds like it's going to break." Had someone written THAT in a review, I wouldn't have had to! ((-: But who am I to complain? Others have had to suffer many things so that I would steer clear of faulty products, or, nuances in good products that may turn me off, as well. So, for $50, I don't mind being the one to do the shepherding!
MY FAULT! Dear consumer, it is 1 week since I posted the "Bang for your Bucks" comment, which, unfortunately for my ego, was today discovered to be my fault. Unbeknownst at the time, one "leg" of the printer was set ever-so-slightly off the edge of the desktop in a space-saving effort.
Updated on May 13, 2009
AFTER OBSERVING MY ERROR + re-setting the printer FIRMLY ON THE DESK, I am happy to report that NONE of the banging characteristics I earlier reported were observed. NONE! Although this may not be the most quiet printer on the market, my earlier report about its audibly offensive nature was UNWARRANTED and UNJUSTIFIED. Thus, I ask for forgiveness if any were steered clear of purchasing this product + for any harm CANON may have suffered accordingly!
From a photo-printing standpoint (nature-internet), I found the results to be a mixture of rich, yet a bit faded + slightly off-color (regular paper, all settings). Thus, after apologizing for my PREVIOUS JUDGMENT, I'd newly rate the 2600 3.5-4 stars.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely eats ink!
by joanplotnick on April 19, 2009
Pros: Good print quality
Cons: You can buy a new printer every 2-2 months given the amount you spend on ink. It is also very noisy
Summary: I think CNET gave this a good review only because it tried the product a few times and it printed well. If it used this product daily for 2-months CNET ...
Summary: I think CNET gave this a good review only because it tried the product a few times and it printed well. If it used this product daily for 2-months CNET would hate it, just as I do.
This product absolutely drinks ink. With moderate use, you have to buy two new cartridges (color and B/W) every 2 months. Each cartridge is $25-$30. Within 2-3 months, you spend the same amount on ink as you did on the printer. Within 6 months you spent enough on ink that you could have purchsed a much better printer.
We finally go so frustrated we recycled the printer at Staples and bought a $150 multi-functional printer (scan, print, copy, fax). We saved enough not buying ink for the Canon to pay for the new machine.
The Canon is also very noisy. Every time it warms up (or shuts down) it is like a major manufacturing machine is going online. This makes it a poor choice for any location where more than one person works.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Cheap, inexpensive printer that's fast & looks good
by MrLittleStar on January 7, 2009
Pros: The canon prints very fast when configured to print at Draft, and very good still when printing at normal. Color printing are not too shabby as well. This printer is good for a default, print-everything printer. Not the best for photos but simple.
Cons: The cost per page in printing. You can run out of black ink fairly quickly which you'd have to setup the printer to print "Color Only" and use only the color cartridge. Those are costly. It tends to be a bit loud & configured for night print is SLOW!
Summary: If your looking to print documents quickly, with color and with a very simple setup/configuration, this Canon IP2600 is great for that. It's a very cheap printer (cost-wise) ...
Summary: If your looking to print documents quickly, with color and with a very simple setup/configuration, this Canon IP2600 is great for that. It's a very cheap printer (cost-wise) however, as with the majority of ink-jet printers, the cartridges are pretty high. If they can come down on the price of the cartridge, it would rank higher. I've actually brought 3 because of the price but always configure it to print documents as "Draft". For higher print quality that you would be printing volumes of documents, I'd purchase another printer
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good basic and Inexpensive printer
by alf12 on July 4, 2009
Pros: VG text print quality and graphics quality. Fairly speedy printing once it gets going. Print quality can be adjusted a ton of different ways. Ink prices aren't all that bad if you get them on sale. Standard and higher capacity ones are made.
Cons: Color accuracy was a little off to me. Had to adjust it and it still seems a little off.
Summary: Outside of the color accuracy problem (to me) it's a nice basic printer if you're not needing or expecting top level quality printing and you can control how ...
Summary: Outside of the color accuracy problem (to me) it's a nice basic printer if you're not needing or expecting top level quality printing and you can control how much you spend on ink by buying the standard cartridges instead of the high capacity ones. For only $30 at WM the price is right and mine came with a USB cable. It's not as noisy as some suggest and it has a quiet mode.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A great little gadget
by coolbean75 on April 22, 2009
Pros: Speed, ease of use/ set up, perfect size, nice appearance (matches perfectly), price ($30), does a decent job at text, graphics and photos.
Cons: None. it was $30 dollars..noise? I'm not asleep when I'm using it. It's not gonna wake the neighbors. Build quality?...it just sits there....I put paper in it, open a tray and what I printed comes out. Ink? what printer doesn't use it, buy wholesale.
Summary: It's a great basic little printer if that is all you want. Print some essays, photos, emails, or whatever. $30 bucks, come on. Ink? well it uses ink so ...
Summary: It's a great basic little printer if that is all you want. Print some essays, photos, emails, or whatever. $30 bucks, come on. Ink? well it uses ink so I am gonna give it a low rating? NOT! Doesn't spray any more than some others I have used. Seems like the cartridges are getting smaller and the price is going up, though. There is a way to disable the auto low ink indicator so you can use it till it really runs out. Keep an extra one on hand. How easy is that. Build quality is not that important to me at $30. It has a nice piano black finish and silver accents. Not gonna be tossing it to my buddy across the room. Oh, and it makes noise.....so does my car, my washer, my dryer, my A/C.....you get the idea. It's not gonna wake the dead and since it sounds like a printer printing, I'm not too worried. So, it's a wonderful little printer for basic needs and can even impress me sometimes, (mainly photos). So don't hate the little guy because it's not the high end model....go buy the high end model. I personaly did not need fax, copy, scan, LCD preview, Wi-fi, etc. I got, you guessed it, a $30 dollar printer that does exactly what I need it to do. And I got it at Wal-Mart, so taking it back or exchanging it is not even an issue. Anyway, hope I have helped shed a little light on things and perhaps if you buy this printer, you will set your expectations in the right spot. They say you get what you pay for, I believe I got more. Take care.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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You get what you pay for
by jdartigas on May 17, 2009
Pros: Simple to install
Software was pretty easy to use and had a bunch of useful optionsCons: Color prints way too dark, even on the best Canon paper.
Very little detail in B&W prints, and again too dark.Summary: I'll start out by saying, it's a $49 printer. I wasn't expecting industry leading photo quality performance, but at least get somewhere in the ballpark. After setting ...
Summary: I'll start out by saying, it's a $49 printer. I wasn't expecting industry leading photo quality performance, but at least get somewhere in the ballpark. After setting up ICM profiles and adjusting photos almost to the point of the highlights being blown out, prints still came out too dark. Maybe it's lemon unit, who knows, but it's getting returned. If you're a photo enthusiast and looking for a cheap printer, look elsewhere.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Inexpensive printer, expensive ink cartridges
by sammyd-cat on March 6, 2009
Pros: I purchased this printer in Nov 2008 on sale for $30. For the amount I spent, I was quite satisfied with the quality of the photos I printed. For personal use of occasional photo printing, it serves its purpose adequately.
Cons: I find the 2 ink cartridge printers unsuitable for frequent photo/colored document printing. Colored ink ran out quite quickly. Canon color cartridges for IP2600 can be hard to find and quite expensive.
Summary: For occasional use, this printer can provide relatively cheap, quite good quality photo printing. However, my personal opinion is that if you are planning on doing quite a bit of ...
Summary: For occasional use, this printer can provide relatively cheap, quite good quality photo printing. However, my personal opinion is that if you are planning on doing quite a bit of color printing, this is not the printer to get. It's strictly a bare-bones printer with no extra features. I only paid $20 more for an IP4500 which has a 5 cartridge system, is able to print cd/dvd labels directly onto the disk, has 2 paper feed sources and can print directly from your camera. Since the price of a new color cartridge for the IP2600 is as much as I paid for the printer, the 2600 is now just a paper weight.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome printer for the price
by EFHATCH1990 on December 25, 2008
Pros: Low Cost. Ink is affordable. makes great 4x6 prints. very simple design. looks great!
Cons: Kind of cheap feeling. had issues loading paper that was curled up.
Summary: For the price I dont think you can beat this printer. Yes it may feel cheap but... it was and it still prints great looking photos. Using good quality paper ...
Summary: For the price I dont think you can beat this printer. Yes it may feel cheap but... it was and it still prints great looking photos. Using good quality paper is also a key to getting great looking photos from this printer. This printer does everything I need at an affordable price and it still looks great and doesnt take up a ton of space. Bottom-Line: This is a great printer for the money
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not for office use
by Huffcomm on August 5, 2011
Pros: Inexpensive to buy
Cons: NOISY, when used in office, can't handle the load and finally loses ability to print - pages jam, crumple and can only be sheet fed. Cartridges will quickly cost more than printer is worth.
Summary: Only good for those who rarely print.
Summary: Only good for those who rarely print.
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a big fat booooo
by sonya_ on January 19, 2011
Pros: It was cheap.....(but then you realize you get what you pay for!).
Cons: I bought this printer expecting great things. Well....not soo much. More often than not it won't feed the paper to start the printing. I adjust and readjust the paper to no avail, nothing seems to help.
Summary: What a big waste of money!! I'm tossing it and its almost brand new!! I'd have been better off going w/ a different model or even a different ...
Summary: What a big waste of money!! I'm tossing it and its almost brand new!! I'd have been better off going w/ a different model or even a different brand completely!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 2435B002
- Description: This compact photo printer delivers true ease of use and amazing results. Its patented print head technology lets you produce beautiful, long-lasting photos with borderless edges, from credit- card size, up to 8.5" x 11", and with resolution up to 4800 x 1200 color dpi. It is fast, too: a superb 4" x 6" borderless print takes only about 55 seconds. For better results, the Auto Image Fix feature automatically corrects images for the best possible exposure, color, brightness and contrast. Also, the specially formulated pigment black ink delivers clear, laser-quality text with better readability and a higher resistance to smudging.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Printer Type Photo printer - Ink-jet - Ink-jet - Color - Color
Printer
- Inkjet Technology Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
- Ink Palette (Colors) 4-ink
- Minimum Ink Droplet Size 2 pl
- Print Speed up to 22 ppm - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
up to 17 ppm - Color - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) - Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB USB
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Printer Features Borderless printing
Media Handling
- Media Type Cards ,
Glossy photo paper ,
Semi-gloss photo paper ,
Envelopes ,
Plain paper ,
High resolution paper ,
Two-sided photo paper ,
Photo paper ,
Matte photo paper - Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
- Media Sizes 3.9 in x 7 in,
2.1 in x 3.4 in,
3.95 in x 5.9 in,
B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in),
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) - Envelope Sizes International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
- Card / Label Sizes 2.13 in x 3.4 in
- Total Media Capacity 100 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking None
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Ink tank ( Black ) - Canon PG-37,
1 x Ink tank ( Color ) - Canon CL-38 - Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power Consumption Operational 7 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Canon Easy-PhotoPrint,
Drivers & Utilities - OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 months warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting,
Limited warranty - 3 months Environmental Parameters
- Sound Emission (Operating) 43 dBA
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 17.4 in
- Depth 10 in
- Height 5.6 in
- Weight 8.2 lbs
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute) 0.89
- CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.99
- CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.79
- CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute) 5.68
Accessories
- Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201 - semi-gloss photo paper - 20 sheet(s) (35130031)9.99 - 29.26
- Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201 - semi-gloss photo paper - 50 sheet(s) (35130035)29.95 - 47.14
- Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201 - semi-gloss photo paper - 50 sheet(s) (35130034)79.00 - 125.03
- Silex Pricom C-6700WG - print server (33722386)97.00 - 130.33
- Canon PG 40 Black Twin Pack - ink tank (32335113)13.95 - 126.00
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
