Canon Pixma MP160
Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 1447B002
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- Bottom Line:
- The entry-level Canon Pixma MP160 is a decent all-in-one printer for the price, but don't be tempted by the entry-level machine: the Pixma MP180 costs a mere $10 more and provides the same print quality and a ton more features.
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Where to buy
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| Sears | | In stock | as of 12/08/2009 |
CNET editors' review
Canon Pixma MP160 price range: $147.99 - $347.99
- Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 08/29/2006
- Released on: 08/15/2006
The good: Inexpensive; excellent prints; PictBridge port; relatively cheap printing costs.
The bad: Subpar scanning; dearth of features; lacks media card slots.
The bottom line: The entry-level Canon Pixma MP160 is a decent all-in-one printer for the price, but don't be tempted by the entry-level machine: the Pixma MP180 costs a mere $10 more and provides the same print quality and a ton more features.
User reviews
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Does it's job
by Colts_Fan_Tech on February 6, 2007
Pros: Easy, fast, and quiet
Cons: Not the greatest for photos
Summary: This multifunction printer is good for printing and scanning documents, and that's about it. It is very fast and quiet.
I tried printing a photo with the MP160 one ...Summary: This multifunction printer is good for printing and scanning documents, and that's about it. It is very fast and quiet.
I tried printing a photo with the MP160 one time, just to see how it would do. Just as I had expected, the photo quality was pretty terrible. I use the Canon iP6600 for photos (and it is AMAZING...). Do not rely on this printer for photos.
The scanner has been great for documents and low-quality photos, but it does just okay with higher resolution photos.
If you are looking for a printer/scanner to print and scan documents, and scan some photos for internet/email use only, then this is a fine, economical choice. If you are looking to print or scan high-quality photos, consider the MP600. It's about 100 bucks more expensive than the MP160, but it's worth it. The MP600 uses photo-quality ink and has a MUCH better scanner.
I got the MP160 at Best Buy the day after Thanksgiving for 20 dollars. I consider that an exceptional value.
The retail price of $89.99 is reasonable.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Superb Color, Crisp Print Quality, Easy To Use, Easy to Setup, Inexpensive
by kennygster on February 10, 2007
Pros: Superb Color, Crisp Print Quality, Easy To Use, Easy to Setup, Inexpensive, Great Family/Student Printer
Cons: As a Family/Student Printer - None that I have observed
Summary: Great Family/Student Printer. Scanning reproduction is superb. Interfacing to my computer is excellent, functional, easy to use.
Photo and color reproduction is super.
Highly recommended for home and picture ...Summary: Great Family/Student Printer. Scanning reproduction is superb. Interfacing to my computer is excellent, functional, easy to use.
Photo and color reproduction is super.
Highly recommended for home and picture reproduction use!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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hopelessly inefficent
by creatorman on October 25, 2007
Pros: good photo prints
Cons: couldn't prescan
Summary: purchased mp160 multifunction from local D.S.E store;installed easily;printed txt& photo's;but couldn't communicate with scanner;just error saying scanner not plugged in;returned ...
Summary: purchased mp160 multifunction from local D.S.E store;installed easily;printed txt& photo's;but couldn't communicate with scanner;just error saying scanner not plugged in;returned to store & tried again with 2nd mp160;again printed txt;(blurred) but could only scan photo's sometimes;if set as magazine cover;couldn't prescan;
went to online support & rang help desk;but only could suggest downloading drivers from website;
after umteenth time of trying to scan;froze & crashed pc;luckily i had used restore before installing mp160 multifunction;2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Mediocre while it lasts
by RCHz on March 8, 2008
Pros: Pretty Cheap
Cons: Ink Consumption, Poor Quality, Slow, etc
Summary: Bottom line, you get what you pay for. The price is pretty cheap and so is the quality.
Summary: Bottom line, you get what you pay for. The price is pretty cheap and so is the quality.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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INK COST PROHIBITIVE!!
by tmtrz on December 28, 2007
Pros: Performs normal functions reasonably.
Cons: Costs 10 times its price in ink cartridges.
Summary: The amount of money you waste depends on how frequently you print because of lengthy and frequent cleaning cycles. If you don't print daily it's like putting your ...
Summary: The amount of money you waste depends on how frequently you print because of lengthy and frequent cleaning cycles. If you don't print daily it's like putting your money in a pile and setting it on fire.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good alround printer for low budget users
by Robert Guppy on December 1, 2007
Pros: Fast and Good Print Quality plus Good value for money!
Cons: Lacks more features
Summary: I think this device is exellent value for money there are many extra features it could do with but then if you want that then you would choose another model....
Summary: I think this device is exellent value for money there are many extra features it could do with but then if you want that then you would choose another model.
I would recommend this printer to anyone with a low budget!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Selct another printer with at least 5 separate ink tanks!
by OvrSightCommittee on September 25, 2007
Pros: DECENT quality for entry level.
Cons: Ink cartidge cost too high
Summary: A couple of cartidge purchase down the line and you've easily surpassed the low cost of the printer. Consumables folks! Consider a model with 5-ink tanks. You replace only ...
Summary: A couple of cartidge purchase down the line and you've easily surpassed the low cost of the printer. Consumables folks! Consider a model with 5-ink tanks. You replace only the color that runs out, not the All-in-one color ink tank.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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affordable price and great product
by myanbiahs on August 28, 2007
Pros: easier to operate with option given
Cons: always stop halfway during my scaning process.........
Summary: i need your help to solve my problem on the scanning process......
Summary: i need your help to solve my problem on the scanning process......
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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canon pixma 160 bad decision to buy
by washore on October 31, 2009
Pros: Great printer while it lasted.No bells or whistles but did the job,user friendly for printing and copying no problem.
Cons: Problem was after 20 ink tanks you get error E 8. This is inkpad full and this is when you literally get ink all over the desk.Troubleshooting via Canon-take to service center. The charge is worth more the the printer! Bypass this canon model.
Summary: It was great while it lasted but the error E-8 inkpad full cannot be replaced. I have empty cartridges because at the time Canon stopped the rebate program in my ...
Summary: It was great while it lasted but the error E-8 inkpad full cannot be replaced. I have empty cartridges because at the time Canon stopped the rebate program in my area where I live.This model for the price functioned great,user friendly,easy to replace cartridges. I had to replace this printer with another brand that works so far. Canon makes great cameras but there printers are not so good-BYPASS this model.
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Built to last and great quality!
by Lance75TX on October 28, 2009
Pros: I bought this on Black Friday really cheap about 3 years ago and it's still working like charm. I use it to print documents from work and school as well as custom color invitations that I print everyday.
Cons: Color ink doesn't last very long and is pricey. Also, it's pretty loud and shakes when it prints.
Summary: Definitely worth the money I paid for it. I am shocked that it lasted this long. It has outlived one of my desktop computers.
Summary: Definitely worth the money I paid for it. I am shocked that it lasted this long. It has outlived one of my desktop computers.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part number: 1447B002
- Description: This no-compromise PIXMA MP160 Photo All-In-One lets you get more done, right at home. You'll print beautiful, long-lasting photos, along with copies that are truer to your originals' images and text. The unique Z-Lid lets you produce clear, complete scans even of thick originals like personal notebooks. You can even print photos directly from a PictBridge compatible camera or DV camcorder - no computer required!
General
- Copier Type Digital
- Printing Technology Ink-jet - Color - Photo printer
- Width 17.4 in
- Depth 15 in
- Height 7.1 in
- Weight 13.9 lbs
- Localization Australia, New Zealand
Memory
- Standard Memory 43 KB
Copying
- Max Copying Speed up to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 17 pages/min (color)
- Maximum Copies 20
- Automatic Duplexing None
- Copying Features BorderFree
Printing
- Inkjet Technology Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
- Nozzle Configuration 320 nozzles (black), 3 x 384 nozzles (cyan, magenta, yellow)
- Max Printing Resolution 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
- Max Printing Speed up to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 17 pages/min (color)
- Ink Cartridge Configuration 1 black cartridge, 1 color cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow)
- Ink Palette Supported (Colors) Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
- Color 4-ink
- Minimum Ink Droplet Size 2 pl
Scanning
- Scan Element CIS
- Optical Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 19200 x 19200 dpi
- Gray Scale Depth 8 bit
- Color Depth 24 bit
- Color Depth (Internal) 48 bit
Document & Media Handling
- Max Original Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Original Type Books, Sheets
- Max Copy Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Min Copy Weight 64 g/m2
- Max Copy Weight 273
- Supported Media Type Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper, Iron-on transfers
- Borderless Photo Sizes 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
- Standard Media Capacity 100 sheets
- Document & Media Handling Details Input tray - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Speed Details Copying : up to 22 pages/min - B/W fast, Copying : up to 17 pages/min - Color fast, Printing : up to 22 pages/min - B/W fast, Printing : up to 17 pages/min - Color fast
PC Connectivity
- PC Connection Availability Yes
- PC Connection Hi-Speed USB
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
- Software Included ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Canon Easy-WebPrint, Drivers & utilities, ScanSoft OmniPage SE, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint
Power
- Power AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 13 Watt
- Power Consumption Standby 2 Watt
- Power Consumption Sleep 0.7 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Direct Printing Specifications PictBridge
- Consumables Included 1 x Ink tank ( Color ) - Canon CL-41, 1 x Ink tank ( Black ) - Canon PG-40
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Sound Emission 45 dBA (operating)
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Color Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute) 5.61
- CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute) 6.47
- CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.36
- CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.9
- CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.62
- CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute) 5.81
Product series
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 1200 x 2400 dpi
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 1200 x 2400 dpi
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 600 x 1200 dpi
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PIXMA MP180 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE 22/17PPM 4800X1200 DPI DIRECT PRINT
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 1200 x 2400 dpi
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
