WD TV Media Players. Channel You.Canon Pixma MP560
Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 3747B002
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- The Canon Pixma MP560 multifunction printer and its flashy 2-inch LCD screen and auto-document feeder may seem appealing at first, but the average consumer will find that Lexmark's Impact S305 offers faster performance and higher quality results for $50 less.
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CNET editors' review
Canon Pixma MP560 price range: $149.99 - $189.99
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 02/04/2010
The good: Intuitive scroll wheel; large 2-inch LCD for photo viewing; wireless; auto-duplexer included; dual paper trays.
The bad: Mediocre print speeds; competition offers better image quality for less.
The bottom line: The Canon Pixma MP560 multifunction printer and its flashy 2-inch LCD screen and auto-document feeder may seem appealing at first, but the average consumer will find that Lexmark's Impact S305 offers faster performance and higher quality results for $50 less.
The days of dropping 300 bones on an all-in-one printer are fading away, while $150 devices like the Canon Pixma MP560 are quickly taking their place on retail shelves. The MP560 looks great and offers useful features like an auto-document feeder and a bright 2-inch LCD display, but it can't keep up with other multifunction printers like the Epson WorkForce 310 and Lexmark's Impact S305. Canon technically gives you more features, but we suspect that the sub-$150 market is more invested in print quality and speed. That leads us to recommend the Lexmark Impact S305 instead, which gives you higher quality pictures and prints documents in half the time for $50 less than the Canon Pixma MP560.
Design and features
You'll immediately notice that the Canon Pixma MP560 is similar in size, shape, and appearance to Canon printers of the past, most notably the Pixma MP560. It has the familiar glossy black and matte silver finish and sits unassumingly in your workspace at just 18 inches wide, 14.5 inches deep, and 6 inches tall. We should note that you have to extend the outbound paper tray in order to use the printer, which will add about 4 inches to the width. At the same time, we never expect a lot of design flair in these cheaper multifunctions, but Canon proves that creative shapes and a professional finish never go out of style.
The heads-up display is perhaps the most stylish and innovative facet on the printer. The control panel on the right flips up to reveal a beautiful color LCD with a comprehensive set of adjoining buttons that control application--switching, number of copies, start/stop functions, and Canon's Easy Scroll Wheel in the middle that lets you navigate image albums and onscreen menus with minimal effort. While we wouldn't necessary recommend a jog dial for a two-line LCD like we saw on the Epson WorkForce 310, the feature certainly proves its worth on the 2-inch screen.
Just underneath the display, you'll find a smaller door that gives you access to the media card reader that supports Memory Stick, xD, SD, MMC, and microSD cards. There's also a PictBridge compatible USB port at the bottom of the printer for direct-to-print accessibility.
Paper handling also mirrors the functionality of Canon's older printer models, with a 150-sheet front control that slides out from underneath the device and another 150-sheet tray on the back for smaller photo paper and assorted paper sizes. We're also surprised and impressed that Canon put an auto-duplexer on there for double-sided prints that can save you money on media while also saving trees and the environment.
The Pixma MP560 lets you connect the printer to a host computer via USB 2.0 or through the wireless print server built into the system, but flip it over and you'll notice that there's nowhere to connect an Ethernet cable for network accessibility, which means that business shoppers and IT professionals should definitely look elsewhere for these features. Again, we recommend the Lexmark Impact S305, a $100 multifunction with USB connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet networking. Head over to the review for the full story.
Networking omission notwithstanding, we're always impressed by how easy it is to set up the wireless using Canon's driver software. When you insert the CD, the software immediately prompts you to install the printer using either a USB 2.0 or a wireless 802.11b/g connection. From there, we simply entered our router information and the printer took care of the rest; the two devices shook hands in less than a minute.
The standard 8.5-inch-by-11-inch scanner bay sits directly above the ink bay that houses the internal print head and its corresponding inks. The printer ships with five separate ink cartridges for cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and a pigment black for photos. Using the advertised prices on the Canon Web site ($13 each for color and $15 for pigment black), you'll pay approximately 3 cents per color page and 4 cents for a page of pigment black ink. Both costs are average for a printer at this price.
The copier on the MP980 has all the features you'd expect from a multifunction printer. You can enlarge the original up to 400 percent or simply fit the entire document to a page. Other special features include two-sided copying, borderless copying, exact duplication, cropped copy, and 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 photo collages.
Scanning is also typical, with save options that include sending the file straight to your PC, as an e-mail attachment, scanned as a PDF, or simply open it to an application. You can save all documents as TIFF, JPEG, bitmap, or PDF files, and the scanner now supports film and negatives as well. The scanner supports document sizes up to 8.5 inches by 11 inches, and the hinged cover makes it easy to stretch over thicker documents and books.
Performance
We put the Canon Pixma MP560 up against four other competitive printers in the same price range, and while we weren't necessarily disappointed by the results, they didn't blow us away. It registered mediocre results across all four of our test documents (presentation, 4-inch-by-6-inch photos, even allowing the Epson WorkForce 310 more than 2x gains at an underwhelming 6.74 vs. 13.11 pages of text per minute, respectively. We'll still applaud Canon for generously giving you auto-duplexing and other features we don't normally see in $150 printers, but the company still has a ways to go before it's ready to compete with Epson and Lexmark's advantages in print speeds.
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Outbound photos and documents on the MP560 suffer from quality issues as well. Text quality looks decent with no standout jaggies or malformed lines, but photo snapshots and graphical documents like PowerPoint presentations appear to suffer from a print head misfire characterized by washed-out images and inaccurate flesh tones. Frankly, we were surprised to see these results from Canon since we're used to top-notch quality in its higher-end products.
Service and support
Canon offers a standard one-year warranty for the Pixma MX700. Toll-free phone support is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to midnight PT and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. E-mail support is available 24-7 via a Web-based form. Canon's standard online support options include downloadable drivers and software, manuals, and FAQs.
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User reviews
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You get what you pay for.
by john_stone on March 23, 2010
Pros: Two trays to feed paper, compact style, ink cartridges can be refilled, duplex printing, easy set up.
Cons: The build seems to worry me about how it will handle 'abuse' over time. Not a sturdy as some other printers I've seen.
Summary: I trust cnet and go to them to make my choices so when I wanted to buy an entery level wireless printer I looked to see what cnet said. It ...
Summary: I trust cnet and go to them to make my choices so when I wanted to buy an entery level wireless printer I looked to see what cnet said. It came down to the Lexmark S305 and the Canon MP560. Due to cost and the recommendation I originally bought the Lexmark. After two weeks I returned the Lexmark and bought the Canon and so far I couldn't be happier. The Lexmark sucks through ink and you have to but original cartridges. Refilling them is not an option. After having to buy ink after 10 days the print heads went on me and I couldn't get the black or yellow to print. I dealt with Lexmark support and was told that I'd hear from them after the weekend - never happened, so I decided to return the printer and try the Canon. As I said I'm happy with the choice. The Canon is perfect for my household needs of printing documents and such (I have not used it for any photo prints). The wireless was easy to set up and I've enjoyed using the duplex printing option. So the $20 price difference was well worth the lack of problems and reliability I've received.
10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Running great after initial setup, great value
by shoppingfortech on March 23, 2010
Pros: Low price
Seems well-made & durable, not flimsy like other inexpensive printers
Easy setup following clear manual
Easy to use LCD
Comes with good supply of inkCons: None so far. Only scored 4 stars since I just bought it so can't be sure how it will hold up.
Summary: I just purchased this printer after checking many reviews online. Was tempted to buy Lexmark S305 by review on this website but was concerned about ink costs (partly based on ...
Summary: I just purchased this printer after checking many reviews online. Was tempted to buy Lexmark S305 by review on this website but was concerned about ink costs (partly based on experience with a Lexmark a few years ago).
This machine seems to be very well made. It was very carefully packed, and I like the detachable printer head, which other reviewers say comes in handy in case repairs are needed. Setup took about half an hour, but I appreciated the clear, detailed instructions and took my time to make sure I didn't damage anything. Like I said, the machine feels very durable for the price. Parts click into place easily so you don't feel like you're going to break it (like you might with less well-made models.)
I printed a page in color & made a b&w copy of it. The quality isn't what you would expect from a snazzy printer shop, but it definitely looks good enough for everyday use like personal business, schoolwork, or copying documents for your own records, which is just what I wanted it for. I did do the optional step of a test sheet to align printer heads, so that probably helped.
Note that if you do not connect wirelessly, you will need to purchase a separate USB cable (I think about $25). I was lucky to have one already. It's probably to buyer's benefit that the cable is not included since this keeps the cost low.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A nice inexpensive printing/scanning solution
by dknights on February 9, 2010
Pros: Easy wireless setup
Duplex printing
Nice scannning function
Good software package for photo printingCons: A little slower print speed than some others.
Summary: I was amazed at how easy it was to set up the printer/scanner with my wireless network. The scanner function produces really nice scans. For the price I recommend ...
Summary: I was amazed at how easy it was to set up the printer/scanner with my wireless network. The scanner function produces really nice scans. For the price I recommend it.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Replacing HP Printers
by knightoflight on February 1, 2010
Pros: -Photo Quality to last 100 - 300 years & compares to developers
-Prints on both sides of paper
-Wireless - Network Printing and Scanning - No need for USB
-Memory card slots with color LCD screen
-Ink cartridges light up when installed
-Great PriceCons: -No fax
-No document feederSummary: This multi-function printer is fantastic. I am replacing an HP all-in-one for printing, but will keep it for faxing and multi-document scanning, when needed. I am also replacing an old ...
Summary: This multi-function printer is fantastic. I am replacing an HP all-in-one for printing, but will keep it for faxing and multi-document scanning, when needed. I am also replacing an old HP printer, that doesn't come close on the photo quality of this printer. I have had this Canon printer for about 1.5 months, and have had no problems.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Replaced 2 HP multifunction printers.
by bill4482 on January 22, 2010
Pros: Easy to set up both with USB and Wireless. Vibrant colors, two separate paper feeds.
Cons: Limited image editing software included. Need to access soft copy of user manual to figure out what the limited menu on the printer screen is displaying. Printer can't support both USB and Wireless modes simultaneously.
Summary: This is my first Canon printer. It was initially purchased to replace a Canon scanner which does not support a 64 bit OS. I'm so pleased that it will ...
Summary: This is my first Canon printer. It was initially purchased to replace a Canon scanner which does not support a 64 bit OS. I'm so pleased that it will replace two HP multifunction units. The colors are vibrant, print speed is good (duplex printing is faster than my HP 990 cse). Loading the driver multiple time(and names) allows easy selection of output media with either USB or Wireless connectivity. Great printer for the price. Review indicate that Price of ink is very reasonable compared to competitive units. This fact was supported in both on-line and in-store comparisons. Overall a great printer for under $100.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Highly recommended.
by szayts on August 9, 2010
Pros: See prior review
Cons: See prior review.
Summary: (In addition to earlier review) It is hard to find a good printer that is functional and easy to use. I bought a cheap printer (HP) for $30 and took ...
Summary: (In addition to earlier review) It is hard to find a good printer that is functional and easy to use. I bought a cheap printer (HP) for $30 and took it back. The HP program it came with downloaded a bunch of s@#$ like a lot of spam type material, and jammed up my computer. Never again will I buy HP or a cheap printer. This Cannon was still a good price, and the bonus was that it came with two black cartridges, one that was large size. I am able to refill the ink myself, but I had to get a sharp needle (from the hospital) to get it to pierce through the hole (it was small). The price of the computer was worth the ink cartridges alone. I also like the fact that you can program it to print black only, and has a decent draft option too. Not all printers have this feature which I don't understand.
Most of the time you don't know what you are buying when you buy a printer until you get it home and use it. By then it can be too late. And a lot of people don't know what to look for. To those people I say: Buy this printer!
I also had a Cannon prior to this one, and it lasted for 10 years. That is good, especially when I hear that most printers only last two years. I have been very happy with their brand.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Easy and Fast Set Up Compact For It's Features.
by rj4221 on June 27, 2010
Pros: Duplex printing, quiet compared to other printers, you can see the ink in the cartridges, 2 paper loading trays, The screen and controls are easy and quick to get through. Very nice maintaince software for cleaning, aligning and adjusting color.
Cons: The cover over the scanner is not as heavy as I would like it to be but an okay trade off for the other features. Some have said the print software was not that good. I use more than one programs to touch up photos and graphics so not an issue for me
Summary: I recommend this printer not only for the price but the features it provides at that price. I will no longer buy and HP because their customer service is so ...
Summary: I recommend this printer not only for the price but the features it provides at that price. I will no longer buy and HP because their customer service is so bad.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Product is great - CNET review is not...
by kimdy62 on April 7, 2010
Pros: Easy networking...
Solid little performerCons: No ethernet
Summary: Wht are there 3 different printer models referenced as the SAME printer in this review? MP560, MP980, and MX700 - ALL casually mentioned as the same printer throughout the review. ...
Summary: Wht are there 3 different printer models referenced as the SAME printer in this review? MP560, MP980, and MX700 - ALL casually mentioned as the same printer throughout the review. Leads a review reader to be distinctly uncertain of what printer the reviewer was actually talking about. It also makes one wonder whether the grand old job of editor is no longer viable in today's world of "teh interwebs."
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great price, good quality, copy/scan, duplex print.
by bruckron on March 22, 2010
Pros: Price, and duplex printing saves paper. Quality is good for my needs and I do not print a lot so speed is acceptable. Wireless set up was a snap and works great. Have not had any problems at all.
Cons: None for me.
Summary: Replaced an older HP printer and Cannon Scanner to incorporate in one unit and go wireless. Very happy with all functions in this printer.
Summary: Replaced an older HP printer and Cannon Scanner to incorporate in one unit and go wireless. Very happy with all functions in this printer.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very pleased with my choice
by dwmyers99 on January 1, 2010
Pros: - Easy Windows setup
- Good speed
- Excellent value and quality
- Wi-Fi capability
- Decent softwareCons: - No standalone fax capability
Summary: I bought this product to replace a separate printer (Canon IP4200) and ancient Acer 620UT flatbed scanner. Setup was a snap. Print quality is excellent. I use the W-Fi capability ...
Summary: I bought this product to replace a separate printer (Canon IP4200) and ancient Acer 620UT flatbed scanner. Setup was a snap. Print quality is excellent. I use the W-Fi capability to share this unit between my XP desktop system and Windows 7 laptop. I used Canon's e-mail customer support the day after Christmas to confirm that I could use both USB and wireless connectivity and received an affirmative answer that same day.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 3747B002
- Description: At last - a compact, high-performance inkjet photo all-in-one with built-in wireless and auto duplex printing has arrived! The PIXMA MP560 wireless inkjet photo all-in-one perfectly blends performance and convenience. Its built-in two-sided printing can save you paper and help the environment so you can be efficient and eco-friendly, all at the same time. The Auto Photo Fix II feature automatically adjusts and helps to correct your photos and you can preview images before you print on its built-in 2.0" LCD. Making copies? No problem. Dual Color Gamut Processing technology enables your copies to maintain the integrity of the original.
General
- Copier Type Digital
- Bundled Services Canon InstantExchange
- Printing Technology Ink-jet - Color - Photo printer
- Display Diagonal Size 2"
- Office Machine Features Print from USB flash drive,
Print from memory card - Width 17.9 in
- Depth 14.5 in
- Height 6.3 in
- Weight 17.9 lbs
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO,
SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
CompactFlash,
Memory Stick,
MultiMediaCardplus,
Memory Stick PRO Duo,
SD Memory Card,
IBM Microdrive,
USB flash drive Copying
- Max Document Enlargement 400 %
- Max Document Reduction 25 %
- Maximum Copies 99
- Exposure Control Automatic
- Copying Features Gutter Shadow Correction,
Fit to page,
Preset Copy Ratios,
Trimming Copy,
Manual Color Adjustment,
Masking Copy,
Face Brightener / Fading Correction,
Image Repeat,
Auto Exposure/Intensity (AE),
4 on 1,
2 on 1 Printing
- Inkjet Technology Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
- Max Printing Resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
- Max Printing Speed up to 9.2 ipm (mono) / up to 6 ipm (color)
- Ink Cartridge Configuration 5 individual ink tanks
- Color 5-ink
- Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1 pl
- Ink Type Canon ChromaLife100+
- Automatic Duplexing Yes
Scanning
- Scan Element CIS
- Optical Resolution 2400 x 4800 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 19200 x 19200 dpi
- Color Depth 24 bit
- Color Depth (Internal) 48 bit
Document & Media Handling
- Max Original Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
- Original Type Sheets
- Max Copy Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Supported Media Type Envelopes,
Plain paper,
Photo paper - Supported Media Sizes 5 in x 7 in,
4 in x 6 in,
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
8 in x 10 in - Borderless Photo Sizes 4 in x 6 in
- Speed Details Printing : up to 9.2 ppm - B/W,
Printing : up to 6 ppm - Color,
Printing : 39 sec ( 4 in x 6 in ) - Photo,
Copying : up to 2.3 ppm - B/W,
Copying : up to 2.3 ppm - Color PC Connectivity
- PC Connection Availability Yes
- PC Connection USB host,
Hi-Speed USB,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g - Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x,
MS Windows Vista - Software Included Drivers & utilities,
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX,
Canon MP Navigator EX,
Canon Easy-WebPrint EX,
Canon Solution Menu,
Auto Photo Fix II Miscellaneous
- Direct Printing Specifications PictBridge
- Consumables Included 1 x Ink tank ( Black ) - Canon CLI-221BK,
1 x Ink tank ( Pigmented black ) - Canon PGI-220BK,
1 x Ink tank ( Cyan ) - Canon CLI-221C,
1 x Ink tank ( Magenta ) - Canon CLI-221M,
1 x Ink tank ( Yellow ) - Canon CLI-221Y - Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Accessories
- OfficeMax print cartridge (34740805)11.49
- Canon PGI 220 - ink tank (34999673)4.99 - 8.39
- Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201 - semi-gloss photo paper - 50 sheet(s) (35130037)31.99 - 47.31
- Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201 - semi-gloss photo paper - 50 sheet(s) (35130034)79.00 - 127.94
- Canon Ink and Paper Combo Pack PGI-220, CLI-221 and Photo Paper - ink tank / paper kit (34121073)43.90 - 59.50
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
