This is the second MP series printer I have purchased. Don't worry, the MP500 I reviewed two years ago is still going strong, but I moved 3,000 miles to take a new teaching position and left it with my wife.

I needed a new printer, I loved the MP500, and I found this gem on sale during a back to school special at Wal-Mart for . Yup, you read that right: FORTY BONES!

I took it out of the box, plugged it in, and printed. Mac OS:X 10.4.11 recognized it immediately, even though it uses different drivers from the MP500 series. In three minutes I was printing my class rosters.

I have not tried printing photo quality because I don't print photos, but signs I've made using MS Word and business cards made using PrintFolio have turned out great. The ink has lasted over three months now with fairly steady printing.

Like the MP500, the single largest beef I have with it is the footprint. It's a big printer. However, I don't buy printers based on whether or not I can fit them in a mailbox. I want inexpensive startup, low operating cost, and reliability. Thus far, every MP series printer I've purchased has been wonderful.

By the way, I went to the Canon printers because my HP was just horrible. The day I bought this darling one of my co workers purchased an HP Photosmart C4680 "All in one" printer. While I've been printing anything that strikes my fancy and enjoying the results, she's taken that piece of joy back to the store twice and spent six working hours on hold with technical support (like they do).

Plus, she spent twice as much. I hate to say I told you so, but...

...if you're looking for low cost and reliable, this is a good choice.

~D.

Canon Pixma MP190 All-In-One Photo Printer (2910B002) Feature

• Compact and stylish all-in-one printer
• Print, copy, and scan photos and documents quickly and easily
• Faithful photo and document reprint quality with advanced copy technology
• Enhance your images with Easy-PhotoPrint EX software

Canon Pixma MP190 All-In-One Photo Printer (2910B002) Overview

This All-In-One automatically detects the type of original you're copying whether it?s a photo, a text document or even a page from your notebook and then processes the image with optimal settings. The results are copies that will be truer to the originals, with accurate color and reduced grain in photos, and sharp, bold text in documents.

Canon Pixma MP190 All-In-One Photo Printer (2910B002) Specifications

Manufacturer Product Description This All-In-One automatically detects the type of original you’re copying whether it’s a photo, a text document or even a page from your notebook and then processes the image with optimal settings. The result is copies that will be truer to the originals, with accurate color and reduced grain in photos, and sharp, bold text in documents.

PIXMA MP190 Photo All-In-One Printer: The symbols in the unit’s display consist of seven large LED segments, for easy reading and operation. The unique expansion top lets you scan or copy bulky or thick items. Connect to your PC with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.

Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a patented print head with 1,472 precision nozzles, injecting ink droplets as small as 2 picoliters.

High Performance Ink Cartridges
The two genuine Canon ink cartridges (one black, one multi-color) contain specially formulated inks for the highest possible quality. They’re easy to use and to replace as needed.

FINE Technology
Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a patented print head with 1,472 precision nozzles, injecting ink droplets as small as 2 picoliters. More nozzles = amazing images.

Advanced Z-Lid
The unique expansion top lets you scan or copy bulky or thick items. Lifting approx.1/2," it lays flat on for clear, complete copies or scans, edge to edge.

7-Segment LED
The symbols in the unit’s display consist of seven large LED segments, for easy reading and operation

Quick Start
Powering up your printer is now faster than ever. After pressing the power button, you can begin inputting commands in approximately 2 seconds. Full operation is even enabled in a shorter time now too.

High Speed Connectivity
Connect to your PC with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.

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