The Pixma is an entry level inkjet all in one which targets the users who have a higher than usual image printing requirements. The printer intends to achieve that with a range of connectivity options, good software support, high-resolution printer and offering all this in a compact design.

The printer here comes a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, which churns out good quality prints. The print speed is 22 ppm for monochrome prints and 17 ppm for colour printouts. a standard 10 cm x 15 cm borderless photo takes about 46 seconds to print. The accompanying 2 Canon Pixma MP220 Ink Cartridges and the software provided along with the printer, help it in colour reproduction and give some really good quality prints. The scanner is having a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, and other than slight bands around the edges the scan quality is good. The copy speeds are 22 ppm in monochrome and 17 ppm in colour.

The printer comes with a lot of connectivity options like USB, memory card slots, digital camera compatibility using PictBridge. The input tray can handle up to 100 sheets of A4 sized papers, which is a bit cumbersome as there is no automatic document feeder either. The software that is provided like MP navigator EX, ScanSoft OmniPage SE and Easy - PhotoPrint makes image enhancement and colour reproduction better. This is an ink tank printer, and colour wastage is more as there are only two Canon Pixma MP220 Ink Cartridges, thus the colour cartridge needs replacement even if other colours remain and only one ink has run dry.

This is a compact printer, with a sleek exterior despite the card slots, and PictBridge support. The dimension and low weight make it suitable to be kept on most desks easily.

• Good quality prints
• Good functionality and connectivity options
• Comprehensive software bundle

• Scanning is blurry around the edges
• Single cartridge for 3 colour inks turns out wasteful and increase costs

The Canon PIxma MP220 is made for the homes, students and offices with a heavier image printing requirement. It is ideal for a setup where a lot of photos and images are to be printed. The printer is compact, stylish and useful. the scan and fax functionality is of a average quality and given the low scanning requirement that most targeted users will have, it performs ok. Overall, it is a good printer for the cost it comes at.

The compatible Canon Pixma MP220 Ink Cartridges are:

• Canon PG40 black ink cartridge
• Canon CL41 colour ink cartridge

When the ink runs out while printing is in progress, it may result in various print quality issues such as faded or light colour prints, blurred prints and much more. Another reason for such issue can be the dried out or damaged Canon Pixma MP220 ink cartridges that need to be replaced. Follow the procedure below to replace the cartridges:

Step 1: Open the paper output tray.

Step 2: Make sure that the machine is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), then pull the scanning unit support down into place.

Step 3: Push down the cartridge.

Step 4: Remove the cartridge.

Step 5: Unpack a new Canon Pixma MP220 ink cartridge and remove the orange protective tape gently.

When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message.

If the print result is not satisfactory, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. For this, follow the steps described below.

When these settings are incorrect, a proper print result cannot be obtained. When printing an illustration or a photograph, the incorrect paper type setting may reduce the quality of the printout. Due to printing with an incorrect paper type setting, the printed surface may also be scratched. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on the combination of the loaded paper and paper type setting.

Select a print quality option suitable to the image and paper for printing. If you notice blur or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try to print again. The method to confirm the paper and print quality settings differ depending on what you do with your machine. If the problem is not resolved even if the paper and print quality settings are correct, there may be some other reasons. You can call the Canon support for an expert help.

Q. I have a lot of printing requirements for my home office. Will you provide a discount if I buy the compatible Canon Pixma MP220 ink cartridges in bulk?
A. Our value packs that consist of ink cartridges in bulk are offered at heavily discounted prices compared to the single packs. Besides, even if you purchase a multipack of ink cartridges it will cost you much less (about 30%) than buying a single pack. We always want our customers to grab the best deal and so we keep putting up offers and discounts at regular intervals.

Q. Can you please tell me which types of memory cards are compatible with Canon Pixma MP220? Because when I tried to insert a micro SD card it is not recognising it. Why?
A. First of all, please note that the printer can recognise only one memory card at a time. Once the card is recognised, the access lamp will light up. Try using the correct adaptor when using the SD card. Because if the adaptor is not compatible it may cause the memory card to stick. Besides, do not try to remove the memory card or turn off the machine when the access lamp light is flashing. The list of memory cards compatible with Canon Pixma MP220 is given below:

• Microdrive
• Memory Stick Duo
• Memory Stick PRO Duo
• xD-Picture Card
• Compact Flash (CF) Card
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• SD Secure Digital Memory Card*
• SDHC Memory card
• MultiMedia Card
• RS-MMC
• micro SD
• miniSD Card

Q. Can you provide me a guarantee that the compatible Canon PIxma MP220 will provide the same quality as the genuine cartridges?
A. We do provide a 100% money back guarantee if the product does not meet the required standards within 30 days from the date of purchase. Our quality certifications stand as a guarantee for all our products including the compatible Canon Pixma MP220 ink cartridges - the ink is of premium quality and is equivalent to the performance of an original ink cartridge.

Q. I get white streaks on trailing edge while I print images from my Canon Pixma MP220 printer. Is cartridge running out of ink?
A. The white streaks appear on the trailing edge of the paper while printing the images is because you are printing the image outside the recommended area and not because of Pixma MP220 ink cartridges running out of ink. Use the correct combination of Media Type: Photo paper and Print Quality: High or fine to solve the issue.

Q. When will the cartridges for my printer Canon Pixma MP220 reach? How do I track the order?
A. The delivery of your Pixma MP220 ink cartridges will reach you in the standard delivery time of 1-2 days. You can always track your order details with your order ID and last name.

Q. What details do I need to know before buying compatible cartridges pack for my Canon Pixma MP220 printer?
A. Your printer model number is enough to search correct cartridges for your printer.The list of compatible Pixma MP220 ink cartridges is mentioned below:

• 3 Pack Canon Reman Inkjet Cartridge -It has both black and colour ink of combined ink volume 49ml.
• 2 Pack Canon Compatible Inkjet Cartridge -It comes with both colour and black ink and has combined volume of 33ml.

Q. My Canon Pixma MP220 printer is showing error-5100 and orange and the green light flashes two times. What should I do?
A. This error indicates that a service error has occurred.Follow the steps below to resolve the issue:

• Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable.
• Open the printer cover ad check for any orange protective tape or white polystyrene.
• If you have recently replaced Pixma MP220 ink cartridges please make sure that you have removed all the packaging and seal tape before installing it.
• Check for any foreign objects like paper clips in the printer.
• Close the cover and turn on the printer by reconnecting the power cable.

If the issue persists please contact authorized service centers.

Q. I am unable to install the compatible cartridges for my printer Canon Pixma MP220. These are slightly larger in size and does not fit inside the printer.What should I do?
A. The compatible Pixma MP220 ink cartridges are designed to fit best into the printer physically and deliver the best quality printouts.Please make sure that you removed the protective coloured tape covering the electrical contact.
Follow the steps provided in the manual to install the cartridges properly.

Q. My Canon Pixma MP220 ink cartridges are out of ink. Can I use the other functionalities of the printer?
A. It is possible to use other functions of the printer even your Pixma MP220 ink cartridges are out ink.

You need to clear the error message on the LCD screen by pressing and holding Resume/Cancel button for 5 seconds.Once the error is cleared you can use other functions.It is highly recommended to install new cartridges as soon as possible to avoid any damage to printheads.Please do not remove the old cartridges till you get the replacements.

Q. I see ink spills over my printouts from the Canon Pixma MP220 printer after I cleaned the printheads. What is the problem with my cartridges?
A. This might be due to the fact that your waste ink absorbers are full. The purpose of the waste ink absorber is to collect waste ink that is expelled during the printhead cleaning and helps in printing borderless photo prints Over the time it gets filled and needs to be replaced.Please seek professional help to avoid ink leakage inside the printer.