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.
Advantages:- 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.
Cartridge requirementsThe 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.
How to resolve poor print quality issue?If the print result is not satisfactory, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. For this, follow the steps described below.
a) Check whether the page size and media type settings matches the size and type of the loaded paper.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.
b) Check if the print quality setting is set appropriately.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.