The Canon MP499 is wireless printer able to copy, print and scan. It is suitable for the applications that require high-quality performance, ease of use and convenience all together in one printer.
This printer is a compact all-in-one machine with a 7 segment LCD display and an intuitive control panel. It weighs 5.6 Kg that makes it an easily portable device. It features a flatbed CIS colour scanner with a resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi. The printer is also compatible with non-PC devices enabling one to do full HD movie prints. These devices may include the iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Android devices, and Sony PlayStation 3.
The printer features straightforward printing. It is integrated with a colour copier and scanner, making it an efficient choice for a small office and home users. The printer delivers high-quality photo prints with Canon MP499 Ink Cartridges. This multifunctional printer features wireless connectivity that makes printing via Wi-Fi easier.
Advantages:- The colour copier is quite fast, producing good quality output in 26 seconds.
- It is a lightweight machine.
- The printer comes with features for user-friendly photo editing and printer management.
- Black text comes out crisp with Canon MP499 Ink Cartridges.
- The photo quality can be manually adjusted.
- Windows 7 users, as well as newer versions of Mac, will not have difficulty in installing this printer.
- The lack of a memory card reader and Ethernet makes it inefficient for the users who want to use non-WiFi devices.
- The LCD screen is not enough for displaying settings and menu options.
- The printer is pricey to run as the replacement black inks are expensive.
- The print speed is 8 ppm in monochrome and 4 ppm in colour certainly not the best option.
The compatible Canon MP499 Ink Cartridges are:
- Canon black Inkjet Cartridge PG512
- Canon Inkjet Cartridge CL511
If one needs a printer for intermittent use, the Canon MP499 will be a suitable option. It prints, scans, and copies documents, and the integrated wireless print server. This means that one won't have a bundle of cables required for connections in the office. But it lacks some of the crucial features such as Ethernet and the memory card reader. This limits the connectivity of the printer to USB and Wi-Fi.