Canon with its Pixma range aims at giving its customers value for money printers with all basic features. The Canon Pixma MP450 is an all in one photo printer suitable for home and small office segment.
The printer comes with a maximum printing resolution of 4,800 x 1,200 dpi in coloured printing and 600 x 600 dpi in monochrome printing which results in commendable photo prints. Canon not only maintains a great print quality with Pixma MP450 but also has a good optical scan resolution of 1,200 x 2,400 dpi which gives a clear output. Printing speed ranges from 22 ppm for monochrome printing and 17 ppm for coloured printing. The Canon Pixma MP450 Ink Cartridges claims to have a good life complimenting to printer’s printing quality.
The connectivity is through USB and Bluetooth but lacks networking. The printer also supports PictBridge technology to directly connect the camera to printer and a memory card reader. The input tray has a capacity of approx. 100 sheets.
The Canon Pixma MP450 has a professional look with its LCD and button controls. The printer has dimensions of 17.5 inches(W)X 12.2 inches(D)X 6.3 inches(H) and weighs approx. 6 kgs which make the printer easily commutable.
Advantages:
- Low purchase price
- Compact and lightweight<
- PictBridge technology
- Memory card reader
- Supports Bluetooth
- Excellent printing speed
Disadvantages:
- No WiFi
- No networking
- Only one input tray
- Average paper holding capacity
Conclusion:
The Canon Pixma MP450 is an all in one printer having appreciable features at low cost. The Canon Pixma MP450 Ink Cartridges having a long life and good printing quality results in excellent photo prints. The printer being light weight and having no networking makes it a perfect choice for home and small office setups.
Cartridge Requirements:
The replacement cartridges for Canon Pixma MP450 ink cartridges are:
- Canon PG40 ink cartridge
- Canon CL41 ink cartridge