Canon iP4820 Ink
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Canon iP4820 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA iP4820 is a photo inkjet printer that is an affordable solution to quality home image printing. For typical text projects the unit can print at a maximum speed of 11 pages per minute and for graphic prints it takes around 9 pages per minute. Expert speed tests estimated that 4x6-inch photos can print in as fast as 55 seconds, making it one of the quicker units in it class. Although its performance may be enough to attract personal users, the iP4820 lacks a few necessary elements that buyers will find in more capable and similarly-priced multipurpose printers.

Among the common features this model lacks are memory card slots, USB flash drive support, networking and a user-friendly LCD display. However, it does include a package of basic elements like an LED for alerts on PIXMA iP4820 printer ink levels, automatic duplex printing, a 300-sheet total media capacity and PictBridge connectivity. Users will also be able to print on optical media like CDs and DVDs with this device.

One aspect of its performance that is sure to grab a buyer's attention is its professional-quality photo output that easily tops drugstore prints. Using Canon Easy-PhotoPrint software, users will have the ability to recreate their favorite family photos with sharp detail and a resolution of 9600x2400 dpi using color Canon iP4820 printer ink. Reviewers note that full-page graphics can make pages curl, however.

The unit will be inexpensive to own due to low-cost Canon iP4820 ink cartridges. Each cyan, magenta and yellow supply can yield up to 510 pages and the black PIXMA iP4820 ink has a yield of 340 pages. Users can also find high-capacity black Canon iP4820 ink cartridges that last up to 450 pages.

Despite its balance of output and speed, the iP4820's simple, single-function design and minimal set of features keep it from being the best selection among similar printers. Without spending much more, users can find capable all-in-one photo inkjet units that have better connectivity and more features.