Canon PIXMA iP6210D Ink Cartridges

Canon iP6210D Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA iP6210D is an inkjet printer that makess a good fit for home photo printing, offering users benefits like printing a 4x6-inch image in as fast as 60 seconds and an easy-to-use design. Full-page photos on media like 8.5-inch paper don't print as quickly, taking up to 2.3 minutes for a single image. With a design that is geared primarily toward printing photos and occasional text documents, the iP6210D is a good option for basic home use. The machine is available for a low price tag, and the fact that users will be able to find affordable replacement PIXMA iP6210D printer ink will help them maintain inexpensive running costs.

For such a fair price tag it's surprising that the device comes with flexible features such as direct PC-free photo printing, which will enable users to print from their camera memory cards and PictBridge-compatible devices. Users will also be able to connect the device to their computer via its USB port, as well as print straight from their mobile phones using its Bluetooth connectivity.

One of the key features the iP6210D leaves out is a more versatile front panel with a color LCD screen to preview photos and make quick edits. Instead, the basic front panel incorporates a handful of buttons such as a navigation pad to toggle through menus, a monochrome LCD that will display alerts on job progress and an LED to alert users when Canon iP6210D printer ink is low.

The machine supports borderless photo printing on media sizes including 4x6-inch paper, 5x7-inch paper and 8.5x11-inch paper. With its advanced ChromaLife system and PIXMA iP6210D ink, the device is able to print photos that last decades without fading, at a sharp resolution of 4800x1200 dpi.

The unit's 6-color print system includes one tricolor supply that has a standard yield of 100 pages and one photo color Canon iP6210D ink cartridge that can last 330 pages. Users can print more frequently if they opt for the high-capacity supplies, which can yield up to 710 pages for each photo color tank. To lower spending, users also have the option to use remanufactured Canon iP6210D ink cartridges rather than pricey OEM supplies.

Considering its lab-quality output and versatile connectivity, the iP6210D is well worth its price. While it's not the most advanced personal photo printer compared to inkjet units that offer a color LCD or touchscreen interface, this machine represents one of the best combinations of affordability and flexibility in its class.