Canon iX6520 Ink
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Canon iX6520 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA iX6520 is a photo inkjet printer that is moderately inexpensive to purchase. The device can print at a consistent rate of around 10 pages per minute for monochrome projects, 8 pages per minute for color and 4x6-inch photos in less than a minute. Although it suffers from a few setbacks that may limit a user's volumes, the iX6520 is a reliable choice for small or home offices that want versatility in the size and type of projects they can print.

Ranging from a minimum of 4x6-inch photo paper to a maximum size of 13x19 inches, this is among the more flexible photo printers in its class. However, the device comes with a small media capacity of only 150 pages that can handle only light printing volumes. Supported media ranges from glossy and matte photo paper, to plain paper and envelopes. When using specialty photo paper, the device can print images with lab-quality detail at a maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi using color PIXMA iX6520 printer ink.

Another feature that somewhat limits the device is its provision of only a USB port for connectivity, with no memory card slots or PictBridge port for direct photo printing. The unit's above-par monochrome output helps make up for this, printing sharp text projects with a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi using black Canon iX6520 printer ink.

The machine operates with cyan, magenta, yellow and black Canon iX6520 ink cartridges that can be replaced for a low cost with available compatible supplies. These are less expensive than genuine PIXMA iX6520 ink and can help keep running costs affordable. Color supplies only last around 510 pages, while the unit's black Canon iX6520 ink cartridge can only last approximately 450 pages. A second black supply is used as well, and can provide up to 340 pages.

The iX6520 doesn't have the most impressive range of features, but it does offer high-quality output for superior home and small office printing. In addition, the inkjet printer has a low price tag that makes it a good deal among similar photo printers.