Canon PIXMA MG3220 Ink Cartridges

Canon MG3220 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MG3220 is an entry-level multifunction printer that can print, scan and copy basic projects for a low cost. The MG3220 is one of the slower models in its class of inkjet units, printing a maximum of only 9 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 5 pages per minute for color projects. With its slower speeds, simplicity and low-yielding PIXMA MG3220 printer ink aside, this device still presents a decent package of features considering its inexpensive asking price.

The MG3220 may be more basic than some of its competition, but it isn't completely lacking in features, providing an automatic duplexer for double-sided printing and Wi-Fi connectivity. However, the unit's bargain price is evident in light of its exclusion of an automatic document feeder for continuous scanning and no LCD to preview photos.

Other than the lack of an LCD, the MG3220 has a decent amount of photo features including My Image Garden software that will help users organize photos on their PC, as well as edit them, add filter effects and apply facial recognition technology. While photo output tested just under par, the device is able to print images with enough detail and a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color Canon MG3220 ink.

The device can support a range of media sizes from a minimum of 4x6-inch photo paper to a maximum of 8x10 inches. However, its ability to handle only 100 pages of media at once limits the MG3220 to light-duty use.

The machine only uses two Canon MG3220 ink cartridges, one tricolor supply that bundles magenta, cyan and yellow printer ink and a separate black supply. Each replacement tricolor PIXMA MG3220 ink can last approximately 400 pages. The black Canon MG3220 ink cartridge can only yield a maximum of 300 pages.

Buyers should weigh the MG3220's pros and cons, deciding whether or not having wireless printing trumps an LCD display, or vice versa. While similarly priced devices offer different combinations of features, this inkjet printer's design is still satisfactory enough to compete with others in its class.