Canon MG5320 Ink
PIXMA MG5320 Ink Cartridges

Canon MG5320 Printer Review

With a sleek, shiny black frame and an array of photo printing options, the Canon PIXMA MG5320 is an ideal multifunction inkjet unit. It can scan, copy and print full color pictures quickly and with the quality typically found at a photo lab. A 4x6 inch borderless photo can be printed with the MG5320 in about 20 seconds. Standard prints are produced at up to 13 pages per minute for black-and-white documents and 10 pages per minute in color. As for making copies, it takes about 14 seconds to create a duplicate.

The quality generated by this inkjet printer is undeniable, due mostly to the large number of nozzles that are used to deliver tiny droplets (1-5 picoliters) of Canon MG5320 ink onto the paper. Using all four colors of printer ink, which includes over 4,500 nozzles, the maximum resolution is 9600x2400 dpi. Black-and-white documents fall a bit short of that mark, maxing out at a resolution of 600x600 dpi.

There are actually five Canon MG5320 ink cartridges that are used in this machine. Most printer feature the four standard colors – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – but this unit offers an additional option specifically for photo printing. The dedicated photo black PIXMA MG5320 ink cartridge is essential in creating lab-quality photos. The standard printer ink can last between 490-510 pages while the special photo option yields only about 350 pages. High-volume users will need to use a large chunk of the budget to purchase replacement Canon MG5320 ink, though compatible versions are available for a reduced price.

Users can connect to the MG5320 wirelessly or through USB. A PictBridge port and memory card slots are also included, and Bluetooth is an optional upgrade. This unit also supports mobile printing from handheld devices. The 3" LCD pops up off the top panel for easier viewing, and can be used to change settings or activate the automatic duplex process. There is a 150-sheet drawer on the bottom of the unit and a 150-sheet vertical tray on the top. Many users prefer to keep the standard paper in the drawer and specialty media, such as photo paper, on the tray. A caddy is also provided that will slide into the device for printing on CDs and DVDs.

Versatility is the strongest characteristic of this sleek and modern Canon printer. It offers an array of functions that make it good for a home office, but it also produces excellent photo quality, making it ideal for amateur photographers or enthusiasts. The replacement PIXMA MG5320 ink is affordable and its upfront cost is inexpensive as well, making it a great value.