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Canon MG6220 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MG6220 is an all-in-one inkjet printer with copy and scan functions that are easy to manage. This home unit has a fast 4x6 inch photo output speed of 20 seconds and rates of up to 13 pages per minute for monochrome projects and 9 pages per minute for color. The manufacturer provides a generous set of features, but drawbacks like expensive PIXMA MG6220 printer ink and a touchy control panel are difficult to ignore.

The unit has no lack of image technology, from its HD movie print technology that can print individual clips of videos as images to Easy PhotoPrint software for handling photos, as well ample media card support. It also includes Apple's AirPrint technology, which will allow users to print photos, web pages or emails wirelessly from Apple devices without having to install any drivers. One feature that mars its otherwise impressive capabilities is the Intelligent Touch system which incorporates buttons that are at times too sensitive.

With a size of approximately 8x14x6 inches, the device has a nice, compact design that's ideal for desktop use. Its total capacity includes a 150-sheet rear input tray and 150-page cassette, as well as an individual tray for CDs and DVDs. Using the manufacturer's Chromalife 100 Canon MG6220 ink and Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering, full-color photos and graphics finish with a resolution of 9600x2400 dpi. The device can copy and print monochrome projects with a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi using PIXMA MG6220 printer ink.

The unit uses individual cyan, magenta, yellow and black Canon MG6220 ink cartridges with replacements that are a bit expensive. Each color can last 510 pages and the optional high-capacity black Canon MG6220 ink cartridge can yield 450 pages to support heavier use.

While expensive supplies can run up costs and its touch panel is at times oversensitive, the unit is still a quality purchase. From the host of excellent photo printing features and the ability to use it wirelessly, the MG6220 will be a good addition to home desktops.