Canon PIXMA MP810 Ink Cartridges

Canon MP810 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MP810 is an expensive inkjet device with a design centered primarily on photo printing, but it also bundles straightforward copy and scan functions. Expert tests revealed the MP810's quick output speeds, printing a 4x6-inch photo in as fast as 21 seconds and maximum rates of up to 31 pages per minute for monochrome text documents. The unit's high price tag is justified by its versatile 3-in-1 design, which will benefit home offices with its versatile connectivity, affordable PIXMA MP810 printer ink and user-friendly interface.

One drawback with the MP810 that experts pointed out is its bulky size of 18x16x9 inches, which means users will need to clear some substantial desktop space to use the device. What helps make up for this large size is the fact that users won't need to share space with a nearby computer in order to print, thanks to its flexible wireless connectivity. This includes a PictBridge-compatible USB port for direct photo printing and an optional Bluetooth adapter for printing wirelessly from mobile devices.

While the unit's multifunction design leaves out standard features like a fax machine and automatic document feeder, the flatbed scanner and standalone copy functionality will suit home office needs. The front panel enables computer-free copying, incorporating buttons that will enable users to select between monochrome and color duplicates, as well as how many they need for a job. The panel also has a 3-inch color LCD that flips up to preview photos, scroll through menus with the aid of its navigation pad and make quick edits.

As a photo printer, it's understandable that expert tests revealed this machine can print images with sharp detail and a maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi using color Canon MP810 printer ink. Monochrome documents print with satisfactory quality and a resolution of 600x600 dpi using black PIXMA MP810 ink, while the unit can scan documents and photos with an interpolated resolution of 19,200x19,200 dpi.

The unit comes with starter black, cyan, magenta and yellow Canon MP810 ink cartridges that can yield around 280 pages before expiring. Optional high-capacity black Canon MP810 ink cartridges can yield up to 650 pages and are a good solution for users printing monochrome jobs often.

Experts had mostly positive things to say about the expensive MP810, which is worth a look for its combination of photo-centric tools and multifunction capabilities. This quick inkjet printer can print and edit jobs without the aid of a user's computer, but users will need to have a decently sized desktop for it since its quite large.