Canon MultiPASS MP700 Ink Cartridges

Canon MP700 Printer Review

The Canon MP700, which is also called the MP700 Photo due to its image printing capabilities, incorporates a scanner and copier that allow the device to provide home users access to affordable all-in-one features. The MP700 can print at maximum output speeds of 22 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 14 pages per minute for color, which is moderately quick compared to models in its price range. Although the MP700 is among the more basic options in its class of photo inkjet printers, it provides a decent range of features and sharp output quality for a low price.

One feature that separates the device from entry-level multifunction image printers such as the MP360 is flexible connectivity, providing users with a memory card slot that accepts a number of popular camera cards like CompactFlash and Smart Media. This will enable direct, wireless photo printing, but users also have the option to connect the MP700 straight to their computer via wired USB port. The provided software package that includes photo editing features supports both Mac andor Windows operating systems.

Since the MP700 lacks a color LCD for previewing images and a dedicated photo tray that makes it easy to switch media types, it isn't considered a top home photo printer. However, this is where its 3-in-1 design heightens the unit's appeal as more of a home office device than a personal image printer. The front panel enables users to use the copier independently from the computer, and incorporates dedicated buttons to select duplicating a job up to 99 times. Users will also be able to select between monochrome and color copying, as well as reduce or enlarge the size of jobs and monitor their progress through the single-line LCD.

The MP700 has a single input tray that can store up to 150 pages of plain or photo paper and support light-duty use. The main draw to the device is its lab-quality output, printing full-color images with precise detail and a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using Canon MP700 printer ink.

The unit's cyan, magenta, yellow and black printer ink are separated into individual Canon MP700 ink cartridges that are inexpensive to replace. Each color supply can yield up to 420 pages, while the black Canon MP700 ink cartridge can last a maximum of 750 pages to support moderate monochrome printing.

The MP700's name may indicate to buyers it's meant solely for photo printing, but its flexible design includes easy-to-use multifunction features and quick output speeds that also make it a good fit for home offices. In terms of cost-efficient all-in-one units, this inkjet printer is among the higher-end models in its class.