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I wanted to use this printer over the network from several PCs with no USB connection from any of them. This printer isn't tiny, but with ADF, two input trays, and flatbed scanner, it's not that huge, either. The printer, scanner, and fax functions all work as advertised. I ended up installing the printer using USB on one Windows XP machine, then removing the printer drivers and software from that machine, then installing the drivers and software over again as a 'PC only' network install. Double sided printing does take time - but necessary to prevent bleed through - this isn't a laser printer. Dropping in a document and getting a PDF on any of the network-connected printers with just a few simple button pushes is terrific.The photo printing is not as stunning as on my Canon i950, but still pretty good, considering it does not have the extra photo inks.My only quibble (which is why it gets 4 stars from me) is the setup. It's now working happily and is accessible from several Windows XP machines at home. As an all purpose All-In-One, it does everything that I asked for.
Very easy to install, I installed with no help and I do not consider my self that techy savvy. I have been through a Lexmark and 2 HP printers (both over $300). This is the best printer ever and it was less then $200. Easy to use, fast and the color is great. The best price I found was at Amazon.
I purchased the Canon Pixma MX850 printer a month ago and have been very happy since. Lastly, I liked the SW that came with the Canon. The printer installed very easily and with no problems.
This machine prints fast and the output looks great. I also had an HP scanner and have had problems with the SW for that. I had been a staunch HP fan, but I guess I didn't know what I had been missing.
The scanner is also great. I have two daughters that are very computer savy and they print a lot of things. The ink seems to be holding out well and is easy to change.
The Canon worked very well and the scan images were very clear. It was superior to the HPs that I had purchased in the past.
I've only had the printer for a month or so, but I like it alot. Easier to use than my last Canon, the Pixma 780. Hope it holds up better than the other one did.
My Cannon Pixma MP780 finally gave out after five or six years of good use. I was also pleasantly surprise at how fast the new printer prints. I was able to do this on theCannon Pixma MP780 fairly easily and it saved me a lot of money life for the printer. I believe this printer will give me many years of reliable performance. The only reason I did not give this printer a five star rating is because my lack of experience with it. The reason I say this is that my old Cannon Pixma MP780 is literally in three major pieces now. I didn't need all the features on the MX850 but it looked like the next generation MP780 so I decided to purchase it. I'm hoping that the new printer will allow me to refill its inks cartridges without getting an error message.
I disassembled this earlier generation Cannon to see how well it was put together and I was impressed with the internal workmanship of this line of printers possess. I believe the MX850 has this quality of workmanship and it also. These printer cartridges appear to be the same size but they have a chip which concerns me a bit. I believe five years from now I'll be a link of this printer 10 star rating if that were possible.
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