Canon Pixma MP610 Ink Cartridges

Canon Pixma MP610 Printer Description

For people looking for a machine that can deliver exceptional results when it comes to photo printing, the Canon Pixma MP610 is a device aimed at providing superior quality prints.

Amateur photography enthusiasts are certain to enjoy the many photo printing features that the Canon Pixma MP610 has to offer.

Benefitting from a 9600 x 2400dpi print resolution, this machine is able to deliver photo prints with fine detail and smooth colour gradations. In terms of print speed, a borderless 10 x 15cm photograph will take approximately 21 seconds to be printed.

Photographs can be automatically enhanced through Canon’s Auto Image Fix feature that can apply Red Eye Removal, face brightening as well as other adjustments through the use of the image editing software. For long-lasting photo prints, there’s ChromaLife100 which is an ink that is capable of lasting up to 100 years.

Document printing is also produced to a high standard and the Canon Pixma MP610 will print at up to 31ppm in mono and 24ppm in colour (draft mode). There is also double-sided printing available.

According to Canon, this printer uses text and image separation in order to give users optimal results whenever they are printing a combination of text, graphics and photographs.

A crystal clear 6.2cm TFT screen allows users to operate the printer without using a PC. Navigating through the printer’s functions is achieved by using an Easy-Scroll Wheel. Users will be able to view, select, edit and print their documents all at the touch of a button.

Canon Pixma MP610 Expert Review

The Canon Pixma MP610 Photo All-in-One Printer is a sleek all-in-one device that provides full colour printing, copying and scanning. It can be set to copy up to 99 pages at once and can reduce or enlarge copies anywhere from 25 per cent to 400 per cent.

The printer on the MP610 prints photos in resolutions up to 9600 by 2400dpi and it is rated for 31 pages per minute in monochrome or 24 pages per minute in full colour. The printer can also produce a 10 by 15cm photo in about 21 seconds.

In addition to printing from a PC, the MP610 has a multi-format memory card reader and users can print directly from these cards using the 6.3cm colour touchscreen. When not in use, the touchscreen and controls can be hidden by folding down the top panel. The MP610 has a number of advanced features that provide users with extra convenience. It includes an automatic duplexing feature and can print directly on to CDs or DVDs. The printer also has two paper drawers that can hold a combined 300 sheets of paper and it uses five different ink cartridges – three colours, a document black, and a photo black.

Pros

• Large input trays can hold two different types of paper at once
• Scanner scans images at 4800dpi
• Warms up and is ready for use in about 20 seconds
• Features PictBridge for printing directly from Canon digital cameras
• Includes auto duplexing
• Inks last a fair amount of time

Cons

• Fairly heavy, so it’s not a printer that will be moved often
• Larger than similar products from other brands
• Inks are on the expensive side
• Some errors require returning the printer to the factory for repairs
• Uses some colour ink even when printing in monochrome

Star Rating: 4