Canon Pixma MG5250 Ink Cartridges

Canon Pixma MG5250 Printer Description

Ideal as a printer that the whole family can share, the Canon Pixma MG5250 has built-in Wi-Fi capabilities and can print, scan or use a memory card wirelessly.

This machine can deliver colour photo prints that are vivid as well as text documents that are business-like in their appearance. In the case of print speeds, mono documents can be produced in 11.0ipm with colour documents taking 9.3ipm. It will take the MG5250 just 20 seconds to print a 10 x 15cm borderless photo.

For families looking for prints from their home movies, Canon’s Full HD Movie Print software will let them capture an individual frame to print. The technology will then enhance the image so the quality of print is outstanding.

Benefitting from two paper trays that can accommodate different paper sizes, users will also be able to print directly onto compatible CDs and DVDs. Paper costs can also be halved by using the printer’s auto-duplexing (double-sided printing) feature.

When it comes to helping your printing go further and optimising your ink use, the MG5250 adopts a five single ink tank system meaning that you will only ever have to replace the ink that has ran out. By using Canon’s ChromaLife100 ink system you should see your photo prints preserved for a lifetime.

It can be commonplace in many homes today to print various webpages. To cut down on paper wastage, there is an Easy-WebPrint EX feature that allows you to clip and combine information from different pages.

Printer users with a creative side will appreciate Creative Park Premium, an online service where you can download photographs or illustrations from internationally renowned photographers and artists, though it is worth noting that this feature is only available if you use Canon genuine inks.

Canon Pixma MG5250 Expert Review

Designed for use as a home photo printer, the Canon Pixma MG5250 All-in-One Wi-Fi Colour Photo Printer can print a photo in 20 seconds.

This printer can print images up to 9600 by 2400dpi, making it ideal for photographers and graphic designers. Automatic duplexing comes standard on this model, which helps users save on paper.

The standard input tray holds 300 sheets of paper, but an additional input tray can be added for extra convenience. The adjustable tray arm allows the printer to use a variety of different paper sizes and envelopes. It uses five different cartridges: yellow, magenta, cyan, standard black (for text) and photo black.

The MG5250 scans at 2400dpi whilst the LCD display screen makes it easy for users to scan or copy without using the computer. It allows for some basic manipulation of images, including reducing and enlarging. Canon image editing software comes as standard with the MG5250 and allows users to manipulate photos in a variety of ways.

Pros

• Prints vibrant, detailed images
• Wi-Fi is easy to set up and connect to
• PictBridge system allows users to print directly from Canon cameras
• Includes the option to print straight to disc
• Step by step instruction booklet is very easy to read and follow
• Prints and scans wirelessly from both Windows and Apple devices

Cons

• Casing easily shows fingerprints
• Seems to drain colour ink even when printing in grayscale or monochrome
• Can’t print in monochrome if one of the colour cartridges is empty or not installed
• Some issues with the print head being unrecognised

Star Rating: 5