Review Roundup: Canon MultiPass MP390

The Canon MultiPass MP390 got generally good reviews, especially in consideration of its low price, which includes a memory card reader and fax modem (most multifunctions at this price point don't include modems). However, reviewers also noted it uses two rather small ink cartridges (most photo printers use four), which could mean higher replacement costs.

Price: $199.99
Type: Multifunction inkjet printer
Print Speed: Black: 18ppm; Color: 12ppm
Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200dpi (interpolated)
Special Features: Can print directly from memory cards or from digital camera. Can generate a photo index sheet. Separate fax modem.

PC World Reviews

Rating: N/A

Liked: Posted very quick print speeds across the board.... Graphics printing was even more impressive at 0.8 ppm--one of the fastest speeds we've seen... Printed text looked dark and clean.

Disliked: Scan quality was generally disappointing.

In Short: Canon's MultiPass MP390 offers easy photo printing, impressive speeds, and good print quality. Only poor scans keep it from being an exceptionally well-rounded multifunction printer.

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CNET Reviews

Rating: 7.4 out of 10

Liked: Excellent photo printing, snappy design, decent price.

Disliked: Relies on two limited-capacity ink cartridges.

In Short: Small or home offices in need of affordable faxing, scanning, and photo printing will be pleased with the Canon MultiPass MP390.

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PC Magazine Reviews

Rating: 3 out of 5

Liked: Good to very good quality for printed output. Can use built-in fax modem to fax from your computer. Prints photos directly from camera or memory card..

Disliked: No automatic document feeder. Only two cartridges, both with relatively small capacities. Color copies had pink tinge on our tests.

In Short: The Canon MultiPass MP390 prints, scans, faxes, copies, and prints photos directly from cameras and memory cards and lets you fax from programs on your computer. Performance is at the low end of midrange, but output quality is good to very good—all of which make the MP390 a reasonable choice.

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