Canon MG2120 Ink
PIXMA MG2120 Ink Cartridges

Canon MG2120 Printer Review

Designed to be used as a personal printer or a small office unit, the Canon PIXMA MG2120 is as sleek as it is versatile. This unit specializes in photo printing but also allows users to scan documents ranging from old Polaroids to a page in a magazine as well as make duplicates. Faxing is not available with this all-in-one inkjet device, but that shouldn't hinder most users as faxing is a rather outdated form of communication.

The flat nature of the scanning surface allows users to scan thicker documents and the interpolated resolution of 19200x19200 dpi ensures precise duplication of images. There is also a 48-bit color depth to accurately reflect the color scheme of the original and the Canon MG2120 ink solidifies that when making copies. Users will also have the option of resizing the image before duplicating or scanning multiple documents and combining them all on one copy.

There are a total of 1,792 nozzles used in the FINE drop-on-demand technology to dispense 2-5 picoliter drops of Canon MG2120 ink. These nozzles eject thousands of droplets of printer ink to create the optimal resolution of 4800x1200 dpi when printing in color and 600x600 dpi when using only black PIXMA MG2120 ink. Cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink is held in a single Canon MG2120 ink cartridge while black has its own. Page yields are not very high as manufacturers presume limited use of personal printers. The black PIXMA MG2120 ink cartridge can generate up to 300 pages while the color can produce up to 400 prints.

Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems and connecting via USB port, the MG2120 is a wired desktop unit that will work in any home. It weighs less than 12 pounds and has an LCD on it to make it easier for users to navigate through the multiple functions and manage the progress of jobs.