Canon MP230 Ink
PIXMA MP230 Ink Cartridges

Canon MP230 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MP230 all-in-one color inkjet printer focuses on high-quality photo output, but also gives users scanning and copying capabilities for a complete home photo solution. Canon MP230 printer ink costs can be kept fairly low, and bonus features add better web integration and convenience.

The MP230 is likely more compact than most buyers will expect, measuring only 6 inches tall, and with a footprint of 17.5x13 inches. It also weighs just 11.6 pounds without the PIXMA MP230 printer ink installed, so it is easily unpacked and moved around. Print speeds are quite fast, with ESAT speeds of around 7 images per minute in black and 4.8 images per minute in color.

In addition to its sharp maximum resolution of 4800x1200, the unit has a lot of nice bonus features that could prove useful to home users. The "Print Your Days" feature can print photo straight from Facebook, offering a hard-copy record of important events throughout the year. The Easy-WebPrint EX software also makes it easy to organize and print web pages, while eliminating much of the extra material that unnecessarily wastes Canon MP230 ink.

Speaking of which, the cost of Canon MP230 ink cartridges are fairly reasonable, and both standard and high-capacity supplies are available, so buyers can choose between a lower upfront price or a lower cost per page over time. Using remanufactured PIXMA MP230 ink cartridges provides the best of both worlds, with supplies that are less expensive than the OEM versions.

Home users who want a simple way to scan, copy, and print photos and simple documents affordably will like the Canon MP230 all-in-one inkjet printer. It is compact enough for home use, and its extra features provide some unique and simple ways to make hard copies of favorite images and web pages.

Canon PIXMA MP230 Instructional Video

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