Canon MP990 Ink
PIXMA MP990 Ink Cartridges

Canon MP990 Printer Review

The all in one Canon MP990 is perfect for small to medium sized businesses and at home use. Weighing in at close to 24 pounds and measuring 18.5"x15.2"x7.9", it is not the most portable printer. However, its user friendly features make it appealing to various groups of consumers. This unit can print up to 11 images per minute using black printer ink and up to 9.1 images per minute in color. For under $300, the Pixma MP990 inkjet printer provides a high quality wireless scanner, fax machine, copier and photo printer compatible with Windows and Mac.

Cyan, yellow, magenta, grey and two different kinds of black are the Canon MP990 ink cartridges that come standard in the 6 color system. Each has an individual tank so consumers only have to replace the color that is low. The ChromaLife 100+ is the nozzle technology found in most Canon inkjet printers. There are 1,644 nozzles that eject tiny droplets from the Canon MP990 ink cartridges that blend together on the page to make realistic and high quality prints.

The Canon MP990 can print on standard paper, envelopes and even CDs or DVDs. Pictures can be printed directly from digital cameras, Bluetooth modules, a USB or a memory card. There is a 3.8" LCD screen on the top of the unit which displays these images. The 448dpi high resolution scanner has a film adapter that allows someone to scan 35mm film or negatives. The Pixma MP990 also comes with a built in wireless connection, allowing consumers to print from anywhere in the building.

Canon has implemented a few features to inkjet printers designed solely to save money for owners of this product. The auto duplex allows printing on both side of the page, ultimately reducing paper usage up to 50%. The white LED lamps eliminate all warm up time and switch automatically to standby mode when not in use in order to conserve energy. The 6 tank printer ink system allows for Canon MP990 ink cartridges to be changed separately from each other, which will prevent wasting ink.

Reviews for the Canon MP990 inkjet printer are excellent. Consumers are elated by the speed and high quality of the prints. Experts rank it higher than most in the same price range. They particularly rave about the fax speed, which ranks higher than the Canon MX860 and the HP Photosmart 860. The only complaint is the fluctuation in output rate. However, the quality makes up for that. This printer is among the elite and provides all services any small business or home could need.