Canon MX432 Ink
PIXMA MX432 Ink Cartridges

Canon MX432 Printer Review

With a weight of only 18 pounds and a compact frame that measures 18.1x15.2x7.9 inches, it is a bit surprising how versatile and complex the Canon PIXMA MX432 actually is. For someone looking for a reliable inkjet printer to handle all the needs of a home office, this is one of the best options on the market, and it's easy on the eyes too. Shiny and sleek, the stylish black casing will add flare to any desk, masking the fact that the MX432 is actually a workhorse.

The scanning goes beyond a single sheet of paper with this unit, as it offers an automatic document feeder for multi-page projects and a flatbed surface for thick documents such as magazines or books. Scans will be saved to file with an interpolated resolution of 19200x19200 dpi and uses an internal 48-bit color depth to accurately reproduce original images. Before making duplicates, users can adjust the size of images and make up to 99 copies per scan. The fax function offers a 50-page memory, speed and group dials and a 33.6 transmission speed for quick processing.

Quality comes from high-grade Canon MX432 ink and intelligent printing technology. The FINE inkjet system uses nozzles to dispense tiny drops of PIXMA MX432 ink and layers each inch. The black printer ink is held in a single Canon MX432 ink cartridge that yields 300 pages and generates a resolution of 600x600 dpi. The other PIXMA MX432 ink cartridge holds cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink, yields 400 prints and can produce a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi.

A standard USB port can be used for connection and wireless is optional. The PictBridge port is for connecting a digital camera directly to the printer, bypassing a computer. Pictures can be previewed on the LCD, which also displays job progress and remaining Canon MX432 ink.