Testseek.co.uk have collected 13 expert reviews of the Canon Pixma MP490 Series and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Pixma MP490 Series.
January 2010
(78%)
13 Reviews
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Abstract: If your home printing needs are modest and you can afford to spend more on ink than some of its rivals, then the Canon PIXMA MP490 produces relatively good quality images for very little outlay. Canon - PIXMA MP490 price Buy Canon PIXMA MP490 securely...
Abstract: Canon's large, showy all-in-ones have made quite a name for themselves over the past few years, but mainly in the £100-£200 price band. At the cheaper end, a few corners have had to be cut, particularly with LCD displays, but the cheap-as-chips Pixma M...
Abstract: This is a reasonably priced four ink (two cartridge) All In One unit. However it is really designed for light use simply because of the small size of the ink cartridges. Output quality is good the only drawback is the ink cost....
Abstract: If you're buying an entry-level all-in-one, you might expect a lot lower spec than when buying in the mid or high price ranges, but in many cases the core functions, like printing and scanning, will be much the same from machine to machine and it's only t...
The £79 price range of the Canon Pixma MP490 MFP means tradeoffs. The high ink costs are bearable if you print infrequently; otherwise, look for a model with lower-cost inks (and a higher purchase price), such as HP's OfficeJet 6500 Wireless. Sus...
Published: 2010-03-15, Author: Susan , review by: techworld.com
The £79 price range of the Canon Pixma MP490 MFP means tradeoffs. The high ink costs are bearable if you print infrequently; otherwise, look for a model with lower-cost inks (and a higher purchase price), such as HP's OfficeJet 6500 Wireless....
Canons home printer range is vast and the aim appears to be to provide an option for every situation. The added benefit of the Canon PIXMA MP490 over other units is the LCD preview screen and memory card slot, whilst still offering the USB connectivity...
Abstract: Canon's Pixma MP490 color inkjet multifunction printer (MFP) has a superlow price ($100 at this writing) and a simple-to-use design that should appeal to home and student users. If you print a lot, however..
Small, lightweight, Great photo prints, Easy to set up
Not so fast, Lacks automatic document feeder and paper input tray
For under a hundred bucks, the Canon Pixma MP490 printer is a decent buy. Like many other printers in this price range, it lacks some advanced features such as an automatic document feeder, an automatic duplexer, and wireless support. Of course youll ...
