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Canon PIXMA MX850

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Canon PIXMA MX850

The Canon PIXMA MX850 is an all-in-one inkjet printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine. It measures 20.0 x 10.2 x 19.0 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 30.7 pounds. The machine features a 2.5-inch TFT screen and supports connectivity through Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Bluetooth v. 2.0 + EDR, a wide range of memory cards, PictBridge, and Ethernet.

Printer

The Canon PIXMA MX850 prints up to a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi (black) or 9600 x 2400 dpi (color). Printing speed is at 31 pages per minute (black) or 24 pages per minute (color). It makes use of 5 ink tanks consisting 4 dye-based colored inks and 1 pigment-based black ink. The entire system uses 4,608 nozzles with 1, 2, and 5-picoliter droplet sizes.

Each of the two paper trays (rear and bottom cassette) accommodates up to 150 sheets of a wide range of paper sizes. Using the two trays, the printer allows for easy double-sided printing.

Scanner

The MX850 features a Contact Image Sensor (CIS) that can scan documents up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches at a maximum optical resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi which can be interpolated up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi.

The machine also features an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that can accommodate up to 35 sheets with a maximum size of 8.5 x 14 inches. Through the ADF, the machine can scan at a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi.

Copier

The Canon PIXMA MX850 copies up to 31 copies per minute (black) and up to 24 copies per minute (color). It can reduce copies up to 25% and enlarge up to 400%. It also has features for multiple copying (up to 99 copies), sorting, fit-to-page, 4-in-1 or 2-in-1, and auto duplex. Preset copy ratios are also available. 


Fax Machine

The MX850’s color fax machine has a modem speed of up to 33.6 Kbps that can transmit documents in black at 3 seconds per page and in color at 1 minute per page. It has a transmission reception memory and a memory capacity of up to 250 pages. 



Manufacturer's Specs

Printers Attributes

  • Printing Method
    Inkjet
  • Print Speed (up to)
    Black: Up to 31ppm (As fast as 1.9 seconds per page) 2 Color: Up to 24 ppm (As fast as 2.5 seconds per page) 2 Color Photo: Approx. 21 seconds 2
  • Number of Nozzles
    Nozzles: Black:512 Color: 4,096 Total: 4,608
  • Print Resolution (up to)
    Color: Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi 1 Black: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Paper Handling
    Paper Handling text: Auto Sheet Feeder: 150 Pages Paper Cassette: 150 Pages ADF: 35 Pages

Copier

  • Copy Speed (up to)
    Black: 31 cpm (As fast as 1.9 seconds per page) 2 Color: 24 cpm (As fast as 2.5 seconds per page) 2
  • Reductions Enlargement
    25% - 400%
  • Copy Feature
    4-in-1 / 2-in-1 Copy, Auto Duplex Copy, Fit-to-Page, Multiple Copy: 1-99 pages , Preset Copy Ratios, Sort

Scanner

  • Scanner Element
    Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
  • Max. Resolutions
    Optical: 4800 x 9600 dpi ADF: 600 x 600 dpi Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi

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  1. Reviewer: Macworld
    28 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Pixma MX850 is Canon’s all-in-one scanner, copier, fax machine, and ink-jet printer  built for the small office or home office. The MX850 prints impressively crisp, legible text that’s comparable to laser quality. Add to that speedy performance, solid print results, and extra perks, and you have a superb multifunction printer. The MX850 is a bit bulky, at 31 pounds, but it sets up in a snap. The printer uses a five-color ink system, which includes the four tradit... Read more

  2. Canon Pixma MX850

    Reviewer: PC Magazine
    15 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Equally capable at home and office tasks, the Canon Pixma MX850 is a good fit for the home or small office, or in the dual role of home and home-office all-in-one. Read more

  3. Reviewer: ZDNet
    12 April 2008

    Canon PIXMA MX850 - multifunction ( color ) Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc. Part number: 2436B002 Product Short Spec: Office Machine Functions: F... Read more

  4. Canon Pixma MX850

    Reviewer: Picture correct
    10 April 2008

    The Canon Pixma MX850 is an All-in-One inkjet printer capable of handling photo printing, copying, and faxing. The MX850 features five ink colors, up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi, 4,608 nozzles, 4 x 6 prints in about 21 seconds, ink droplets as small as one picoliter, and a large 2.5-inch TFT display. The Pixma MX850 Office AIO printer has a estimated retail price of $279. Read more

  5. Reviewer: Reviewed.com
    08 April 2008

    Overall, the Canon MX850 had only lackluster photo print quality, but it had decent speed and did a decent job on printing to plain paper. And while it has a great selection of features, it’s a tad pricey for its performance results and in comparison to other printers in its class. Read more

  1. Worst Printer ever used

    Reviewer: N/A, Newegg
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I will never buy a canon printer ever. Read more

  2. The Best Printer, Fax, Copier, Scanner, & Wireless! WOW!!!

    Reviewer: Jewelry Chic "Printer Happy", Amazon
    4 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I don't usually write reviews, but for this one, I thought it was worth while; especially, since I think I read every review out there in my search for the best and cheapest All-In-One I could find. After agonizing day after day for hours on the internet, I can happily say that I made the right choice. I was about two clicks away from selecting one of the HPs (which I'm sure are pretty good too), when I came across all of the positive reviews for the Canon Pixma MX850... Read more

  3. Smudge Free

    Reviewer: stonecold, Ciao
    12 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    $ 177.46 Shipping costs: $ 47.77 Canon PIXMA MX850 Office All-In-One Printer $ 179.99 2nd best offer ( out of 16 offers ) Shipping costs: Free Availability: In Stock 13 Ratings Canon PIXMA MX850 Office All-In-One Printer $ 179.99 Shipping costs: Free View all 16 offers Compare Prices (16) Reviews (2) Resources All Canon PIXMA MX850 reviews Previous review Smudge Free A review by stonecold on Canon PIXMA MX850 Jun 12, 2008 Author's product rating: Advantages: no smudge... Read more

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