Photo Quality Canon MX850 vs MX860: Can anyone tell me if either the 850 or 860 would print photos comparable to the quality of the iP1000?
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I've not printed with the iP1000 but the Canon Pixma mx860 doesn't quite print photos as well as the HP Photosmart. I'm a little disappointed in the quality of the colors, I expected better from Canon. While the photos themselves are sharper and less washed out than the HP, the color in the final print doesn't match the screen and doesn't pop as much as the HP; I expect far better quality from a company that produces such excellent photography equipment. Although I suppose it would suffice if you don't print many photos or care to hang any of them on the wall.
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However I would recommend getting an mk808 instead. I have both and the performance is WAY better on the 808, definitely worth the extra $10 even if you're only using it for powerpoint. Mk808: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OX22B4/ref=pd_aw_sims_e_15
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I've only had my MX850 for a week - and yes the installation is confusing - especially if you plan on using it as a networked printer, but once I got it figured out it's working very well under 10.5 Leopard. Have printed from various apps (Preview.app / Adobe InDesign / etc.) without any issues. The network scan works great. So far I am pretty happy with this purchase with exception of the network setup which is very confusing (you have to hook a computer to the printer via USB before you can use it over the network! :/)
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Great question and one that I would also like to know. If not, then what about the MX850, if you can still find one?
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You can check specs for both the 8620 and 8610 on the HP website. Looks like the 8610 has a smaller touchscreen and prints at around 14 ppm v.s. 16 for the 8620.
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I have tried both and frankly I actually prefer sigma version. Why? Price and speed. 85 is very temperamental, it has to be perfect for it to work good, and do we have perfect clients who dont move? I work with children and do travel photography, sigma is my perfect friend. See photos on my blog at larissakphotography.com/blog
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I am not familiar with the Canon MX522. The printer prints brighter, higher glossy photos than the best ink jet printers that I have used. Remember, the photos cannot be enlarged greater than 4"x6". The paper is much heaver weight than photo paper, and the ink is permanent. It is a great feeling to visit someone and see one of my custom postcards on their refrigerator! This summer I am sailing down the Oklahoma waterway to the Mississippi and on the Texas Gulf. Next summer, we are riding motorcycles to Alaska. You can bet that the Selphie printer will be cranking out postcards of the entire trip. Hope this helps.... Jim
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I only use mine with a Nikon but reviews say the 850 should work with a Sony, as well, since it's a manual flash. The 860 which is an automatic unit is only available, so far, in a Canon version. A Nikon version has been announced but hasn't been released yet. Check out www.flashhavoc.com for info on these units. Good luck!
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Per Canon/PIXMA-MX350 Series:Communication Protocol:TCP/IP, Wireless LAN:Supported Standards:IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b, Wired LAN:Supported Standards:IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3(10BASE-T). Transfer Speed:10M/100Mbps(auto switcing). hope, I answered your question. Good Speed & Good Luck!
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Actually I gave my wireless Canon Pixma MX340 away - As often as our internet goes down, being wireless & all, I couldn't use it when the internet was down, so I gave it away & opted for one that isn't wireless so I can still use it for photoshop. Sorry I could not be of more help.
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&gt;For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges. Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the MX860 is a better machine...I'll have some decisions to make.
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TM said "The MX860 only has 2400 x 4800 dpi and the MX850 has 4800 x 9600 dpi"If you do get the MX850, try scanning at full resolution and report the result. In my experience a scan attempt at 4800 dpi will make an average systems crawl. That's a huge image, requires a good amount of ram, the swap will be terrible otherwise and is very slow. I can't imagine what a 9600 dpi scan will do.I would worry more about the scan quality rather than DPI, focusing on details and color reproduction. Unless you're a graphic/multimedia design I can't possibly see a use for a 9600dpi, but that's just my 5 cents. TM said "The MX860 only has 2400 x 4800 dpi and the MX850 has 4800 x 9600 dpi"If you do get the MX850, try scanning at full resolution and report the result. In my experience a scan attempt at 4800 dpi will make an average systems crawl. That's a huge image, requires a good amount of ram, the swap will be terrible otherwise and is very slow. I can't imagine what a 9600 dpi scan will do.I would worry more about the scan quality rather than DPI, focusing on details and color reproduction. Unless you're a graphic/multimedia design I can't possibly see a use... » Read More TM said "The MX860 only has 2400 x 4800 dpi and the MX850 has 4800 x 9600 dpi"If you do get the MX850, try scanning at full resolution and report the result. In my experience a scan attempt at 4800 dpi will make an average systems crawl. That's a huge image, requires a good amount of ram, the swap will be terrible otherwise and is very slow. I can't imagine what a 9600 dpi scan will do.I would worry more about the scan quality rather than DPI, focusing on details and color reproduction. Unless you're a graphic/multimedia design I can't possibly see a use for a 9600dpi, but that's just my 5 cents. « Show Less
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I just bought the pro-100 so I haven't used it a lot. I still can tell you a few things. It is large and heavy, not portable at all, but it can print very large pictures etc. The print quality is very good to excellent. I also have a Canon IP6700D that uses the same style ink cartrige and they are easy to refill. I have refilled these many times over several years with no problems. I can add ink without taking them out of the printer. This saves a lot of time and money. Refill kits are easy to fine on line. If the pro 100 lasts as long as the 6700D I will be very happy with it. With the rebate, I think it is a good buy. Hope this helps. I just bought the pro-100 so I haven't used it a lot. I still can tell you a few things. It is large and heavy, not portable at all, but it can print very large pictures etc. The print quality is very good to excellent. I also have a Canon IP6700D that uses the same style ink cartrige and they are easy to refill. I have refilled these many times over several years with no problems. I can add ink without taking them out of the printer. This saves a lot of time and money. Refill kits are easy to fine on line. If the pro 100 lasts as long as the 6700D I will be very happy with it. With the... » Read More I just bought the pro-100 so I haven't used it a lot. I still can tell you a few things. It is large and heavy, not portable at all, but it can print very large pictures etc. The print quality is very good to excellent. I also have a Canon IP6700D that uses the same style ink cartrige and they are easy to refill. I have refilled these many times over several years with no problems. I can add ink without taking them out of the printer. This saves a lot of time and money. Refill kits are easy to fine on line. If the pro 100 lasts as long as the 6700D I will be very happy with it. With the rebate, I think it is a good buy. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have a Canon MG5220 inkjet printer and the image quality is fine. However, if you're looking for stunning photo-quality prints, I'd suggest picking up actual photo paper (my preference is glossy).
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>For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges.Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the MX860 is a better machine...I'll have some decisions to make. >For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges.Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the... » Read More >For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges.Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the MX860 is a better machine...I'll have some decisions to make. « Show Less
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That same review has me concerned with MX850 scan quality. I have an MP830 and do a lot of scanning with it. Does anyone know if the different sensor in the MX850 scans as well as the MP830's.
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This appears to be due to a change in the standard used to make speed measurements (which are notoriously useless for printer comparisons). Canon is now using ISO/IEC FCD 24734 for the 860, while the 850 was measured using "conventional PPM", whatever that is. Maybe the new ISO standard will be more useful for comparisons.