Canon MX860 vs. MX850: ~10% slower and no OCR? Can anyone provide some firsthand input on the differences between Canon's MX850 AIO printer and its replacement, the MX860?
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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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Just received the MX860 printer and have to install on a new Windows 7 machine. Anyone who has installed this printer on a Windows 7 machine and can provide details of how they did it would be appreciated. I have downloaded all the Windows 7 drivers/software to a thumbdrive. What next? Thanks in advance.
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Lia I too am looking for a new printer. I have searching the web for reviews and have found only a few which is not much of a help. It apprears the MP 620 looks, please let me know what you think. Thanks:)
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Hello John.I ordered Skia ink for my MX922 printer and so far so good. No complaint at all. And I can still use the Canon applications that check for a CHIP because the cartridges also have a CHIP.Kind regards,Luc.
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This is very easy to install to printer, make sure you are using right cartridge or check printer. I am using Canon MX410 more than 5 yrsbut no problem at all. Also you must buy NEW cartridge no refill cartridge, they may be cheap but sometimes not work.
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I never found out as I could not get it to print at all. In addition to not printing, it would not scan or fax and the software/instructions were unintelligible. After fighting with it for three days, I returned it and replaced it with a Brother MFC-7860 DW. The Brother is more expensive, but it took only seven minutes to set up (wirelessly, too!) and it works perfectly. Maybe it was me and not the Canon, but the Brother was so easy......
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I still don't know whether the old problem has been corrected on any of the newer canon models. I ultimately decided to get a 700 for the office, since I need best-quality text printing for my professional correspondence. My old 600 and 610 I'd bought hoping to get good-quality scans, and frankly was somewhat disappointed. Since I rarely print photos, but very much want to be able to digitize old terrific family and travel photographs, I bought a dedicated Canon scanner which is FABULOUS for my partner (CanonScan 8800F). Consumer Reports rated the 700 the only printer with excellent quality printing, and that was of foremost importance for me. I still don't know whether the old problem has been corrected on any of the newer canon models. I ultimately decided to get a 700 for the office, since I need best-quality text printing for my professional correspondence. My old 600 and 610 I'd bought hoping to get good-quality scans, and frankly was somewhat disappointed. Since I rarely print photos, but very much want to be able to digitize old terrific family and travel photographs, I bought a dedicated Canon scanner which is FABULOUS for my partner (CanonScan 8800F). Consumer Reports rated the 700 the only printer with excellent quality... » Read More I still don't know whether the old problem has been corrected on any of the newer canon models. I ultimately decided to get a 700 for the office, since I need best-quality text printing for my professional correspondence. My old 600 and 610 I'd bought hoping to get good-quality scans, and frankly was somewhat disappointed. Since I rarely print photos, but very much want to be able to digitize old terrific family and travel photographs, I bought a dedicated Canon scanner which is FABULOUS for my partner (CanonScan 8800F). Consumer Reports rated the 700 the only printer with excellent quality printing, and that was of foremost importance for me. « Show Less
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Well, I downloaded a new driver, and that solved the 6c10 error message -- for a week or so. And now it's back again. And now my older Canon pixma 3000 has a similar error message. So I have two Canon printers taking up space. Does anyone make a decent, reliable printer? Canon has been absolutely of no help.
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Canon has a manual for these machines on line, including the basic specs. Canon's software for the machine is the worst I have seen for any printer.
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James,I am trying to decide between the canon 830 AiO and the epson artisian 800. If you look at the negative comments both printers receive high marks for being ink pigs!have you tried more pages with the epson? is it still using as much ink? I wish thw=ere was some way to tell which printer is worse.
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I bought one yesterday. Will post a review in a few days once I have tried everything out. So far, works fine out the box printing from a camera memory card. If price is everything to you, get an iP6600D at the closeout price.
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I agree with the two previous people who posted comments about the Canon MP610 printer. It has been working flawlessly since Feb. 2008 after I purchased a new iMac running OSX 10.5.2 (Leopard). I am also using a USB cable. Last week I finally had to replace two of the color ink tanks. Either Canon has more ink in their tanks or it uses less ink than my previous EPSON printers. And I'm not using my printer any less than before. I also like having individual tanks for each color, CMYK plus pigment black for text only documents. Naturally, I ordered new ink tanks from Amazon because of "best price" and free delivery. I agree with the two previous people who posted comments about the Canon MP610 printer. It has been working flawlessly since Feb. 2008 after I purchased a new iMac running OSX 10.5.2 (Leopard). I am also using a USB cable. Last week I finally had to replace two of the color ink tanks. Either Canon has more ink in their tanks or it uses less ink than my previous EPSON printers. And I'm not using my printer any less than before. I also like having individual tanks for each color, CMYK plus pigment black for text only documents. Naturally, I ordered new ink tanks from Amazon because of... » Read More I agree with the two previous people who posted comments about the Canon MP610 printer. It has been working flawlessly since Feb. 2008 after I purchased a new iMac running OSX 10.5.2 (Leopard). I am also using a USB cable. Last week I finally had to replace two of the color ink tanks. Either Canon has more ink in their tanks or it uses less ink than my previous EPSON printers. And I'm not using my printer any less than before. I also like having individual tanks for each color, CMYK plus pigment black for text only documents. Naturally, I ordered new ink tanks from Amazon because of "best price" and free delivery. « Show Less
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I'm wondering the same thing. Canon's website doesn't even have this printer listed and I just bought it!
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Thank you so much for your reply. I finally ended taking the machine in for repair. Apparently a part needs to be replaced.But I will keep in mind the MX850 in the future.
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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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Well, as of June 2008, there is a post in the CanoScan 8600 vs. 8800 discussion by CM-Monkey (I believe is his moniker) where he reports buying the V500 and the 8800 and his side by side comparison ends with Epson V500 the winner! So, where do we go now with this discussion? I'd rather not have to buy both scanners to do a side by side comparison myself.
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i'm a proffesional photographer and send most of my order out to print. however, i do print some stuff at home. i currently use a small, handy canon ip4600. i'm thinking of purchasing an all in one - fax, printer, and copier, was recommended an epson artisan 835. i'm hesitant to switch a canon for an epson. any knowledge out there?