canon mp620 vs. mx 700 or mx 850 Hi...Does anyone know which is better? I'd be using it mostly for scanning/printing pictures and printing regular text documents. I'd be replacing an old Canon (S600) so I know Canon's are good, just nt sure which of these would be the best? Thanks for your help! canon mp620 vs. mx 700 or mx 850 Hi...Does anyone know which is better? I'd be using it mostly for scanning/printing pictures and printing regular text documents. I'd be replacing an old... » Read More canon mp620 vs. mx 700 or mx 850 Hi...Does anyone know which is better? I'd be using it mostly for scanning/printing pictures and printing regular text documents. I'd be replacing an old Canon (S600) so I know Canon's are good, just nt sure which of these would be the best? Thanks for your help! « Show Less
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Hi L,I have never used it to print photos yet. But, from what I can tell, the color printing from websites is good! Black/white documents don't seem to be as clear as my old canon, but , honestly, have not used it very much since i bought it... sorry can't be much more help, but, let me know what you think?Chris
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I ended up with the MP620. It seems okay so far, but I really have not done much with it yet...just printed out a few regular pages. Haven't tried the scanner, copier , or photo printing yet. Keep on meaning to , but just haven't yet....I will try some of these things in the next few days and send another reply if that will help. One thing, it said "quick start" and it doesn't seem to be very quick, but there may be some setting I have to change for that and I've pretty much just been turning it on and clicking print....
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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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Chriss can you provide update on photo quality etc?????Just unpacked mine and am on hold...L.
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which printer did you ultimately buy? I have been mulling over the same three models also. Can't decide which one to buy.Len
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You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either case, I'll give 860 a shot. But if Wi-FI wasn't a "really-want-to-have" feature for me, I would consider MX850. You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either... » Read More You have a point there but to me MX860 is a more attractive machine than MX850...and I really want to have WI-FI even though I can go as far as using a wireless bridge, I don't want to. Plus it remains to be seen which machine produces better quality prints for those occasions when I do want a lab-like print out. For now, there is not enough reviews out there from sites like CNET.Although interestingly enough, looking at the specs I see that MX850 has a lot more print nozzles then MX860...wonder what that means in terms of quality or maybe that's why 860 is slower. In either case, I'll give 860 a shot. But if Wi-FI wasn't a "really-want-to-have" feature for me, I would consider MX850. « Show Less
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i got it on sale cheaper than the 2270. go with low price. the scanner copier are not worth paying extra for.
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For me, the trapezoidal top of the MX860 appears especially unaesthetic. The MX850 is by far sleeker. As they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Among all the printers currently out on the market, the new Epson printers (Workforce 600 and Artisan 800) are perhaps the most attractively and ingeniously designed. Their tops fold inward to become ADF input and output trays. Both offer WiFi. Unfortunately, their text printing quality leaves much to be desired compared to Canon's printers.
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Thank you, Ellen. Your information is helpful. I'm probably going to go for the Canon 810 instead of the 600. With your and MLipenk's feedback, I believe I can now move forward on this with confidence.
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I have been tossing and turning over this very same dilema. After MUCH research, I have settled on the sd800 for the following reasons: #1- The .28 wide angle lens (great to have indoors and for group shots!!) #2- 7.1mp is PLENTY! Don't get up in the more mp is more trap! It just slows down picture taking, transferring and printing. Unless you are literally making posters, it is impossible to distinguish any difference between 7mp and 8mp. #3- The 2.5" screen looks huge in person, but the 3" (which I thought I wanted) leaves no room for your right thumb. This might sound stupid, but I've held both cameras, and it felt like I had to really work to keep my thumb off of that 3" screen (again, avoid the "more is more" draw). These, along with the price were enough to tip the scale for me. Hope this helps!
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Well after reading on the canon for the last hour my only question has to do with OCR; no real reviews on how well the Canon performs in this area. There is one fairly major drawback to the Canon from what I can tell: no export to MS Word. Again I haven't tried the thing, but I've read the manual, and there is no mention of the capability. To me this isn't a big deal, I'm more worried about archiving than reformatting. The big plus of course is the apparent scan rate of 15 ppm. With that, I think I'm sold. I have the 215 ready for checkout.
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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 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 have used my MX700 for over a year and found it uses the same amount of ink as my NX515 and my daughter's H-P (model unknown). The printer companys make WAY too much money on ink, so way should they change? If someone comes up with an 'ink friendly printer' they could make a fortune but would, more than likely, die in a car crash.
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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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Well being in the same boat as you. I have found out a couple of things about each of the printers. I own an older Epson, so most of the problems I have had have been Ink (drying/clogging) issues. So from the reviews that is still a problem with newer Epson, however If you print more than one picture a month it is probably not a problem. The Canon (again reading the reviews) seems to be very good, but has some quality issues (may break within a couple of weeks). That being said, I would still go with the Canon, only I would buy it from Best Buy with their electronics agreement (repair or replace with new). The Canon and Epson warranties will also repair or replace with a refurbished unit. My 2 pennies. Of course the Best Buy thing would work for the Epson as well.
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I work in a busy office, where we print utilize our Brother quite a bit. The TN-750 certainly prints a considerable amount more than the TN 720. Well worth the extra money.
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See discussion forum at the bottom of the Canon MP600 printer review. Look for comments under topic "Anyone try Canon compatible Ink Yet?"
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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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Value is relative to each person. I think that the printer that I have which is a multifunction Fax/Scan/Copier was a very good investment. I have the Canon PIXMA MX432. I love the fact that it is an Wireless Inkjet Office All-In-One, no more cords to the computer! I got mine last year on sale for 79.00 Here is the link to Canon's Website on this printer: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/office_all_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mx432
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Besides the price difference, the 8620 has slightly faster printing (21ppm vs 19ppm), larger control panel screen (4.3" touchscreen vs. 2.65" no touch), the auto doc feeder handles 50 sheets vs. 35, and the 8620 will handle legal-size copying vs. letter-size limit for the 8610. I bought the 8620 because I wanted the extra features, and the price difference of approx. $30 was not that much for me. FYI - either of these printers will start-up quickly within 1 minute it is ready to go (no printhead cleaning constantly!). Hope this helps... good luck