Typical price: £135
What is it: Inkjet printer with autoduplex printing
What we think: A relatively fast, versatile printer with excellent text and graphics quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 July 2005
Tags: Canon, Canon Pixma iP5000, prints, LEDs, profile
We like:
Autoduplex printing; easy to operate; Mac and Windows compatible; excellent text and graphics quality
We don't like:
No built-in networking
You might also need:
USB cable
CNET UK judgement:
A relatively fast, versatile printer with excellent text and graphics quality
Full review:
Automatic duplexing (printing on both sides), dual paper trays with a combined 300-sheet capacity, tiny droplets and decent speed make the Canon Pixma iP5000 a versatile inkjet option for home users who need both text and graphics output. As a four-colour model, it lacks the cred and the quality to compete with real photo printers -- despite Canon's Pixma marketing strategy -- but its photo-printing quality surpasses that of most SOHO competitors, making it a great general-purpose choice. Sadly, it lacks built-in networking. Continue Reading...
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