Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer
The Canon Pixma MP490 All-In-One Photo Printer is a high-quality, stylish and versatile printer that yields high quality 4800 x 1200dpi color prints, sharp and clear copies, and efficient scanning. The MP490 employs the FINE Ink Cartridge System with Canon high performance ink cartridges, and a print head that lays down ink droplets as small as 2 picoliters via 1,472 nozzles for superb overall print quality. When used with compatible photo papers, your high-resolution prints will pop out with vivid colors and tonality. It has built-in memory card slots, giving users the freedom to enjoy computer-free photo printing options via a wide variety of compatible memory cards.
This affordable and compact all-in-one also has the QuickStart feature to enable printer operations once it is switched on. With the Auto Scan Mode, the scanner automatically recognizes the type of original you are scanning and saves it with the appropriate settings. Additionally,
copying is no problem for the MP490. With its Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology copies maintain the integrity of the original whether a document or photo. Users can reduce or enlarge their copy images from 25 to 400%.
The Pixma MP490 boasts ease of use and has the new Auto Photo Fix II software is built right into the machine, automatically optimizing the exposure of images while easy viewing and editing can be done right on the 1.8" LCD. So, unexposed areas of the photo will be optimized, area by area and faces that are backlit and under-exposed will automatically be brightened with correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones.
- High Resolution
- The MP490 has superior quality with a maximum color resolution of 4800 x 1200dpi thanks to Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) with a patented print head firing ink droplets as small as 2 picoliters. This delivers superb quality and detail in both business documents and photos. Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting.
- High Performance Ink Cartridges
- The MP490 uses two Canon ink cartridges containing specially formulated inks for great document and photo quality. One is a black cartridge for laser-quality text and one is a multi-color cartridge for pictures. Both are easy to use and replace.
- ChromaLife 100+
- This system combines enhanced FINE print head technology with select genuine Canon photo papers and inks for beautiful borderless photos that will last up to 300 years when stored in an archival-quality photo album.
- 1.8" LCD Screen
- Easily view, select and edit your images for simple computer-free printing. No downloading needed, just pick your pic and print.
- Auto Photo Fix II
- This built-in technology automatically categorizes your images into one of five types - Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Snapshot with Scenery, and Snapshot with Night Scenery - then applies optimal image and multi-zone exposure correction. So, unexposed areas of the photo will be optimized, area by area and faces that are backlit and under-exposed will automatically be brightened with correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones for gorgeous images.
- Beautiful & Borderless
- Print photo-lab quality from 4 x 6" up to 8.5 x 11".
- Memory Cards
- Don't feel like using a computer? No problem. Just insert a compatible memory card into the built-in card slot, select images on the LCD display, and print.
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
- Plug a USB cable into your computer for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.
- Energy Star Qualified
- Energy Star qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Canon Generation Green
- Generation Green is Canon's environmental initiative. This program encompasses eligible Scanners, PIXMA Inkjet Printers and imageCLASS laser printers. Generation Green is designed to provide business partners, customers and consumers a way to learn about the environmentally-friendly approach that Canon is taking to design many of its current and future products and solutions; for example, possible cost savings through energy efficiency. The MP490 Generation Green characteristics follow below.
- 4 in 1, 2 in 1 Printing
- This option allows users to place multiple pages on 1 page, saving up to 75% of your paper supply.
- Quick Start
- The energy efficient Quick Start feature makes it easy to start up your printer in a matter of seconds, making it more convenient to keep the printer off, thus reducing energy consumption.
- ENERGY STAR
- Qualified products are 25% more efficient than conventional models. By using less energy, these products reduce greenhouse gas emissions and saves energy as well as money.
- RoHS Compliance
- RoHS is a directive from the European Union that restricts the use of hazardous materials found in electronic products. This product contains no cadmium, mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB), or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE).
- Hardware Recycling Program
- Canon is committed to the world community and the belief that we are building a better world for future generations. We want to work with our customers to help ensure appropriate recycling of products to help improve the environment and our local communities.
- Refurbishing Program
- The Canon U.S.A., Inc. refurbishing facility manages all waste stream processes for Canon products, so Canon has full control over recovery and salvage for Canon products, not third-party vendors.
| Printing Technology | Color Inkjet with FINE technology |
| Maximum Resolution |
Black: up to 600 x 600dpi Color: up to 4800 x 1200dpi |
| Print Speed |
4 x 6" borderless photo: approx. 43 sec
ESAT Black: Approx. 8.4ipm ESAT Color: Approx. 4.8ipm |
| Depth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 2 picoliters |
| Ink Type |
ChromaLife 100+ CL-211 Color Cartridge PG-210 Black Cartridge CL-211XL-Extra Large Color Cartridge PG-211XL-Extra Large Black Cartridge |
| Ink Palette | CMYK |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration |
1 x black 1 x color |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Print Archival Life |
300 Years
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| Printer Language | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Scanner Type | Flatbed |
| Image Sensor | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Resolution | Max: 1200 x 2400dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | Interpolated: 19,000 x 19,000dpi |
| Color Depth | 48-bit internal/24-bit external |
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5 x 11.7" |
| Scan Modes | AE (Auto Exposure/Intensity) Copy, Borderless, Fit-to-Page, Frame Erase Copy, Intensity, Multiple Copy (1-99 pages) |
| Copier | |
|---|---|
| Copy Speed | Color: Approx. 37 seconds |
| Copy Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Reduction/Enlargement | 25 - 400% |
| Copy Features | AE (Auto Exposure/Intensity) Copy, Borderless, Fit-to-Page, Frame Erase Copy, Intensity, Multiple Copy (1-99 pages) |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Paper Width | 10" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 8 x 10" |
| Paper Sizes | 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 envelopes |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4 x 6" up to 8 x 10" |
| Paper Types | Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro II, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Photo Paper Glossy and Matte Photo Paper |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Special Media Support | Greeting Cards and Photo Stickers |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
SD Memory Card, SDHC, MultiMediaCard (v4.1), MultiMediaCard Plus (v4.1), CompactFlash Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo
The following can be used with the addition of a special adapter sold separately: miniSD Card, miniSDHC, microSD Card, microSDHC, RS-MMC (v4.1), Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card, xD-Picture Card (Type M), and xD-Picture Card (Type H). |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements | System requirements vary by application. |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows® Vista, Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS® X v10.3.9 to v10.5.x7. Compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista or XP (not included on installation CD) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | No |
| Image Preview Display | 1.8" LCD |
| Software |
Included: Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, MP490 Printer Driver, Easy-Photo Print EX, MP Navigator EX, Solution Menu, EasyWeb-Print (Windows only)
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| Power Requirements | 110VAC 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.5 x 13.1 x 6.1" (444.5 x 332.74 x 154.94mm) |
| Weight | 13 lb (5.85 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (17)
- Easy to use (17)
- High quality (12)
- Fast print time (11)
- Accurate colors (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images (11)
- Color photos (7)
- Black & white photos (6)
- Art prints (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (5), Casual user (4), Enthusiast (4), Semi professional (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (15), Business (3)
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Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
it was on sale when i bought it for [$], and it worth this price but not more than that though :). i would also not recommend any photo printing, but overall scanner, copier, printer is good. I like it
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I bought this printer mostly for photo printing and so far so great. I had a little trouble in the beginning getting my photos to print exactly as they look on my computer screen. After changing printer settings both on the unit and in my computer all my photos now print to my satisfaction. I would definitely recommend you use canon paper as it seems to finish better with the canon ink. Unless you are printing regular black text I would also leave the settings at maximum performance and 100% quality to get the best results from your photos. Great first photo printer especially for the price and very user friendly. Don't forget to buy your USB cable for the printer it does not come with one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
very good printer i like
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I paid [$] for this machine (instant rebate) [...] That's the price of the inkjet cartridges (more about this later) that come with the printer. I just needed a very general machine for home use. It's a pretty balanced need for scanning/copying/printing. Rare need for photos/image production. I'd guess that I print about 20 pages per week max. Setup is easy but took a bit longer than I anticipated (about 2 hours). I was stymied for a few minutes until I realized they don't supply you with the USB cord for the printer to the computer. Luckily, my old HP printer came with one and it works on this machine. The feature set is pretty sophisticated for a [$] machine. There are some settings for copy reduction/magnification, print quality and so forth. Adjusting print quality doesn't seem to have huge impact on the output. The machine footprint is reasonably small. Machine noise seems comparable to other printers. Print speed is OK for light home use. It ain't fast by any means.I've printed about 40 pages in b/w and the read-out tells me I've used 20% of the cartridge capacity. YIKES! With ink usage like this I'm gonna switch to draft mode for printing, use Times Roman font (the most readable/ink saving font) and any other trick I can find to cut ink costs. Like buying a color laser printer so I only use the scan/copy mode. But overall, it works very well. If ink were less expensive, I'd give it 5 stars. If anyone can recommend a refill service for less, I'd appreciate it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
It is great, very quiet and all in one, i would like to buy it again and again, id i would buy a gift to my friend I will but this product!!!! I advice to everyone!!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Smart design
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
This printer is a great value for the price, and we've been very happy with the design of it as well. I was pleasantly surprised that the printer came with ink! I also love that all of the buttons are protected under the LCD cover from my curious toddlers. I also like that the printer tray can stay closed and automatically opens when printing. Again, this works well with little children. The print quality also seems to be very good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Reviews on newly purchased products are not nearly as helpful as reviews about well used equipment. However, this Pixma was on drastic clearance (a big plus), and scans, prints and copies fine. It probably drinks ink profligately but as I bought it mostly for scanning (already had a printer and don't do much copying) that doesn't worry me unduly. It is reasonably compact, reasonably quick and reasonably quiet. Best of all, I got it from BandH, my absolutely favorite one-stop, they-have-everything photo shop, at a fantastic price [...]In sum - buy the printer that fits your needs but get it from BandH!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I have only just received the unit but everything seems to work well. As for ink usage, THEY ALL USE TO MUCH INK!! I've owned several different brands and notice little difference between any of them. If it's a small cartridge expect fewer pages, larger, expect more. But these printers are designed for frequent fuel-ups. It is the business model chosen long ago. Please people get over this paper/mileage headache. If you want more efficient cost per print get your wallet out and get a business machine.
As for the cost of the printer B&H beat everybody on that. It has since gone up, sadly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Very good printer but cartridges are expensive
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Fast Printing
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I use this for my business at home, printing and scanning. Both have been great. I printed one picture so far and it turned out very nice. Machine is quiet too.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Good Scanner and Copier
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I am using this printer for few days now and it is very good product. The printing is nice. Scanner and Copier works great too. Highly recommend it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Too new to evaluate
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Simple to use.
Good resolution
Needs larger LCD Screen
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
I use this as my every day, at-home printer. For the price, it is an absolutely GREAT multi-purpose printer. I've favored Canon inkjets for years - I've always liked the individual cartridges for each color & black. Because there were no 64 bit drivers for my older printer and scanner, I upgraded to the MP490 (tradeoff 1 color cartridge & 1 B&W cartridge) - figuring I would be compromising printer resolution and quality. But for every day color printing and the occasional photo print, this multi-purpose printer works fine. If I was going to print primarily photos, I would get a higher end Canon Pixma - but this one is simply fine. What made it particularly good was the [$] instant rebate that was offered at the time of purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
This is an absolutely awesome product!! Our old printer was working way to hard and was getting outdated. I was purchasing a Canon G11 and looked for a printer that would give us decent 4x6 to show the family (Because people still love to hold pictures, why they don't want to come over and look at my monitor I will never know). Got the printer, set it up in 5 minutes and with no calibration I was printing 4x6's better than any kiosk or lab I have sent them to. The machine is so quiet and fast I even printed one of my artsy pictures on an 8x10 and it riviled my i9000. And the best part with discount and rebate.... they are giving me a nickel. Yes I made a nickel on the deal. Truthfully, I would have paid full price if not more after using this machine. Great image quality, awesome scans, quiet as can be and really a pretty package. Canon hits it out of the park again.
Oh yeah and now my wife can print straight from the card and not have to use any software to print. THAT IS AWESOME!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
This canon pixma mp490 can do it all. It makes wonderful pictures and is very ease to use. I would highly recommend it to a friend. B and H is the best place for all your electronic and photo gear!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Rilaiable and easy to use, clear instructions. Perfect for my business. I like it
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Operation
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Looked at using only for photos. Ones I have printed so far have some lines in them. Will see how some come out a Christmas before making a final decision
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Operation
- Great Print Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer:
Paid for itself within 5 minutes of setting it up.
From simple jobs to photos this printer has been great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Cables & Adapters
- Price: $46.95
Ink Cartridges
- Price: $17.59
Trimmers
- Price: $49.95
Surge Protectors
- Price: $6.50
What's in the Box
- CL-211 Color Ink Tank
- PG-210 Black Ink Tank
- Sample Media (4 x 6", 5-sheets)
- Cross Sell Sheet
- Getting Started
- Important Information Sheet
- Safety Environment Information
- Setup Software & Users Guide CD
- Warranty Card - Toll-free Technical Phone Support Plus 1- Year Limited Warranty with InstantExchange Program.
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