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Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer

Print, Scan, Copy
Computer-Free Printing
High Resolution Output
ChromaLife 100+ Ink System
1.8" LCD Preview Display
Photo Fix II Software Built-In
Borderless Printing
Auto Scan Mode
Compatible With Variety of Media Types

B&H# CAMP490
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3745B002

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Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer

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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.

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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 ¹

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Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary.

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) ²

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EasyWeb-Print compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista or XP.

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)

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Canon Pixma MP490 Photo All-In-One Printer

CL-211 Color Ink Tank
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CL-211 Color Ink Tank

B&H# CACL211 | Mfr# 2976B001
The CL-211 Color Ink Tank from Canon includes (1) color ink tank designed for select Canon printers. This unit is compatible with the following models:
PIXMA MP240
PIXMA MP480
PIXMA MX330

• Canon Ink

Use Canon-manufactured ink in your Canon printer to achieve superior results in your printing and imaging work.

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PG-210 Black Ink Tank
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PG-210 Black Ink Tank

B&H# CAPG210B | Mfr# 2974B001
The PG-210 Black Ink Tank from Canon includes (1) black ink tank designed for select Canon printers. This unit is compatible with the following models:
PIXMA MP240
PIXMA MP480
PIXMA MX330

• Canon Ink

Use Canon-manufactured ink in your Canon printer to achieve superior results in your printing and imaging work.

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