Pixma MP760 Photo All-In-One Printer, Print/Copy/Scan
1 Does it fax?
Could any one please tell me if this machine does scan to fax??? I have fax program in my XP. There were so many good reviews about this AIO, so it is hard to let go, but I need to use fax at least once a week. I have also considered MP780, but it doesn't come with the negative slide,thanks.
2 Which Canon Multifunction is right for you?
First off, if you're in the market for a printer, you can't go wrong with a Canon. Canon printers consistently beat out the competition in independent tests for print quality. Their items are elegant, well designed, and most importantly, ink is affordable.
We all know the razor and blade scheme: sell the printer below cost and make it up with pricey cartridges. Canon, however, saves you a lot of money by including the print head with the printer and not on each cartridge. Because of this, genuine Canon cartridges can be had for around $12, while 3rd party cartridges, which many claim work just as well, can be found for as low as $2.
If you've already decided on a Canon multifunction, lets see which model is right for you. Canon's current market list is as follows:
MP130 - New model, and the most affordable yet.
Copy/Print/Scan
18ppm black, 13ppm color
2 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Card slots
MP390 - Has a fax, About half the cost of the MP7xx's.
Copy/Print/SCan/Fax
18ppm black, 12 ppm color
2 ink tanks
card slots
MP750 - Older model - exactly the same as mp780 but no fax.
Copy/Print/Scan
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing
MP760 - New Model - geared towards photo enthusiasts.
Copy/Print/Scan + Special Photo Features
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Built in Duplexing
*Unique photo features:
2.5 inch lcd screen
Built in film adapter for 35mm slides or negatives
can print directly from negatives
Card slots
MP780 - Does it all except for the mp760 photo features.
Copy/Print/Scan/Fax
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing
Now, let's look more closely at some key differences between these models:
*Fax: The first thing you should do is decide if you need a fax or not. If you do, you should choose between the MP780 or the MP390. If not, don't rule those two out just yet, they may have have other features you can't live without.
*Note: There is NO auto fax/telephone switching on these models if you wish to use the same line for faxes and voice calls.
*Number of ink tanks: The next important thing you should look at is whether you want to be able to replace each color individually or not. The MP750, MP760 and MP780 all have 5 individual ink tanks (photo black, black, cyan, yellow, magenta), while the MP130 and MP390 have only 2 (black and tricolor). The cost of each cartridge is about the same, but you will waste some leftover ink by throwing out the MP130 or MP390's color cartridge when just one color runs out.
*Photo printing: If you're planning on printing a lot of photos, you should probably go with an mp7xx. These have a superior print head, as well as the 5 separate ink tanks. The MP760 is especially noteable with all the features Canon has added specifically for photos. These come at a price however, as the MP760 does not share the auto sheet feeder of its MP750 and MP780 cousins, or the fax of the 780.
*However - If you plan on printing directly from memory cards, beware! The mp750 and mp780 do not have card slots! The 2 cheaper models and the mp760 do.
*Auto sheet feeder: The mp130 and mp760 do NOT have an auto sheet feeder. All 3 of the others do. An auto sheet feeder is very useful when doing a lot of scanning or faxing.
*Duplexing: The mp7xx models each have built in duplexing.
*Size: The mp7xx models weigh around 30 pounds and are quite big. The MP390 is a smaller, and weighs 18 pounds. The mp130 has a tiny footprint for a multifunction printer, and weighs 14 pounds.
Some features that all of Canon's current MFPs share:
*Copying: Each of these models has a copy function, and all have the same resolution (600x600 black, 1200x1200 color).
*USB 2.0 connection
*Pictbridge direct photo printing support
*All 5 models are great looking and will complement almost any decor.
My recommendations:
If you want a great price on an excellent printer and don't need a fax: MP130
If price is an issue but you still need a fax: MP390
If you can afford an MP700 series and don't need a fax, card slots, or the MP760's photo features: MP750
If you need its exclusive photo features (but no fax or auto sheet feeder): MP760
If you can afford an MP700 series and need a fax (but no card slots and none of the MP760s photo features): MP780
3 You will be glad you bought it
I have had this printer for a couple of weeks and it does everything Canon's description says and it does it well. The included software gives you options for printing photos and scanning that range from fully automatic (simple) to using wizards (need to make some decisions) to full control of everything (got to read the manual). Pictures come out looking great and text is sharp. It has two paper sources so that you can switch between different papers without having to fumble with a paper tray, built in two-sided paper printing (duplexing) and a real plus, it has a built-in memory card reader so you can print directly or easily and quickly transfer info. to your computer from most any kind of memory card.
The only problem I have had, and that you may also have, has somthing to do with how the printer uses my computer's USB2 ports. I have a laser printer connected to one of these ports and if it and the Canon are both connected when I boot up the computer, the computer's USB controller experiences some kind of conflict between these printing devices and resolves the conflict by disabling some of the Canon's functions. I called Canon's tech. support, which, by the way, is free during your warranty year. After going through a few prompts I was quickly connected with a support person (not outsourced!) who was knowledgeable and patiently helped me troubleshoot the problem. Tech talk: something to do with computer bios, the USB controller and how the Canon is programmed to use the USB hub. In any case, he said I would have to call my computer maker for help in changing computer codes. My quick, if not elegant solution, was to unplug the laser printer from the USB until boot up was complete and then plug it back in. Problem solved! This didn't work if I unplugged the Canon and instead left the laser printer connected during boot up. Hope this helps.
Bottom line...You won't go wrong if you get this printer.
4 Very impressed
So far, so very very good. This printer creates great photos on glossy paper and does very well with black tiny text on injet paper. But most of all, I'm impressed with its speed. It's the fastest printer I've ever owned (maybe that says more about me than the printer) so I'm extremely happy.
The only issue I have with this printer is that its front buttons (copy, scan, film, photo) do not work with my Macintosh. I use system 10.3.8 and pressing the buttons does *nothing*. However, everything works if you use the included (excellent) software. If I'm looking for other things to complain about, I'd say it's a bit heavy & large. It woudn't fit in the cabinet where my old printer did.
5 HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!!!
The Canon PIXMA MP760 is the best all in one printers I have ever had. I was going to get the MP780 but I didn't need the fax. I also like the photo printing from film feature that the Canon MP760 has. I have not tried it yet, but I will soon. I always liked Lexmark printers. But this Canon got my full attention. The photo printing is great. The colors come out the same as on my computer screen. I got sick of doing a photo with background color and it prints different shades than what was shown on my computer screen. The Canon MP760 prints true colors, even on card stock paper. Setup was very easy on my Windows XP. I highly recommend it!!!
6 Wow...It does it all!
I was a bit nervous to purchase this printer because it is so new and there are very few reviews on it. I am very impressed with all of the functions on it. I was first interested in the mp780 but I didn't need a fax, and the mp760 allows me to use a memory card or film without even turning my computer on. It prints wonderful pictures and has very nice text quality. The 2" lcd screen is a nice addition as well. It was really difficult for me to find an all in one printer that does photo quality pictures along with all of the other features that I needed. The individual ink tanks will save me money and are very easy to change. It also copies and scans with quality results. If you want an all in one printer that does wonderful photos and nice text...this is the one. I had been a loyal HP fan but Canon has now won me over.
