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The PIXMA MX850 is a general purpose all-in-one printer, scanner, coppier and fax machine from Canon. Primarily designed for medium amounts of home/home office use due to its small ink cartridges, the MX850 also includes photo functionality not found in similar competitors offerings. Allowing for PC free photograph printing with its 2.5" LCD screen, the MX850 also includes an Ethernet port for operation on a LAN without the need for a host PC. Surprisingly faster than the more expensive Canon offering (the MX7600), the MX850 also features a larger LCD screen and the same upgraded scanner. The main difference between the two is the MX850's 5 cartridge design, compared to the more advanced 6 cartridge design found in the MX7600.
MSRP $249.99
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- Connectivity: 1 USB 2.0, Memory card reader, Ethernet
- Print/copy speed: 31 ppm black / 24 ppm colour
- Scanner resolution: 4800 x 9600 dpi
- Included cartridges: PGI-5 (Pigment Black), CLI-8 (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
- Compatible cartidges: PGI-5 (Pigment Black), CLI-8 (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
- Compatible memory cards: CompactFlash Card, microSD Card, SD Memory Card, SDHC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Microdrive, miniSD Card Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, RS-MMC and xD-Picture Card.
- Energy Star qualified: Yes
- Warranty: 1 year limited
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Canon PIXMA MX850
• Canon Pixma MX850 Office All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2436B002)
• Pixma MX850 All-In-One Printer
UPC: 013803087871
EAN: 0013803087871
MPN: 2436B002
Competitors
MSRP $300.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- large format - capable of printing on media up to 13" x 19"
- attractive aesthetic
- affordable - printer and supplies
Cons
- large physical size, takes up a lot of desk space
- uses dye-based ink - printed pictures do not last as long as those produced through other methods
- no network connectivity - printing to from a network requires an online / networked PC host
Canon PIXMA MX850
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HP Photosmart B8550
MSRP $249.99
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Self-Cleaning Ink
- Great Features
- Separate Ink Cartridges
Cons
- a bit noisy
- once print cartridges are out of ink the printer will not function (even functions that require no ink)
- Ink does not last too long without first changing settings
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
Brother MFC-465CN
MSRP $246.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- 64MB of built in memory
- automatic duplexing
- multiple functions - printer, scanner, copier, fax machine
Cons
- poor installation software and documentation
- small default ink cartridges
- no double sided scanning, copying or faxing
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
HP Officejet J6480 Wireless
MSRP $299.99
Released February, 2008
The Photosmart C7280 is a general purpose, all-in-one inkjet printer, scanner, copier and fax machine from HP. Primarily designed for light home/home office use due to its rather small ink cartridges, the C7280 allows you to print a large variety of paper sizes from a computer or straight from your camera's memory card in...
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
HP Photosmart C7280
MSRP $249.99
Released January, 2008
The Lexmark X9575 is a business-class all-in-one machine with scan, fax, copy, and print capabilities, combined with easy wireless printing and built-in duplexing. Print speeds range up to 33 pages per minute and feature a higher-end resolution of 4800x2400 dpi. A built-in duplexer allows for simple two-sided printing. MS Office documents and PDFs can...
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
Lexmark X9575
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2008
The Brother MFC-685CW is an inkjet-based all-in-one machine with copy, scan, print, and fax capabilities. It features wireless networking based on the 802.11b/g standard, as well as direct connection via USB 2.0. Print speeds are quick, ranging up to 30 pages per minute, with a maximum colour resolution of 6000x1200 dpi. Support for direct...
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
Brother MFC-685CW
MSRP $199.99
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Three connectivity choices: WiFi, USB, Ethernet
- Built-in duplex printing (printing on both sides)
- Many functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, Photo printing
- Print photos directly from memory card, USB, or PictBridge compatible camera
- More sleek styling/color than typical printers: charcoal + silver
- it's a good value.
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
Lexmark X7675 Professional
MSRP $199.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Fast print speeds
- Excellent print quality
- Available as wireless or wired (Workforce 500)
- Separate ink cartridges
Cons
- Big printer takes up a lot of space
- Ink is expensive
Canon PIXMA MX850
vs.
Epson WorkForce 600
Reviews
March 30, 2009
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Pros
- Ethernet connection for use on a network without the need for an online PC host
- multiple functions - printing, scanning, copying and faxing
- easy to set up and use
- good quality prints
- duplex functionality for printing and scanning
- fast printing
- two paper inputs
- affordable price
- good value
Cons
- heavy and large
- will not work if a cartridge is empty
- software is lacking
- lacks spooling memory
- noisy
- slow double sided printing
- slower and noisier than the older MP830
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Pros
- Ethernet connection for use on a network without the need for an online PC host
- multiple functions - printing, scanning, copying and faxing
- easy to set up and use
- good quality prints
- duplex functionality for printing and scanning
- fast printing
- two paper inputs
- Automatic document scanner double side - VERY fast
Cons
- heavy and large
- will not work if a cartridge is empty
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