Canon PIXMA MP830 Office-All-In-One Color Inkjet Printer - 0583B002

Print quality is excellent. Output on photo paper is excellent--better than expected for a multi-function printer. Scanner works well off the platen and in ADF mode. Fax sending is easy and straightforward. Unit is supposed to cooperate with answering machines connected on the same phone line when receiving faxes, but I had difficulty getting it to work right. My only complaint is that the ink is expensive. The cartridges have little electronic chips designed to report the ink level. I've had one, purchased after the initial cartridges were used, that was faulty and had to be replaced (free of charge). Canon makes a big deal to tell you that your warranty can be void if you refill the cartridges. I will try refills after the warranty expires.
 
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had two paper tray options so i can use one for envelopes and one for paper. fast and quiet. #1 home office all in one. I used to be a hp only guy, but this all in one is best on the market
 
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Certainly your mileage may vary in terms of receiving a unit that fails, but I personally will never buy another Canon printer ever again. I used the printer sparingly over the course of a few months. One day, for no apparent reason, I got an error code 6A00 and it would not work. I had used the printer for less than 50 print pages. The unit simply failed on me. After a typically painful and extended conversation with a tech support representative, who was clearly not knowledgeable (he himself admitted to that!) and was simply reading off a flow chart, I ultimately ended up having to settle for a refurbished replacement. I'll be going with a different brand for my next printer for sure.
 
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I waited for at least 6 months to write this review. top notch in every category except it uses alittle too much unk but not as much as Epson printers. quite except for the first second when it pulls paper in from top feeder; much better if you use the bottom tray to feed paper. I hope this unit not leak ink as my friend and hope hers is a fluke or a damage caused by shipping or other ways.
 
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Canon is a reliable product. This printer does a very nice job of everything.
 
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Like the idea that you can print duplex and scan that way. What a way to save paper. Prints great also. Got it for a great price. Can't beat this printer.
 
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Overall, I am pleased with this product. The print quality is fantastic, copying and faxing are a breeze, and scanning is intuitive as well. I especially appreciate the duplexing capability! On the other hand, I'm a Mac user and bought this product to replace an HP that was connected to my Airport network. I am so irritated that this Canon cannot talk to my Airport! Also, one of the print cartridges I received with the machine was faulty, and when I researched this error I discovered that the problem is not uncommon. Canon's tech support was responsive and quick to send out a new part, but in the meantime I couldn't print for several days. So, I'm pleased with the quality, but there are definite drawbacks to the machine. Make sure you know what features are priorities for you before you buy.
 
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I have had the printer for several months now and it has met or exceeded my expectations. The print quality on Pro Photo paper is awesome and the colors are very vibrant. We couldn't be happier with the quality of even the 8x10 pictures. The one and only 'con' was after the first page was printed I received an error message that the black cartridge could not be recognized. I played around but couldn't fix it and replacing it solved the problem and it has been smooth sailing since then. Buy.com is once again the most impressive vendor on the net. I have been using them for years now and they never cease to amaze me with their speed of delivery and the quality of their customer service. I buy all my products online through them first because of price and service.
 
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This has turned out to be an excellent product...every functional aspect (printing, scanning, faxing, copying) is very intuitive and easy to use. The sheet feeder works well, which is a feature that sets it apart from less expensive units...it's a real time saver. Paper can be loaded from 3 different sites, which also is a nice feature. Haven't been through a full cycle of ink cartridges yet, so can't comment on ink consumption at this point. The footprint is large and it is a little bulky, so plan on giving it some room. Overall, a wonderful product at a great price
 
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The 830 prints beautifully and photo quality is excellent, but at a VERY high ink price. This machine literally guzzles ink, and the new cartridges that this machine requires are VERY expensive compared to the MP780 the I owned previously. The machine is a bargain, but they more than make up for it with the ink you'll be forced to buy from them. I would not buy this model again--but only because of ink costs. (Read other reviews, and you will see the same complaint from several people who have owned the machine long enough to observe how quickly it uses up ink.)
 
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