Canon Pixma MP450 user reviews

2.5 stars

"uses too much ink" on August 16, 2006 by jdparkin

Pros: its a multifunction printer at a decent price, doesnt have many flaws

Cons: loud, grabs the paper at an angle, guzzles ink

Summary: if this printer was a vehicle, it would be a damn suv. 30 (or maybe its 40) dollars for the high yeild ink was the selling point for me. unfortunately, i have had this printer a little over a semester (nearly 9 months total though) and I am buying my second color ink cartridge, and my third black. thats too much, i can see replacing the ink once a year, but not every 4 months. i wish cnet reviews did a better job focusing on maintainence cost (INK). if not for the ink, i would have probably given this a 7, but the ink costs make this thing a lot more expensive than it really is.

2.0 stars

"nice design; poor performance" on January 28, 2006 by sarahbear1983

Pros: Nice design, affordable, lcd screen

Cons: grainy photos, does not accept xD or miniSD cards

Summary: We only used this printer for about 15 minutes; however, in that time we discovered a lack of quality and features. The printer does not read xD or miniSD cards unless you purchase a seperate adapter. The 4 x 6 photos we printed on photo paper showed lines and graininess. The menu was unclear as well. The page width aduster on the print tray is very flimsly and has a poor design. Also, the printer does not have networking capability. I can't speak for the printer's other functions, such as text or color graphics. I am going to try the HP Photosmart 2575, it is about $30 more than the Canon, but it has an xD card reader and networking capabilities.

3.0 stars

"MP450 is expensive to use, slow to respond, ungainly." on February 13, 2006 by amlwalt

Pros: Good images,

Cons: Voracious appetite for expensive ink.