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Canon Pixma iP4000R

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Product summary

Essentially, this is Canon's Pixma iP4000 with networking options.

Specifications: Printer Type: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color ; Max media size: A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) ; Connectivity technology: Wired , Wireless ; See full specs

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Reviewed by:
Rebecca Viksnins
Edited by:
Lori Grunin
Reviewed on: 09/10/2004

Just when we've finally caught our breath, Canon announces another batch of Pixma printers (the company had released four budget Pixma models earlier this summer). The Pixma iP4000R, which sits at the bottom of the group of newly announced units, is essentially the Pixma iP4000 with networking capabilities.

Upside: The Pixma iP4000 garnered decent scores for its fast performance, its high paper-input capacity, its convenient dual paper trays, and its reasonable print quality. We expect the same out of the iP4000R. The only thing that distinguishes this printer from its step-down model is its networking capabilities; it supports Ethernet, 802.11b, and 802.11g for convenient home networking. Also, like the Pixma iP4000, the iP4000R is priced very competitively.

Downside: For the money, the prints are good, but if you're the type who wears a loupe around your neck, you'll probably be disappointed with the photos. The Pixma iP4000R will have the same print issues as the iP4000: feathering around the letters in text documents, as well as dithering and banding in photos.

Outlook: Decent output, networking options, and fast print times should put this Canon ($229.99 list) near the top of its category. We'll let you know for sure when it ships this fall.

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews
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"Great Printer for the money"

on January 27, 2005

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"Printer fails to complete jobs"

by Iveyleeger on March 31, 2006

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"Awesome Printer at Great Price"

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 82

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 749 reviews of Canon Pixma iP4000 Photo Printer from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 198857 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
macformat.co.uk

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: Fast budget printer that's a good all-rounder. Good results for three colours and comes with lots of features.

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photographypress.co.uk

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: A good choice for home users who want a printer that handles photos, letters and documents

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pocket-lint.co.uk

Editors' rating: 80

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: Canon calls the PIXMA iP4000 a photo printer, but it's a good choice for all-purpose printing. It offers high speed for graphics, text, and photos; output quality that varies from just short of very good to just short of excellent; and unusually ...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: Fast print speeds and a lot of features--including wireless capability--would make the IP4000R a good buy even if its printing costs weren't so low.

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