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33 out of 34 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Extraordinary"
Pros: Print quality; graphics; color; duplexing; print speed
Cons: Aside from size, none that I can think of
Summary: The Canon iP4200 replaces both the ip3000 and iP4000 printers and is essentially an upgrade. The iP4200 uses Canon's new ContrastPlus inks (5 cartridges: 3 colors plus a a dye-based black for photography and a pigment based black for text) and continues the use of Canon's FINE printhead technology.
Text is extraodrinarily crisp, rivalling a laser printer. Graphics are sharp, with good color contrast. The few photos I've printed so far rival what I've seen from Snapfish, Ofoto. etc.
Setup with WinXP Pro was a breeze. Canon provides clear, step-by-step directions which worked first time out.
My computer, which is 3 years old, has only USB 1.1 ports. Although the installation directions warned that I might encounter problems during installation, it went smoothly (the printer will function best under USB 2.0).
All in all, for a price under $120 delivered, this printer is an extraordinary buy.Updated
I've recently had occasion to use the duplexing feature. Duplexing print is seamless; all you have to do is check off a box. The printer handles printing on both sides easily.
On the subject of photos, I'm still amazed at how well this 3 color (plus black) printer reproduces the color range. I will compare my photo prints to those of any of the commercial photo services, and having the ability to edit my shots, at home, is a major benefit.
This printer is an excellent bargain, especially at the price.
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This user seems to use ad-speak, "spectacular" and "extraodinary", does he or his family work for Canon or a subsidury?
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For those who read reviews from around the world, or have noticed the mysterious "inner cover" on the machine, note that Canaon N. America has chosen to disable direct CD/DVD printing again, as they did for the IP3/4/5000 before it. Look at Canon, UK, for example, and you'll see the capability prominently featured
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Canon Pixma iP4200:
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