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4.0 stars
"Another Happy User."
Pros: Very Easy To Operate
Cons: Slight Over Saturation When Color Printing
Summary: I bought this printer based on the positive reviews at CNet and I am very happy with it. I only gave it a rating of 8 because I have yet to use all the features.
I first saw this printer at my local Staples selling for $99.00. I really liked the look of the sleek design but I wanted to check it out further before buying.
I read the CNet reviews which stated, "excellent choice for a home user on a budget." Well that's me. I also checked on line to see how much it would cost for ink refills and found two places that sold the refills pretty reasonably.
Further checking found I could purchase the printer online for $65.00 at New Egg and $75.00 at Amazon with free shipping.
However, even when I purchase online I prefer it to be at a place where I can return to the store if there are any problems. So I went back to my neighborhood Staples and spoke with he manager and he met the online price and took $25.00 off their in store price.
Of course we all know they practically give you the printers because they make their money on the ink cartridges. So far, I've tried most of the basic features and it works like a dream and is very quiet.
The only problem I noticed was when I printed a photo that was emailed to me. I printed the photo on plain paper. The photo looked great on screen but when printed out it looked too red. I went back and brought the saturation way down and printed it again and then it looked great. I have yet to print on photo paper so I don't know if that would have made a difference.
I am VERY happy with this printer.
Where to buy
Canon Pixma MP470:
$69.00 - $69.95
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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MacHotDeals
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