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25 out of 27 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"Excellent printer, but not without flaws"
Pros: Print quality, speed, full-featured software
Cons: Ink level indicator not functional, mediocre OCR
Summary: After researching several multi-function printers, I felt very confident that the MP530 had everything I needed. For the first couple of weeks of use, I had no complaints. The included software package is very easy to use and full of great features. It can even save a scanned document as a PDF. I have used HP's software package before and Canon's shines in comparison.
The honeymoon period soon ended as color print quality severely suffered. I checked the ink level indicator, and it stated that all 5 cartridges had adequate levels of ink. I ran the cleaning program a couple of times, as well as the deep cleaning, but saw no improvement.
I removed the ink cartridges to inspect them and found that 3 of them were bone dry. After replacing them, print quality returned to its previously excellent state.
All in all, I would recommend this printer to home office users who need a full-featured multi-function inkjet printer. Aside from the ink level problem, I am very happy with the MP530.
Where to buy
Canon Pixma MP530:
$499.99
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