Product Description

The PIXMA MP190 combines the three core print, scan and copy functions of an All-In-One, making it an affordable space-saving device for home use. Utilising Canon's 4800dpi FINE cartridges and a microscopic 2pl ink drop size, the PIXMA MP190 is capable of producing stunning, virtually grain-free photo prints.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1651 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2910B008AA
• Released on: 2008-08-25
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 12.79 pounds

Manufacturer's Description

PIXMA MP190 The PIXMA MP190 combines the three core print, scan and copy functions of an All-In-One, making it an affordable space-saving device for home use. Utilising Canon’s 4800dpi FINE cartridges and a microscopic 2pl ink drop size, the PIXMA MP190 is capable of producing stunning, virtually grain-free photo prints. Integrated, high-speed printing, scanning, and copying make our Office All-in-Ones the ideal solution for any home office. The same technology that produces premium PIXMA photo prints brings new life and razor-sharp colour to business documents and presentations.

PIXMA MP190 Highlights

Picolitre size The size of the ink droplets can vary, and it is this that you quite often see quoted in printer specifications as a Pico litre rating (pl). The Smaller the nozzle jet, the tinier the ink drop, so the more detailed the print image will be.

Ink tanks/Cartridges Integrated print head and ink tank Canon’s one-click installation FINE Cartridges could not be more simple to replace. By combining both print head and ink tank, they also allow extremely compact designs so your PIXMA has a stylish and slim line shape. And because the print head is replaced with the ink, superb photo quality with fast print speeds are assured.

Quick Start No more waiting around; Quick Start gets you going in an instant. Switch on your PIXMA, and start printing or copying in as little as 4 seconds!

Auto Image Fix Not every photo is perfect; that’s why Canon introduces Auto Image Fix.  It automatically analyses your photo, and then enhances skin tones, colour contrasts and saturations.  Simply scan, and edit them with the easy-to-use software.  Then reprint them to share with family and friends.

Colour Copy A4 document colour copy speed. The advanced copy technology gives faithful colour reproduction on plain papers as well. Deliver high speed copy with beautiful photos and texts.

Scan Scanner Optical Resolution: The CCD or CIS systems of flat-bed scanning are used in all-in-one models. Achieved maximum resolution of 600 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi. 600dpi resolution delivers good colour scans. Scan straight to PC, email or PDF. MP Navigator EX software makes every stage of operation easier, from image search to PDF document editing. Scan your existing photo prints and re-print them to share the duplicates with family and friends, or scan faded photos and bring them back to life with the easy-to-use software.

ChromaLife 100+ ChromaLife100+ is a system that improves the beauty and permanence of printed images, realised with the combination of selected Canon inks and papers. A combination of Canon’s FINE print head, New Dye-Based Inks and New Genuine Photo Paper provides more vibrant, beautiful and longer-lasting photos.

Explanation of Software

Easy Photo Print EX Easy-PhotoPrint EX enables you to convert your captured images into quality photo prints in seconds. In 3 easy steps you select images, choose paper type & size and finally select how you want your photo’s printed on the page! Furthermore use your images to create and print photo albums, calendars, albums and calendars. The possibilities are endless. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is supplied with all PIXMAs. MP Navigator EX MP Navigator helps users achieve more with their PIXMA All-in-One. It offers users greater control and creativity or simple one-click operation for quick tasks like scanning to PDF. The user interface provides a simple yet intuitive interface to access a wide range of creative functions & capabilities. Recent upgrade of software now includes a comprehensive photo/document search function, easier-to-operate PDF function & automatic, high-quality image correction.

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Customer Reviews

Very Good All Rounder...
I badly needed a new printer - my old Epson was doing all kinds of weird stuff - so I did a bit of research and found that Canon printers were being voted as having great photo quality printing and had cheaper cartridges than most of the competition..

I was originally going to get just a basic printer but when this model came out with a "cashback" deal I realised the scanner and photocopy functions might come in handy.. And they have..

It is looks fairly large for a home printer but probably doesn't take up much more desk space than my old C70 due to its quite cool square design. Feels surprisingly well made for the price.

I installed just the basic drivers on my Mac. The ink cartridges snapped easily into place - printer worked smoothly the first time.

Photo Prints are really very nice - borderless printing works great.. I soon used the small photopaper sheets that came with it..

Black and white word documents print quickly too.. as does the photocopier function..

I am also very pleased with the scanner which far exceeded my expectations - this works seamlessly from the Aquire menu in Photoshop and gave a much higher maximum resolution setting than I thought at 600 dpi - which is loads more than most home users will require.. Great for scanning in old photographs..

So a great value photo printer with bonus extras..

Canon Pixma MP190 Review
I used to buy HP printers - and still have a big investment in them. I bought one Canon device a couple of years ago and will not buy another HP! I have since bought further Canon devices and the HPs sit idle. The quality of Canon print is excellent, service good as is reliability. The photo quality of the MP190 is superb and the price good. The Canon drivers are also quite fair - and additional tools are available on the net. The downside with all inkjets is the cost of new cartidges. HP chip their devices to ensure you cannot refill. With the Canon you can refill them easily for a while, as long as you can put up with it telling you the ink is low. This is a small price to pay when the cost of a new set of cartridges is the same as a new printer!
So overall a small flexible and rugged all-in-one device with superb quality flexibility, and inexpensive to own, if you do your own refills.

Canon Pixma MP190
You can't really complain when a printer is *this* cheap! It was straightforward to set up, and the accompanying software is pretty intuitive, so printing photos and scanning is easier than I was expecting. And the novelty of not having to nip to the Post Office to do photocopying still hasn't worn off!

Not five stars, though, because you'll go through ink like it's tap water...