The $400 Canon PIXMA iX7000 is a large format business inkjet printer that can roll out professional-looking posters, documents, brochures and marketing materials. It features auto-duplexing to help you save paper, prints output as big as 11”x17” and 13”x19” in size, and you can share the printer with a workgroup via Ethernet. In other words, the specs sound interesting, but does the printer come through under real-life office conditions? The critics have spoken, and the PIXMA iX7000 gets good marks all around.

David English of ComputerShopper.com gives the PIXMA iX7000 an Editors’ Choice worthy 8.7 out of 10. He calls it “one of the most versatile single-function inkjet printers you can buy” with its three paper input paths, and maximum paper size of 13”x19”. Ink cost per page is affordable, and while print speed isn’t exactly blazing, “the quality of its prints are among the best we’ve seen, especially for text on plain paper.” English notes that this printer is big and bulky, so smaller offices may need to plan ahead to properly accommodate it.

M. David Stone of PCMag.com gives the PIXMA iX7000 an Editors’ Choice worthy 4 out of 5. He classifies it as one of a new breed of “budget tabloid printers suitable for a small office on a tight budget,” comparing it to the Epson WorkForce 1100 and HP Officejet 7000. Stone notes that the PIXMA iX7000 is the “most expensive of the three, but also the one with the fewest compromises.” The three paper trays give you extra flexibility, print speed is decent, and photo quality is very good. Stone also likes the auto-duplexer and Ethernet.

Peter Piazza of About.com gives the PIXMA iX7000 a solid 3.5 stars out of 5. The 13”x19” max paper size is a plus, and photo quality is “excellent.” On the other hand, Piazza would’ve liked memory card connectivity, and the lack of Wi-Fi coupled with the printer’s big size makes it feel like office furniture – you’ll need to plan out where you put it in order to comfortably connect via Ethernet.

Jerry Jackson of PrinterComparison.com gives the PIXMA iX7000 a good 3.5 stars out of 5. He echoes the sentiment about the large size and advises you to set aside “at least 30 by 40 inches of office space for this printer.” Jackson also notes that with six ink cartridges, it’s nice that you “only have to replace the specific ink color that runs out,” which minimizes waste. Setup and operation are easy, paper input capacity is high, and output quality is good. On the other hand, print speed is notably slow, and the lack of Wi-Fi compounds the printer’s size issue. Regardless, Jackson calls the PIXMA iX7000 “the ideal wide-format printer solution for small and medium sized businesses.”

Overall, the experts agree that the PIXMA iX7000 isn’t the fastest inkjet printer around, but it’s affordable, and it can save you a trip to the print shop if you need good-looking graphics output and promo materials. Just be sure to reserve some extra office space near an Ethernet port for this sizable device.

The Canon PIXMA iP2702 is an inkjet photo printer with a low MSRP of $49.99. It weighs 7.5 pounds, and comes with software to help you edit photos and print webpages. Other than that, the spec sheet is short and sweet, which makes it that much more important for the experts to fill in the blanks for us. So does the PIXMA iP2702 deserve a spot on the desk in your home office? A few online reviews are in, and the reception is lukewarm.

Susan Glinert of ComputerShopper.com gives the PIXMA iP2702 a below average 5.4 out of 10. On the positive side, MSRP is low, setup is easy, print speed is decent, and text quality is pretty good. However, color documents and photos are disappointing, and cost per page for ink is on the high side, which you expect for a budget-level printer. Also, it uses two ink cartridges – a black cartridge, and a tri-color cartridge. So if you run out of one color in the tri-color cartridge, you’ll have to throw it away, which seems a little wasteful. Glinert concludes that if you’re not planning to print much, the PIXMA iP2702 may be worth a look, but she recommends spending a little extra and getting something better.

PCWorld.com gives the PIXMA iP2702 a mediocre 2.5 stars out of 5. The review cuts to the chase by saying “it delivers what you can reasonably expect for that price: adequacy.” Cost per page for ink is predictably high, which makes it best suited for the occasional photo or short text printout.

Jan Hughes of MacLife.com gives the PIXMA iP2702 a decent 3 out of 5. Regular black text output is very good, and the printer is easy to use. On the flipside, photo print quality is disappointing, and having to throw away the tri-color ink cartridge after one color runs out is eco-unfriendly and expensive. Also, the lack of an output tray means printing can get a little messy.

Overall, the experts seem to agree that the PIXMA iP2702 delivers decent performance for the $50 price tag, but if you’re printing more than the occasional photo or webpage, you should spend a little extra and get a better printer with more features. For a more detailed comparison of this printer versus other models in its class, check out PrinterInfo.com’s tests and review of the PIXMA iP2702.

The Canon PIXMA MX870 is an inkjet all-in-one that prints, scans, copies and faxes. In addition, it features auto-duplexing, a 35 page ADF, a 2.5” LCD, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. You can also print from your iPhone or iPod Touch with the Easy-PhotoPrint app, and you can print PC-free via memory card and PictBridge. So while the MSRP isn’t exactly cheap at $200, you get pretty much every feature you could ask for in a home or small office inkjet all-in-one printer. But is the PIXMA MX870 as good in practice as it should be in theory? Some online reviewers have tested it for themselves, and they like what this printer brings to the table.

Sarah Meyer of PrinterComparison.com gives the PIXMA MX870 a strong 4 stars out of 5. It’s easy to set up, easy to use, and print quality is excellent for both text and photos. On the other hand, print speeds are on the slow side due to processing delays when “printing larger documents or when waking up from energy saving mode (being idle).” She also finds that scan quality can be uneven for letter-sized text documents. But despite the shortcomings, Meyer concludes that “in a small business, small workgroup in a larger office, or a home office, I think the MX870 could really shine.”

ComputerShopper.com gives the PIXMA MX870 a very good 7.5 out of 10. The extensive feature set is impressive, and everything works reasonably well and intuitively. The problem is that while other inkjet all-in-ones have evolved, with some of them offering touchscreens and web connectivity, the PIXMA MX870 is too much like its predecessor, the PIXMA MX860. Plus, the scanner lid is heavy, and print speeds are nothing to write home about. The review does note that auto-duplexing for printing and scanning is convenient and easy to use, and output quality is very good.

Finally, Kristofer Brozio of TestFreaks.com gives the PIXMA MX870 an excellent 9 out of 10, making it worthy of a TestFreaks Recommended seal. On the negative side, scanning can be a little dicey, and its bigger size won’t save you as much space in the office. That said, it’s easy to use, the range of features is impressive, and output quality is very good for text and photos. In addition, print speeds are fast, and cost per page for ink is affordable.

Overall, while it may not be the fastest or most advanced MFP around, the experts seem to give the Canon PIXMA MX870 a collective thumbs up for its output quality and overall functionality.

David English of ComputerShopper.com gives the PIXMA MX340 a very good 7.9 out of 10. The printer is generally well-designed and easy to use, and print quality for text and photos is top-notch. That said, print speeds are slow, and the LCD is harder to read because of its smaller size, lower resolution, and lack of backlighting. In addition, cost per page is on the high side. But given the outstanding output quality and low price tag, English considers the PIXMA MX340 a very good all-around value.

M. David Stone of PCMag.com gives the PIXMA MX340 an excellent 4 out of 5. He agrees that print quality is impressive, and the ADF and Wi-Fi are nice to have. On the other hand, Stone doesn’t like the slow print speed, high cost per page and low 100 sheet paper capacity. In addition, the lack of auto-duplexing and Ethernet limits its utility in certain work situations. But despite the shortcomings, Stone likes the solid balance of home- and office-friendly features for the price.

Kristofer Brozio of TestFreaks.com gives the PIXMA MX340 an outstanding 9 out of 10, making it a TestFreaks Recommended printer. According to the review, setup is simple, print quality is very good, print speeds are fast, and cost per page is reasonable. In other words, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Brozio doesn’t see the flaws that Stone and English see.

Overall, the PIXMA MX340 gets plenty of acclaim from the critics for its excellent output quality and versatile feature set at a low price. Print speed is a little slow, and cost per page is a little high, but the experts seem to agree that it’s a very good value for a home office.

David English of ComputerShopper.com gives the PIXMA MX350 an excellent 8.3 out of 10. He likes the design, ease of use, and comprehensive feature set. On the other hand, English says print speeds are notably slow. Also, cost per page is on the high side, although it’s somewhat justified by the high print quality. If you don’t need a big LCD screen or flash card connectivity, he recommends saving $50 and getting the PIXMA MX340 instead.

Sarah Meyer of PrinterComparison.com gives the PIXMA MX350 a decent 3 stars out of 5. Setup is straightforward, and the features and included software are easy to use for the most part. Print quality is good for both text and photos, and print speeds are in line with Canon’s reported numbers. Using the OEM PG-210 and CL-211 standard ink cartridges, the printer printed 230 pages before a ‘low ink’ warning popped up, and 271 pages before the black ink ran out. According to Meyer, there are two things holding the PIXMA MX350 back from being a viable workplace printer – the low ink yields that result in higher cost per page, and “lengthy processing times ranging from 30 seconds to more than a minute.”

Overall, the consensus is that the PIXMA MX350 is a capable all-in-one that doesn’t quite cut it in a workplace environment. But if you’re a home user who doesn’t print a ton of pages and doesn’t need blazing print speed, this printer is a pretty good bargain.

Canon is well-known for making all-in-ones that help you effectively mix business and pleasure, and the new PIXMA MX870 is no exception. It prints, scans, copies and faxes, and features a 2.5” LCD for previewing photos. You can also share the printer over a network via Wi-Fi and Ethernet, or print wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod Touch with the Easy-PhotoPrint app. Small offices will appreciate the paper-saving auto-duplexer and 35 page ADF for hands-free paper processing.

Printer Specifications: Canon PIXMA MX870
	At a Glance: Inkjet All-In-One (print/scan/copy/fax) best for home or small office. MSRP: $199.99 Recommended Paper: LD Heavy Coated Matte Inkjet Paper (8.5”X11”) LD Premium Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper (4”X6”) Ink Cartridges: CLI-221 Black, PGI-220 Pigment Black, CLI-221 Cyan, CLI-221 Magenta, CLI-221 Yellow
	Notable Features:		Print/scan/copy/fax, auto-duplexing, 35 page ADF, 2.5” LCD, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, print from iPhone and iPod Touch via Easy-PhotoPrint, PC-free printing via memory card and PictBridge, optional Bluetooth
	Max Printing Speed:		4”x6” photo in 39 seconds, up to 6.1 images/min (COLOR ISO/IEC 24734) up to 9.4 images/min (B/W ISO/IEC 24734)
	Resolution:		9600×2400 dpi (Color print), 600×600 dpi (B/W print) 2400×4800 dpi (Optical scan)
	Cartridge Yield:		324 pages (PGI-220BK), 3425 pages (CLI-221BK), 535 pages (CLI-221C), 510 pages (CLI-221M), 530 pages (CLI-221Y)
	Paper Capacity:		150 sheet rear tray, 150 sheet paper cassette, 35 page ADF
	Cost Per Page (OEM):		5 cents per page (PGI-220 Black and CLI-221 Black), 12.4 cents per page (Color)
	Cost Per Page (Compatible):		Assuming same page yield as OEM: 2.3 cents per page (PGI-220 Black and CLI-221 Black), 5.8 cents per page (Color)
	Connectivity:		Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Memory Card, PictBridge, optional Bluetooth
	Compatibility:		Mac and Windows
	Max Media Size:		Legal (8.5”x14&rdquo)
	Dimensions:		19.4”x17.1”x8.9”
	Weight:		26.1 lbs.

The Canon PIXMA MX350 is an inkjet all-in-one that prints, copies, scans and faxes. It also features a 30 page ADF so you don’t have to copy or scan multi-page documents page by page. In addition, Wi-Fi and Ethernet enable you to share the printer within a small workgroup.

Printer Specifications: Canon PIXMA MX350
	At a Glance: Inkjet All-In-One (print/scan/copy/fax) best for home or small office. MSRP: $149.99 Recommended Paper: LD Heavy Coated Matte Inkjet Paper (8.5”X11”) LD Premium Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper (4”X6”) Ink Cartridges: PG-210XL High Yield Black, CL-211XL High Yield Color, PG-210 Standard Black, CL-211 Standard Color, Refill Kit for PG-210 and PG-210XL Black, Refill Kit for CL-211 and CL-211XL Color
	Notable Features:		Print/scan/copy/fax, 30 page ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, PC-free printing via memory card and PictBridge, optional Bluetooth, 2.5” color LCD
	Max Printing Speed:		43 seconds per 4”x6” photo, up to 4.8 images/min (COLOR ISO/IEC 24734) up to 8.4 images/min (B/W ISO/IEC 24734)
	Resolution:		600×600 dpi (B/W print), 4800×1200 dpi (Color print) 1200×2400 dpi (Optical scan)
	Cartridge Yield:		401 pages (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 349 pages (CL-211XL High Yield Color)
	Paper Capacity:		100 sheets, 30 page ADF
	Cost Per Page (OEM):		5.7 cents per page (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 14 cents per page (High Yield Color – PG-210XL and CL-211XL)
	Cost Per Page (Compatible):		N/A
	Connectivity:		Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Memory card, PictBridge, Bluetooth (optional)
	Compatibility:		Mac and Windows
	Max Media Size:		Legal (8.5”x14”)
	Dimensions:		18.1”x16.4”x7.8”
	Weight:		19.4 lbs.

The Canon PIXMA MP270 is a photo inkjet MFP that prints, scans and copies. You can print photos PC-free via PictBridge, and edit them via Easy-PhotoPrint EX. In addition, Easy WebPrint EX for Windows helps you clip and edit the sections you want to print from your favorite webpages.

Printer Specifications: Canon PIXMA MP270
	At a Glance: Photo Inkjet MFP (print/scan/copy) best for home or small office. MSRP: $79.99 Recommended Paper: LD Heavy Coated Matte Inkjet Paper (8.5”X11”) LD Premium Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper (4”X6”) Ink Cartridges: PG-210XL High Yield Black, CL-211XL High Yield Color, PG-210 Standard Black, CL-211 Standard Color, Refill Kit for PG-210 and PG-210XL Black, Refill Kit for CL-211 and CL-211XL Color
	Notable Features:		Print/scan/copy, PC-free photo printing via PictBridge, photo editing and web page printing software
	Max Printing Speed:		45 seconds per 4”x6” photo, up to 4.8 images/min (COLOR ISO/IEC 24734) up to 8.4 images/min (B/W ISO/IEC 24734)
	Resolution:		600×600 dpi (B/W print), 4800×1200 dpi (Color print) 1200×2400 dpi (Optical scan)
	Cartridge Yield:		401 pages (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 349 pages (CL-211XL High Yield Color)
	Paper Capacity:		100 sheets
	Cost Per Page (OEM):		5.7 cents per page (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 14 cents per page (High Yield Color – PG-210XL and CL-211XL)
	Cost Per Page (Compatible):		N/A
	Connectivity:		USB, PictBridge
	Compatibility:		Mac and Windows
	Max Media Size:		Legal (8.5”x14”)
	Dimensions:		17.8”x13.2”x6.1”
	Weight:		12.3 lbs.

The Canon PIXMA MX340 is an inkjet all-in-one that prints, scans, copies and faxes. It also features a 30 page ADF for faster copying and scanning of multi-page documents. Wi-Fi enables multiple PCs to share the printer without getting tangled in wires.

Printer Specifications: Canon PIXMA MX340
	At a Glance: Inkjet All-In-One (print/scan/copy/fax) best for home or small office. MSRP: $99.99 Recommended Paper: LD Heavy Coated Matte Inkjet Paper (8.5”X11”) LD Premium Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper (4”X6”) Ink Cartridges: PG-210XL High Yield Black, CL-211XL High Yield Color, PG-210 Standard Black, CL-211 Standard Color, Refill Kit for PG-210 and PG-210XL Black, Refill Kit for CL-211 and CL-211XL Color
	Notable Features:		Print/scan/copy/fax, 30 sheet ADF, Wi-Fi, PictBridge connectivity, optional Bluetooth
	Max Printing Speed:		up to 4.8 images/min (COLOR ISO/IEC 24734) up to 8.4 images/min (B/W ISO/IEC 24734)
	Resolution:		600×600 dpi (B/W print), 4800×1200 dpi (Color print) 1200×2400 dpi (optical scan)
	Cartridge Yield:		401 pages (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 349 pages (CL-211XL High Yield Color)
	Paper Capacity:		100 sheets, 30 page ADF
	Cost Per Page (OEM):		5.7 cents per page (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 14 cents per page (High Yield Color – PG-210XL and CL-211XL)
	Cost Per Page (Compatible):		N/A
	Connectivity:		Wi-Fi, USB, PictBridge, optional Bluetooth
	Compatibility:		Mac and Windows
	Max Media Size:		Legal (8.5”x14”)
	Dimensions:		18.1”x16.4”x7.8”
	Weight:		19 lbs.

If all you need to do is print a quick photo or two, the Canon PIXMA iP2702 should provide just enough of what you need at an affordable MSRP of $49.99. It’s relatively lightweight at only 7.5 pounds, which makes it easier to move around and set up on your desk. Also, with only two ink cartridges to think about, refilling should be pretty simple and stress-free.

For those who like to edit and touch up their photos, the PIXMA iP2702 comes with some helpful software. Easy-PhotoPrint EX enables you to quickly correct your photos, and Easy-WebPrint EX helps you print what you want from your favorite webpages. Overall, if you’re a low maintenance, budget-conscious photo hobbyist, the PIXMA iP2702 may be worth a look.

Printer Specifications: Canon PIXMA iP2702
	At a Glance: Inkjet photo printer best for home office. MSRP: $49.99 Recommended Paper: LD Heavy Coated Matte Inkjet Paper (8.5”X11”) LD Premium Glossy Inkjet Photo Paper (4”X6”) Ink Cartridges: PG-210XL High Yield Black, CL-211XL High Yield Color, PG-210 Standard Black, CL-211 Standard Color, Refill Kit for PG-210 and PG-210XL Black, Refill Kit for CL-211 and CL-211XL Color
	Notable Features:		Weighs 7.5 pounds, Comes with Easy-PhotoPrint EX (photo correction and editing) and Easy-WebPrint EX (web page clipping and printing; Windows only)
	Max Printing Speed:		up to 4.8 images/min (ISO/IEC 24734 COLOR), 4”x6” photo in 55 seconds up to 7 images/min (ISO/IEC 24734 B/W)
	Resolution:		4800×1200 dpi (COLOR) 600×600 dpi (B/W)
	Cartridge Yield:		401 pages (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 349 pages (CL-211XL High Yield Color)
	Paper Capacity:		N/A
	Cost Per Page (OEM):		5.7 cents per page (PG-210XL High Yield Black), 14 cents per page (High Yield Color – PG-210XL and CL-211XL)
	Cost Per Page (Compatible):		N/A
	Connectivity:		USB
	Compatibility:		Mac and Windows
	Max Media Size:		Legal (8.5”x14”)
	Dimensions:		17.6”x9.8”x5.2”
	Weight:		7.5 lbs.

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