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Canon PIXMA IP5200

Canon Pixma IP5200 InkJet Photo Printer

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Hewlett Packard 8500A All-In-One InkJet Printer

$999.85  |  1 store
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Product Description
Looking for an unbeatable combination of blazing speed and high resolution? The PIXMA iP5200 Photo Printer can produce a beautiful photo lab quality 4 x 6 borderless print in about 36... More
Looking for an unbeatable combination of blazing speed and high resolution? The PIXMA iP5200 Photo Printer can produce a beautiful photo lab quality 4 x 6 borderless print in about 36 seconds1. Plus, its USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enables the fastest photo transfers possible from your computer2. This is one super-charged printer. Exceptional performance doesn't stop there. The iP5200 photo printer delivers an amazing resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi3, for detail and clarity unmatched by comparable printers. To achieve this, Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a next-generation 3,584-nozzle print head that ejects precise, consistent droplets as small as 1 picoliter. Your images will be smooth and virtually grain-free. Also, the ContrastPLUS 5-color ink system - four dye-based inks and a pigment-based black ink - produces true-life photos with a wide color palette, along with laser-quality text. Less
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Multifunction Inkjet Printer is an all-in one solution that's perfect for your home or office. A printer, a scanner, a copier and a fax. That's some... More
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Multifunction Inkjet Printer is an all-in one solution that's perfect for your home or office. A printer, a scanner, a copier and a fax. That's some versatility!Picture quality is what HP were aiming at by releasing the Officejet Pro 8500. Scanning resolution goes up to 4800 dpi with a 48-bit depth!And of course, this printer is fabulous for printing photos. The Officejet Pro 8500's built-in memory card reader supports the whole gamut of card types. Whatever your photo equipment is, this all-in-one machine can be used for printing. The Officejet Pro 8500 also features PictBridge technology: you can select the photos you want to print on your camera, and the printer will take it from there.You have 4 cartridge slots in the Officejet Pro 8500. The days of composite cartridge that get thrown away when not all colours have run out are over!Go with a trusted name in graphic solutions by equipping yourself with the Hewlett-Packard Officejet Pro 8500 Multifunction Inkjet Printer. Less
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Key Features   
Black Print Speed 30 ppm -
Color Print Speed 24 ppm -
Output Type   Color Printer Color Printer
Technology (Detailed)   Inkjet Inkjet
Printer Type Digital Photo Printer All-In-One Printer
All-in-One Functions - Copier • Fax Machine • Scanner
Max Resolution (BW) 600 x 600 dpi -
Max Resolution (Color) 9600 x 2400 dpi -
Total Media Capacity 150 Sheets -
Technical Features   
Connectivity Technology USB 2.0 Wireless • USB 2.0 • USB • PictBridge
Duplex Printout   Standard -
Form Factor   Desktop Desktop
Direct Printing Capability   Print Photos Without a PC -
Memory Card Compatibility   - Memory Stick • Secure Digital (SD) • Multimedia Card • MiniSD • Memory Stick Pro • Memory Stick DUO • SDHC • MicroSD
Status Panel - Touch Screen
Media   
Max Media Size   Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14') -
Media Type Cards • CD/DVD Labels • Envelopes • Glossy Photo Paper • Matte Photo Paper • Plain Paper • Semi-Gloss Photo Paper • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Plus Double-sided Cards • ID Cards
Faxing Features   
Modem Type - Fax
Networking   
Networking Type - Network Adapter • Wireless Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet • Hi-Speed USB
Memory   
Installed RAM 0.042 MB -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home • Apple Mac OS X -
Platform   PC • Mac PC
Dimensions   
Weight 16.1 lb. -
Depth 12.2 in. -
Height 6.3 in. -
Width 17.5 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Special Features Borderless Printing -
Family Line Canon PIXMA HP OfficeJet
UPC 001380304849 884962951309
Product ID 27428156 106966991
Product MPN   
MPN 9993A001 CM755ABEL
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon PIXMA IP5200
Canon Pixma IP5200 InkJet Photo Printer
$999.85
HP 8500A
Hewlett Packard 8500A All-In-One InkJet Printer
From $280.75

Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 6 user reviews
67% recommend this product
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Text vs photos? Have your cake and eat it too

bybytemaster May 14, 2006
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Blazing speeds, gorgeous colour prints, 5-ink system, 2 input trays, duplexer, quiet...
Cons No luck with black and white photos, cheap feeling build
Recommended it? Yes

Last Christmas I decided I should ask for an ink jet printer, but before it went on my list, it needed to be a well researched choice.

I did not want to limit myself to photos, nor did I want just a fast text printer. I also dislike the fact that some brands (such as HP) force you to buy... Read full review »

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Advanced features at a small price

byhroeder Apr 11, 2006
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great features at a reasonable price. Good paper handling. Great quality.
Cons May have a bigger footprint than you're used to.
Recommended it? Yes

I'd always stuck with Lexmarks until my last one died. I then switched off to an Epson, which bit the dust when I was changing Ink Cartridges. Epson politely offered my a $30 coupon. After searching their site and the web I ended up with the Canon IP5200.

Did you ever want duplex printing... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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The HP Pro Officejet 8500A Premium all-in-one wireless printer is the best printer I?ve owned

bytexas-swede Nov 24, 2010
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, lots of features, good print/scan quality, touch screen, wireless installation...
Cons A little heavy, setup somewhat time consuming
Recommended it? Yes

I know I said the same thing about the last printer I reviewed but this is the Premium version of that printer. Things are getting better and better. What can I say?

Before I continue I should mention that in my house I have two wireless networks, eight computers, and three wireless... Read full review »

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all in one that lives up to it's name

bydalem5892000 Feb 17, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros A complete office device, with capabilities that exceed the average for this type of...
Cons Not unique here, the ink will be a real expense if you print a lot.
Recommended it? Yes

Made to the usual HP high quality standards

I need to start with the product ID, since there are a number of similar HP printers.


 If you go to an online store like Amazon, it will be described as HP Officejet Pro 8500A Wireless e-All-in-One. At Costco it is a known as the... Read full review »

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