Canon Pixma Mg5550
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20 reviews
Order and delivery very speditiv has everything w...
The order and delivery were very speedy and everything worked wonderfully.
Quick and trouble-free installation process of the printer.
Installation brochure could be more detailed.
Unfortunately, there is no instruction leaflet enclosed and everything has to be
downloaded from the internet.
Unnecessary software included that disfigures the desktop.
Black and colour printing fast and good.
Copying also possible without problems.
BUT. I am very disappointed with the photo printing. As a hobby photographer, I assume that Canon is also competent when it comes to printers, but this is far from the case.
Even the adjustment of various parameters did not lead to satisfactory results.
My old 7 year old HP printer was much better in this respect.
If you do not value authentic printing, then you are certainly right with this product.Tip Top satisfied
Tip Top satisfied
Pro
- Quick
- simply
- good
- wifi
- Cheap! - All 5 inks are already included....
- Inexpensive!
- Can print double-sided (automatic feed) and copy.
- All 5 inks are included (full tanks).
- Print via wifi or cable, with PC/Android/iOS.
- Scan via Wifi with Android/iOS, or via cable with Windows/Mac.
- Wifi scanning with Windows/Mac is possible with Canon software (download from website).
- Copying is possible directly on the device.
- USB cable is not included. If you want to scan from a PC you need one.
- Setup is via Wifi or cable, with Android/iOS/Windows/Mac. You don't need a cable or PC to set everything up, it works even if you only have an iPad and Wifi.
- You can print documents from Dropbox/Google Drive directly from the printer. It's a bit of a hassle, but it works. It's easier and faster via the iOS/Android apps or Google Cloud Print/Airprint.
- Works under Linux/Mac/Win
You can print either via the app (Android, iOS) or via Google Cloud Print or AirPrint. Many formats are supported, the app can also convert Word files and print them correctly. Without the app, i.e. only with AirPrint, Word documents sometimes look funny. The app fixes this in a practical way and prints the documents correctly. Scanning is also possible via the app; you can create either JPEGs or PDFs. Practical: you can directly create multi-page PDFs by scanning several pages one after the other.
For frequent paper jams: activate the "Prevent paper jam" setting. The printer then prints more slowly but without jams.
Of course, with these low-priced printers, the ink costs almost as much as the whole printer, but that's just the way it is with all these models.Pro
- All colours included
- Double-sided printing (automatic feed) and copying
- Goes all over Wifi and from Android.iOS
- Works under Linux, Mac OS X, Windows
- Copying is possible directly at the printer (also double-sided)
- Cheap
Contra
- Sometimes paper jams. Set "Prevent paper jam", then it prints more slowly but without jams.
- No USB cable included
- All plastic
The paper bin cannot be closed....
The paper tray cannot be closed.
The paper retainer is too short, 80% of the paper falls to the floor after printing (the retainer is too short).
It does not recognise fine colour differences when copying.
I am glad it has 5 individual cartridges. Unfortunately, they cannot be refilled.
It is very easy to use
I am satisfied with the rest. Otherwise, it meets my not too high demands.Pro
- five cartridges
- Does not meet too high demands
- Easy to operate
Contra
- Cartridges not refillable. Much plastic waste
- Paper falls to the floor after printing
- Paper bin is not closed (dust on the paper)
- Poorly recognises colour differences when copying
Easy installation via WLAN Large T...
Easy installation via WLAN
Large buttons on the unit
Great software package
Great design
The price is right too!!!
Product is recommendableInexpensive, used printer with which I can use up my ink supplies.
Pro
- I can still print cheaply
Contra
- -
6 out of 20 reviews