This Canon multifunction printer is an excellent midrange choice for the serious photographer with a penchant for high quality photos. Integrated with a scanner and a copier, the Canon Pixma MP630 is also great for a small working environment that demands high quality prints, but it may get in the way of productivity because of its lack of Ethernet and wireless connectivity, as well as its slow print speed.
Design
The Canon Pixma MP630 is a box-type device with a 2.5-inch colour TFT screen which can be flipped up for easy viewing and to reveal the control panel. With dimensions of 450x468x176 mm, the printer has smaller footprint and is suitable for small spaces. The control panel is easy to use; it features a scroll wheel for navigation and a button that shows the status of your ink cartridges. The flatbed scanner of the Canon Pixma MP630 boasts a resolution of 4800 dpi, which is great for full colour scans.
Advantages
You can print directly from a flash drive, DVD or CD, or a memory card with the Canon Pixma MP630 and save resources with the automatic double-sided printing feature. There is a PictBridge port so you can print pictures directly from your digital camera, too. Borderless photo printing is a plus if you want to maximise the space on your photo paper. The Canon Pixma MP630 is also quieter than similar multifunction printers. The LCD screen is bright enough so you can easily view the display and navigate through files when printing directly from a device.
Disadvantages
Setting up the Canon Pixma MP630 can take as long as 30 minutes because the print head alignment process takes a while to finish. Print speed is sluggish in 'normal' mode. Additional drivers are required if you are using Windows 7 or newer versions of Mac operating systems; these drivers are not included in the installation disk.
