The multifunction Canon MP480 has proved to be a very capable device in all of its functions and is compatible with both MAC and PC. The MP480 is a multipurpose machine that can print, scan and copy. As stated by Canon, the MP480 is ideal for digital camera users. The all in one MP480 comes with PictBridge, memory card slot, a TFT screen and use two ink cartridges, one black and one tri colour (magenta, cyan and yellow).
This printer is capable of producing high quality bright and crisp photo prints with a maximum resolution of 4800 X 1200 dpi. The printing speed is amazingly fast as the MP480 can print a ½ page of borderless photo-lab quality images in just 45 seconds.
PictBridge compatibility and a memory card slot makes this machine ideal for digital camera users, enabling them to print directly from their camera without needing to turn the PC on. The Canon Pixma MP480 also has a1.8in foldable colour preview LCD that allows you to view and print the photos from a memory card.
The MP 480 printer features high-quality photo scans with 2400 dpi resolution. The flatbed scanner provides outstanding scanning functions by converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer.
The combination of scanner and printer enables you to create high-quality, vibrant copies without the need for a PC. The 24-bit colour compression offers easy photo reprinting and quick, crisp copying at the touch of a button.
The MP480 also offers PhotoPrint EX software that allows you correction and enhancement of the images. This software also offers an automatic red-eye reduction feature that enables you get great results every time.
The MP480 is easy to install and is both attractive and stylish in a design that offers great value for money. The ink cartridges this printer takes are PG 510, PG 512 (Black ink cartridge) and CL 511, CL513 (colour ink cartridge).