Canon Pixma iP5000

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      In summary

      While the mid-range Pixma iP5000 doesn’t print direct from memory card, it is possible to print from a PictBridge-compliant camera via USB cable, but only at standard quality (there’s no control panel on the printer for making adjustments.) . . [more]

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      Canon Pixma iP5000

      While the mid-range Pixma iP5000 doesn’t print direct from memory card, it is possible to print from a PictBridge-compliant camera via USB cable, but only at standard quality (there’s no control panel on the printer for making adjustments.)

      The Pixma iP5000’s spare, ‘bread-box’ design is both compact and contemporary-looking, and it’s extraordinarily quiet for an inkjet. It uses a five-colour ink system, employing an extra ‘photo black’ for improved contrast. Paper is loaded from the rear and the paper path is nice and direct, ideal for heavier photo-quality stock.

      Printing a high-resolution JPEG from a 5-Megapixel camera to A4 borderless size took just on two minutes at highest quality, while 10 x 15cm prints took under a minute from mouse click to output. For what is essentially a four-colour system, quality produced using the recommended Canon Photo Paper Pro stock is absolutely outstanding, and certainly comparable with several of the six colour printers we looked at.

      The five-tank system should deliver some marginal cost savings over a printer with more cartridges. Replacement of all five tanks costs around $130, while 100 sheets of Canon Glossy 6×4-inch paper are just $30. Total cost of a postcard print is around $1.50, and an A4 print around $5 depending, on paper stock selected.

      Strengths

      Clever design and quiet operation

      Impressive, high-res output quality

      Automatic duplex printing, CD/DVD label printing

       

      Weaknesses

      Limited direct printing options

      Slightly flimsy cover catches

       

       

       

      Specifications

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      Maximum resolution: 9600* x 2400 dpi. max (*Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.)

      Interfaces: USB, Direct Print port (PictBridge/Bubble Jet Direct)

      Ink cartridges: Black (BCI-3eBK); Black (BCI-6BK); Cyan (BCI-6C); Magenta (BCI-M); Yellow (BCI-6Y)

      Acoustic noise level: 34dB(A) in best quality mode

      Dimensions (wxhxd): 418 x 286 x 170mm

      Weight: approx. 6.7kg

      RRP: $349

      Distributor: Canon Australia; 1800 021 167; www.canon.com.au

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      Rating

       

      Buy