Canon MultiPass MP390 Multifunction

by Canon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001CJECC
• Item model number: 9017A002
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For most homes and small businesses, space is a consideration when buying office machines, which is exactly why multifunctions like the MultiPass MP390 from Canon are such a popular choice. By combining printing, copying, scanning, and fax functions into one convenient unit, you can save on valuable desktop space, while taking advantage of all the functionality normally provided by four separate peripherals. The MP390 can also print high-quality color photos directly from compatible cameras and memory cards.

With its small, 2-picoliter droplet size, this versatile machine can deliver exceptional print resolutions up to 4,800 x 1,200 in color, resulting in lab-quality photos and crisp, professional prints of graphics and images. Print and copy speeds of up to 18 ppm in black and up to 12 ppm in color ensure that your jobs are done quickly and efficiently, while a 25% to 400% reduction/enlargement feature allows you to produce copies in just the right size. The CCD scanner has a 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution (9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated), which combines with a high 48-bit internal color depth to produce true-to-life scans that are ideal for a wide range of professional applications.

The fax machine is capable of both black and color faxing, and its 33.6 K modem speed results in transmission speeds of up to 3 seconds per page for black and 1 minute per page for color. Up to 40 speed-dial entries can be programmed into the fax memory, allowing you to easily recall frequently dialed numbers, while a 200-page transmission memory means that you never miss an incoming fax, even when you run out of paper.

Thanks to built-in memory card slots and compatibility with Bubble Jet Direct and with PictBridge digital cameras and DV camcorders, the MP390 provides a quick and convenient way to print high-quality borderless photos in popular sizes--from 4 by 6 to 8.5 by 11 inches. A photo index sheet helps you select your photos, set print sizes, and choose the number of copies, all without turning on your computer. Additionally, the included software bundle helps you get the most out of your photos, with tools to reduce red-eye, adjust brightness levels, and more. The 100-sheet input tray can handle plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, and professional-quality photo paper in sizes up to 8.5 by 14 inches. Compatible with Windows operating systems only, the MP390 comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
MultiPass MP390 desktop photo printer, MP390 printhead, BCI-24 black ink tank, BCI-24 color ink tank, power cord, setup and documentation kit on CD-ROM, software CD-ROM; USB cable not included

Product Description

CANON MultiPASS MP390 Multifunction Machine - This multifunction machine is the perfect jack-of-all-trades for your home office. Mastering 4 different devices in one unit, you'll save money & space! It features a desktop photo printer, color copier, fax machine, & scanner! It even has a media card slot, so you can use it without a PC! It supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, SD Secure Digital, Memory Stick, MMC, MicroDrive, xD-Picture Card, & miniSD cards. Fax Up to 33.6 Kbps Speed Dials - 40 Directory Dials Fax/Tel Auto Switch Color Copier Resolution - 600x600 dpi (black)/1200x1200 dpi (color) Speed - up to 18 cpm (black)/up to 12 cpm (color) Reduction/Enlargement - 25% to 400% Scanner Max. Resolution - 1200x2400 dpi (optical)/9600x9600 dpi (interpolated) 48-bit Color 8.5 x 11.7 max. size Supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Connects via USB 2.0 Includes - Easy-PhotoPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint Plus, Easy-WebPrint (requires IE 5.5 or higher), ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR), & more Actual print speed will vary according to use

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Customer Reviews

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119 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Which Canon Multifunction is right for you?, April 19, 2005

By 

diljs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon MultiPass MP390 Multifunction (Office Product)

First off, if you're in the market for a printer, you can't go wrong with a Canon. Canon printers consistently beat out the competition in independent tests for print quality. Their items are elegant, well designed, and most importantly, ink is affordable.

We all know the razor and blade scheme: sell the printer below cost and make it up with pricey cartridges. Canon, however, saves you a lot of money by including the print head with the printer and not on each cartridge. Because of this, genuine Canon cartridges can be had for around $12, while 3rd party cartridges, which many claim work just as well, can be found for as low as $2.

If you've already decided on a Canon multifunction, lets see which model is right for you. Canon's current market list is as follows:

MP130 - New model, and the most affordable yet.
Copy/Print/Scan
18ppm black, 13ppm color
2 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Card slots

MP390 - Has a fax, About half the cost of the MP7xx's.
Copy/Print/SCan/Fax
18ppm black, 12 ppm color
2 ink tanks
card slots

MP750 - Older model - exactly the same as mp780 but no fax.
Copy/Print/Scan
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing

MP760 - New Model - geared towards photo enthusiasts.
Copy/Print/Scan + Special Photo Features
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Built in Duplexing
*Unique photo features:
2.5 inch lcd screen
Built in film adapter for 35mm slides or negatives
can print directly from negatives
Card slots

MP780 - Does it all except for the mp760 photo features.
Copy/Print/Scan/Fax
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing

Now, let's look more closely at some key differences between these models:

*Fax: The first thing you should do is decide if you need a fax or not. If you do, you should choose between the MP780 or the MP390. If not, don't rule those two out just yet, they may have have other features you can't live without.

*Note: There is NO auto fax/telephone switching on these models if you wish to use the same line for faxes and voice calls.

*Number of ink tanks: The next important thing you should look at is whether you want to be able to replace each color individually or not. The MP750, MP760 and MP780 all have 5 individual ink tanks (photo black, black, cyan, yellow, magenta), while the MP130 and MP390 have only 2 (black and tricolor). The cost of each cartridge is about the same, but you will waste some leftover ink by throwing out the MP130 or MP390's color cartridge when just one color runs out.

*Photo printing: If you're planning on printing a lot of photos, you should probably go with an mp7xx. These have a superior print head, as well as the 5 separate ink tanks. The MP760 is especially noteable with all the features Canon has added specifically for photos. These come at a price however, as the MP760 does not share the auto sheet feeder of its MP750 and MP780 cousins, or the fax of the 780.

*However - If you plan on printing directly from memory cards, beware! The mp750 and mp780 do not have card slots! The 2 cheaper models and the mp760 do.

*Auto sheet feeder: The mp130 and mp760 do NOT have an auto sheet feeder. All 3 of the others do. An auto sheet feeder is very useful when doing a lot of scanning or faxing.

*Duplexing: The mp7xx models each have built in duplexing.

*Size: The mp7xx models weigh around 30 pounds and are quite big. The MP390 is a smaller, and weighs 18 pounds. The mp130 has a tiny footprint for a multifunction printer, and weighs 14 pounds.

Some features that all of Canon's current MFPs share:

*Copying: Each of these models has a copy function, and all have the same resolution (600x600 black, 1200x1200 color).
*USB 2.0 connection
*Pictbridge direct photo printing support
*All 5 models are great looking and will complement almost any decor.

My recommendations:

If you want a great price on an excellent printer and don't need a fax: MP130

If price is an issue but you still need a fax: MP390

If you can afford an MP700 series and don't need a fax, card slots, or the MP760's photo features: MP750

If you need its exclusive photo features (but no fax or auto sheet feeder): MP760

If you can afford an MP700 series and need a fax (but no card slots and none of the MP760s photo features): MP780

95 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price; beware of ink costs; no feeder, December 3, 2004

By 

Keith "kc31824" (STAMFORD, CT, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon MultiPass MP390 Multifunction (Office Product)

This is my third Canon color inkjet. All have been great and I'd highly recommend Canon in general for inkjets. The MP390 is no exception -- a great machine for the price.

In a nutshell, the positives are:

- Reasonable print speed once it gets going, although it hems and haws a bit with each new document doing what seem to be a bunch of internal calibrations.

- Excellent print quality -- tested it with color photos at full size and it's very good.

- Very slick design... small footprint on the desk and looks good too.

- Great Canon software and utilities for printing and other tasks

If you're willing to pay a little more though, I'd go with the MP730, which I also have. The additional advantages are:
- Page feeder in addition to the flatbed -- great for multipage faxes and/or copies
- Faster
- Individually replaceable color ink cartridges vs all colors in one combined cartridge (saves money by only replacing the one that ran out).

The universal downside of inkjets, and this is a downside of inkjets generally, not the Canon specifically, is that ink is expensive and runs out faster than you think. Over the course of a couple years owning it, the cost of ink will likely far outpace the cost of the printer itself.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Personal Printer, March 13, 2004

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Gregg S. (Maryland, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon MultiPass MP390 Multifunction (Office Product)

I was looking at HP and Epson multifunction printers and was almost ready to buy when I saw a review for the MP390 at the PC Magazine website. They gave it pretty good ratings, but complained that it doesn't have a sheet feeder for the scanner and the ink tanks are small. For personal use, these are not a problem because my printing and scanning needs are not that high. The output is very good to excellent. This unit has it all (except a picture preview screen), something that the HP and Epson units don't have for the same money. Because of all of the features, there are many buttons and options to confuse you, but the documentation is pretty good. The quick start guide is excellent. My only problem is my computer. I have an older computer and my USB ports are PCI cards. I have a USB 2.0 card, but my computer is not fast enough for that. A Pentium/Celeron 566 MHz or greater is needed. Fortunately, Canon allows the MP390 to work with USB 1.1. Once I put in a USB 1.1 card, the printer installed correctly and it has run smoothly since then.