Canon MP280 All-in-one Printer (4498B030)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 17.8 x 6 inches ; 12.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B004QF0PYG
• Item model number: 4498B030
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #6 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > Inkjet Printers
  • #10 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > All-In-One Printers > Inkjet All-In-One Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 8, 2011

Product Description

The PIXMA MP280 is an everyday solution to producing quality prints, copies and scans at home. High resolution, microscopic ink dots ensure you produce quality borderless photos at home. The PIXMA MP280 is the perfect All-in-One for students and the whole family. Produce long lasting photos over 300 years with a combination of Canon’s genuine dye ink and genuine photo papers and also print stunning photographs from high definition movie footage. The Quick Start feature allows operations virtually the moment the power is turned on and the enhanced “Auto Photo FixII” makes red-eye removal and photo enhancing quick and easy. The Hybrid Ink System utilizes pigment black ink for crisp text and color dye ink for beautiful photos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good low price printer and scanner, August 23, 2011

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Andy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon MP280 All-in-one Printer (4498B030) (Office Product)

I wanted to get a replacement for my old Canon CanoScan scanner that was not compatible with Window 7. I walked into Wal-Mart, and it was selling for $38, and I got a "free" printer with it. It's steal at this price. Amazon should match this price.

The printer prints out very crisp and clear printouts. IT didn't require It can print photos as well. I recommend you print from the included software for the best color matching, and use photo paper. You do NOT need a little LCD screen on a printer, if you are just going to print from a computer anyway.

Since I got this for the scanner feature, the printer feature wasn't too important. It scans very at good resolution, and reasonably quick. It's a low-end scanner, so don't expect it to scan film negatives, but at $38 I cannot complain. The scanner software was comprehensive, I did not find it very intuitive.

If you must get more bells and whistles like a memory card reader, a puny LCD, and wifi, get the higher end model like the Canon PIXMA MG6120. But don't spend more than $100 for a new printer, these inkjet printers aren't really durable overall from my experience with printers, and new technology wall always come out later. Plus, these are design only occasional printing, and the quality will not match real photos printed on photo paper from a lab. Inkjet printer printouts will fade and discolor with time, and they are not waterproof.

63 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good printer but LOUD, August 12, 2011

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angc (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon MP280 All-in-one Printer (4498B030) (Office Product)

I got this printer after my other Canon printer broke. I had used that one for 3 years and it was a great printer and scanner. Very efficient and reliable. Suddenly one day that Canon printer died without any explanation which really upset me. Therefore looking for an alternative and researching on amazon, I wanted a printer/scanner that wasn't too expensive. I don't print massive amounts but mainly receipts, articles, etc. Rarely do I print a photo.

This printer prints better than my old Canon. The quality of the color printer is spectacular. Easy to set up and use. The direction booklet was very helpful. Agree with the other reviews- does not come with a cord to link up to your computer so that is annoying but I used my old Canon printer's cord. My one complaint which is why this doesn't get 5 stars is the printer is LOUD. Much much louder than my old printer. Its sounds almost like an old school printer printing. Other than that- am happy with my purchase for the price.

93 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars $38 Dollars at Walmart, June 15, 2011

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SayWhen (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon MP280 All-in-one Printer (4498B030) (Office Product)

This all in one printer does what you need it to do. Obviously not high end but great for light use.
Amazon is offering it for $67. Walmart sells in stores and online for $38. DON'T PAY $67. Definitely NOT worth that amount.