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

by Canon

• The Auto Photo Fix II software in "Easy-PhotoPrint EX" is used to automatically adjust and correct your photos
• Hybrid Ink System utilizes pigment black ink for crisp text and color dye ink for beautiful photos
• Maximum 4800x1200 color dpi with microscopic droplets as small as 2 picoliters, borderless 4-inch x 6-inch photo in approx. 43 seconds
• Full HD Movie Print software prints the favorite HD movie clips captured with compatible
• The power cord is present in the paper tray

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 17.8 x 6 inches ; 12.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 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: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
• 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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

129 of 138 people found the following review helpful

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

By Andy

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.

83 of 89 people found the following review helpful

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

By angc

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.

121 of 133 people found the following review helpful

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

By SayWhen

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.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MP280 REVIEW October 6, 2011

By Gorgonzola

It is a much better machine than I thought when I purchased it. It prints and scans and copies with more than satisfactory quality for my needs. I use it in draft mode for most of my printing needs. It does a very nice job even in that mode. I probably wouldn't use it for heavy duty photo printing on special paper, but that's not what I bought it for. Canon has a great line of dedicated flatbed scanners that do an excellent job for that. I bought it for printing and copying and scanning written and printed documents that might have picture on them and it is very suitable for that task. I never had a Canon printer before. This one turned me on to the Canon printer line. I would definitely consider buying another Canon printer copier scanner after having used this one. Since their cheapest model is this good, I am definitely encouraged to consider their more expensive models as well.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Printer for Light Use October 6, 2011

By D. Rubendall

I love this printer. I paid $39 plus tax at Walmart and even added another year of warranty for $3.00, something I rarely do. But, what is $3 for a year of peace of mind?

I use the Canon Pixma MP280 as a light duty printer, probably only printing 150 pages per week and in black and white only. My wife occasionally uses the scanner and prints in color. It was super easy to set up with the included disk and was up and running in under 5 minutes. The pages come off quickly and are very sharp, even in draft mode. I've had HP, Canon and Lexmark printers. The Canon's have been the most reliable and user friendly in my opinion. For what I'm using this one for and the price paid, I give it 5 stars.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied June 17, 2011

By cashdad

I like the way your prints come out and the feature that lets you print photos. I would love it if it came with a USB cable, bought one at Best Buy for $24.00. I would recommend it to a friend however!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Stand Behind Canon Products. December 18, 2011

By B. A. Dimich

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been a Canon user for over 20 years and bought this printer for my 83-yo mother to replace her 15-year old Canon printer. It took little time to set up and comes with easy operating instructions. Print quality is exceptional both in documents and photos, the latter if you're using Canon photo paper, another product I swear by, and I have tried numerous brands of photo paper. I noted some reviewers complained about the noise however this printer is extremely quiet for a printer. And, of course, my mother was shocked at how quiet it is in comparison to the old printer. She's thrilled beyond belief at the speed in which it prints, again comparing it to the old printer, which took 3-5 minutes to print one page depending on color and graphics. I am glad I read reviews first to learn it doesn't come with a USB cord and think that should be noted in the product description, if it hasn't been added yet.