Customer Reviews

Canon Pixma MX410 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer (4788B018)

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3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(4)
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I got this printer not as a replacement, but a supplement to the brother laser printer I already have. It also pretty much replaces my old Epson scanner, which is showing signs of aging.

PROS: Amazingly easy to set up. I own a Mac, and it's basically plug n play like most Mac compatible products. My OS immediately recognized the new hardware and prompted to download the necessary software which is very intuitive and easy to understand.

The onboard display is VERY easy to understand and most of the commands can come from the printer itself without having to open any programs on your computer. For example, you want to make a simple copy of something press "COPY" and it will do so within seconds. Scanning, same thing but it will automatically open the appropriate program for you after you press "SCAN" ... it works in reverse as well, so you can always open up the program manually.

It does seem to be an amazing value for getting a 3-in-1 deal. I have not used the fax feature yet, but I imagine that it would deliver similar results to the scanner and printer.

Scanning quality looks good. I do some pretty basic scans for web-view type of imagery so I think most scanners suffice for this purpose. If you plan on scanning things for larger blow up or printing, then this probably won't do it for you. The scan area is only a little bigger than letter size.

CONS: As far as amazing resolution, this printer will not necessarily give you that. For standard copies and documents it will get the job done and then some. If you are looking for a printer that can give you really nice images (something that you will use specifically for photo printing) then you might as well splurge and get something that will give you amazing resolution. While this printer is not bad at all, you will be much more satisfied with splurging a little more for DOPE resolution.

So, this combo is very nice. I honestly don't see myself using it to print (as in word documents) as much as I will use the copy and scan features. But, if you have a small office or even want this for your small business it seems like it will do the trick for you. At this price, it seems really hard to beat.

I own a fair number of Canon products now, and they all have stood up to their reputation. They are durable and seem to have lasted all this time without breakage. You can probably expect this one to last you quite a while.

This printer is suitable for a small home office. It has a simple setup, fast text printing, and good network support with some nifty scanning options, but will take up a lot of space on the desktop and may have some issues with Windows XP machines. The printer comes with two standard size ink cartridges (XL versions are available for re-order), a USB cable, a phone cord, and a sample box of small photo paper. Because I already have a fax printer, I did not look at the fax features.

Pro:

It has good specifications for this price point. It prints around 8.5 on the new printer scale in black, and about 4 when printing black. It doesn't take a long time to print like some HP inkjets I have owned - the print starts and completes very rapidly. The document feeder will hold about 15 pages or so.

The paper path is straight through, meaning that it is fairly simple to print on photo paper and Avery labels due to the a smooth paper path. The printer is designed such that the input and output trays are at very steep angles, so they don't take up as much room.

The printer has a nice feature where one can press a single button and scan to a selected PC connected to the home network. The file then goes into a directory on the computer for later use. This feature works with the document feeder or the flatbed scanner, so one could easily scan in several pages. It is a great time saver because you don't have to "scan in" the document; it is "pushed" to the computer you select while you stay at the printer. Note here that for maximum scanning resolutions, the manual recommends using the flatbed rather than the feeder.

The wireless setup was as described in the manual, and although it wasn't particularly detailed, the steps did work. But there wasn't a lot of explanation for the less experienced person, and the printer does not support the newer easy network setup options. I found it a lot easier to install on the Windows 7 machine, where one can simply add a printer via the built it menus; on XP one has to install the CD, which also downloads software at some points in the process. The network setup requires a USB connection to a computer; there are no setup menus to manually enter the network keys. But at least they include a cable.

The device has the capability to scan to a thumb drive (or an external hard drive, I suppose), and the same USB port is used for PictBridge printing directly from a camera. The printer can connect to Bluetooth devices - but needs an optional Bluetooth module, so I could not test it.

The printer does not use a power "brick", so the power cabling around the printer is clean.

Con:

There is no backlight for the LCD display, and I found it hard to read without shining some additional light. I did not expect the same display quality as an LED screen, for example, but the device needs some kind of backlight. Plan to keep a small flashlight handy, or be sure the area near the printer is well lit.

There is only one color cartridge, rather than separate cartridges for each color. That means if one runs out of (for example) cyan, the entire cartridge has to be replaced. This kind of system is more expensive to keep in ink. I'm a bit surprised, because my last Canon MX offered support for individual cartridges. Therefore if you print a lot of color, this device may be more expensive than a machine that supports individual cartridges.

This printer is very large compared to other printers I have owned, including another Canon MX series multifunction device. It is designed so that it is not too tall (maybe a foot or so high), but is about 30% deeper and a bit wider than other multifunction printers. Basically, it is designed wide, deep and flat, whereas many printers today are more vertical. Additionally, the only path for the paper is via the input tray - on the back of the machine, taking up another several inches of depth. Maybe this form factor is needed for some people; but in any case be aware and check the dimensions to be sure it suits your purposes.

The scanner is a little bit slow, but acceptable for light use.

There is only one input tray, and it holds only 30 pages. That isn't a lot of paper, and I would not recommend this printer for other than light home use unless one likes feeding paper to the machine.

On my XP machine, I was unable to scan directly into Word 2000; the scan would preview but not actually scan. On my Windows 7 machine with the exact same version of software, I was able to scan directly.

There is no SD or other card slot; one has to have a USB drive to print directly without a computer connection. Most printers have some kind of support for a memory card.

Not really a true drawback, but several places in the owner's manual there are procedures for cleaning up the area around the print heads and interior. This is the first time I've seen such instructions, and it leads me to believe that the printer design may put some ink residue around the output area that may need to be cleaned up periodically.

Summary: This is a decent printer at a decent price. For relatively light home office use it is acceptable; it prints fine and can scan directly to a remote computer from the printer itself, which will save time if a lot of stuff has to be scanned. If one prints a lot of black it will not be too expensive to keep in ink. Recommend for the smaller office or personal use.

I'm not technical, at all. I also am not good at directions. I tend to put things off if I have to put them together or set them up. So I was so happy when I saw the directions were very easy step by step and was in shock when I got done setting it up and it had been SO easy!
First of all I needed to make a copy and I followed the directions, but really, it's self explanatory. I could have done it on my own. And I've never had a printer or copier/scanner (always used my family's).
Then I had to set it up to run wireless from my netbook. This was probably the most confusing part, but I was able to do it all on my own without any help! Everything runs good and the printing quality seems great!

Shortly after I got this I was at an office store and out of curiosity I looked through the printers there. I was shocked how expensive they were! And they seemed to do the same things this one could do. So I would say that you definitely get your money's worth!

I received this product free of charge via the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and I was not paid or influenced in any way.

Pretty hard to beat an $80 all-in-one printer, and this Canon does not fall short. Print quality is exceptional for such an inexpensive box. Setup was a little frustrating as you must use the software to setup the printer (ie: there is no way to connect to the wireless router the first time without using a computer and the software).

Copying is a breeze- one button and done. The auto-document feeder works well... not perfect but no complaints at this price point.

The scanner is great, too. You just press the scan button and the software loads on your computer, automatically saves the files to PDF and you're done. Very cool!

I tried fax once. Seemed to work outbound. Biggest "bug" about the fax is that you cannot set the incoming fax to manual. It has two "auto" modes, which invariably pick up the line when you don't want/need it to. So, I had to unplug the phone line from it (since I only have one line). Really wish it had a simple manual-answer mode!

One other note about these inexpensive printers- you pay a lot for the Canon-brand ink. The "XL" size cartridges (combo pack) was $48 at the local store! Ouch!

Still, I really like the printer. Works great and it's a wireless all-in-one for an amazing price. Hard to go wrong on this one.

Totally awesome printer. Came in well packaged and was extremely easy to set up. The ink cartridges are the best, so adorable and there's only two, so no more spending $80 just to restock the printer. Now it's about $14 per cartridge, which is perfectly fine since I don't use a printer often. It's a gorgeous machine and the wireless install really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, though I would have preferred AirPrint capabilities, as I have a MacBook Pro. Prints great, crisp and clear. The colors are vibrant. You really can't ask for more.

tl;dr: fantastic printer for $80. A truly stellar machine. If you have any doubts, don't. Just buy it!

It's true! The Canon MS-410 Wireless printer is easy to set up and get started! I was in need of a multifunctional printer to include a fax and wireless features. After quite a bit of research, I found this one to be just right for my needs. The one thing I've not figured out is how the printer goes into sleep mode. The blue lights are very bright 24/7! Otherwise, I'm very satisfied with the product. I'm especially happy with the wireless feature which works perfectly!

I have to admit that this printer scared me right out of the box. It had been such a long time since I had purchased a new printer that my old one still hooked up to the computer through one of those big printer cables that have gone the way of wired mouses. I had a feeling that the directions on this contraption would probably speak heavily of cables and software using terms that I had yet to learn. I was so intimidated by the thought of it that I enlisted the help of a neighbor that well understands this stuff much better then myself. As it turns out, I really feel that with a couple of exceptions where I was a little nervous, I could have easily gotten this thing up and running on my own. Hard wiring this printer is a snap. With the exception of the directions insisting on calling the USB cable the power cable or something or other, it really is as simple as following the directions provided. And that holds true even with the fact that my printer is wired into a very old desktop computer simply acting as a host for the series of laptops we have in the house. After we set up the wireless connection, (that I swear went as easily as described in the directions) it was just a matter of setting up the laptops to find and recognize the juice now flowing through the house. In just under and hour I was enjoying wireless printing from my laptop in one room, and hearing it quietly process in another. Simply wonderful. Make no mistake about it, this baby has not become a victim of all the downsizing that is going on in the electronics business these days. It has the look and feel of being a throw back to an era when electronics had enough heft to them that you actually felt you were getting your moneys worth. Some other reviewers have stated some irritation or surprise at this units size. But in all honestly, unless you are talking about a situation where space is a premium, it shouldn't be a concern in my opinion. Actually, I think it looks right handsome all lit up and ready for action. It's truly a fine all in one machine that has the look and feel of true quality to it. It's actually been some time since I have been so satisfied with something as new and intimidating as this.

In conclusion, I must confess that as of the time of this writing, I have not as of yet tried out the FAX part of this model. I have printed with it and used the scanner, but have no need yet of the FAX. I had never used a scanner before. But once again following the directions with a little patience had me becoming comfortable with it in less than 30 minutes. If my satisfaction with this machine changes any in regards to the fax, I will certainly be back to report it. There is no question that one can get a printer for a lot less money than buying this piece. Even an all in one model can be had for cheaper than this Canon model. However I feel that the quality look and feel of this baby, along with the flawless performance it is producing, well justifies the higher price. If I had run into any problems with the set up and operation of this model, I would pass them on in ragards to any and all advice and experience. But truthfully I did not. I am very happy with this all in one printer, and I highly recommend buying it right here on Amazon...

I truly used to hate canon printers but thought I would give them one last try based on the reviews for this product. And I am glad I did. I had it set up with wireless, scanning, printing and copying in less than 30 minutes. I don't have a landline so I am not using the fax function. It was so easy. The printing is crisp. I like that it has a color cartridge and a black cartridge. Not 5 cartridges like my old canon. I am very happy with this printer and would recommend it to others. That is coming from someone that used to hate Canon, was ready to throw my old Canon out a window and is now a convert.

Runs out of ink after printing about 30 pages. Worst ink-hog printer I've ever had. Also, it won't even scan something to your computer when it's out of ink, even when there's no need for ink! Total piece of crap. I need an affordable scanner or I'd throw it out the window. As it is, I'm having to order a laser printer to print and keep this thing just for scanning/copying. Total waste of space.

On the plus side, scanning is a piece of cake (when it has ink).

We're all aware of the merits - price, it prints. Here's my gripes:

Not XP 64bit supported. I erroneously read Canon's own specs as it being supported - their site said '...XP (x64)' If you make the same mistake I did go here:[...] - this driver worked on my XP 64bit machine. Its ridiculous that companies like Canon don't at least supply the drivers to run on XP 64bit even if they don't support it - this usually a change of one line in the registry. I've done it myself. Lazy and lame.

Setup instructions were horrible, poor layout, confusing - they called for plugging in the network setup cable into what is the USB port to set up the wireless - it's a USB cable. Calling it a 'network setup cable' makes one think there should be a network cable and ethernet port - like other wireless printers I've set up. As long as you understand that network setup cable means USB here you'll be ok.

The footprint is massive and the rear paper feed makes its required space even larger, add to that you have to open the front tray for outfeed - considerably larger than the HP OfficeJet I had previously.

Lastly - another reviewer is right in saying the fax answer options are deficient. A simple manual fax answer is all I needed on this thing and I don't get one.

Good notes - Canon printing options software has a lot more variables than some other brands.