Canon PIXMA MP780 All-In-One Photo Printer

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 12 x 18.5 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 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: B00030CHOE
• Item model number: 9791A002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (245 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The feature-rich Canon PIXMA MP780 Photo All-In-One delivers the ultimate combination of speed and quality to your home-office projects. It can print or copy up to 25 ppm in black and up to 17 ppm in color, and a 4-by-6-inch borderless photo takes about 36 seconds (1). You'll achieve up to Super G3 fax speed in color and black-and-white (2), and the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enables the fastest image transfers and scanning speeds possible today (3).

To further increase productivity, the integrated 35-page auto document feeder helps you speed through larger copy and fax jobs. A dual paper path allows you to keep a second type of paper ready for printing, an built-in two-sided printing (duplexing) saves time and paper. Plus, electronic sorting automatically collates your copies, so you don't have to.

Precision Color Distribution Technology
Unlike other systems, nozzle configuration in Bubble Jet printers is simple, so it is easier to make them smaller and more dense. Using its superior semiconductor manufacturing technology, Canon has succeeded in developing an ultrahigh-precision, multinozzle print head. The problem of color inconsistency has been solved by positioning a mirror-image line of 128 nozzles (600 dpi pitch for each color) at a half-pitch offset from the existing line. This configuration also provides the added advantage of enabling high-resolution printing at 1,200 dpi.

The unit's ContrastPLUS 5-color ink system--four dye-based inks plus a pigment-based black ink--produces exceptional photos, along with laser-quality text. Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a high-performance 1,856-nozzle print head that ejects precise and consistent droplets as small as 2 picoliters. The results? Outstanding resolution of up to 4,800 x 1,200 color dpi and clear, detailed images (4). When scanning photos, you'll produce brilliant 2,400 dpi scans with intense 48-bit color depth.

Easy-PhotoPrint v3.0
While most photo-editing software applications will brighten the entire image, Easy-PhotoPrint 3.0 accurately detects the subject's face and adjusts the skin to the optimum tone. Brighten dark faces caused by bright backgrounds. Choose from one-click automatic to correct the entire image all at once, or manual to correct just a selected area.

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Easy-PhotoPrint 3.0 also lets you select and print any image on your PC, perfectly trim images, correct images using lab-quality retouching features, correct red-eye, smooth facial lines and skin tone, sharpen faces, remove blemishes, and print in a variety of sizes and layouts.

This printer can connect directly to select digital cameras. Learn more about PictBridge.

The Canon Think Tank System has five individual ink tanks, so you replace only the color that runs out, not an entire cartridge containing unused ink. Plus, a low-ink sensor alerts you when a tank's ink level gets low. The bottom line is higher efficiency and lower printing costs (5).

With direct photo printing, just connect to any PictBridge compatible digital camera or DV camcorder, and print! It's easy and there's no computer required (6).

What's in the Box
PIXMA MP780 Photo All-in-One, PIXMA MP780 print head, BCI-3eBk black, BCI-6Bk black, BCI-6C cyan, BCI-6M magenta, BCI-6Y yellow, power cord, documentation kit, setup CD-ROM

Notes:
(1) PPM print speeds are based on the highest speed printer driver mode. CPM copy speed based on fast mode when copying a letter-sized document. Photo print speed based on maximum print speed using Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy. Print/copy speed will vary based on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage.
(2) The Public Switched Telephone Network currently supports fax modem speeds of 28.8 Kbps or lower, depending on telephone line conditions. Sending and receiving fax machines need to conform to ITU-T V.34 guidelines.
(3) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed performance requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with pre-installed USB 2.0 port. Note The Canon PIXMA MP730 is not network compatible.
(4) Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.
(5) Will vary based on composition of images/documents printed.
(6) For a listing of select Canon digital cameras and DV camcorders featuring Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge direct printing technology, visit www.usa.canon.com/consumer/directprint. To determine if a non-Canon brand camera or DV camcorder is PictBridge compatible, please consult the manufacturer.

Product Description

Includes: Easy-PhotoPrint, Easy-WebPrint, ScanSoft OmniPage SE, Presto! PageManager, power cord, print head, & ink tanks. Canon Pixma MP780 All-In-One Multi-Function Machine - Combining 4 popular office devices into one machine, the Pixma MP780 saves you money and space when compared to purchasing them separately! Speed - Up to 25 ppm (black) / Up to 17 ppm (color) Resolution - Up to 600 x 600 dpi (black) / Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) Color Copier Speed - Up to 25 cpm (black) / Up to 17 cpm (color) Resolution - Up to 600 x 600 dpi (black) / Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (color) Reduction / Enlargement - 25% to 400% Color Scanner Resolution - Up to 2400 x 4800 dpi (optical) / Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated) 48-bit Color Maximum Document Size - 8.5 x 11.7 Color Fax 33.6 Kbps Modem Speed - approx. 4 sec. per page (black) / 1 min. per page (color)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1,407 of 1,425 people found the following review helpful:

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

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This review is from: Canon PIXMA MP780 All-In-One Photo Printer (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

194 of 204 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon MP780 Review, January 31, 2005

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Graham Passey (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon PIXMA MP780 All-In-One Photo Printer (Office Product)

We simply love this thing. We had been looking for a all-in-one for a long time. Late last year, we settled on the Canon MP730, only to find out that it had been taken out of production. Then we saw pictures and stats for the MP780 on Canon's website. Well, after several months of waiting (due to production issues I believe), we finally got ours a few weeks ago. It is amazing in every way. First, it really looks neat. Like another reviewer mentioned, the automatic door for the paper is kind of neat (I just wish it would close when the printer goes into sleep). Scanning and printing quality is fantastic. The document feeder is a godsend (nice for scanning stacks of documents). And to top it all off, the machine really feels solid. Not like some of those creaky models by other manufacturers. I really recommend this printer.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars probably the best Multi Function so far but its not perfect, February 10, 2005

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RRF - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon PIXMA MP780 All-In-One Photo Printer (Office Product)

After owning a Brother MFC (garbage) and a HP D145 (a work horse but mediocre print quality) I decided to upgrade to the Canon MP780. What caught my eyes was the double sided feature that until now was exclusive only to HP machines.

Print quality is excellent as the MP780 is basically a Pixma photo printer. The borderless feature is great. It accepts paper from two (2) sources. From the back, in almost a straight path which allows you to print on heavy card stock, and from a cassette. This is a rather big plus.

BUT the MP780 that is sold in North America is crippled because the ones that are sold in Europe and Asia can also print directly on CDs/DVDs. I looked inside the machine and I believe that mechanically the machine should be able to print on a CD (even though the special CD tray is not provided it would be easy to make one) but the driver does not come with this option (I tried using a UK driver but it recognized that I have a US machine). Maybe a creative programmer can un-cripple the drivers? That would be awesome!

Scanning is good, not the fastest in the world but acceptable with good quality.

Copying, which is a factor of scanning, is also good in quality and descent in speed (but I've seen faster scanners)
One small issue is that black copying in draft (fast) mode produces a faded result. I suspect this is because the unit is using the dye-based black cartridge as opposed to the pigmented black cartridge (this machine has 2 black carts) . Since I am a refiller of carts, I plan to refill both black cartridges with pigmented ink which I believe will significantly improve the faded look.
For non-refillers simply copy in normal quality and you'll get excellent results.

Faxing is fast and beats my HP D145.

This is a multi function with emphasis on the multi, and can multi task where possible. For example, while faxing you can also make a copy or print etc, while my HP D145 can't chew and walk at the same time.

The only other significant issue with this unit (other the crippled direct CD printing) is the software. It is short of acceptable.

For example you cannot setup the fax from your PC. You have to use the machine and the tiny LCD display to set it up. Because the LCD is small instead of using full terms they have codes for everything and one ends up getting lost in menus and submenus with weird codes and terms. The question is why? Why can't I set the darn thing from my PC? Also when faxing from the PC the address book is paltry and does not provide an option for a cover page or to look at faxes I already sent.

Hopefully someone from Canon will read this and maybe will decide to write better software. It's not too late just release an update.

Canon includes additional software to browse and print photos and documents but I don't use it.

Finally it does not have flash memory slots. It does have a USB slot in the front but it is only compatible with Pict-Bridge cameras. Regular USB devices cannot be connected. Thumbs down to Canon for being proprietary.

Best of all the price is surprisingly low especially for all the features.

All in all I would give it 4 1/2 stars, but I gave it a 5 since Amazon does not have 1/2 stars.