Canon PIXMA MP560 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Photo Printer (3747B002)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 14.5 x 6.3 inches ; 24.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002GP7Z6Y
• Item model number: 3747B002
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer At last – a compact, high-performance inkjet photo all-in-one with built-in Wireless and Auto Duplex Printing has arrived!! The PIXMA MP560 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer lets you easily print from anywhere around the house enjoying incredible 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi¹ with a minimum color droplet size of 1pl and a 5 individual ink tank system. So, you can print beautiful borderless photos up to 8.5” x 11” or crisp, clean documents and enjoy incredible quality.

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The PIXMA MP560 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One perfectly blends performance and convenience. Its built-in two-sided printing can save you paper and help the environment so you can be efficient and eco-friendly all at the same time. The new Auto Photo Fix II feature automatically adjusts and helps to correct your photos and you can preview images before you print on its built-in 2.0” LCD. Plus, quickly access and select the function of your choice with the Easy Scroll Wheel. Making copies? No problem. Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology enables your copies to maintain the integrity of the original. For the scanner in you, Auto Scan Mode2 automatically recognizes the type of original you are scanning and saves it with the appropriate settings. For added versatility, enjoy computer-free photo printing options via compatible memory cards3, USB Flash Memory Drives4, PictBridge and optional Bluetooth devices5.

Speed & Quality Extraordinary Resolution: Realize the power of 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi1 firing with a minimum color droplet size of 1pl. The benefit? Incredible quality and detail in both your photos and documents. High Performance Individual Ink System: These two genuine Canon ink cartridges contain specially formulated inks for great document and photo quality. One is a Black cartridge for laser-quality text and one is a multi-color cartridge for pictures. Both are easy to use and replace. ChromaLife100+:This system combines enhanced FINE print head technology with select genuine Canon photo papers and inks for beautiful borderless photos that will last up to 300 years6 when stored in an archival-quality photo album.

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Ease of Use Keep It Green: Built-in 2-sided printing can cut your paper usage by 50%, helping the environment. 2.0” LCD Screen:Easily view, select and edit your images for simple computer-free printing. No downloading needed, just pick your pic and print! Auto Photo Fix II: This built-in technology automatically categorizes your images into one of five types - Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Snapshot with Scenery, and Snapshot with Night Scenery - then applies optimal image and multi-zone exposure correction. So, unexposed areas of the photo will be optimized, area by area and faces that are backlit and under-exposed will automatically be brightened with correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones for gorgeous images. Easy Scroll Wheel: Easily and quickly access and select the various features available for faster operation. Auto Scan Mode2: Automatically recognizes the type of original you are scanning and saves it with the appropriate settings. Quick Start: Powering up your printer is now faster than ever. After pressing the power button you can begin inputting commands in mere seconds. So, full operation is possible in a much shorter time. 2 Way Paper Feeding: To add to your options this feature lets you load paper from the front cassette or rear tray so whether your office or photo lab is open, you’re ready to print! Dual Color Gamut Technology:Copy with confidence as this built-in technology automatically optimizes your copy quality based on the type of original you’re copying to help your copies stay true to it.

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Connectivity Wireless: Be free of the wires that bind you… Print and scan wirelessly7 from any Wi-Fi enabled computer while you’re in another room and create a wireless network with multiple computers working from one PIXMA MP560 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer. USB Flash Memory/Memory Cards / PictBridge & Optional Bluetooth: Don’t feel like using a computer? No problem. Just insert your compatible memory card3 into the built-in card slot, select images on the LCD display, and print! Thanks to a PictBridge connection you can also print photos directly from your USB Flash Memory Drive4, digital camera, DV camcorder or camera phone5,8. Plus, you can print from a Bluetooth-enabled device using the optional BU-30 wireless Bluetooth unit5.

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Features

 

What's in the Box?

PIXMA MP560 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One

Document Kit: Cross Sell Sheet, Getting Started, Important Information Sheet, Network Troubleshooting Guide, Safety Environment Information, Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, Warrenty Card

Ink Tanks: PGI-220 Pigment Black, CLI-221 (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black)

Power Cord

Print Head

Sample Media (4” x 6”/5 sheets)

 

 

Consumables

The MP560 is compatible with the following consumables: PGI-220BK, CLI-221C, CLI-221M, CLI-221Y, and CLI-221BK.
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Disclaimers
1. Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Color ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.

2. For network users, Auto Scan Mode is only available when scanning at a computer using MP Navigator EX software and selecting the 1-click feature then “save to PC”.

3. Compatible memory cards include SD™ Memory Card, SDHC™, MultiMediaCard® (v4.1), MultiMediaCard® Plus (v4.1), CompactFlash® Card, Microdrive®, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™. The following can be used with the addition of a special adapter sold separately: miniSD™ Card, miniSDHCTM, microSD™ Card, microSDHC™, RS-MMC™ (v4.1), Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card®, xD-Picture Card® (Type M), and xD-Picture Card® (Type H).
4. USB flash memory with security enabled may not be used. Requires an extension cable if cannot be attached.

5. Requires mobile phone (or other device) equipped with Bluetooth v2.0 technology and optional Canon Bluetooth Unit BU-30. Bluetooth operation depends on the device and software version used. Operating distance is approx. 10 meters but may vary due to obstacles, radio signals, locations where radio interference occurs, magnetic fields from microwave ovens, device sensitivity and/or antenna performance.

6. Based on accelerated testing by Canon in dark storage under controlled temperature, humidity and gas conditions, simulating storage in an album with plastic sleeves. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display/storage conditions, and environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/chromalife100plus for additional details.

7. Wireless printing requires a working Ethernet network with wireless 802.11b/g capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.

Product Description

High-Performance Wireless Photo All-In-One with 2.0-Inch LCD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good wireless printer for the price, August 25, 2009

By	T. Krofecheck "nycboitk23" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I've had this printer for about a month now so please don't base this off a longterm use of the product. Since I've only had the printer for a month I cannot comment on ink usage since I use the printer once or twice a week. So far the printer has worked well. I have a Wireless network setup (802.11 b/g/n) and the printer connects without any problems to both desktops on my network. I was also able to connect the printer via WEP (128-bit) and WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK2 Personal. I found that you will need a link strength of 50% or more and signal strength close to 70% for a smooth run on print and scan via the wireless network. I love that the scan can be setup directly on the printer for you to send to the computer as PDF/image. This really cuts down on my time to convert to PDF which is a very nice feature. Standard Printing good quality - better than my old HP PSC 1210xi. I particularly like how the MP560 can print individual photos rather than letter size photo paper (requiring you to cut out). The borderless printing is VERY NICE - I haven't seen any issues with bleeding or off colors (using a canon high gloss paper). The power cord is slim and good length - no bulky adapter to deal with, especially when you have a power strip that has been taken up by other large adapters. As I mentioned the ink I cannot comment on at the moment for usage but the installation of print head and cartridges was very simple - just follow the directions to avoid any damage. Sorry this isn't very technical but I figured I'd just put a comment up for a nice wireless printer at a good price. I didn't see any other reviews but wanted to point this one out as a good printer. Good luck with your search!

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied, to the point of being compeled to write a review, September 14, 2009

By	M. Bordin (Parkland, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Really beautiful design and engineering. Major improvement over the MP530 I had before: silent, responds quickly to "on/off" switch, apparently consumes less ink. Fast, good quality printing, specially on Photos. Great "usb drive" functionality (printing photos, saving scans in PDF or JPEG format). Wireless set up was easy on both Win and Mac (after downloading the latest Mac OS 10.6 version from Canon website). Not a glitch so far (1 week use/playing with it). Very satisfied.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works flawlessly with Mac Snow Leopard, October 18, 2009

By	Otto Olah (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I wrote this review to help Mac OS X 10.6 users.

This is a high quality, versatile, quiet, well thought out, well built all-in-one printer. As with other brands, the included software is pile of unnecessary mediocre ugly looking confusing garbage. Canon makes a mistake by not offering a driver only installation, which would allow us to use the printer and the scanner without installing their proprietary software suite. I am set out to correct their mistake...

Connecting the printer to WiFi is very simple, just navigate in the printer's setup menu on it's LCD, select your network and type in the password. The blue WiFi LED will confirm that the printer is connected.

To be able to print wirelessly, you have to have the latest drivers.To install them, forget about the CD in the box (it has OS X 10.5 compatible drivers only), and the 13 page "Getting Started" guide to install stuff you don't need. Just download the latest drivers from the Canon USA website. Go to Canon USA :: Downloads :: Consumer Products :: Multifunction :: Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printers :: PIXMA MP560, grab and install these files:

- MP560 series CUPS Printer Driver Ver. 10.26.1.0 (Mac OS X 10.5/10.6)
- MP560 series Scanner Driver Ver. 15.4.1 (Mac OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5/10.6)
- ICA Driver (Mac OS X 10.6)
(the version numbers might change when updates are coming out)

Once the printer drivers are installed on your Mac and it's connected to the same WiFi network as the printer, just go to System Preferences / Print & Fax / + (add printer) and wait a few seconds. You will see a "Canon MP560 Series Bonjour Scanner" and a "Canon MP560 Series_NNNNNN0000000 canonijnetworkr" printer listed, you can add them and you are ready to print and scan! When adding, you can edit the name to make it look a little bit nicer. If you prefer, you can connect the printer via an USB cable and the printer will be automatically installed.

I spent hours trying to figure this all out on my iMac, I installed the contents of the CD, tried to upgrade the drivers from the Apple and the Canon websites. Once I understood what needed to be done, it took only minutes to install the drivers on my two MacBook's. Save yourself some headache and keep your Mac clean of bloated junkware by installing only the drivers you need. These will allow you to control all the printer's functions (duplex, paper size and type, alignment, head cleaning, ink levels, etc.), and even your spouse and kids will be able to use them.

Why can not these instructions be found on Canon's support pages? Why is their installation procedure so messy? Trust me, it's not a Mac problem, their Windows soluition is equally complicated. Will the situation be better once their printers ship with OS X 10.6 compatible drivers? I think the core problem is that they are not listening to their customers. If they did, you'd see a reply from a Canon official under my review. Don't look, it won't be there...

By the way, this printer supports direct iPhone printing if you install the free "Canon Easy-Photoprint" app from the Apple App Store. This app also proves my point that Canon is hopeless when it comes to software design. I have not been able to print a single photo yet, the connection is always lost in the middle of the print job. This might be due to WiFi interference, but the printer starts to print and stops in the middle of the job, wasting my ink and paper. It should wait until the whole file is received before starting to print. I hope they will update their code soon.

I recommend this printer, it does a nice job once it's set up. Do not hesitate to buy it if you are on Snow Leopard. But call Canon's support line and tell them they should not over-complicate a printer installation process.