Canon PIXMA MP 980 - Expert Reviews

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: As Canon's replacement for the Editors' Choice Pixma MP970 Photo All-In-One, the Pixma MP980 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer ($299.99 direct) has a lot to live up to. Both models are what I like to call photo-lab all-in-ones (AIOs). You can use them ...

Pros: High-quality photos. Scans and prints from 35mm film. Network and Wi-Fi support. Built-in duplexer.

Cons: No fax support. Clumsy network installation. Can't set network support to accept both wired and wireless connections.

Verdict: The Canon Pixma MP980 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer is a prime example of a photocentric all-in-one (AIO) that can also function as a standalone home photo lab.

Review summary: Several of Canon's range of all-in-one printers are designed for home and semi-pro photographers, and with the Pixma MP980, the company is further tailoring to this market by improving the black-and-white print quality of the machine. Its immediate ...

Verdict: With an ISO black page coming in at around 2.7p and 5.8p for an equivalent colour one, this machine is economical to run. Although the asking price is higher than that of its predecessor, the wireless networking built-in to the Pixma MP980 is a ...

Review summary: Extra ink shades make this all-in-one inkjet printer ideal for photographers.

Review summary: With its built-in fax and duplexer, the MP530 handles small-office tasks well.

Pros: Sharp plain paper printing, Bright and vivid photo reproduction

Cons: Lacks media card slots, Lacks a colour LCD

Verdict: The Canon Pixma MP530 may lack some trimmings of a full-featured MFP, but it delivers a good mix of performance, quality, and paper handling at an affordable price.