A multifunctional device with the Canon MP280 marking is aimed at creating the most affordable workflow systems. It has pretty good technical specifications and a very affordable price. It is his capabilities and features that this review will be devoted to.
Device positioning. Equipment
As previously noted, the peripheral solution under consideration belongs to the segment of the most budgetary MFPs. As a result, it is most optimally used at home. Also, in the process of studying with its application, you can draw up many abstracts, laboratory works, term papers and even graduation projects. That is, to use it in a student dormitory. Another possible area of its application is a small office with a small workflow. Additionally, such a device can be used in the copy center. But in this case, in addition to the hero of this review, the presence of additional printing systems is mandatory.
Options are a clear advantage of the Canon MP280. Reviews really indicate its sufficiency. The manufacturer included this in this list:
- The multifunction device considered in this review.
- A set of cartridges for the initial launch of such a printing factory.
- Communication wire for connecting to the management print server.
- External power adapter with power wires.
- User's manual.
- A disk where you can find the necessary drivers, other application software and, of course, the current version of the documentation in electronic form.
- Warranty card.
Key Specifications
The Canon Pixma MP280 printer is capable of displaying information on sheets whose sizes do not exceed A4 inclusive. This is the largest page size for this device. But also in the list of supported sheet sizes there are also photographs with dimensions from 10 x 15 to 20 x 25. The maximum resolution of this MFP is 4800 x 1200. The output speed for monochromatic mode is 8.4 pages, and for color - 4.8. One photo with maximum quality and dimensions of 10 x 15 on the Canon MP280 will be displayed for about 43 seconds. The level of energy consumption of this printing subsystem will not exceed 10 watts.
A set of cartridges. CISS recommendations
Everything you need for the first launch is on the Canon MP280 delivery list. Cartridges of the PG-510 and CL-511 models are included in it by the manufacturer. The first of them is used in monochromatic mode and is filled only with black ink. When switching to color printing, a second CL-511 cartridge is used. It is already filled with three colors: purple, yellow and blue.
Canon MP280 does not include an integrated CISS. Therefore, the owners of this device are forced to install such a system in an external design. Again, many specialized companies sell ready-made printing factories, which already include CISS. It is on the acquisition of such an MFP option that it is recommended that the potential buyer stop the choice.
Reviews How much is an MFP worth now?
Now, at a price of 6000-6500 rubles, you can buy in a new condition and with the installed and even configured external Canon MP280 NPS system. Reviews on the World Wide Web indicate the presence of such advantages in this printing factory:
- High performance.
- After installing the CISS, the cost of copying or printing is minimized.
- Excellent quality of output documentation.
- Ability to display images, photos and pictures in color format.
- Simple setup.
The disadvantages of this printing factory are as follows:
- A small print limit, which is typical for this group of peripheral solutions.
- Minimized communication list.
- The lack of an integrated NPC system in the MFP, and as a result, the need for an additional purchase of such a component.
The owners of this peripheral solution indicate precisely such pros and cons in their reviews.
Conclusion
Good print quality, reasonable speed and low cost make the Canon MP280 one of the best tools for creating home workflow subsystems. He has not so serious flaws, and the advantages are quite significant. All this in total justifies the use of such a printing system in the home. But also in other possible cases it is also quite acceptable to apply it, if circumstances so require.