October 29.2009

Innovation is critical in a technology-driven era. Today, standing above available print peripherals are the latest offerings under Canon‘s flagship Pixma brand: three All-in-One (AiO) printers with Wi-Fi, specifically the Pixma MP568, MP648, and MP996, joined by the Pixma iP4760 dedicated photo printer and the Pixma MX328, an affordable multi-function printer with fax capability.

Canon Pixma MP568

Do it all with the Pixma MP568, MP648 & MP996 with Wi-Fi capability
Integrating print, copy and scan functionality in a compact and efficient package, the three Wi-Fi capable Pixma AiO printers give an impressive 9600x2400dpi print quality and high resolution scan at 2400x4800dpi. Speed is also not an issue, churning out a borderless 4×6-inch photo in as fast as 20 seconds and monochrome prints in as brisk as 11.9 images per minute (ipm). Designed to empower every user, the new Pixma AiO printers can accommodate convenient Wi-Fi connection, optional Bluetooth, infrared, and direct printing from cameras, memory cards, and USB flash storage devices.

From its exterior, Pixma printers are easy to operate. The Easy Scroll Wheel makes exploring the printer a cinch since controls are intuitively laid out, and the large LCD screens allow for excellent viewing. Advanced Media Handling includes auto duplex printing, two-way paper feeding, and DVD/CD label printing which is available on all the new Pixma AiO models. Apart from these, new user friendly photo and web printing software are two of the original and thoughtful solutions that Canon has created for every modern user.

Perfect for the contemporary home, the new PIXMA MP568 Wi-Fi All-In-One Printer is now the most affordable Wi-Fi & Photo Multifunction printer in the market at a retail price of P8,995. This little powerhouse offers incredible performance and versatility, with high-end features such individual color ink tanks, two-inch LCD screen with Easy-Scroll Wheel that puts settings and controls at one’s fingertips, and memory card slot for direct printing from and scanning to memory cards.

Canon Pixma MP648

For the home-office or corporate user, the PIXMA MP648 (P12,995) is a workhorse that lets you share text printing and scanning duties between multiple PCs (using Wi-Fi connectivity or through wired LAN) This is a compact multi-tasking printer that also delivers high-quality printing at 9600×2400 (max.) dpi producing borderless 4×6-inch photos in as fast as 20 seconds; and high-quality scans at up-to 4800x9600dpi. The printer also features advanced media handling (auto duplex printing, two-way paper feeding and DVD/CD label printing). With the use of the Easy-Scroll Wheel and the large three-inch LCD screen, it is easy to navigate and choose whether to scan, print or copy.

The photo enthusiasts on the other hand, will love the new premium Wi-Fi photo AiO, the Pixma MP996 (P20,495), it features a six-ink system that uses dedicated grey ink to produce professional monochrome color photos with reduced graininess and stable, neutral gray tones. Monochrome printing has never been so innovative, with warm and cool tone printing options to compliment the monochrome printing capabilities With the highest resolution in the market of 9600dpi and a one picolitre ink droplet, the most discerning photographer is assured of the most accurate and beautiful print outs.

Canon Pixma MP996

Its scan component is similarly outstanding at 4800x9600dpi. The MP996′s CCD scanner utilizes a white LED lamp that is highly energy-efficient, and delivers near-instant warm-up. It is also equipped with film scanning capabilities (negatives or slides). Putting all this functionality at one’s fingertips is a large 3.8-inch LCD screen for better viewing experience and a user-friendly control panel with Easy-Scroll Wheel navigation interface.

The MP996 also offers the convenience of Wi-Fi connectivity that allows multiple computers in the home or office to share the same printer without cumbersome cabling. Setting up the MP996 in a wireless network is easy via manual settings, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) – requires wireless router supporting WPS; or Windows Connect Now (WCN) – requires USB flash memory and PC with Windows Vista.

Affordable fax & lab-quality prints with the Pixma MX328 & the Pixma iP4760

Canon Pixma iP4760

For the particular print-a-holic, the new A4 dedicated photo-printer, the Pixma iP4760 (P6,995) is a model to look out for.  Print resolution is on par with high-end printers, at an ultra-sharp, virtually grain-free up to 9600x2400dpi (min. 1 pl ink droplets), and this printer can print a borderless 4×6-inch photo print in 20 seconds, achieving approximately 9.2ipm and 8.1ipm for monochrome and color A4 sized document prints respectively. Where AiO printers offer unmatched versatility, the iP4760 is a single-function system honed to perfection. It even comes complete with Canon’s full Advanced Media Handling capabilities featuring Auto Duplex Printing, 2-Way Paper Feeding as well as direct printing on to CD/DVDs for that extra personalized touch.

Canon Pixma MX328

On the other hand, the most affordable fax multi-function printer, the Pixma MX328 (P6,795), supports the Super G3 standard for high-speed fax transmission which is ideal for the home-office. Stand alone use with the Pixma MX328 is facilitated by an easy-to-read, full dot matrix LCD. Digital cameras can be easily connected directly via the front PictBridge port.  Is also includes Canon’s MP Navigator EX software to manage scanned images and documents, with simple conversion to PDF, including page re-ordering, PDF password security, word search function and over 15 language OCR.

These features place the affordable yet value-driven Pixma printers in a league entirely their own.

With prices that range from P6,000 to P21,000, the newest Canon Pixma printers contain intuitive photo and web printing software for best results. Included in its impressive array of exceptional attributes are simplified scanning with Auto Scan Mode, total web printing solution called Easy-WebPrint EX, and intelligent photo correction via Auto Photo Fix II.

Additional New Features/Software
Canon has also introduced additional features that make the most important, common tasks so easy and its advanced technologies so accessible to all users:

Auto Scan Mode spares the user from complicated settings, by automatically detecting the document type of the original and employing the appropriate settings with just one click of the Scan button.

Template Print function makes it very easy to create various templates and personal stationery for a wide range of uses. New and more useful templates have been added, such as Monthly and Weekly schedules, and Handwriting paper.

Easy-WebPrint Ex is the total Web printing solution, allowing users to select portions of web pages for printing, or clip information from multiple web pages and assembling them with user comments, optimizing paper use in the process.

Auto Photo Fix II transforms even poorly exposed images to stunning photos via intelligent multi-zone correction, for instance by automatically brightening underexposed areas of an image without washing out the brighter areas

Caring for the Environment
Canon products are manufactured to the highest environmental standards that include Energy Star certification for energy efficiency and compliance with the EU’s RoHS which relates to hazardous materials. Recycled plastic is used extensively to conserve the environment, and the latest printers launched this year will conserve even more packaging materials with a more compact packaging presentation relative to last year’s models. In daily use, the Quick Start feature on Canon’s printers conserves electricity, while Auto Duplex printing and the ability to print multiple pages on a single sheet reduce paper use significantly. At every stage from factory to home or office, Canon’s photo printers are designed to have minimal impact on the environment.

Matching consumer demands and delights, the new Canon PIXMA printers not only complement basic tasks. They can also be integrated with the fast-paced, digital-dependent lifestyle of today, hence making it truly a fully-loaded printer.