Important Printer Buying Tip: ALWAYS check for the ink cartridge prices before you purchase a
printer. Why? Sometimes cheaper printers end up costing more because its
ink cartridges may be way expensive. You should calculate the "cost of
ownership" per month. The math is simple: (number of prints per month)
times (cost of the cartridge) divided by (the yield of the cartridge).
Yield is the number of pages that can be printed with one particular
cartridge.
For example, assume that average home user prints 150 black pages per
month using a black cartridge that yields 200 pages and costs $28. The
monthly "cost of ownership" is (150 pages) x ($28) = $21
200 pages
Also look at the printer ink alternatives; besides the
original manufacturer's cartridges (OEMs), you may have the selection of
remanufactured cartridges, compatible ink cartridges, and ink refill kits.
Below is the list of Canon MP390 compatible printer ink
cartridges:
OEM #: BCI24BK Color: Black Yield: 150 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $3.89 Your Savings:$5.10 (56.73%)
3 or more: $2.89 ea.
OEM #: BCI24C Color: Color Yield: 270 pages
MSRP: Our Price: $4.95 Your Savings:$15.04 (75.24%)
3 or more: $3.75 ea.
OEM #: BCI24B/BCI24C Color: Set
MSRP: Our Price: $20.65 Your Savings:$84.35 (80.33%)
OEM #: BCI24BKTWIN Color: Set
MSRP: Our Price: $14.99 Your Savings:$2.00 (11.77%)
OEM #: BCI24CTWIN Color: Col
MSRP: Our Price: $31.99 Your Savings:$3.01 (8.60%)
OEM #: BCI21BK/BCI24BK Color: White
Our Price: $5.95
3 or more: $4.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI21C/BCI24C Color: White
Our Price: $6.95
3 or more: $5.95 ea.
OEM #: BCI24BK Color: Black Yield: 150 pages
Our Price: $8.99
3 or more: $8.79 ea.
OEM #: BCI24C Color: Color Yield: 270 pages
Our Price: $19.99
3 or more: $19.54 ea.
Specifications (Canon MultiPass MP390, 9017A002):
Functions: Prints, copies, scans, faxes
Printer type: Color Bubble Jet
Print speed: 18 ppm draft black, 12 ppm draft color
Print resolution: 600 x 600 dpi in Black, 4800 x
1200 dpi in Color
Ink cartridges: BCI-24 Black Ink Tank, BCI-24 Color
Ink Tank
Media handling (standard): Plain Paper: 100 sheets,
Transparencies: 30 sheets, Envelopes: 10, Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" - 20
sheets, Photo Paper Pro 8.5" x 11" - 10 sheets
Media types: Letter, legal, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", U.S.
#10 envelopes
Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Built-in memory card
slots, Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge direct printing
Scanner type: Color image sensor
Scanning area: 8.5 by 11.7 inches
Scanner optical resolution: 1,200 x 2,400 dpi
Scanner maximum interpolated resolution: 9,600 x
9,600 dpi
Copier type: Color Bubble Jet
Copy speed, black: 18 cpm
Copy speed, color: 12 cpm
Copy resolution: 600 x 600 dpi black; 1,200 x 1,200
dpi color
Paper sizes: Letter, legal, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", U.S.
#10 envelopes
Input-tray capacity: Plain Paper: 100 sheets,
Transparencies: 30 sheets, Envelopes: 10, Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" - 20
sheets, Photo Paper Pro 8.5" x 11" - 10 sheets
Fax type: Color Bubble Jet
Interface: USB
System requirements: Windows XP: Pentium
300Mhz/64MB RAM, Windows 2000: Pentium 233MHz/64MB RAM, Windows Me:
Pentium 233MHz/64MB RAM, Windows 98: Pentium 233MHz/64MB RAM; Common:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01/SP2, 65MB hard-disk space
Included software: MP Driver, MP Toolbox,
Easy-PhotoPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint Plus, Easy-WebPrint, ArcSoft
PhotoStudio, ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR), electronic Software Guide and
Photo Application Guide
Width: 17.9 inches
Height: 21.5 inches
Depth: 11.3 inches
Weight: 18.1 pounds
Warranty, parts: 1 year
Warranty, labor: 1 year
ProductDescription for Canon MP390
(From the Manufacturer, Canon)
For most homes and small businesses, space is a consideration when
buying office machines, which is exactly why multifunctions like the
MultiPass MP390 from Canon are such a popular choice. By combining
printing, copying, scanning, and fax functions into one convenient unit,
you can save on valuable desktop space, while taking advantage of all
the functionality normally provided by four separate peripherals. The
MP390 can also print high-quality color photos directly from compatible
cameras and memory cards.
With its small, 2-picoliter droplet size, this versatile machine can
deliver exceptional print resolutions up to 4,800 x 1,200 in color,
resulting in lab-quality photos and crisp, professional prints of
graphics and images. Print and copy speeds of up to 18 ppm in black and
up to 12 ppm in color ensure that your jobs are done quickly and
efficiently, while a 25% to 400% reduction/enlargement feature allows
you to produce copies in just the right size. The CCD scanner has a
1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution (9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated),
which combines with a high 48-bit internal color depth to produce
true-to-life scans that are ideal for a wide range of professional
applications.
Thanks to built-in memory card slots and compatibility with Bubble Jet
Direct and with PictBridge digital cameras and DV camcorders, the MP390
provides a quick and convenient way to print high-quality borderless
photos in popular sizes--from 4 by 6 to 8.5 by 11 inches. A photo index
sheet helps you select your photos, set print sizes, and choose the
number of copies, all without turning on your computer. Additionally,
the included software bundle helps you get the most out of your photos,
with tools to reduce red-eye, adjust brightness levels, and more. The
100-sheet input tray can handle plain paper, transparencies, envelopes,
and professional-quality photo paper in sizes up to 8.5 by 14 inches.
Compatible with Windows operating systems only, the MP390 comes backed
with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
MultiPass MP390 desktop photo printer, MP390 printhead, BCI-24 black ink
tank, BCI-24 color ink tank, power cord, setup and documentation kit on
CD-ROM, software CD-ROM; USB cable not included.
MSRP for Canon MP390: $149.99 Street Price: $114.00 - $213.00
CNET.com Editors' rating: 7.4 Good User rating: 83% good, 17% bad The good: Excellent photo printing, snappy design,
decent price. The bad: Relies on two limited-capacity ink cartridges.
The bottom line: Small or home offices in need of
affordable faxing, scanning, and photo printing will be pleased with the
Canon MultiPass MP390.