Canon Pixma MP970 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2181B002)

print resolution: 600 x 600 dpi black; 9600 x 2400 dpi color * advanced 7-color ink system for accurate, lab-quality prints * text documents: up to 30 pages per minute in black; up to 22 pages per minute color * photos: borderless 4" x 6" prints in approximately 35 seconds * built-in two-sided printing * scan up to six frames of 35mm film or four mounted slides at a time * optical resolution: 4800 x 9600 dpi (19,200 x 19,200 dpi interpolated) * 48-bit color depth * copy speed for text documents: up to 30 pages per minute in black; up to 22 pages per minute color * reduction/enlargement: 25-400% * Ethernet port for connecting multiple users in a computer network * 3-1/2" color LCD screen * built-in card reader accepts most types of memory cards * direct photo printing with PictBridge-compliant cameras * dual paper tray * Quick Start function * 7 individually replaceable ink tanks * 1-picoliter sized ink droplets for detailed, grain-free photos * ChromaLife 100 inks for long-lasting photos * Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) 3,584-nozzle print head * paper sizes: letter (8-1/2" x 11"), credit card (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"), 4" x 6", 4" x 8", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", U.S. #10 envelopes * high-speed USB interface *

The Canon PIXMA MP970 Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer lets you preview, scan, copy, and print photographs and documents with one easy machine. This all-in-one printer features a compact, streamlined design that can preview images in high resolution on its 3.5-inch TFT display, scan beautiful images with color resolutions up to 9600 by 2400 dpi, or print photos directly from memory cards, cameras, DV camcorders, or camera phones in seconds. The printer's Easy Scroll Wheel makes operation a breeze. The Auto-Image Fix feature ensures that every photo is clear and vivid--even when scanning difficult items such as thick notebooks or faded images--to result in stunning color resolutions up to 4800 by 9600 dpi. This PIXMA will even allows print or copy two-sided to save paper and space.

Just press the Power button and get to work, thanks to the printer's helpful Quick Start design. Copies come out crisper than ever with the system's Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology. Compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X 10.2.8 to 10.4.x8 operating systems, this printer comes backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
Pixma MP970 photo all-in-one printer, cross sell sheet, easy setup instructions, quick start guide, setup software and user's guide CD-ROM, user's guide, PGI-5 black ink tank, CLI-8 (cyan/magenta/yellow) ink tank, power cord, print head, and sample media (8.5-by-11.5-inch sheets).

This is a solid printer. It was easy to install on my Windows Vista computer as well as my old faithful XP laptop, print quality is fine, scanning is easy, wifi works great. It takes a bit longer to warm up to print the first copy than the older HP that I replaced but once it spits out the first page, it's fast and oh-so-much quieter than the HP.

I have had many printers and I love this printer.
Quick, quality output, and easy to use. It does not have fax functions but I knew that going in. Scans perfectly. Doesn't jam! Ink lasts quite long even though I print many pictures. Individual colored tanks which means you can replace only those that need replacing. Software tells you well in advance that you are getting low in ink. Cartridge cost is still tough to take but most are. I use a generic ink from Ink 4 Less and they work great too. I love this printer. Way to go Canon!

Canon Pixma MP970 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer. It's been 5 years since I had invested in a new printer. The HP PhotoSmart had worked flawlessly and still did, but I wanted a multi function to replace it. I began a week of searching for information on a unit that would fill my needs. I came to the decision that a Canon would fit the bill. I wanted a unit that was more economical to use and with good photo printing without breaking the bank.
The Canon exceeded all my expectations. Not only did I get it for a great price $175 delivered, but the quality of the unit is fantastic. Photos are fantastic. It's also very easy to set up and use, but the feature that surprised me most was how quietly it printed.
If you can get a deal on a Canon I dont think you would be disappointed.

Have had the MP970 for a few weeks now -- easy to set up & get running. Love the borderless photo option. I have not tried any of the software that came with it -- I generally use photoshop for photos. Have tried the scanner & copier functions for basic tasks -- very acceptable results so far. Only con so far is the paper cassette is quite small - have to load often if used for everyday printing, though ok for light home use.

This 3-in-1 is everything I was looking for plus some at a great price. What more can a person ask for. Pictures look even better than expected. I have already raved and recommended this product to many people.