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Canon Pixma MP990

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Pros

  • also scored very well on graphics and text quality
  • physical setup is reasonably typical
  • the results were always stunning

Cons

  • some graphics can add a small curl to the paper
  • The default installation is very slow
  • the rather shakier old pages per minute speed ratings

Key specs

  • Inkjet
  • Colour

Canon Pixma MP990 - Pros & Cons

Canon Pixma MP990

Pros

  • also scored very well on graphics and text quality
  • physical setup is reasonably typical
  • the results were always stunning
  • Both wireless and Ethernet connections worked just fine for me
  • vibrant color and smooth gradients
  • reasonably water resistant and scratch resistant in
  • Photo speed is also improved compared with the MP980
  • also scored reasonably well on graphics and text quality

Cons

  • some graphics can add a small curl to the paper
  • The default installation is very slow
  • the rather shakier old pages per minute speed ratings
  • the printer tended to take rather long pauses between some printed pages
  • Installs a tonne of add-on packages
  • Weird print pauses make print speeds even slower
  • its lack of speed quite a lot
  • clumsy network installation
  • not slow enough to be an issue

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Canon Pixma MP990 - Full Specifications

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Dimensions
Height7.83 in
Width18.5 in
Depth15.16 in
Weight23.59 lb
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Technical details
Color technologyInkjet
Digital senderno
Max color resolution9600 x 2400 dpi
Max B/W resolution600 x 600 dpi
Droplet size1
Number of inks6
Ink typePigment + dye-based
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35
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Printer
Colour6-ink
Printing technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution9600 x 2400 dpi
Maximum print size216 x 297 mm
Automatic duplexingyes
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)9.1 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)11.9 ppm
Color print speed9.1 ppm
B/W print speed11.9 ppm
Photo print speed20.0 s
Borderless printingyes
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Copier
CopyingMono copying
Automatic duplexingYes
Maximum document reduction25.0 %
Maximum document enlargement400.0 %
Maximum number of copies99
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Paper handling
Paper tray media types
  • Envelopes
  • Glossy paper
  • Photo paper
  • Plain paper
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
  • A4
  • A5
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Envelopes sizes
International DL
Standard media capacity300.0 sheets
Supported media type
  • Envelopes
  • Plain paper
  • Photo paper
  • Printable CD/DVD disc
Max document size8.5" x 11"
Media supported
  • Letter
  • Legal
  • A4
  • 4"x6"
  • 5"x7"
  • 8"x10"
  • No. 10
Feeder capacity150
Tray capacity25.0 sheets
Number of trays1
Color management no
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Power
AC input voltage110.0 V
Power consumption (sleep)0.9 W
Power consumption (standby)1.7 W
Power consumption (average operating)23.0 W
Battery availableno
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Grey
Market positioningHome & Office
Card reader integratedyes
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Display
Display typeColour
Touchscreenno
Size3.8 in
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Scanner
ScanningMono scanning
Scanner typeFlatbed
Scan elementCCD
Optical scanning resolution9600 x 4800 dpi
Maximum optical resolution2400 x 4800 px
Maximum scanner document size8.5" x 11.7"
Colour depth24.0 bit
Colour depth (internal)48.0 bit
Scanner color depth48.0 bit
Transparency adapteryes
Scan to memoryyes
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Fax
FaxingNo
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Connectivity
Interfaces
  • USB
  • USB
Direct printingyes
Voice enabledno
Ethernetyes
Wi-Fiyes
Bluetoothyes
Compatible memory cards
  • Microdrive
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
  • xD
Operating system
  • MS Windows XP
  • MS Windows Vista
  • MS Windows 2000 Professional
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x
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Certifications
EnergyStaryes

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Canon Pixma MP990 Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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PCMag UK
Published: 10.08.2011
Canon Pixma MP990 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer
4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Canon Pixma MP990 Canon PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction
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Good Gear Guide
Canon PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction
4.0

Canon's refreshed high-end PIXMA multifunction is great for photo lovers

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PC World
Canon PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction
4.0

Canon's refreshed high-end PIXMA multifunction is great for photo lovers

Canon Pixma MP990 Canon Pixma MP990
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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Canon Pixma MP990

Canon's Pixma MP990 should appeal to photo types wanting good quality, but they'll need a little patience to go along with it.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.02.2012
Canon Pixma MP990

Canon Pixma MP990 (Printer): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Canon Pixma MP990 Review : Canon Pixma MP990
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gadgetspeak.com
Review : Canon Pixma MP990

Despite its squat size I doubt this All In One from <b>Canon</b> will ever pass the lounge police. Perhaps it is the silver grey colour but more likely the black band around the top edge; however as a man what matters to me is quality and <b>performance</b>.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 22.12.2009
Canon PIXMA MP990 – All-in-One Inkjet Printer
4.5

The Canon PIXMA MP990 is Canon's best all-in-one inkjet printer, offering wireless networking, scanning and duplex printing.