Bought the white version which I like, but it’s a noisy machine when printing- sounds like it’s going to explode, and shakes and rattles. Just for home use so don’t mind the slowness. Giving 4,stars instead of 3 because it actually print from my phone which was awesome — since my older Apple Mac wouldn’t let me download the software completely. Had to hook it up thru my husbands newer Mac.
Main issue is the control panel is not backlit so impossible to read without light directly above it. And it doesn’t fit well in a cabinet type desk so it’s out in the open.
I’m not a tech-y but I’m not incapable of using electronics either, it just seemed confusing to get the WiFi set up and the phone printing ability to work. My husband tried to print today and I had to reconfigure the printer on his Mac- user error?!? Maybe but it’s a hassle!
First, while this printer CAN be registered with Google cloud print and used, it IS NOT CLOUD PRINT READY. It is cloud print compatible.
It IS Apple Air Print ready. So, there's that.
It is NOT easy getting it registered for Google Cloud Print. If you NEED Google Cloud Print, know that you will have to have access to a PC or a Mac to set it up. Since I have a Chromebook (which is why I needed a Cloud Ready Printer), I didn't have any way to register it and couldn't use it with anything but my phone for several weeks.
That was irritating, but doesn't take away from the performance.
The photos are beautiful. They've printed clear and bright. The colors are vibrant. As long as the quality of your photo is high, the quality of the product will be high.
We had a little hiccup during the FIRST document print job. It just stopped printing with ink 2 pages before the end of the document. It kept "printing", but spit out 2 blank pages. I had to reprint those, and have had no issues since. I'm a writer and print for comparative and editing purposes, so every job is a large print job and it's printed perfectly with no other issues.
I love this printer. I needed something I could use to print from my iPad. This has exceeded my expectations. Easy enough to set up. As others have stated, the ink alert comes in after just a few prints, BUT if you ignore it and wait for it to run completely out, you will be amazed at how much ink it still has after the low ink light first appears. I’m still running off the cartridges that it come with in October. My first low ink alert appeared after just a few weeks. So I hurriedly purchased ink refills but decided to wait until the original cartridges ran out. They’re still printing as if new ink. So, despite the reviews on the ink, I would still say it’s the best for the price. I would’ve gave 5* except setting the fax is a bit confusing and I’m still unsure if I have it set properly. If I see that fax is working properly I will most likely change to 5*.
Decided on this printer for a few reasons, the ability to print via wifi from a laptop or tablet and also from your phone. I have not tried the phone printing yet only from the laptop. It is though a nice option. Other bonus is the ability to print on both sides of a sheet of paper, this is in the paper saving mode called duplex printing. Only 4 stars because getting the printer linked to the router was a bit of a challenge. The manual online was little help. I figured it out and manged to get it connected using the screen on the printer and entering the wifi password directly on the printer. It took a bit to figure how to advance the screen to change from Capital letters to small, to numbers to symbols because I use a difficult password and not just a few letters. Pressing I believe it was the return button (or something else) on the key pad that changed the display from Capital to small letters, numbers, symbols each time you pressed. That was the only hiccup I had with install. The printer has a lot of features for the price, however it's case is lightweight plastic and doesn't feel substantial. While I don't plan on dropping or bumping it I will use extra caution around it. With no kids in the house I am sure it will be fine.
I was most impressed with how easy it was to set up the wireless printing (both from my computer and from my phone). Also, the print quality is excellent.
Although I have not yet used this printer very much, my suspicion is that the printing cost per page will be very high.
Feature Product
- With Wireless Connect and the Canon PRINT app, use your smartphone to quickly and easily set up your printer and print right from your smartphone or tablet
- With features like AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Auto Power On/Off, a built-in ADF, and Wi-Fi - it's easy to see why PIXMA printers are so simple to use
- With IFTTT (IF This Then That) support, use various web services and applications to automate printing, and save time and hassle
- Connectivity Technology: USB. Printer Technology: Inkjet
Description
Printing, scanning and faxing shouldn't require a huge printer to get the job done, and with the PIXMA TR4520 you'll see how a compact office printer stands up to the bulkier printers. It is the right size which has the right features, like Wi-Fi, Auto 2-Sided printing, and an ADF for scanning and faxing. The PIXMA TR4520 provides simple, productive office printing in a compact size.
We bought this printer for our son who is attending school about 60 miles away. The printer arrived on time and he was able to set it up without any questions or concerns. The only concern we had is that he went through one ink cartridge already as he had to print over 200 pages of notes for his science class; so it isn't very economical from a mass printing standpoint. However, I don't think this is the fault of the printer, and we probably should have researched it more on our end. Overall though my son is impressed my the quality of the print job. Would recommend this printer.
Nothing to not like. It was delivered today, I picked it up at the Post Office, brought it home and put it together, performed the Set up via WiFi and am able to print once more. Replaced a older PIXMA Printer.
Unfortunately, while on the Phone getting technical help in Setting up the Printer, the Technician discovered a flaw in the Printer, and has offered to replace the Printer while it's still within the Warranty period. Just as I was starting to learn about it
13 February 2019
Received a message from Canon stating the replacement Printer is now on a backorder, so I'm now having to be further inconvenienced.
Yesterday, 28 March 2019, I had lots of issues in getting the Printer to function normally, it took forever to Print anything, so I eventually contacted Canon, and the Technician ran me thru a few test, to cut to the chase, he eventually told me to connect the Printer directly to the Computer via the use of a USB Cable, after doing that, the Printer has worked very well. The lesson learned is, try not to have this Printer connected via WiFi if your WiFi speed is very slow, it causes lots of heartburns.
One other very important thing to note is, this Printer does not have a lighted LCD, the window is dark, you'll need lots if light, or a flashlight.
Gift for grandson in college. Exactly what he needed with a small footprint on his desk! Easy for him to download setup on his Mac.
I haven't fully used this yet, I haven't tested the Fax and Scanning fully, but it's a nice printer. Color for cheat sheets is good and sharp, for instance. There is a little setup, two drivers for Linux to install, and you want to manage your firewall in Linux with it, and your local IP with your router, but it works flawlessly once you figure those out, very lovely product.
My beloved (other brand) 15 year old laser printer stopped feeding sheets (I'm trying to fix it) so I had to get something, and figured color might be useful. Ink Jet printers are expensive with ink, but the refill I am using works well with initial tries.
Works great with phone wirelessly, and Linux and Windows boxes (haven't tried Mac), and works with my laptop just as well as my desktop (both Linux) wirelessly. You have to figure out and connect using the settings (the settings are a little difficult to figure out on the printer itself) to establish what assigned local IP is assigned and then install the printer and scanner drivers and open your firewall, and badda boom, it's good to go!. (linux is more explicit and controllable than Windows and as such, an ounce of setup is worth a ton of cure). I've only used this on Debian based versions so far, FWIW.
It doesn't seem to use much power if left on, which is great, too.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this printer. The printer will print wirelessly, fax, scan, and copy in black and white or color. Uses a black ink cartridge and a color cartridge. Very quick for home printer. Very easy to install. Compact so it does not take up a lot of room. Came with all needed cords and telephone line. I did have one question during set up and contacted Canon customer service and they were outstanding!
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