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Printers are certainly not our main focus here at ExtremeMHz. However, based on my personal experiences with ink-jet
printers over that past several years, I feel it is time to not only review
one, but educate the public a bit on the wide range of options in order for
many to make a wise investment decision on them. I have personally used HP
printers for some time now, primarily for their reliability and above
average print quality. However, I have quickly found that print quality is
certainly not all that is to take into consideration when on the market for
a new inkjet. You also need to seriously focus on recurring cost of
operation. That is where the Canon Pixma IP4000 comes in. With its fast
print speeds, 5 ink tank design, dual paper path and extremely
modest price tag, the Canon IP4000 should be on your short list if its time
for a replacement...printer or cartridges.
Packaging & Contents
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The IP4000 comes in a rather large box which
includes a quick install guide, 5 ink tanks, replaceable print head, power
cord, manual and software CD.
Specifications
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Print Speed (up to)
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Black: 25 ppm (approx. 2.4 seconds/page)*
Color: 17 ppm (approx. 3.5 seconds/page)*
Color Photo: 4x6 borderless photo: approx. 36
seconds* |
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Number of Nozzles
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Nozzle Text: Black: 320, Color: 512 x 2
(C, M), 256 x 2 (Y, Bk); Total Nozzles: 1856 |
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Print Resolution (up to)
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Black: 600 x 600 dpi
Color: 4800 x 1200 dpi** |
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OS Compatibility
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Windows XP/Me/NT 4.0/2000/98, Mac OS 9.x,
OS X v10.2.1 to 10.3.x
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Standard Interface
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USB, IEEE 1284 parallel, Direct Print Port
(Cables not included.) |
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Ink Compatibility
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BCI-3eBk, BCI-6Bk, BCI-6C, BCI-6M, BCI-6Y
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Buffer/Ram
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42 KB
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Paper Sizes
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Letter, legal, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", U.S. #10
envelopes |
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Noise Level (Approx.)
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35 dB(A) in the best quality mode |
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Physical Dimensions
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16.5" W x 11.3" D x 6.7" H |
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Weight
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14.9 lbs.
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Power Source
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120V AC, 60Hz |
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Warranty
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Toll-free telephone support. 1-year
limited warranty (subject to certain terms and conditions, see
www.canontechsupport.com for details) |
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Software Included
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Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM
including: Printer Driver, Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Mac), Easy-WebPrint
(Windows), PhotoRecord(Windows), Electronic User's Guide, Electronic
Photo Application Guide, Electronic Registration |
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* PPM print speed are based on the highest
speed printer driver mode. Photo print speeds based on the maximum print
speed using Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy. Print speed will vary
depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print
mode and page coverage.
** Resolution may vary based on driver setting.
Ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/4800 inch at
minimum. |
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