The Canon PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction uses six consumables, for a total running cost of 23.3c per A4 page. Like the PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II, we achieved deeper blacks in black and white photos when printing with full colour consumables rather than using the greyscale setting. Photos suffer no notable colour inaccuracies or aberrations.

Text characters are sharp and accurate across all tested font sizes, while colours are vibrant in document graphics though aren’t always solid. The Canon PIXMA MP990's speed is marginally better than its predecessor's, though it’s not the best printer if you’re in a hurry. The interface is only useful for changing and configuring network settings, but the ability to input the Wi-Fi password without the Easy Scroll Wheel is certainly useful. Oddly, Canon has built a Web-based interface into the PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction - a feature usually reserved for networked laser printers. While this won't make a difference most of the time, entering long wireless network passwords can be a particularly frustrating process. The wheel now looks and feels a little less polished, and even stops responding if spun too quickly. The PictBridge port is recessed, which means you won’t be able to use large or awkwardly shaped USB flash drives.Ĭanon’s Easy Scroll Wheel - usually a favourite feature of ours - has been slightly redesigned since the PIXMA MP980, and not for the better. A front-mounted USB port connects to PictBridge-compatible digital cameras and mobile phones as well as flash drives, though the PIXMA MP990 can only print photos from these devices. This means Mac users can simply find the printer through Bonjour and automatically print and scan without installing extra software.Īn integrated multi-card reader supports SD, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Duo and CompactFlash for directly printing photos. Since we reviewed the mid-range PIXMA MP640, wireless support has been improved for MacOS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, too. Wi-Fi set up is a matter of entering your router’s WEP/WPA/WPA2 password or simply pushing a button if your router supports Windows Connect Now (WCN) or Wireless Protected Setup (WPS). The Canon PIXMA MP990 inkjet multifunction connects over USB, Ethernet and 802.11g Wi-Fi the printer can’t use both network interfaces simultaneously, however.

It has an automatic duplexer, direct CD/DVD printing, a 3.8in LCD display and the ability to scan 35mm slides and negatives using bundled attachments. Those new to Canon’s PIXMA range will find plenty to like in the PIXMA MP990. The PIXMA MP990 improves on the previous model, though not enough to warrant an upgrade if you already own the PIXMA MP980. Canon’s top-of-the-range PIXMA inkjet multifunction printer has been refreshed and is now armed with integrated wireless and USB flash drive support.

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