Canon Pixma MX860

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

8
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Reasonably high quality output.
Prints, scans, and faxes over network.
Standalone copier and fax.

Cons:

Relatively slow.
Cumbersome network setup.

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Last revision on May 20, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Reasonably high quality output
Prints, scans, and faxes over network
Standalone copier and fax
Excellent photo quality
Relatively quiet
Competitive ink cartridge pricing
Versatile interfaces
Very easy to use
Dual paper feeders
Built-in duplexer
Large 2.5-inch LCD
Built-in memory card reader
Stylish design
Robust software suite
Fast output

Reviewers Didn't Like

Relatively slow
Cumbersome network setup
Relatively complicated setup and UI
Staid design
Mediocre speeds
Slow performance
Annoying setup
Limited-capacity ink cartridges
Output quality can use improvement
Average to slow print speeds
Printed photos suffer on plain paper

Expert reviews and ratings

Though the Canon PIXMA MX860 is a capable multifunction centre for the home office, its usage for color photography is limited, with some pictures appearing grainy unless ramped up to its highest resolution, which will effectively run your ink dry...

By Electronicsme on November 18, 2009

Another Multi Function unit (it has Fax) silver grey with a broad black stripe around the top edge, so sad to say it will never pass the lounge police. However as an office machine there is little wrong with...

By GadgetSpeak on September 25, 2009

The Canon Pixma MX860 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer offers high quality output and lots of functions, but is relatively slow for business...

By PC Mag on July 28, 2009

If you can live with the Canon Pixma MX860’s conservative, bulky design and slightly complicated setup, you’ll find it offers decent document printing speeds over Wi-Fi, as well as the best quality of any $199 business all-in-one printer....

By LaptopMag on July 22, 2009

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By TechRadar on June 12, 2009

This somewhat pedestrian multifunction printer is easy to use and has all the right functions and features, but its a painfully slow performer and can be tedious to set up....

By Computer Shopper on June 01, 2009

The Canon Pixma MX860s auto-document feeder, large LCD screen, and quick print speeds are sure to increase your productivity, but it also includes plenty of software to nourish your creative interests. At $199, this multifunctional printer earns our...

By cnet on May 29, 2009

The Canon Pixma MX860 supplies a wide array of features for an affordable price. But its not fast. Melissa Riofrio Lowest online price: ££188.63 Buy it now: click here...

By PC Advisor on May 18, 2009

Canons Pixma MX860 color inkjet multifunction printer is a nicely equipped, moderately priced ($200 as of May 5, 2009) machine that would serve a small office well. Its older cousin, the Canon Pixma MX700, is faster and a little cheaper, but has...

By PCWorld on May 15, 2009

It prints slowly and doesn’t have the largest paper trays, but Canon’s PIXMA MX860 inkjet multifunction printer offers a lot of features for its price. It also offers excellent print quality....

By Good Gear Guide on March 17, 2009

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