Canon Pixma MX870

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 22 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

12
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros:

High paper capacity for the price.
Autoduplexing.
35sheet ADF.

Cons:

On the slow side.
Some concerns about color accuracy.

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Last revision on February 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

High paper capacity for the price
Autoduplexing
35sheet ADF
2.5inch color LCD
Ethernet & WiFi network option
Duplexing to save paper
Prints excellent looking photos
Print, scan, copy, faxing capabilities
Ethernet and WiFi
Automatic document feeder
Built-in memory card reader

Reviewers Didn't Like

On the slow side
Some concerns about color accuracy
Rather bulky and heavy
No included USB cable
Relatively slow, particularly for business applications
Scanner cover doesn't telescope
Output speed prone to intermittent lags
This printer eats through black ink quickly
Scanner cover doesn't telescope
Scanning is a bit off at times
Large size printer

Expert reviews and ratings

This black and grey Multi Function unit (it has Fax) from Canon is both easy to use while allowing the more experienced user to get more out of it with ease. My only doubt is how many people today still require the fax...

By GadgetSpeak on August 23, 2010

The Canon Pixma MX870 is at the larger end of the scale in this group test, but there’s a lot to pack in. The Canon has an automatic document feeder, two paper trays, memory card slots and a 6.2cm LCD screen. As well as all the usual printing...

By Macworld UK on August 13, 2010

The Canon Pixma MX870 is an all-in-one printer that prints, scan, copies, and faxes and works well in both a home and office setting. It has a few neat features, like automatic duplexing to save paper, built-in wireless & Ethernet for networking,...

By TechReviewSource on July 22, 2010

The Canon Pixma MX870 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer is a reasonably good fit for a home and home office or for a micro office, but it's a bit...

By PC Mag on July 15, 2010

Up and running 20 seconds from standby to printing the first page is pretty fast. First page in 11 seconds is very fast. 9 seconds once the printer is on is almost half the time of the most recent models we've tested. A high-end all-in-one...

By DigitalVersus on July 01, 2010

The Pixma MX870 is one of the better-balanced inkjet MFPs we’ve tested recently. It delivers good performance and good features for the price. While the machine is best suited for a small or home office, its media slots and good color output make...

By Macworld on June 22, 2010

Like Canon's other printers in its Pixma MX-series, the stylish MX870 has versatile features, including a handy scroll wheel and an ample 2.5-inch LCD, to help you get the job done. We recommend the Canon Pixma MX870 as a do-it-all device with an...

By cnet on June 15, 2010

The Canon PIXMA MX870 is a well-balanced inkjet MFPs. It delivers good performance and good features for the price. While the machine is best suited for a small or home office, its media slots and good colour output make it useful for a busy family...

By Good Gear Guide on June 02, 2010

The Canon Pixma MX870 is one of the best-balanced inkjet MFPs we've tested recently. It delivers good performance and good features for the price. While the machine is best suited for a small or home office, its media slots and good colour output...

By PC Advisor on June 01, 2010

This all-in-one printer will make your prints look...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

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