Most Popular Printers (July 2010)

Date: August 3, 2010

New York, NY – Each month PrinterComparison.com assembles a list of the most viewed printers on their site. While this may seem a bit different, it gives users a different perspective because they see what others in a printer-buying quandary are looking at. No new printers for this month, but just position changes. Here they are:

1. Canon Pixma MX870 (previously #1)
   Highlights: 4-in-1 (print, scan, copy, fax) AIO, 9.4 ipm maximum, 35-sheet ADF, 5 individual ink cartridges, automatic duplexing
2. Canon Pixma MP560 (previously #2)
   Highlights: 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy) AIO, 9.2 ipm maximum, Wi-Fi capable, automatic duplexing, 5 individual ink cartridges, two-way paper feeding, prints a 4” x 6” photo in under 40 seconds.
3. HP Photosmart C4780 (previously #5)
   Highlights: 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy) AIO, 29 ppm maximum, two-color ink system, Wi-Fi capable, 1.45” color LCD with TouchSmart Frame
4. Brother MFC-495cw (previously #4)
   Highlights: 4-in-1 (print, scan, copy, fax) AIO, 3.3” LCD, 15-sheet ADF, wireless connectivity, four individual ink tanks
5. Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II (previously #7)
   Highlights: 8 individual ink tanks, Ambient Light correction feature, prints up to 13” x 19” (wide format), multiple feed options, only USB connectivity
6. Canon Pixma Pro9500 Mark II (previously #5, from May 2010 list)
   Highlights: 10 individual ink tanks, Ambient Light correction feature, prints up to 13” x 19” (wide format), multiple feed options, aimed at photographers or serious amateurs
7. Epson Artisan 710 (previously #7)
   Highlights: 4-in-1 (print, scan, copy, fax) AIO, 38 ppm maximum, 2.5-inch LCD, automatic duplexing, two paper trays
8. Canon Pixma MX340 (previously #3)
   Highlights: 4-in-1 (print, scan, copy) AIO, 8.4 ipm maximum, Wi-Fi capable, 30-sheet ADF, two ink tanks (one black and one tri-color).
9. Canon Pixma MP990 (previously #9)
   Highlights: 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy) AIO, 11.9 ipm maximum, 3.8” LCD, individual ink tanks, Wi-Fi capable, automatic duplexing
10. Canon Pixma MP 640(previously #4)
    Highlights: 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy) AIO, 9,2 ipm maximum, automatic duplexing, Ethernet and Wi-Fi capable (in addition to USB), 5 individual ink cartridges, good paper capacity (300 sheet max)

Dropped from the list between June and July, the Canon Pixma iP2702(previously #5)
Highlights: Near dedicated photo printer, expensive consumables, 7 ipm maximum, two ink tanks, prints high-quality photos, lightweight

BY ADAM HAIGH, Editor