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This is my 3rd Canon MFP. While I was contemplating other brands (because these things drink ink like crazy & I only get about 2 years out of them), I still am glad I went with another Canon.
Here's why:
Wireless Scanning AT THE MACHINE
Unlike the Epson, HP, and others, this machine will actually scan over wireless to the computer of your choice by pressing the Scan button on the machine (at the machine you're not restricted to just a USB connected device--Love it!)
You push the button, choose the type of scan (PDF, Image), and then you have the choice of choosing which network connected computer to scan to.
I have an iMac (with OS X AND Win7 on it via VM Ware), a MacBook Pro, an Acer Laptop, a Dell XPS, and a clone PC
If the computers are on and connected to my network, they all show up in a list to choose from
You choose the computer, then press SCAN and it starts to scan
I tried it on all my computers & platforms & it worked flawlessly! Great software!
I absolutely LOVE Canon's MP Navigator. It pops up, the scan is saved into it, and you're ready to use the file. AWESOME!!!
Wireless Setup:
Super easy! Tell the machine you want to use Wireless and it looks for wireless access points (routers)
You select your router and enter a password if you use one (I do)
It then connects and that's it! You're done!
To set up your computer to talk to the printer, just install the software & let it run through the install
Your computer will detect the printer and whoala! You're ready to print (or scan or fax) over wireless!
Canon definitely rocks in this department and setting up the MX892 over my MX860 for wireless was even simpler.
Faxing:
Super simple. Plug in your phone line, and it's pretty much ready to fax
There's also quite a few settings (tone/pulse/phone priority/machine name & number registration, etc)
But right out of the box you can plug it in & it'll fax (I tried it. It worked!)
Printing:
It prints quicker than my MX860 does
The ink tanks look a little smaller and if it's like the 860 I'm sure it'll eat through them like water
I notice the ink will evaporate if you don't use it (I don't print a lot & the ink just "disappears") I swear it's alcohol based
I bought off-brand ink for the 860 & never had a problem, I'm sure this will be the same
Copying:
Worked perfect!
Lift the lid, put something on the copy glass, select the # of copies, and press copy
Out comes your copy.
It has lots of bells & whistles (enlarge/shrink/scan to duplex, etc), but I just use it as a basic copier and it works great
Software:
Canon's printing software has to be some of the best out there. I've tried lots of others and I'm hooked on Canon
Super easy install, super easy to use, and it "just works!" Every time!
No hoky monkey business to scan or print or fax, just easy to use buttons to get you moving
There's some extra's in there (calendars, photo layouts, etc). I printed a calendar & it did pretty well
Extra's:
I tested some of the downloadable templates on the printer
The calender templates are pretty cool
I'm sure I'll be trying others
Reliability:
Yet to be seen. I'm not holding my breath
My MX860 lasted just over 2 years before the internal power supply died
Came in one day & it was dead. No way to fix it. Hello garbage can!
My previous Canon MFP had the print head go bad
I've read that the HP's/Epson's/Brother's are more reliable & drink less ink, but the Canon functionality (being able to actually SCAN over wireless AT the machine) and ease of use of the software still make it work for me
I'd much rather have a machine that I can actually use & have to replace it every few years than fight & grumble with a "reliable" machine that won't do what I need it for
Thoughts:
If you're looking for an easy to set up, easy to use Multi-function printer, then look no farther. Setup couldn't be simpler and it just works. Every time!
The Canon MFP's do drink ink like it's going out of style (my MX860 actually EVAPORATED ink), so just use off-brand ink & call it good.
The machine is smaller than the Epson Workforce or the HP 8600 series (shorter) although it takes up just about as big of a footprint. But I like not having to use a stool to use the top of it
Time will tell how well this one will hold out, hopefully longer than the MX860, but I'm happy with it so far.
[3 MONTH UPDATE 11/24/12]
The printer is working absolutely flawlessly and I still love it!
Printing:
Definitely prints faster than the old MX860 did
Print quality is noticeably better too
The cartridges seem to be lasting longer.
I'm still on my original set & they still have quite a bit of ink left
Maybe they finally fixed the evaporating disappearing ink issue! SWEET!!
Scanning (Via Wireless AT THE MACHINE):
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FEATURE!!!
It still works flawlessly
Stick something on the scan bed or in the automatic document feeder, press SCAN, and away it goes!
One improvement over my MX860 is that it remembers the last set of settings used
You don't have to reselect which computer you want it to go to. It chooses the last one used. AWESOME!!!!
The MX860 made you choose which computer you went to every single time you scanned
With 5 computers running at any given time in the house, but usually scanning to just one repeatedly (Win7 via VMWare on the iMac), it's been a godsend to be able to just walk up to the machine, press SCAN, and it scans to the right machine!
Faxing:
Again, flawless...and FAST!!!
From a cold boot, the machine is ready to fax in about 15-20 seconds
From the machine booted, it's almost instant
Load the document feeder, press FAX, enter the number & press Black & White or Color and away it goes!
Love it!
Wireless:
Rock solid! It's never left the network
My MX860 would sometimes disappear from the network & come back (wasn't for long, but it was annoying sometimes), this one NEVER leaves the network and if you have to reboot it, it finds the network FAST!!!
I'm using an Apple Airport Extreme router
Cool Extras:
The Canon Software rocks!
If you get one, try the cool Canon Creative Park printable cutout animals
Very, very cool!
We printed out a bunny, cut it out, glued it together and the kids loved it!
Yeah, it's a gimmick to get you to use more ink, but still, VERY COOL!!!
Overall:
I still love it, would recommend it to friends, and would buy another one!
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