Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- Beautiful printing, scanner didn't work
Notes on Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- I had to return this printer due to the scanner not working since an error message said it couldn't communicate with the PC. Canon's online tech notes, and e-mail support (4 rounds), and a 45-minute phone call did not help. They just had me try different USB ports, uninstall and reinstall the software, and were wary of my 6' USB 2.0 cable, telling me that I needed a 4' gold-plated cable instead. I've never had a USB problem before with any other product.
They finally sent me a replacement (an upgraded unit, the MP180), but it exhibited the same problem. Both were reburbished units, but I think the Canon drivers have a problem.
I finally bought the Lexmark 2500 and it works fine.
The MP160 prints beautifully, however.
The Amazon distributor who sold me the original MP160 was very good to work with.
Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- User Rating: Summary for Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- works good
Notes on Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- I purchased this item refurbished in 2006; it was a really good buy. It has worked great.
I use it to scan stuff (and it is so much faster than my old scanner); the scanner works great. And you can save the scanned file as a jpeg or pdf. You can scan multiple pages and save them as one file or separate files.
I have used it as a copier, but not very much. It also works well.
And I use it as a printer. It works great. I usually print using fast mode, and sometimes in standard mode; I rarely use high mode. It also has feature that allows you to preview the page before you print it; that saves on ink and paper, because I sometimes catch a problem before it prints.
It prints color or black. I use black only these days, since the cartridges are cheaper. The cartridges are moderately priced.
I have not used it to interface with my digital camera to print pictures, so I can not comment on that feature. I have also not used the memory card feature.
I would buy this item again, if I needed it (or I would be a similar Canon Pixma product).
Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- User Rating: Summary for Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- Beats HP
Notes on Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- I was a low-end HP inkjet customer, for several printers. My last HP had mechanical issues after only a couple years of infrequent use. I nursed it along and when it fianlly gave out I went looking for something else. The MP-170 has exceeded all expectations; ease of use, utilities, and speed. The scanner has proven more useful than I thought it would. I've had this about a year, it's been great.
Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- User Rating: Summary for Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- Good in many ways but also disappointing picture printing
Notes on Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- I switched from an Epson when it stopped printing color properly, and I wanted a multi function inkjet for home use. Although I have liked my previous 2 Epsons, I decided against Epson because of a ribbon problem that occurs in various models (which happened to my husband's machine.) I also decided against HP because many consumer reviews mentioned paper jamming. Canon has very good reviews with Consumer Reports and on Amazon, and the price is very good.
I liked the size, the price, the multifunction and the easy to use interface (software and hardware) of the 170. However when I printed color and especially color photos, I was very disappointed. The edges of the image are very blurry as though the ink runs. I thought it was my digital image, but I tried printing the image using my husband's Epson C82, and it was night and day. The Epson image was nice and sharp with absolutely no problem. I am glad I didn't waste much time digitally fixing the image.
I print a lot of photos around Xmas time. I really cannot use this printer to print photos at all.
I have been usually very happy with all Canon products I own (2 excellent cameras and 1 scanner.)Perhaps the 4xx or 8xx models are better (based on Consumer Report), but they have a larger footprint than my desk can take.
Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- User Rating: Summary for Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer Excellent
Notes on Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One Photo Printer ...- Easy setup, fast text printing, reasonable scanning/copying ... for the price, way exceeded my expectations for photo printing ... on good paper photos are very high quality! A great, bargain printer!
