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Peru, Lima
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722 Review
40 Karma

Review on πŸ–¨οΈ Canon MG2525 Inkjet Printer with Scanner/Copier: High-Quality Photo Printing in Black by Suhas Payton

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Excellent value for money

My personal printing needs are modest and this printer/copier/scanner fits my needs perfectly. I don't need wireless printing. What I need most is a scanner so I can scan and upload medical certificates for my healthcare bills. This small, lightweight printer does just that, so yes I would buy it again. I'm deducting a star for some clunky installation issues. I have two laptops with Windows 10. I didn't bother with the installation CD that came with them, I downloaded it from the Canon website. My newest laptop doesn't have an optical drive. I didn't bother installing the drivers on an old Windows 7 laptop as Windows 7 will no longer be supported after January 2020. I complain that on both installations I had to do the print head alignment twice due to error messages. It cost me extra ink and paper, so the rating cost me one star. The user interface when scanning isn't as intuitive as the Canon MP190 it replaces (I wish Canon had offered Windows 10 drivers for the MP190, they still work like a charm after years of use.) The build of this printer is, easy to say the least. Calling it flimsy is no exaggeration, but I keep my printers in one place and keep track of my stuff, so that shouldn't be a problem for me. This printer is slightly lighter than the older MP190 it replaces. It wasn't difficult to install the cartridges, but I advise being careful not to put too much stress on the plastic. I advise you to exercise extreme caution when removing the paper output tray and opening the door to replace ink cartridges. The print quality is good enough for my daily needs. It took me a while to figure out how to scan multiple pages, but if an old asshole like me can figure it out, a young techy person looking for a cheap printer should have no problem. The printer is quite noisy and not very fast, but more than enough for my needs. Contrary to MANY answers from the seller, my printer came with a USB cable from A to B. At first I was annoyed because I also bought a separate cable based on the seller's answers to questions. That's a good thing as the cable that comes with it is quite short, while the 6 foot cable I bought suited my needs perfectly.

Pros
  • Solid construction
Cons
  • Damaged