Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
Offering the perfect blend of performance and convenience, the PIXMA MP480 gives you a 1.8-inch display a four-color ink system.
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Overview
This versatile PIXMA MP480 All-In-One lets you print beautiful, long-lasting 4 x 6-inch borderless prints in about 45 seconds.* A new four-color ink system ensures vivid colors and bold, black text. Your copies will be truer to the originals, and scans of photos or forms will yield results of up to 2400 x 4800 color dpi resolution.
You can also easily print photos without using a computer. Just insert a memory card into the built-in card slot, preview, and even enhance your images on the 1.8-inch TFT display, then print. You can also print directly from a compatible digital camera or camera phone, including a Bluetooth device via the optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface (sold separately).** Additional features of the MP480 include the ability to keep the paper output tray closed when not printing (it opens automatically when printing begins), a Quick Start feature lets you power up in less than three seconds, and Auto Photo Fix that corrects red-eye and enhances your images.
Features
- Two high-performance ink cartridges (one black and white, one multicolor) contain specially formulated inks for the highest possible quality.
- Preview and fine-tune images using the LCD display, then print.
- Auto-Scan detects the type of original you’re scanning--a photo, business card, personal notebook or form--then automatically scans and saves the image with the appropriate settings.
- Quick Start lets you power up the printer faster than ever; after pressing the power button, you can begin inputting commands in approximately two seconds.
- Easy printing from memory cards, digital cameras, and DV camcorders.
System Requirements
- Mac OS X v10.3.9 to 10.5.x
- Windows Vista, Windows XP/2000
Specifications
- 4 x 6-in. borderless photo print speed: Approx. 45 seconds*
- Black print speed: 20 ppm*
- Color print speed: 16 ppm*
- Black print resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Color print resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Number of nozzles: Black: 320; Color 1152; Total: 1472
- Paper sizes: Letter, legal, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, #10 evnvelopes
- Automatic sheet feeder: 100 pages
- Black copy speed: 20 cpm*
- Color copy speed: 16 cpm*
- Scanner element: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Scan resolution (max.): Optical: Up to 2400 x 4800 dpi; interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
- Max. document size (Flatbed): 8.5 x 11.7 in. print
- Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0; card slots (see Compatible memory cards); PictBridge (cable not included); Bluetooth v2.0 (optional; sold separately)
- Compatible memory cards: SD Memory Card, SDHC MultiMedia CardCard, miniSD Card, RS-MMC, microSD Compact Flash Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card, xD-Picture Card (Type H), xD-Picture Card (Type M)
- Display: 1.8-in. TFT
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 19.4 x 15.2 x 9.0 in./49.28 x 38.61 x 22.86 cm
- Weight: 12.5 lb./5.67 kg
What’s in the Box
- PIXMA MP480 all-in-one
- Power cord
- Cartridges (Black, Color)
- Sample media (Five 4 x 6-in. sheets)
- Documentation kit (includes getting started, network troubleshooting guide, safety information, setup software and user’s guide CD-ROM)
Note: USB cable is not included.
Many popular printer drivers are included with Mac OS X. However, Apple still recommends that you check the printer manufacturer’s website to ensure that you have the latest drivers--especially those designed for Universal Binary compatibility.
Warranty
Toll-free technical phone support plus one-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program (subject to certain conditions and restrictions)
* Print speeds will vary based on usage.
** Requires mobile phone (or other device) equipped with Bluetooth technology v2.0 and optional Bluetooth unit BU-30. Bluetooth operation depends on the device and software version used. Operating distance is approximately 10 meters but may vary due to obstacles, radio signals, locations where radio interference occurs, magnetic fields from microwave ovens, device sensitivity, and/or antenna performance.
Mfr. Part No.: 2918B002
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Actual print speeds will vary depending on computer and type of document printed. Contact manufacturer for print speeds. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Most Recent Reviews
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
It ok, Noisy but it does the job
Written by JT from Bronx
25-Feb-2009
I can't knock a free printer but I must agree with the comments here. It is pretty noisy. That the toner does not last long but …Read moreit does the job.
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
Very Good!
Written by SA from El Paso
24-Feb-2009
I personally like this printer. It is a little slow, but the quality is great. I use it most to print pictures and the quality is …Read moreamazing. The photo paper for it is not that expensive.
I recommend it.
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
Pretty good printer but not all wireless
Written by TM from Kansas City
16-Feb-2009
Prints fast both black and white and color but will only print wirelessly not scan. Not so good.
(5 of 6 people found this review useful)
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Most Useful Reviews
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
Does everything you need
Written by RL from Rancho Santa Margarita
21-Nov-2008
I am currently in college, and I feel like this printer is perfect for all college students who don't need professional grade prin…Read moreting. Not only does it do a great job of just printing out word documents, it also scans perfectly.
Just recently, I had to scan a thick 400+ page hardcover book for a research project, and I thought that the lid of the scanner wasn't going to be able to close on it, but the neck actually extends itself, which was kinda cool, then after pushing down on the book, every word of each page came up extremely clear on a PDF file. What was also cool about the scanning is that it was really easy to use. You don't have to scan each page into each individual pdf, you just keep clicking the scan button until you're done and it puts it all together into one document for you.
The printer, however, does make a bit of a noisy sound before and after the printing. And the printer itself is kinda big compared to its HP equivalent, so you should definitely make sure you're okay with that before you buy it. But it has a lot of functions, and very easy to use, and it's free after rebate.(128 of 136 people found this review useful)
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
Good!!
Written by AM from Holland
10-Nov-2008
This printer isn't perfect but does a good job. I'm college student and all that I really print is word processing documents. It h…Read moreas lots of connectivities. I'm not a professional but the quality is pretty good. It's totally worth it to get it for free. So if you just want a decent printer with lots of capabilities but really only need it to print, this is perfect.
(84 of 91 people found this review useful)
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Canon PIXMA MP480 Photo All-in-One Printer
It's OK
Written by LG
30-Oct-2008
It does an extraordinary amount of clicking around before and after it prints so I think it is pretty noisy an of course the print…Read more quality is not great but I guess for free (after rebate) what did I expect. I wish I would have upgraded and paid more.
(81 of 99 people found this review useful)
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