Home Help (Canon Smartbase MP390)

Member Name: chrislevy

Product:	Canon Smartbase MP390
Date:	14/11/05 (131 review reads)
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Advantages: Smart and modern design, in a neat package.

Disadvantages: Excessively noisy, slow and very small ink tanks.

Purchased 6 mths ago as home office all-in-one. All functions work well within the home user limitations but not recommended for heavier users. Print quality is good in black & white but colour prints are not true to original. Ink reservoirs are very small so need changing too frequently.

Scanning is excellent and hinged lid allows books to be copied/scanned.

Direct card reader allows digital pic printing direct from memory card, but again some problems with clour accuracy.

Faxing can be a drag as limited to single sheet memory feed, before sending en-masse.

Initially impressed by the Star Trek noises emitted during operation, but they now drive me crazy as every action produces warp drive sound effects but decidedly sub lightspeed output.

Overall a good home machine, providing 4 functions in a small, neat unit, however would not recommend for any business user.

Summary: Only really suitable for the occasional fax/copier/scanner home user.

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