Pros

  • Great output on photo paper
  • Prints on specially coated CD/DVD media

Cons

  • Flesh tones have an orange tint on plain paper
  • No automatic document feeder

Bottom Line

Superior glossy-photo output and performance somewhat justify the unit and ink prices for this MFP, but color graphics on plain paper don't measure up.

Manufacturer’s Description

The PIXMA MG8220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One from Canon is a compact all-in-one solution perfect for both photos and documents. The printer's 6 individual ink tank system provides high-quality color prints at a lower cost per page. The printer also has the ability to print and copy 2-sided documents automatically, helping you to cut your paper consumption by up to 50 percent. Not only does it print full color photos and documents, you can even produce professional-looking CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays by printing directly on the disc. The printer's disc tray lets you print any image onto an inkjet printable discs right from your own desktop.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 5293B002
Display
Display type Color
Display size 3.5 inches
Media handling
Other media supported CD/DVD
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 300.0 sheets
Maximum paper Size Legal inches
Scanning
Maximum Scan Size Letter
Scanner Type Flatbed with 35mm slide and film support
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Dimensions
Height 7.9 inches
Width 18.5 inches
Weight 23.6 pounds
Depth 15.6 inches
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Color photo Very Good
Scan quality: Color photo Very Good
Print quality: Text Very Good
Copy quality Superior
Scan quality: Line art Fair
Scan quality: Text Very Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Copy speed rating Good
Copy speed 3.7  ppm
Print speed: Text 7.9  ppm
Print speed rating: Text Very Good
Print speed rating: Color photo Very Good
Print speed: Color photo 2.4  ppm