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Pros

  • Automatic document feeder
  • Easy-to-use design

Cons

  • Duplexing is manual and PC-only
  • Expensive black ink

At A Glance

Fax capabilities come cheaply in the MX420, but meager paper handling and costly black ink limit this model to low-volume use.

Manufacturer’s Description

High-quality, ease of use and versatility make the PIXMA MX420 Wireless Inkjet Office All-In-One an excellent choice for your home or small office. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you print and scan from any room in your home while a built-in, fully integrated 30-sheet Auto Document Feeder means fast copying, scanning and faxing of your originals so you can increase your multitasking.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 4789B018
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Macintosh OS X 10.5.x
  • Macintosh OS X 10.6.x
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Photo preview 1
Display type Color
Text Only 0
Touchscreen 0
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
Wireless connection Yes
USB Flash Port Yes
PictBridge Yes
Dimensions
Width 18.1 inches
Depth 16.4 inches
Height 7.8 inches
Weight 19.3 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 1
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 100.0 sheets
Optional Trays Available 0
Manual Feed Slot 0
Automatic Duplexer Not Available
Dedicated photo tray 0
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Automatic Document Feeder 1
Storage Media
Micro SD xD-Picture Card
SD card SD Card
Memory stick Memory Stick PRO Duo
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum Scan Size Legal
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 1200
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 2400
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Platform Support
Printer languages supported GDI/Host-based
Printer Type
Number of Colors 4
Colors Available
  • Cyan
  • K (Black)
  • Magenta
  • Yellow
Cost Per Page
Plain Text Page (Highest yield vendor ink) 5.5 cents per page
4-color page (cheapest vendor ink) 13.2 cents per page
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 8.7 ppm
Color print speed 5 ppm
Color 4x6 photo speed 42 seconds
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Good
Print quality: Color photo Very Good
Scan quality: Text Good
Scan quality: Line art Fair
Copy quality Very Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 5.6  ppm
Print speed rating: Text Good
Print speed: Color photo 1.7  ppm
Print speed rating: Color photo Good
Copy speed 2.9  ppm
Copy speed rating Good