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PIXMA MP490
Photo All-In-One Printer
Item Code: 3745B002
Suggested Retail Price: $99.99†
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Overview

Compact and Stylish Photo All-In-One with 1.8" LCD & Memory Card Slots.
Do you need a compact, high-quality, stylish and versatile printer that will print great borderless photos, documents and more? The PIXMA MP490 delivers 4800 x 1200 maximum color dpi1, 2pl and the PG-210 Black and CL-211 Color FINE Ink Cartridge System for superb overall print quality.

Another key component the PIXMA MP490 prides itself on is ease of use so you can conveniently get the photo lab quality you want. The new Auto Photo Fix II software is built right into the machine and automatically corrects your images while easy viewing and editing can be done right on the 1.8” LCD. Plus, its QuickStart feature gives you faster access to printer operations once the product is on. If you want to start scanning, Auto Scan Mode automatically recognizes the type of original you are scanning and saves it with the appropriate settings. Need some copies? No problem. Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology enables your copies to maintain the integrity of the original whether a document or photo, copy-after-copy.
Don't forget, for added versatility enjoy computer-free photo printing options via compatible memory cards2.



Windows 7 Compatible : Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 refers to the seconds required between pressing the power key, and when the key operations are ready. Windows Vista Mac OS Compatible : Works with Mac Operating Systems Auto Photo Fix II
Windows Mac : Dual compatibility - It works with both
Windows and Mac operating systems. Borderless Printing : Borderless printing is possible on a wide variety of paper sizes and types. ChromaLife100 Plus : Longer-lasting photos - Using select genuine Canon inks and photo papers, you can create beautiful photos that last up to 100 years. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed : Faster Data - The USB 2.0 interface enables the fastest possible image transfers and scanning speeds. 2PL : Fine detail - Microscopic 2-picoliter sized color ink droplets produce finely detailed and sharp photos.
4800 dpi Maximum : Maximum print resolution - Realizes the maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200dpi. Provides premium photo quality, combined with microscopic ink droplets. Dual Color Gamut Technology : Automatically optimizes copy quality based on the type of originals you are copying. 4 x 6 photo in 43 seconds : Photo printing speed - Thanks to the improvement of FINE print head and paper feeding mechanisms, photo lab quality print can be delivered at high speed, at default setting. Scan 1200 x 2400 : High-quality scans - Produce impressive scans up to 1200 x 2400 dpi with vibrant 48-bit color depth. 1.8 LCD Screen : Preview then print - Before printing, preview and fine tune your images using the 1.8
Fine Technology : Integrated print head and ink tank
Keep the body compact and allows the cartridges to be
replaced with a single touch. Memory Card Slots : Print from compatible memory cards - The memory card slot lets you print photos direct.  No computer needed. Aprox. 37 seconds for 4x6 print 8.4 Black ESAT and 4.8 Color ESAT


  1. Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Color ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/4800 of an inch at minimum.
  2. Compatible memory cards include SD™ Memory Card, SDHC™, MultiMediaCard®, MultiMediaCard® Plus, CompactFlash® Card, Microdrive®, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™. The following can be used with the addition of a special adapter sold separately: miniSD™ Card, miniSDHC™, microSD™ Card, microSDHC™, RS-MMC™, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card®, xD-Picture Card® (Type M), and xD-Picture Card® (Type H).
  3. Based on accelerated testing by Canon in dark storage under controlled temperature, humidity and gas conditions, simulating storage in an album with plastic sleeves. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display/storage conditions and environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/chromalife100plus for details.
  4. Supported paper types for borderless printing are as follows: Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro II, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Photo Paper Glossy and Matte Photo Paper
  5. Print speed measured as soon as first page begins to feed into printer. Copy speed is measured after the first page is ejected. Output speed will vary depending upon a number of factors. See our www.usa.canon.com/printspeed for additional details.
  6. ISO/IEC 24734, 24735 define the default print and copy speed measurement methods. Print speeds are the averages of ESAT in Office Category Test for the default simplex mode, ISO/IEC 24734, excluding time to print the first set. Copy speed is the average of FCOT, ISO/IEC 24735 Annex D. ADF copy speed is the average of ESAT in General Performance Test for the default simplex mode, ISO/IEC 24735, excluding time to copy the first set. See our www.usa.canon.com/ipm for additional details.
  7. System requirements vary by application.
  8. Compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista or XP. Not included on installation CD. Requires Internet connection during installation.
  9. Warranty programs are subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.usa.canon.com/support for details.
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
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