Canon's Pixma MP960 Photo All-In-One Printer includes copy and scan feature and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS, adding much versatility to this photo printer. The Pixma MP960's photo-related features are very good; better than you may find in some similarly priced printer-only units. First, the Pixma MP960's scanner contains built-in functions for scanning film negatives quickly and easily. It also can scan at a high optical resolution (4800x4800 dpi), which works very well for photography.

This unit's photo-printing features are very good, too. You can print directly from your digital camera's memory cards, thanks to the Pixma MP960's built-in card slots and an extremely large and bright 3.5-inch LCD for previewing and editing the photos. The Pixma MP960's top color resolution is 9600x2400 dpi, which is plenty for printing high-quality photos and for producing high-end text. You can print 4-by-6-inch borderless photos in about 35 seconds.

The Pixma MP960's copier and printer both run at speeds up to 30 ppm on letter-sized documents in "Draft" mode. The unit's copier can resize originals at between 25 and 400 percent, which is standard for a unit in this price range. At nearly $400, though, we'd like to see the Pixma MP960 include a paper tray. Without the paper tray, you can load blank pages through the front of the machine or vertically at the back, neither of which is very handy for loading more than a few sheets at a time. Throw in the lack of fax features, and it's tough to recommend this unit, unless you really need a very good photo printer with easy scanning features for film negatives. Even then, the Pixma MP960's price seems a bit high, despite some really good features and very good overall performance. Make sure this multifunction device's strengths meet your needs before buying.


Pros: Very good feature set, excellent photo-related features, large LCD
Cons: No paper tray, price seems a little high

Warranty
1-year limited