Canon PIXMA MP520

341 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (72)
Usability (45)
Multifunction (21)
Print quality (16)
Connectivity (8)

Negative
Size (7)
Control panel (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 341 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the connectivity and print quality. The multifunction and usability also get good reviews. Many are negative about the control panel and size.

performance, usability, multifunction, print quality, connectivity

size, control panel

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Canon PIXMA MP520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: mwchurch (cnet.com)

Defective LCD flex cable and Canon's poor response."

After 1 year, the LCD went blank due to a def...

none worth noting

After 1 year, the LCD flex cable went bad. A year later, the new one went bad. Repair would cost $70. Canon's Loyalty Program offered replacement MP560 at a 15% discount. Can buy new MP560 from Amazon.com for much less. Loyalty Program is worthless

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: clem4bs (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

I have had a bad experience with several models from Canons ?all in ones? and while I want to give it a 5 on quality of print, I can't because of so many issues with Canon and so many replacements, each printer being defective and all having the same...

nice prints, great scanner (loud return)

Toomany to list. Read below

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

After 1 year, the LCD went blank due to a defective LCD flex cable. Had it replaced under warrantee. Then the replacement LCD flex cable went bad after only a year. The repair would cost $70. I emailed Canon's Tech Support about the recurring problem...

none worth noting

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

A bargain at under $60 online. Overall I love this machine. Ink is very cheap online.

Fast,accurate, crisp printing, even photos look great. Scans easily

The scanner bed is almost 13 inches long, but you can't get it to scan a document longer than 11 1/2 inches

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

I bought this printer when it first came out and have used it constantly since then. I recently went looking for an upgrade and couldn't find anything that offered either a better feature package or better quality for anything even close to the $150...

great print quality

High ink consumption rate

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: PureTruth (cnet.com)

This printer rocks! Very pleased with my purchse.

Have had this printer for about two weeks, and have been very pleased. This is my first Canon after using various Epson and HP for years. This Canon is by far the best printer I've ever owned. Prints and scans quickly, beautiful resolution for photos....

Fast color and grayscale. Beautiful photos. Easy interface controls. Copy without computer! Beautiful printer/scanner

Occupies a large footprint- Typical for a multi-function

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: lordDevin (cnet.com)

stunning :)

upgrading from a canon 4200 this was excellent i was seeking a printer mainly for papers yet I was quite delighted to see just how well done the photos are. I would recommend to anyone seeking a multifunctional printer!

excellent picture, a good scanner and quick

paper tends to jam in the back and a bit big

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: malebeau (cnet.com)

GREAT all-in-one for the money

As typical, I did a ton of research before settling on this all-in-one printer. Within 10 minutes of having it out of the box, I knew that my research effort had paid off.

Ease of installation and use; Quality of print and photos

Scan button on printer didn't work, but software scan did

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

Canon make great printers.... my only negative is that they try to fake ink levels - i.e the system may say u have low ink levels when infact the ink is plentiful. this is purely profiteering..!

print quality

ink levels are no accurate

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review by: mfrimu (cnet.com)

Canon Pixma MP520

Great product, however disappointed that Canon engages in the false ink supply system, forcing full ink cartridge replacement.

Good printing and scanning

Defective' smart ink - planned obsolescence

Jan, 2008

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Product Specifications

Looking for a high-performance all-in-one? This versatile machine produces a superb borderless 4" x 6" photo in only about 46 seconds, and the Auto-Image Fix feature helps to enhance your results. You can print photos directly from compatible memory cards and preview images in high resolution on the 2" TFT display. Or, print right from a camera, DV camcorder or camera phone. Copies will be truer to your originals, and scans of photos and even thick notebooks will be clear and complete. The unique Easy-Scroll Wheel simplifies operation, and the dual paper trays let you store both plain and photo paper.