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Canon Pixma MX522

Canon Pixma MX522
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alaScore 78

256 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 256 reviews of Canon Pixma MX522. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and noise. The price and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon Pixma MX522 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon Pixma MX522

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 user reviews of Canon Pixma MX522 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and noise. The price and performance are also appreciated, but many are critical about the reliability.

usability, performance, price, noise, design

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon Pixma MX522

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Canon Pixma MX522 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the usability, but there are some mixed opinions about the performance. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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33% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Canon Pixma MX522 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer

 

The Canon Pixma MX522 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer offers all the MFP features you likely need.

Prints and faxes from, as well as scans to, a PC. Standalone copier and fax. Automatic document feeder. Ethernet. Wi-Fi.

Slow. Low paper capacity.

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Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (canon.com)

Extremely Disappointed

 

I've owned this printer for a year now and have had nothing but issues with installation and errors. I have reinstalled everything yet again (fifth time), and my printer queue constantly says printer not responding. I know it's not responding, as I...

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (canon.com)

Not happy

 

I purchased a Cannon MX 922 printer based on how I feel about their cameras. I'm not one to throw someone under the bus, but to be honest, I'm not happy. I didn't like this from intial set it up. Now with a building mound of frustration, I dislike this...

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (canon.com)

nothing but problems

 

I have had this printer for at least 6 months and constantly have problems. I came on here to update the driver in case that is the problem but that did not help. Before not being able to print at all which is now the wireless printing does not work...

Small Footprint

Difficult to use , Difficult Setup , unreliable

Aug, 2014
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Consumer review (canon.com)

no longer synonymous with quality

 

It lasted a total of four days, 3 combo ink packs later, a half a ream that it ruined continually pulling and jamming. This is the 5 replacement for the original I purchased in June. Each has had the same paper jam error, and not one has lasted beyond...

it's shiny

drinks ink like it's water , jams right off the bat

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (canon.com)

Don't think so hard

 

The printer does absolutely everything that I need it to do. That in itself is why I bought it. However, It routinely does disconnects from my wireless network (which is up to date). In addition the scan operation ON the printer wants me to do it from...

lots of bells

no bell ringer

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (canon.com)

Just perfect for my needs!

 

I recently purchased this printer and so far I just love it! I also owned the Canon MX452 printer. I wanted an upgrade with more features so that's why I purchased the MX522. I have a review written up on the MX452 that you might want to see as well if...

reliable , Easy Setup , durable , Small Footprint , High Quality Output , loved the dual lighted meun panel , very nice fax machine and features

Slow Print Speed , scanner needs better editing tools , needs easier and better detailed online manuels

Aug, 2013
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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Good but slow

 

It prints good. Easy & quick to install. No complaints about first try outs on quality. Only downside is the speed, as well as the ink runs out fast.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

My rating of the Canon Pixma Printer (MX522

 

Canon Pixma Printer (MX522) is what I have now. I previously owned a Canon Pixma IP5000. Comparing the quality of print, I would prefer my old printer. Speed is not as fast as I expected for the new printer. The plus side of the new printer is that it...

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Don't expect perfection!

 

good looking all-in-one printer except it has few design flaws. 1. The paper tray needs to be re-designed. 2. The printer drivers have major bugs. Extremely frustrating to get it to work and remain connected to the network (WiFi or Physical). Printer...

Apr, 2013
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