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2021-09-07T20:00:00
I have tried several times to get the scanner to work including downloading new drivers. No luck
Stan49
2019-04-12T20:00:00
I bought this wireless printer less than 2 years ago. Easy instructions on how to set up with my wi if and desktop; occasional problems with recognizing the signal, but remedied with additional tries. Does use a LOT of ink and will not work without the PGM black ink cartridge or other colors cartridges if empty. Then, all of a sudden, it stopped printing with the 1403 error...”wrong printhead. Install appropriate printhead.” Bewildered, as it was the printhead that came with the printer and had been printing since purchase. From most of the reviews I understand this is a common issue with no reasonable solution besides taking a sledge hammer to it, (You Tube, purchasing a new printhead - at exorbitant price costing more than the printer- IF one can be found, or throwing it out and buying a new printer. I choose the latter. It’s hard to tell if I got my money’s worth out of it, but I wouldn’t recommend it...begat is a non issue, for I understand Cacon has discontinued it. I just don’t know how what I’m going to do with the new cartridges I’ve purchased!
Lulubell
2018-05-12T20:00:00
I've owned this printer over 3 yrs & it still works great. Sad to see canon discontinued it though!
Janelle217
2018-04-25T20:00:00
It was great for awhile then it stops picking up the paper and you have to feed the machine paper. this was my second one and it did the same thing and then it stop printing anything on the paper. Did all maintance and still wouldn't print, so went and got a new different printer
Genia
2017-09-29T20:00:00
After 2-3 years it doe snot start and now we have to dispose the printer due to power block problem. As replacing the block would cost more than buying another printer
endorphine
2017-08-07T20:00:00
I've had it for two years and it constantly says paper issue when there is none. It also takes ages to scan. Forget trying to print a picture..,,
Laura
2017-06-16T20:00:00
i bought this a month or so back. purchased for edible images. it does what i need it to do after getting quality ink and troubleshooting
Crazy4cakes L.
2017-06-14T20:00:00
Since day 1 this printer has given me issues, I would need to reconnect the wifi feature constantly.. sometimes the wifi just wouldn't connect. Then it began printing like it was always almost out of ink even after I put in brand new ink refills.. next it started printing like it was having a seizure, all of the lines were off.. I could never print coupons that would work because of it. Now after having it for only 6 months it stopped working all together. It prompted me to call Canon which I did and I was told I have to bring it in to get it fixed and I have to pay to fix this faulty printer since I have no proof of purchase since it was a christmas gift. This printer and the service Canon provides is total garbage.
AM27
2017-04-26T20:00:00
The print quality is excellent and so is the printing. Just the right amount of pressure on the paper as not to smear. The only problem I have is with the fine tuning when you want to the print of anything. It is way to complicated and user unfriendly.
Photoman
2017-04-12T20:00:00
I got this as a gift for less than 2 years. I didn't start open this printer until a year later, and only print once in a while over this past year. All the sudden, the error code 1403 occurred, follow by B200. Called the custoner support, I was told this is internal problem which cannot be fixed, and the warranty only good for one year.....does it imply that this type of printer has internal clock setup in that it will die within 2 years od purchased???
Cici
2017-04-07T20:00:00
I bought this item a year ago. Even if I don't use the printer so often, it failed to print within short period. I even tried to maintain it but it wasn't possible. My friend told me that the chips on the printer like this are designed to do their jobs for short period so that the customers are forced to buy a new one again. In my opinion, if you have money constraints, I recommend a low cost black and white printer so that by trashing the old, get a new one every year
gos28
2017-04-03T20:00:00
I've had this printer for a while now for grad school, about 2.5 years. I am constantly dealing with paper feeding issues, even since the beginning. I have run all sorts of diagnostics, cleaned it, etc., to try to fix the problem as suggested, but it doesn't help. I am constantly having to sit next to my printer to make sure the paper is feeding correctly, which defeats the purpose of a wireless printer. It also goes through quite a bit of ink in a short amount of time.
Amanda E.
2017-01-28T19:00:00
I have had this printer for a year + and my biggest complaint is that it drinks ink like I drink beer. Fairly often and too much. Print quality is good, and print speed is o.k. for this style of printer. It is slow to come ready, but works fine once it is up. I have had issues with sheet feed, but that seems to have fixed itself, as it has been feeding fine as of late. I appreciate the wireless feature, and the power up on demand. Overall, except for its thirst for ink, it works.
Bubby21
2017-01-03T19:00:00
I have had mine for a few years and the only problem I have is replacing the ink since it takes two different size black cartridges. Ordered on line and they sent me a pack minus the second cartridge, now I have to go to Staples.
old b.
2016-12-03T19:00:00
I bought it, never worked correctly, would take literal hours to finally print my paper.
WhyBuyThisPrinter
2016-11-04T20:00:00
I do not like this printer at all. The pictures come out with no color and I can't get the color to work. My inks are out but my lights and ink level say full. The only thing this is good for is black and white
Jan13815
2016-11-02T20:00:00
Would not recommend. It keeps on giving me issues with connectivity. I had to throw it away after several weeks of usage.
Andrew10
2016-09-11T20:00:00
It keeps giving me trouble. It has issues with the wireless and it finishes the toners pretty quick. What irritate me is that if one of the toners is empty, it won't let me print with just the black toner, even if all I'm doing is printing a letter. Big mistake. I'm going back to my HP. Their toners last forever and if you want to use only the magenta, you can.
Vlad T.
2016-08-24T20:00:00
I've had this printer for about a year, and it constantly tells me it's out of paper when the paper tray is completely full and pushed in all the way. Then, it will pull 2 pieces of paper at once and print part of the document on one and part on the other sheet. It also makes this horrible screeching noise about once a month and then jam, and the only solution is to pull the plug out of the wall to force it to shut down and then pull the paper out of it that it has crumpled up and stabbed holes in. This happens even with fresh paper that has no wrinkles or anything. Most recently, it has completely stopped recognizing the red ink cartridge and will only print things neon green or blue. I changed the cartridge, and it printed about half a page properly with the red and then reverted back to the neon green color.
Jac123
2016-08-21T20:00:00
I am constantly having issues with this printer. I get blank pages, constant issues with connectivity. Awful. I am giving up and eating the cost and buying a new printer !
Lisa
2016-08-02T20:00:00
i bought this printer last year used for 6 months and then bought new ink and then all of a sudden a error comes up saying UO52 incorrect print head? Never did anything to change it. so i pulled out another canon i had and used it until ink ran out so now try again to see if i can use this one, and it says no longer available.. so not happy wasted my money on ink and now what do i do?
Bonnie13
2016-06-29T20:00:00
Soo many issues with wireless printing and scanning. I have to troubleshoot with this thing constantly. Incredibly annoying.
thisprinterblows
2016-06-13T20:00:00
The printer itself does a pretty decent job when it comes to printing documents. For photos, the pictures always come out slightly darker than as they appear on my laptop, and a lot more grainy...like the resolution is off. Also this thing SUCKS ink like it's going out of style, and the ink is EXPENSIVE...best part is that the printer won't let you print if even one cartridge is out...yep. I'm getting rid of this printer ASAP.
VaNar
2016-04-08T20:00:00
I've had this unit for about 3 years I think... no problems with it.
rjtracey
2016-03-12T19:00:00
have alot of issues with paper feeding for a new printer i have had good luck with help from canon but not a good printer
bud
2016-03-02T19:00:00
I am amazed and intrigued by this Printer it does so many things. You can pretty much run a business or a family with this item. I was able to do my sons graduation pics, invitations, etc. Even the pictures for his class senior pics. Anniversays I have done so many things. The next time you buy a printer you might want to keep thi one in mind. Thanks Cannon we love it.
Blondie
2016-01-16T19:00:00
Bought this from Wal-mart about a year ago. It was always just so so on photos. But now it is hit and miss on black and white. I like the Software, but i doubt i will ever buy another canon printer.
Tom1919
2015-11-28T19:00:00
I have had more problems with this printer than any other printer I ever owned. Everytime I need to use it, I have to mess with the WLAN settings. Now, the printer will not pick up my wireless network, but it shows all my neighbors networks.Very disappointed in Canon..
jmartin179
2015-11-08T19:00:00
I purchased this printer with hopes that it would be more efficient with ink. I've literally put all new cartridges in and then it'll immediately indicate low ink. But worse than the ink issyes, it hardly will print successfully via wireless. It'll carryon for a minute or two, and simply not print. I've tried repeatedly to update the firmware. It always fails. I don't recommend this printer.
Justin
2015-10-27T20:00:00
I cannot believe how fast this printer went from working to not working. I haven't even had it a full year and now as a printer, it is unusable. Cyan ink won't print anymore. I have done so many cleanings and deep cleanings...even looked at tutorials on Youtube and nothing. All the colors work except for cyan. One day it just stopped working. Two days ago I put a new tank of cyan ink in to see if that was the problem and now...the ink cartridge is almost empty because I have done so many cleanings and deep cleanings...literally an entire full cartridge of cyan ink is gone after two days. I have never felt so frustrated. I consider myself pretty tech savy and patient when it comes to these things but I am at my wits end. I'll take reddit's advice and get a laser printer this Christmas.
Nikki
So far so good...
By Jayne
I recently purchased this printer after my 8+ year old Canon MP390 died. I read countless reviews for all the major brands of all-in-one printers out there and decided to stay with Canon. The set up wasn't too bad, but written instruction may have helped it go faster for me. Once initial set up was done (took me about 45 minutes from out of box to first print, I got the wireless connection easily taken care of. (Have your wireless password handy when setting up the wireless). I have printed a...
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Highly recommended
By Mnnay
Excellent product and very user friendly ... the 3 in 1 is wireless so no wires to mess with and I can access it from any of my family's tablets , smart phones or lap[tops from anywhere in the house.
The Canon PIXMA MG5520 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer (Black) is an advanced Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One printer with a smart design delivering a combination of high performance and real convenience. Print beautiful, borderless photos up to 8.5" x 11" and crisp documents with remarkable quality. The MG5520 offers 4800 x 1200 maximum color dpi with 2pl technology, five individual ink tanks and the ChromaLife100+ system. If a color runs out, you only replace the ink tank you need. Plus, the Snap Edge feature allows for quick access to the ink tanks for easy replacement. With a 2.5" LCD screen, the MG5520 lets you preview your images before you print and correct your photos with Auto Photo Fix II.
The PIXMA MG5520 features the convenience of PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS), which lets you print photos and documents from your mobile device. With the cloud printing function you can print directly from select popular online Cloud services such as, Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, etc., either at the printer itself or with your mobile device using the free PPS app. AirPrint allows you to print directly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch wirelessly, while built-in Wi-Fi technology allows you to print and scan wirelessly from virtually anywhere around your house.
The MG5520 also offers wireless Auto Power On, a convenient feature that automatically powers up the printer whenever you send a photo or document to be printed. Built-in Auto Duplex Printing lets you automatically print on both sides of the paper and can reduce paper consumption by up to 50%, helping you to save money and the environment. Full HD Movie Print turns your favorite HD movie clips captured with your compatible Canon EOS Digital SLRs, PowerShot digital cameras and VIXIA digital camcorders into beautiful prints. The Auto Scan Mode recognizes the type of original you're scanning, then scans and saves with the appropriate settings automatically. Quick Start helps you get going fast - just press the power button and you can begin inputting commands in seconds. And Quiet Mode lets you print anytime without worrying about disturbing those around you.
The PIXMA MG5520 also comes with My Image Garden software that puts all your favorite printing features, such as Special Filters and Full HD Movie Print, in one, convenient software application. Celebrate your vivid memories by creating custom prints from your treasure trove of photos and videos. My Image Garden also helps you organize your photos with calendar view and facial recognition. Plus, creative templates in various color combinations and patterns help to inspire your photo projects. In addition, you'll have access to CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM where you can download exclusive creative projects and content.