Canon Pixma MP990

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

8
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fast.
Easy to set up and built-in wireless networking.
Auto duplexing.

Cons:

Ink bleeds into cheap paper.
Six thirsty ink cartridges.

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Last revision on January 15, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fast
Easy to set up and built-in wireless networking
Auto duplexing
Good photo quality
Scans and prints directly from 35mm slides and strips of film
Outstanding LCD panel

Reviewers Didn't Like

Ink bleeds into cheap paper
Six thirsty ink cartridges
No automatic document feeder
Bluetooth capability is optional, not built in
No fax modem

Expert reviews and ratings

100

The MP990 is a good, versatile multifunctional printer that ticks all the right boxes. Designed for anyone who's into 35mm or digital photography, the MP990 holds its own when printing both photos and office documents. It offers fast print speeds...

By DigitalVersus on January 26, 2011

The Canon Pixma MP990 wireless photo printer offers a lot of great features such as auto duplexing in a rather large three-in-one printer (there's no fax). On the plus side it's very fast and photos in particular look fantastic. On the minus...

By About.com on November 22, 2010

Canon’s Pixma MP990 missed out on last issue’s photo printer group test but it fits right in to that category as a highly specified multifunction aimed at “serious photographers”, as Canon puts it. We’re serious...

By PCWorld New Zealand on August 30, 2010

The Canon Pixma MP990 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer can serve equally well as a home MFP or a standalone home photo...

By PC Mag on April 30, 2010

Despite its squat size I doubt this All In One from Canon will ever pass the lounge police. Perhaps it is the silver grey colour but more likely the black band around the top edge; however as a man what matters to me is quality and...

By GadgetSpeak on April 23, 2010

100

Extra ink colours, a CCD scanner and transparency scanning set this MFP apart; making it a perfect choice for imaging enthusiasts....

By Expert Reviews on January 15, 2010

Canon's Pixma MP990 should appeal to photo types wanting good quality, but they'll need a little patience to go along with...

By CNET Australia on January 14, 2010

This multifunctional printer is every photographer's dream, basically because it features a film-to-print system that allows you to produce your own prints from negatives. Even if you are the unsophisticated consumer, you will appreciate the...

By Electronicsme on January 06, 2010

The Canon Pixma MP990 is Canon’s top-of-the-range Pixma inkjet multifunction printer – refreshed and now armed with integrated wireless and USB flash drive support. The MP990 has an automatic duplexer, direct CD/DVD printing, a 3.8in LCD...

By Macworld UK on January 01, 2010

Canon’s PIXMA MP990 is the most expensive all-in-one in the company’s range and has all the bells and whistles of the others, plus some. It’s designed for home use and aimed also at photo enthusiasts, particularly those interested in...

By Trusted Reviews on December 22, 2009

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