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Customer Reviews for PIXMA MG8220
PIXMA MG8220
A sleek, beautiful design is your introduction to the superior quality, versatility, and ease of use you'll experience with the PIXMA MG8220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One.
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Rating Snapshot (17 reviews)
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12 out of 17(71%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PIXMA MG8220
Review 1 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: PTurvill
Location: Whidbey Island, WA
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Printing Photos
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: No
Don't Believe the Specifications
Overall Rating
Features
4
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5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
2
out of
5
Date:June 13, 2013
Pros: Easy Setup, Sharp Tones & Colors, prints cds and dvds
Cons: Large Footprint, Heavy/Bulky, High Ink Consumption, poor documentation
While the specifications list a galaxy of compatible picture cards, Footnote 7 mentions a "special adapter" allegedly "sold separately." In truth there is no currently made adapter that will permit the use of xD format picture cards. While a few such cards (xD to CF) may still be found on dealers' shelves, their prices are about half the price of the current street price of this printer. If you want to print from xD cards, look elsewhere.
Otherwise, except for very high ink consumption (a common complaint among many currently made inkjet printers: give away the printer, make huge profits on ink!), this printer is a good choice for someone who wants a decent multi-function printer for photos, CDs/DVDs, and general page printing, copying and scanning.
With more ink economy, it would rate 4 stars; with full picture card compatibility (no unavailable "adapter" required) it could rate 5 stars. Canon can do better than to resort to misleading and bloated specifications to lure customers.
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Review 2 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: JB
Location: Baltimore, MD
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Best printer I ever had
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:April 11, 2013
Pros: Compact Design, Easy Setup, Sharp Tones & Colors, fast print speed, easy to use
Cons: Large Footprint
This printer is the best featured printer and the best buy I ever had. I particularly like the feature to scan 35mm 0negatives and slides. The results of various slides I scanned is very acceptable for a 8" by 10" print. I would advise any one to purchase this printer.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: clinton
Location: Birmingham, AL
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Mostly used for: Small/Home Office
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Best Quality - at an (ink) price!
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:March 7, 2013
Pros: reliable, Easy Setup, durable, Sharp Tones & Colors, fast print speed, easy to use
Cons: High Ink Consumption
I just had to replace my old Canon PIXMA MG8120 - after a number of years, I had just worn it out. But because it had served me so well, I shopped around and ended up getting the 'new' version - this MG8220. It's faster than my old printer, has everything that I need and will, I hope, last as long as my MG8120.
But - buyer beware! - as much as I love this printer it still just drinks ink at an alarming rate. I only use genuine Canon ink and paper and have tons of ink left (one more reason I got this model) left over from my old printer. This is NOT a low-ink consumption printer by any means.
But if you want the very highest print quality, easy wireless and AirPrint printing, flawless scanning, etc., this may be just the printer for you.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Mel
very frustrating selection panel
Overall Rating
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Price/Value
1
out of
5
Quality
2
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:February 27, 2013
Pros: Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons: Difficult to use, Slow Print Speed, unreliable
This printer does print high quality copies. However, the panel of buttons to select what you want is very, very confusing. The printer seems to get "confused" when I try printing something remotely from my computer, and whirrs and clicks forever before I finally coax it to print. I've had the printer for about 8 months and it's a challenge any time I want to print. Today I tried to copy something, and a warning came on saying the rear paper tray was empty and needed filling. FIRST: I had no idea it had a rear paper tray. Second, neither I, nor my 5 degrees from MIT computer junkie husband can figure out how or what to push to make it print from the front paper tray again.
Really, people at Canon, does it have to be THIS hard?
Would not buy again unless you are a real techie.
Really, people at Canon, does it have to be THIS hard?
Would not buy again unless you are a real techie.
7 of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Chuck58
Location: Maryland
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Small/Home Office
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Great overall printer/scanner
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:February 21, 2013
Pros: Compact Design, Easy Setup, Sharp Tones & Colors, fast print speed
This has just about every feature you could ask for. Air Print enabled, wireless print and scan, beautiful photo printer on glossy paper, color print on printable CDs. Inks get a little pricey depending on usage. Overall very pleased
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: College Student
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Printing Documents
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Super duper printer
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:February 14, 2013
Pros: reliable, Compact Design, Easy Setup, durable, Low Ink Consumption, Lightweight/Portable, Sharp Tones & Colors, fast print speed, easy to use, wireless printing and bluetooth capability
This printer is awesome. I am college student and as such space is a premium... this printer sits ontop of my dresser in a corner of my room and i love the wireless printing and scanning. setup is a snap and usage is so easy that a 6 yr old could figure it out. theres atleast one review on this printer that says you can only scan using a usb cable... that reviewer has no idea what they are talking about. this printer meets and exceeds my expectations and as such this is the best printer i have bought to date.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Warborn
Location: Windsor, CT
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Printing Documents
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
This one is a keeper.
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:December 5, 2012
Pros: reliable, Easy Setup, durable, Low Ink Consumption, Sharp Tones & Colors, easy to use
I love this machine. I've been through quite a few over the years. This one is by far the best.
What I like:
- Print qulity
- Print speed
- scan quality and speed
- ink consumption - whoever complains about ink just go on Ebay and search "refill"
- wireless
- prints photos from my iPhone wirelessly via iPhone app.
- home network friendly, 2 desktops, 3 laptops, 2 iPhones and iPad all print from anywhere in the house.
- Print speed
- scan quality and speed
- ink consumption - whoever complains about ink just go on Ebay and search "refill"
- wireless
- prints photos from my iPhone wirelessly via iPhone app.
- home network friendly, 2 desktops, 3 laptops, 2 iPhones and iPad all print from anywhere in the house.
What I don't like:
- does not make sandwiches
29 of 31 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Jake
Location: Exeter, CA
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Mostly used for: Small/Home Office
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No
Canon MG8220 does not print color after 4 use
Overall Rating
Features
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Price/Value
1
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:October 13, 2012
I have the Canon MG8220 for approx 4 months
At first it was printing ok
now, it does not print anything in color
I did all maintenance
but nothing happens
im using brand new ink
At first it was printing ok
now, it does not print anything in color
I did all maintenance
but nothing happens
im using brand new ink
13 of 30 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Old gezer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Printing Documents
Product replacement: Yes
Good Canon Experience
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:October 11, 2012
Pros: Easy Setup, Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons: High Ink Consumption
Easy to set up, but miss book I received with my old printer. Don't particular like touch switches when using printer as not sure of action or results in multiple touches when not intended. It seems to use more ink than my older MP960 and the ink containers are smaller.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Tom
Location: Cheshire, Ct
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Small/Home Office
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Solid Purchase
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:August 15, 2012
Pros: reliable, Compact Design, Easy Setup, fast print speed, easy to use
We bought this for home office and family use at the end of 2011 and it has not disappointed us. Got a great price by ordering on Canon website.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: newiPad3user
Location: Redding, CA
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Small/Home Office
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: No
Works great for AirPrint
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:August 10, 2012
Pros: Compact Design, Easy Setup, durable, Sharp Tones & Colors, fast print speed, easy to use, works with airprint
I am writing a review before having used all the features. However, wireless setup was the easiest of any of my Canon products. Wireless printing and scanning are great. I bought the MG8220 for the sake of AirPrint, a feature that allows direct printing from my new iPad3. AirPrint works flawlessly! I will be exploring all the other features in time. So far, so good! Most complete Canon printer-scanner I have yet owned. Good job, Canon!
8 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: knuts1
Location: Minnesota
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Scanning
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Product replacement: No
bad or no instructions
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
2
out of
5
Date:July 16, 2012
Pros: Compact Design, fast print speed
Cons: Difficult to use, Difficult Setup, bad or no instructions
I bought this printer yesterday and it took forever to install as the instructions are very bad. I bought it mainly to scan old negatives and there are absolutely no instructions either with the printer or online that I can find that instruct me on how to do it. If the sales woman did not show me where the negative holder was I probably would not have found it as again there are no instructions I could find.
I would not recommend this to a friend at this time but I may change my mind in the future once I use it more.
I will do a followup once I use this printer more.
20 of 29 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: rustin
Location: florida,fl
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
wrong decision taken
Overall Rating
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
1
out of
5
Quality
3
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:March 30, 2012
i was looking for a quality printer nd money is not a problem for me....but the decision whcih i had made ryt now doesnt seems to be correct...bad printing quality...old firmwares inside the printer...talking bout wireless adapter....poorest sorry to say but u r not manufacturing the good printers :-((
30 of 147 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Mimi
Location: California
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
EASY! ALL WIRELESS,FAB COLORS
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:March 28, 2012
I LOVE this printer! I use a MAC (no more PC for me!)
I bought mine at the end of 2011. For me, this is an update. In 2008, I changed to a Macbook Pro from a PC & Apple featured a prior version of this wireless printer which I bought and loved for 3 1/2 years. (Apple knows good design!.) This version will even print from an ipad or iphone (they are on my birthday list).
TIPS:
(1) In the 3 1/2 years I owned the prior similar version, I almost never turned it off- unless I was traveling for a month. With both versions, I've never had "start-up lag-time issues." I turn my computer off -but leave the printer always on- it's always ready to go. My old printer was still working great before I upgraded.
(2) INK: Leave the cartridges in until it won't print anymore. People generally complain about most printers running out of ink too early - but I've found I can print quite a lot more after the initial warnings and "blinky lights" start. Just ignore them:) This has great archival quality ink that won't fade. Select the proper paper option & Print photos on good photo paper - it makes a difference.
(3) EASY SETUP- After I plugged everything in, I called Canon Tech Support & they took me through the steps. Then I felt silly - it was that easy!! But you can call too! Call CANON TECH SUPPORT during the warranty period & ask any questions or for help.THEY'RE GREAT!!! They answer right away- you get a human pretty quickly- and someone in the US!! a rare thing nowadays! Just like APPLE- that's why I love my MAC!
(4) WIRELESS EVERYTHING-including SCANNING. (You DO have to open the lid to insert an item to be scanned- but the rest is all done wirelessly & from my computer screen. The prior critique obviously didn't know how to set it all up)
(5) TO SCAN- From the main screen -Click on the icon on your computer to open the printer menus, then: Start Application, then click on MP Navigator EX. I use Photos/Documents (Platen) and use the advanced settings. It's amazing what you can do there- instead of using the "AUTO" options.
(6) COLORS are my thing (I'm a painter)- and they are fabulous for a home printer.
(7) My only "beef" is that the OCR software isn't great- but that would add to the cost. You can get good add-on OCR software if you need it.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS PRINTER- but spend a little time getting to know it at first.- especially the scanning options.
I bought mine at the end of 2011. For me, this is an update. In 2008, I changed to a Macbook Pro from a PC & Apple featured a prior version of this wireless printer which I bought and loved for 3 1/2 years. (Apple knows good design!.) This version will even print from an ipad or iphone (they are on my birthday list).
TIPS:
(1) In the 3 1/2 years I owned the prior similar version, I almost never turned it off- unless I was traveling for a month. With both versions, I've never had "start-up lag-time issues." I turn my computer off -but leave the printer always on- it's always ready to go. My old printer was still working great before I upgraded.
(2) INK: Leave the cartridges in until it won't print anymore. People generally complain about most printers running out of ink too early - but I've found I can print quite a lot more after the initial warnings and "blinky lights" start. Just ignore them:) This has great archival quality ink that won't fade. Select the proper paper option & Print photos on good photo paper - it makes a difference.
(3) EASY SETUP- After I plugged everything in, I called Canon Tech Support & they took me through the steps. Then I felt silly - it was that easy!! But you can call too! Call CANON TECH SUPPORT during the warranty period & ask any questions or for help.THEY'RE GREAT!!! They answer right away- you get a human pretty quickly- and someone in the US!! a rare thing nowadays! Just like APPLE- that's why I love my MAC!
(4) WIRELESS EVERYTHING-including SCANNING. (You DO have to open the lid to insert an item to be scanned- but the rest is all done wirelessly & from my computer screen. The prior critique obviously didn't know how to set it all up)
(5) TO SCAN- From the main screen -Click on the icon on your computer to open the printer menus, then: Start Application, then click on MP Navigator EX. I use Photos/Documents (Platen) and use the advanced settings. It's amazing what you can do there- instead of using the "AUTO" options.
(6) COLORS are my thing (I'm a painter)- and they are fabulous for a home printer.
(7) My only "beef" is that the OCR software isn't great- but that would add to the cost. You can get good add-on OCR software if you need it.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS PRINTER- but spend a little time getting to know it at first.- especially the scanning options.
93 of 94 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: Gman62
Location: Elmwood Park, iL
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: Less than 1 year
Product replacement: Yes
New all in one for me
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:December 13, 2011
Pros: very quiet, nice footprint
Cons: wierd restart after asleep
So far the MG 8220 has been a good printer. I thought the black ink would be used up faster but it's the Gray and colors that go faster. I am wondering if the ink carts were "starter" types not full amounts. The other issue is once the printer goes to sleep it takes a while to boot back up and if you print while asleep it takes for every to print the document.
40 of 42 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: HR
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Canon MG8120 printer
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
2
out of
5
Quality
2
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:December 9, 2011
I have the MG8120 which is practically identical to the MG8220. The color quality is very poor for photos, slightly better for color copies. I wouldn't recommend it for anybody.
18 of 107 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for PIXMA MG8220
Nickname: H2OSKIER
Location: Atlanta, GA
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: more than 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Amazing quality
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
5
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5
Price/Value
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Date:November 10, 2011
Pros: easy to use, high quality scans prints and copies, lion compatible, wireless set up easy, film scanner, great value for the price
Cons: requires usb cable for scans
I purchased the MG8220 as a replacement for a 10 yr old printer. I needed an all in one compatible with Mac Lion that could easily network with the 4 Macs I have at the house. THe printer was very easy to set up and configure with the Private Wireless network. The quality of printing, copying and scanning are remarkable. Setting the printer in "quite" mode really makes the printer almost complete noiseless! I've scanned color 35mm negative in high quality (4800dpi mode) with excellent results. The control panel has light touch sensitivity and is easy to use and understand with the LCD display screen. I downloaded all of the software and driver update from the web site prior to installing the printer and set up with Mac OSX Lion was simple. This is an extremely user friendly all in one printer. The only negative is having to use a physical cable (usb) to perform the scans.
88 of 91 people found this review helpful.
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