Hi Alex
Although a different model, my experience with a Canon Pixma MP640's
scanner has been impossible. According to the specs, this unit
should scan, copy and print okay on my iMac (OSX 10.4.11), via WIFI
setup. I've set it up with Airport, and I will say that the printer
works seamlessly. However the scanner will not work wirelessly at
all. I have spent a couple of hours on the phone to Canon techs, on
a couple of different occasions. I have have uninstalled and
reinstalled both by myself, and with the techs on standby. Even they
can't explain why the scanning function won't work wirelessly, but
will only work when using a cable connection.
After spending many hours trying to sort this problem out without
success, I've given up, and don't use the scanner function at all. I
did ask the tech's and also sent an email to Canon, requesting that
they have the ethical courtesy to alert both Mac users and printer
salespersons that this problem exists (particularly if using Mac OSX
10.4.11). However I don't believe anything eventuated from this
request.
Hopefully, list members will be able to provide information about a
good MFP unit with good scanning functions. Alternatively, if
possible, before buying another printer (particularly Canon), try to
see the model that you want, actually set up to a Mac, and see all
functions working as you would wish, before parting with your hard-
earned cash.
Cheers
Rosie
On 01/03/2011, at 8:19 PM, Alex wrote:
Hello Wamug Friends
It looks like my Canon Pixma MX700 MFC is dying - Error message
5200 (printer head overheating). The one thing that has bugged me
a lot is that the scanning function (to pdf) has always been
painful. It certainly was not simple & easy & it always took a
long time to complete. Not what I imagine things ought to be like
in this day & age! If Apple had designed it it would be one button
& over before you even pressed it! Has this been the experience
with other users of this printer? What other printers can you
recommend? This one only cost $214.50 + GST, so probably not worth
fixing in our throw away society :(
Cheers, Alex
Alex Novakovic - Best Computer Accounting
MYOB Certified Consultant
Mobile: 0439 388 669
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