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Canon MG2560 Pixma Printer $18 from The Good Guys (Was $49)

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Canon MG2560 Pixma Printer $18 from The Good Guys (Was $49)
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scotty on 29/12/2016 - 12:23 thegoodguys.com.au (1527 clicks)
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Here's a deal from The Good Guys — Canon PIXMA MG2560 colour inkjet printer. Was $49 and reduced to $18 until 2 Jan 2017. It's a multi-functional with 600x1200 DPI A4 scanner.

You can create copies quickly and easily with this Canon printer's built-in copier. It features a 100 sheet capacity. Plus, the Canon MG2560's 4800 x 1200 dpi print resolution helps you print clear, detailed print outs. It has an 8 ppm print speed, allowing you to watch print jobs finish very quickly. The MG2560 printer has a 600 x 1200 dpi scan resolution. Also, it's compatible with PG645, PG645XL, CL646, and CL646XL cartridges. You can meet your various printing needs thanks to this Canon printer.

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  • Shermanpk on 29/12/2016 - 12:29
    +6

    Honestly, it is probably more economical to just buy a sub-$100 mono-laser printer.

    • Rsg on 29/12/2016 - 13:57
      +1

      plus use this just as a scanner

      • MaMan on 29/12/2016 - 14:03
        +1

        You cannot just use it as a scanner. No Ink = no scan

        • Dr Techno on 29/12/2016 - 14:21

          I have a slightly older model, and you can use it just as a scanner (to image file fine.) Just can't scan & print..

        • 811b11e8 on 29/12/2016 - 16:07
          +2

          @darkage: I have a slightly different model with LCD screen, and when its out of ink it wont scan. Printer just starts up with Error out of ink..

        • EnALup on 29/12/2016 - 16:11
          +1

          I dont know who negged you. We have a higher model cannon and it wont scan without inks. You can download an app on your Android and take a pic for scanning and then print.

        • MessyG on 29/12/2016 - 16:25
          +2

          But what if you only use the scanner and never use the ink so you never run out of ink anyway?

        • Shermanpk on 29/12/2016 - 17:12
          +2

          @MissG: /S Pretty sure the ink 'runs out' after a few months.

        • MessyG on 29/12/2016 - 17:15
          +1

          @Shermanpk: Do you mean it dries out? How do you run out if you don't print?

        • Rsg on 29/12/2016 - 17:56
          +1

          @MissG: how long does it take to dry up the ink? otherwise for $18 a great scanner which can be occasionally used for printer.

        • Shermanpk on 29/12/2016 - 18:05

          @MissG:

          I was being somewhat sarcastic and referencing that many printers have been programed to report running out of ink after a certain number of pages and/or time period.
          I'm not sure if printers still do this or not.

        • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:26
          +1

          it will dry and the software will try to fix it and you will need a Psychologist

        • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:30

          depends on age of software just downgrade!

        • MessyG on 31/12/2016 - 09:17

          @payless69: I think I already need one after trying to buy a standalone scanner and being shocked by the price of a scanner when you see deals like this. FFS I love my mono laser, I just want a cheap, fast doc scanner that doesn't require manual dexterity on my part.

      • Aloa on 29/12/2016 - 17:21

        Try connecting to a Windows PC and use the scanner program comes with the OS. Although it displays error message on the printer, it will scan if you use the program to give order. Don't use the "Scan" button on the printer to give order.

        • Rsg on 29/12/2016 - 17:59

          did you use this printer? i 'm purely thinking of it to buy as a cheap scanner.

        • Aloa on 29/12/2016 - 18:26

          @Rsg:

          I did not have this exact printer, therefore I cannot assure you the method above works for this printer. But I think it will work, based on my computer knowledge as an IT graduate.

          If you are only casually using a scanner to scan stuff, I recommend you download scanner app such as CamScanner on your phone. The scan quality through your phone camera will be no worse than a scanner like this most of the time.

        • Rsg on 29/12/2016 - 18:30

          @Alucardology: yeah true that.. but lighting is always an issue though if you use phone camera in night time. how long does it take for ink to dry up?

        • Scab on 30/12/2016 - 06:44

          Although it displays error message on the printer, it will scan if you use the program to give order. Don't use the "Scan" button on the printer to give order.

          I very much doubt it would work like this, no matter where you "give the order" it still has to be processed and scanned by the printer, and I doubt you only have to bypass the printer's scan button.

    • Diji1 on 29/12/2016 - 15:03
      +5

      Why would you do that when you can just buy more printers?

    • nuchalis on 29/12/2016 - 15:24
      +1

      Any suggestions? All I want is duplex printing, WiFi… There's so many, and some have got to be insta-landfill!

      • Quarn on 29/12/2016 - 16:03
        +4

        I have a Fuji Xerox cp215W colour laser printer, great quality prints, no wastage of ink as no purging, wifi built in. 3rd party cartridges can be had for $7 and its good for 50k pages (100 reams of paper). I have put 3 boxes of paper through it already with no issues.
        I had enough of inkjets and just wanted something that would work without messing about with printheads and cartridges all day.
        Get a laser/LED and leave inkjet behind
        Just my thoughts.

        • nuchalis on 29/12/2016 - 16:23

          Totally agree! That Fuji looks great but it's discontinued, do you happen to know what the current equivalent model is? (Google is running me in circles…)

        • ninjataki on 29/12/2016 - 16:29
          +1

          Agreed - got the cm225 fw and never looking back. I have intermittent times of needing to print moderate amounts and laser can sit around doing nothing obviously without worrying about ink-dry issues. I do wish they'd make the same functionality in a more compact format though, it does take up a bit of space.

        • Quarn on 29/12/2016 - 23:21
          +1

          @nuchalis: You can get the CP225 here for $170, it appears as if Xerox are moving away from the smaller models so buy one quick while you still can (I have a spare, just in case)
          https://www.mwave.com.au/product/fuji-xerox-docuprint-cp225-…

        • Titus Afishes on 30/12/2016 - 08:44

          @Quarn: $159 @ Computer Alliance, Brisbane

        • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:57

          you make my cp215W print on both sides and you will be a hero!

      • Shermanpk on 29/12/2016 - 17:15
        +1

        A couple years ago I got a Brother HL4150CDN and my bestfriend got the slightly updated model with Wifi. They have been brilliant, they do duplex, they do colour (not photo quality or anything), but for documents and whatnot they are pretty awesome. 10,000 page cartridges are around $100, I think $200 for genuine.

        Not sure if the new ones are any good still but 9/10 would recommend getting a semi-expensive laser printer (around $250-500 is a good budget).

    • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:28

      ink is ink laser is laser Period!

  • Pricebeat on 29/12/2016 - 12:30

    Same price at HN

  • mg_k on 29/12/2016 - 12:39

    not bad as a cheap scanner.

    • retiredfeline on 29/12/2016 - 12:51

      But is it one of those combos that refuse to scan if there is no ink left?

      Edit: It might be possible to bypass it with this hack: https://www.technipages.com/canon-pixma-mg5220-scan-without-…

      • mrfluffy on 29/12/2016 - 13:11

        My black ink warning light is on but it scans ok. I just tried taking the ink cartridges out and it wouldn't scan and gave a message that the printer was in use.

        Got mine at Big W last year for $19. The paper feed mechanism failed soon after. Good enough scanner for the money though.

        I don't bother with colour printers anymore and just use a black only laser printer. A refill kit with new chips and enough toner for two fills costs me less than $40 and lasts a couple of years.

  • sakg on 29/12/2016 - 12:48
    +1

    office works got Canon MP230 for $15. Can someone compare these 2

    • Maverick-au on 29/12/2016 - 15:38
      -7

      office works got Canon MP230 for $15. Can someone compare these 2

      Do it yourself! If your bothered to read the thread instead of posting your demand you would see it was already posted.

      • sakg on 29/12/2016 - 17:52
        -3

        you can keep your mouth shut if you don't want to answer. someone might answer it.

    • hell0 on 30/12/2016 - 10:36

      One Canon is $3 cheaper it seems

  • Ineedbargains on 29/12/2016 - 13:12
    +29

    PRIMAX MP230:
    Printing resolution 4800 x 1200dpi
    Print speed: 7 pages per minute (black), 4.8 pages per minute (colour)
    Support max paper weight: ~300g/m2
    Ink: PG510 (~$25, 220 pages) , CL511 (~$27, 244 pages)
    Connection: Cable
    Scan: 600 x 1200 dpi
    Weight: ~5.3kg

    PRIMAX MG2560:
    Print resolution 4800 x 600dpi
    Print speed: 8.4 pages per minute (black), 4 pagers per minute (colour)
    Support max paper weight: ~270g/m2
    Ink: PG645 (~$23, 180 pages), CL646 (~$27, 180 pages)
    Connection: Cable
    Scan: 600 x 1200 dpi
    Weight: ~3.5kg

    Reference of ink: inkstation.com.au

    Please upvote me just like in Dota2

    • save50 on 29/12/2016 - 14:04

      How to upvote you since you provide the difference between two of them?

    • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:15

      bought stacks of both $12 and $15 the black is uglier but prints finer I even like the scanner more but I run out of room in my wheelie bins dumping them after the ink is harvested.
      as for your comparison: we can play Ebony and Ivory the ugly and the beast ah they both are super photocopiers!

  • save50 on 29/12/2016 - 14:05
    +1

    Last time, I recalled someone posted $4 printer.

  • DU99 on 29/12/2016 - 14:19
    +1

    about $7 for compatibile's

  • abc xyz on 29/12/2016 - 15:30

    same price @ harvey norman

  • alvian on 29/12/2016 - 16:05
    +2

    colour inject printer

    Finally an inkjet printer that is designed to be refilled. Good one, scotty!

    • scotty on 29/12/2016 - 16:24
      +1

      Nice pickup. Fixed.

  • Hornpub on 29/12/2016 - 17:16

    this is my third MG2560 …….have 2 empty printer in my room right now ….how do i recycle them?

    • Flying Ace on 29/12/2016 - 17:45

      Officeworks have a recycling program :)

      • Hornpub on 29/12/2016 - 18:02

        thanks for telling me. will do

  • noise36 on 29/12/2016 - 17:33

    is it mad just to buy one of these every 6 months when you run out of ink?

    I have the 2540 from a similar deal and its getting low on ink…I only occasionally printer or scan.

    • Hornpub on 29/12/2016 - 18:04

      i tried to use refills, it is buggy, sometimes works. It stops working now, i guess i had to buy one new just for the ink lol

    • scrimshaw on 29/12/2016 - 18:08

      I refill my cartridges with non branded ink from eBay. Mine uses PG10 cartridges which can be topped with a syringe. Each of my cartridges get filled about twice before I decide to chuck them out.

      The reason is that the cartridge will eventually smear the prints or have really inconsistent print quality. Im still puzzled as to how to keep the print nozzles in good condition.

  • ireadtermsofuse on 29/12/2016 - 19:05

    Printer? I hardly knew 'er

  • teekoo on 29/12/2016 - 20:04

    Awful printer, turns up as ink run out if you don't print in a while

    • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:17

      get yourself a HP! you are gonna love Canon!

  • lizzle on 30/12/2016 - 08:44

    Can you print on photo paper with this printer?

    • payless69 on 30/12/2016 - 09:17

      of course!

      • lizzle on 30/12/2016 - 09:17

        great thanks :)

  • Tomaus62 on 30/12/2016 - 19:07

    Thanks… Bought one from Wetherill park! Not many have this in stock!

  • justdigi on 30/12/2016 - 22:38

    $33 online, do I need a code or something to get that price?

    • scotty on 30/12/2016 - 23:07

      Looks like they changed the price. I'll mark it as expired.

  • payless69 on 31/12/2016 - 10:55

    since Big W has sold this one many times for $15 it would be fair to say that the wholesale price would be less!
    Since GG and JBHIFI are the same company now we are all just taken for one big ride!!

  • payless69 on 31/12/2016 - 11:43

    just come back from this store and they put a non wireless HP for $17 that uses new cartridges again.
    Since HP sells them near empty it is not a bargain!

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