Canon Pixma MP540 is a mid ranged all in one inkjet printer. The overall looks of the Pixma MP540 have been greatly overhauled and it really looks a lot more different then its earlier series models. Pixma MP540’s overall shape and the feel have been totally refurbished into something new and unique. Aesthetically Canon Pixma MP540 gives a rounded look with the sides curved inside. The control panel has also moved from the center to the right front of the printer. Pixma MP540 uses five Canon MP540 ink cartridges. Let us look at what Pixma MP540 has in store for us.
The famous control wheel is still present in the Pixma MP540 suggesting that it inherits the same ease of control functionality offered by the printer models of this series. There is a less than 2 inch LCD with which you can view everything happening on your Pixma MP540 inkjet printer. Moving the screen from the middle to the corner has greatly subsidized the viewing experience of the printer users, which might be a consideration for more demanding and ergonomically conscious printer users. Pixma MP540 uses individually replaceable Canon M540 ink cartridges. There are three memory card slots in Canon Pixma MP540 where you can insert your media card and get your printing done. You can also connect your printer via a USB cable which is a standard option or bare minimum now for most of the inkjet printers. Pixma MP540 however lacks a Wi-Fi connection to connect to a wireless network which makes it a less ideal printer for usage in a computer network environment. You cannot even connect with a wired LAN because of no Ethernet available. You would also miss some other very important features like CD or DVD printing, duplex printing, and automatic document feeder.
Canon MP540 ink cartridges system is based on the five tank ink system. Canon MP540 cartridges use dye based as well as pigment based printing technologies. Usage of both technologies by Canon MP540 cartridges ensures that you get the best printing results for both colored and black text printing. Excellent quality ink used by Canon MP540 ink cartridges and support for the ChromaLife100 photo preservation characteristic ensures long life photos of excellent quality. There are in total five Canon MP540 ink cartridges used in Canon MP540 printer. There are two black Canon MP540 ink cartridges, one pigment based and the other using dye based technology. The colored Canon MP540 ink cartridges include; one cyan, one magenta and one yellow.
Canon MP540 is good Canon inkjet printer with latest technology Canon ink cartridges used. Pixma MP540’s inability to connect to Wi-Fi or even Ethernet makes it less useful for the office environment.