Canon, CNMTS5020, Pixma TS5020 Wireless All-in-One Printer, 1 Each

I received this Canon printer for free to test and review for my honest opinion. Set up of this printer took between 30-40 minutes. I have been testing this product for the last 10 days. It's easy to use, the print quality really impressed me. The only thing I would change is I would make the screen a touch screen. Other than that, as my title states... I love the features of this printer! You can preview and edit right on the printer. The inks are INDIVIDUAL!! You only change what runs out!! Square photo printing and being able to link it right to your mobile device and print your pictures...awesome!!

Note: I received this printer as a free sample in order to provide a neutral, non-biased review of it. I've had the pleasure of using this printer for over a week now, and I'm pretty impressed. Given the price point, I was worried it was going to be just good enough, but I've been pleasantly surprised that the opposite has been true. I'm an attorney here in the city, so I decided to test out this printer by printing out large numbers of federal statutes to see if it could cope with the high page count. Surprisingly, this printer knocked them out pretty quickly, with no visible slowdown after the initial pages were printed. As a summary, so far, the good with this printer has outweighed the bad substantially. As for the pros, the quick printing is definitely a plus. Additionally, the wifi connection between it and my laptop is quite effective and works just like the printer is still attached by cord (although this is somewhat expected now, it's still nice to see it work consistently). The ink cartridges haven't been all that quick to drain either, which has been a nice surprise. Last, the aesthetic (especially for the price) is impressive. The printer comes with the paper tray on top towards the rear of the printer, which is helpful especially when using its duplex feature (more on that in a bit). Plus, the screen that is on the front of the device is both attractive and helpful, as it allows you to actually change settings without having to load up your computer (this is something I've noticed more when I went back to my other printer which doesn't have a screen). Regarding the cons, it really just boils down to two. This is really a mild one, but, the setup isn't exactly fantastic. It does come with a disc, which is simple enough, but unfortunately my laptop doesn't have an internal disc drive, so I had to download the setup online. I could've missed it in the materials, but I never saw a link showing where to download the setup online, which would've been helpful (apologies if I missed it somewhere). Even with that though, it was pretty straightforward using Canon's site as they thankfully let you download it online. Setup took a bit of time as the printer apparently had to do some self-setup after the ink was installed. I ended up waiting a while for the printer to be ready because a message on the LCD screen kept telling me to wait while the printer completed its setup. I eventually just cancelled out of that, and the printer was working just fine, so I assume this was either a poorly written message or one that never updated. Again, not a gigantic thing, but it's something that probably should be improved. The only other (mild) complaint I could make about this is the lack of automatic two-sided printing (duplex). Granted, at this price point, you're still getting a really good printer, so it's hard to say this should've been included (as I suspect the next tier of printer probably has it). I still find manual duplex printing clunky though, and it makes me want to avoid using this printer's duplex printing altogether. Due to the top-load paper tray though, this is easier than with most printers I've used, since you can just pull out the blank paper from the tray easily and replace it with your paper that has 1 side already printed. It's certainly a solid replacement for the automatic version, and as long as this isn't something crucial for your purchase, then you shouldn't give it another thought since the manual duplex on here is pretty solid for what it is. Overall, I can't recommend this printer enough for the price point. I hope you find this review helpful, as I've tried to include everything I've tried so far. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the mobile printing work from my phone, since a free Canon app is available, but I've yet to nail that one down.

Bought this about 1 month ago and so far I love it. Was fairly easy to set up and easy to use. I am hoping that it continues to perform for a long time.

I received this printer as a free sample to review and this is how I feel about the printer.... Let me first say that I have been a lifetime customer of HP printers and thought that no other printer could compare. I was wrong. It was easy to set up and get to printing. Its smaller and a little more convenient and its quick. However there is always good with bad. I would have preferred to have the paper load from the front VS. the back of the printer. This for me was inconvenient.

I received the Pixma TS5020 Canon Printer in the mail for free in exchange to test the product and write a review. This is a great little printer/copier/scanner. It makes very sharp images and the ink cartridges are simple to install. It can be set up by itself wirelessly without a disc and it can be used from wireless devices with ease. The paper is simply uploaded through the back. Small and does not take much room.

I received a free sample in return for writing a review, so I wasn't totally sure what I would be getting. I was pleasantly surprised with this printer. The print quality is very good, although the speed could be a little better when it comes to pictures. I can't really speak to photo printing because I don't really use my home printer for that. I mostly use the printer for school, printing long articles. For that the speed is just fine, and it's very reliable. In the past I've had printers that take several tries before they recognize a job in the queue, but this one seems to start up right away. It was also very easy to set up and get the ink cartridges installed. The scan feature is incredibly easy to use. The scanning process is a lot faster than any other printer I've had. I also like that the printer can connect via wifi to print from my phone. Lastly, it doesn't make a bunch of noise all the time. My last printer would have some sort of reset around 1 AM sometimes, but this one has been pretty quiet which is honestly a really nice change. Issues: I don't like having to manually flip pages for duplex printing. I print double-sided all the time, and this means I can't just leave things printing and come back. However there is a dialogue that comes up showing exactly how to flip the stack of pages, so there is no confusion there which I do appreciate. The display is not a touch screen and the whole panel needs to be flipped up for the printer to work. I've found, though, that as long as it's tilted up at at least a 45 degree angle away from the opening printing will still work. Overall, I would definitely recommend this printer based on my usage so far. The biggest problem is the manual flipping for duplex printing, but that's really just an inconvenience. The best part is how easy it is to scan and copy using the Canon quick menu. It's also a nice little printer, but just as functional as some bigger ones. Taking up less space is always nice!

My first impression of this printer was that it is much more compact than my old printer. It doesn`t take up very much room at all. When I first took it out of the box, I was glad to see it was packaged securely so that nothing was damaged. I`ve had issues with that when ordering online in the past. When I took everything out f the box and arranged it for setup, I was please to see how much was included. There were printer cartridges included, although I think they contain less ink than those you buy separately- like the demo batteries in kids` electronics. The instructions were incredibly easy to follow and I had no problem having it set up and ready to print within minutes. I was dismayed to see that there is one ink cartridge for each color, so 5 cartridges in total. It also appears that when one color runs out the printer will not print- although I`m not 100% sure of that since it says differently online. I`ve still got the `demo` ink in the printer and it looks by the ink levels that we have quite a bit more printing to do before that gets low. I thought that maybe the smaller size would affect the quality of the print jobs but I was wrong. I have been highly impressed with the crispness and clarity of the printing so far. I have printed on photo paper and regular letter sized paper. Both have yielded beautiful clean edges to the printing. The printer is much quieter than my HP which I am delighted about. My other printer kept me from being able to print when the kids were sleeping so that was a problem when I was in school. The screen is very clear and I love how easy it is to use- no problems yet and we`ve printed quote a few photos and documents. I`m less enthusiastic about the paper tray in the back, there isn`t much support for the paper so it tends to flop over which is annoying but hasn`t affected the printing at all. I do not like having to install an app on my phone to be able to print but I think that may be only for pictures. My documents or emails on my iPhone have been printing when I press the `print` button on my phone. I am also not pleased with how quickly it goes into hibernation mode. I like having wireless printing so I don`t have to run over to the printer and having it need to be woken up defeats that purpose. Overall, I really like this printer and see it lasting a long time. I received this printer for free in return for my unbiased and honest review.

I received the Pixma TS5020 Canon Printer to review and give my honest opinion about this product. I loved the fact that it is more compact than other printers I've used. The set up was very simple, I had no issues at all and I'm not a "techie" person. It's wireless, and this feature was also a breeze to set up. Printing is fast. Color prints are beautiful as I would expect from a canon product. The control panel provides very easy access to all functions of the printer. Now, the things that I don't care for. This printer loads paper from the rear for the machine and doesn't have a paper drawer so you're limited to how many sheets of paper that you can put in the feeder. This printer uses five different cartridges for ink. Perhaps this is intended to be able to provide superior color images (???) However, for everyday printing I don't notice any difference in the printing from the color printing from the printers I have owned. The fact that you have to deal with that many ink tanks is bothersome to me. The ink tanks that came with the printer didn't last but a couple of weeks and that didn't include too many prints. I understand that the first time you use ink tanks in a printer that the machine itself uses up a very small amount of ink, however in comparison to other printers I've used it lasted but a fraction of time. You always need to have a spare set of these cartridges on hand to replace a tank or tanks once they run out or you are unable to use the printer. I'm only giving this printer a three star rating because of the paper loading feature and the issues with the ink tanks. The actual printing and ease of use are pretty good for a casual user.

I recently had a chance to try the Canon Pixma TS5020. This printer comes with 5 cartridges in the standard Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black and PGBK inks. The instruction manual is decent but very basic. If you have a working knowledge of technology it's easy enough, but the instructions are not detailed enough for novices or people who maybe uncomfortable setting up electronics. The diagrams to demonstrate setup are not very clear. They should be in color to make setup like insertion of cartridges easier. It can be quite a confusing setup and the instructions assume basic knowledge and don't give enough details. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to put in the cartridges. I was trying to snap them into place manually before figuring out that the printer needs to be powered on to ready the setup. When I finally turned the printer on, the cartridge receptor slid open, from where it was a quick and easy insertion. The instructions don't mention this at all. The power cord is also too short to be convenient. It's only a couple of feet long so unless the printer is going to be setup next to an outlet, this will need an extension cord. After the cartridge is inserted, this printer doesn't automatically process to the next step. I tried restarting the machine, but the cartridges don't automatically reset either. At this point, the printer asks you to scan the QR code. It's not a huge deal, but a minor nuisance is still a setback. It needs that you go to the Google Play store and download the free QR code reader app. The setup took about an hour from beginning to end. Compare that to the 15 minutes it took me to setup my previous printer, and I would be likely to return this one and go for my tried and tested model. The printer runs a pretty standard operation. Paper was easy to load and printing took about the same amount of time as other printers. It stalled once and I got an error message asking to check for certain things like jammed paper or clicked cartridge. I did and proceeded, but bear in mind that every time you reboot the printer, operation panels will have to be manually open or it will not proceed. This printer doesn't have a touchscreen for those who prefer it. The actual copies were decent. The color was crisp and true with no bleeding. I don't print photographs but since it includes PGBK and Black ink, I assume it defaults automatically to use the richer black ink for photos. My work also doesn't require printing large stacks of paper, so I can't comment on its speed for larger projects. Overall, I would recommend this product to friends with minor reservations. The setup was somewhat difficult but overall the printer functions decently and met my expectations. It seems to be a good enough printer for a home office. I received the Canon Pixma TS5020 for free in exchange for my open and honest review. This doesn't change my review criterion which a pretty stringent. A product has to deliver on every last thing it promises for me to give it a truly glowing review and I make sure I mention any flaws I come across so a potential buyer is well informed before making a purchase.

To begin, let it be known that I received a free sample of this printer to review. Now let's start with the setup of the printer. The process was very simple, the instructions were well put together, and it took about 15 minutes to get everything firing and ready to go. During the setup of the printer you're required to mess with the scanner cover a little, and I felt that it was a bit flimsy. I'm sure it was part of the printers design to keep it small and compact, but I feel that it could easily be damaged or broken if you aren't careful. My favorite feature of this printer is the wireless capability. Coming from someone that has had to use a wired connection his whole life, this feature is extremely convenient. The printing speed isn't super fast, but it is decent. I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the printing both in color and black/white. I was expecting a lot more, and that would be one of the things I would like to see improved. The black/white prints sometimes had smudges on certain letters. The color prints weren't too sharp. The quality will be okay for me for now as I am only using this printer for school and other miscellaneous documents, nothing too professional. Overall, the printer is simple to setup and use, but the quality is lacking and for that reason I don't think I would recommend the product to a friend.