August 24th, 2012 
KJS Canon Pixma MX372 Review
The Canon Pixma MX372 Office All-in-One multifunction printer / scanner / fax with a photocopier feature. Although the Canon is a budget printer that comes with a number of pleasantly surprising features, such as a 100-sheet paper input drawer and a single-sided 30-page automatic document feeder. It is a multifunction printer that enables users to scan multipage documents. Designed specifically for small offices, it offers more than you might expect from a budget MFP. However, its expensive black-ink makes it inappropriate for mass use. Let’s take a look at some of the major pros and cons of this multifunction printer.
Pros
The device delivers sharp and distinct text output. It also enables users to send faxes from their PC. Here are the major benefits of using this Canon printer:
- Occupies very little space – Even if you have a very congested office, you might still be able to find space for the Canon Pixma MX372. It is compact and self-contained, and its folding paper trays enable it to become more compact when not in use.
- Contributes to the décor – This Canon printer comes in a captivating matte-black finish and looks quite striking. Chances are that it will add to the appeal of your office space.
- Easy to use – The Canon Pixma MX372 uses a new and easier method for cartridge-loading. Referred to as “FastFront,” it requires you to uncover a door behind the paper tray to replace the cartridge. It is more convenient than the previous method, where you had to pull up the entire scanner lid to load a cartridge.
- Moderately Priced – This is perhaps the only Cannon printer that offers so many interesting features at such a low price.
- Feeds documents automatically – The 30-page automatic document feeder enables the device to scan multi-page documents without any manual supervision. Needless to say, this improves efficiency at the workplace.
Cons
Low paper capacity is one of the major disadvantages of this Canon printer. However, if you want to use it for micro office, this may not be a big issue. Given below are some major disadvantages of using a Canon Pixma MX372
- Below standard photo output quality – Although the printer offers high quality text output, photo prints are not up to the mark. However, if you are not expecting very high quality photos, and want to use color photo prints for day-to-day office activities, you may find the output quality acceptable.
- High cost per page – The printing cost per mono page and per color page with this printer are 6.3 cents and 13.8 cents, respectively. This is around 2.5 cents more expensive than the usual per-page-printing cost.
Simply put, the Canon MX372 is a good choice for micro office where only one or two people will use it to print/scan a limited number of pages per day. However, those who are looking for an office printer for bulk use should look elsewhere.
