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Canon MX492 Black Wireless All-in-One Small Printer with Mobile or Tablet Printing, Airprint and Google Cloud Print Compatible
Brand | Canon |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Printing Technology | Inkjet |
Special Feature | Auto-Document Feeder |
Color | Black |
Model Name | MAIN-39998 |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 4.4 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 8.8 |
Item Weight | 13 Pounds |
About this item
- The space-saving small printer fits about anywhere in your home, office or dorm
- Air Print: Print wirelessly and effortlessly from your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch --no drivers needed
- Print and scan photos or documents from your mobile device using the free Canon PRINT app
- Save time with the fully integrated Auto Document Feeder
- We are here for you with 100% US-based Service & Support
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Energy efficiencyConserves energy compared to similar products.As certified byEPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.Certification LevelSILVER - Sustainability features for this product
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Energy efficiencyConserves energy compared to similar products.As certified byEPEAT
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.Certification LevelSILVER - Sustainability features for this product
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Energy efficiencyConserves energy compared to similar products.As certified byEPEAT
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.Certification LevelSILVER
Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.7"D x 17.2"W x 7.5"H |
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Controller Type | Android |
Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
Included Components | Pixma(r) Mx492 Wireless Printer (black) |
Print media | Envelopes, Paper (plain), High-resolution paper, Glossy photo paper |
Scanner Type | document |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 20 |
Display Type | LCD |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
Sheet Size | 8.5 inches |
Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 1200 dpi |
Dual-sided printing | Yes |
Maximum copies per run | 20 |
Duplex | Automatic |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Ink Color | Color |
Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Control Method | App |
Compatible Cartridge | Color ink cartridges |
Processor Count | 1 |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
Specific Uses For Product | Office, Home |
UPC | 013803249378 667562774062 013803249361 841434100030 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803249361 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 MB |
Item Weight | 13 pounds |
Manufacturer | Canon USA Inc. |
ASIN | B00RN08584 |
Item model number | MX492 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #189,545 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #171 in Ink Tank Printers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 5, 2015 |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 17.2 x 11.7 x 7.5 inches; 13 Pounds
- Item model number : MX492
- Date First Available : January 5, 2015
- Manufacturer : Canon USA Inc.
- ASIN : B00RN08584
- Best Sellers Rank: #189,545 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
- #171 in Ink Tank Printers
- Customer Reviews:
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Small Footprint and Business Quality Printing right from your Smartphone or Tablet
Top Brand: Canon
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Overview
Wireless All-in-One Color Printer
Wireless l Print l Copy l Scan l Fax
Print from more locations than ever with the MX492 thanks to outstanding connectivity options and the ability to place the printer more places than ever with it’s 30% reduction in size over previous MX models. With Google Cloud Print and AirPrint, you can print wirelessly from your compatible smartphone or tablet from virtually anywhere around the office. It’s loaded with timesaving features, as well, including a fully-integrated automatic document feeder which holds up to 20 sheets. Plus, the optional XL ink cartridges mean you can print longer before having to replace your cartridges.
What's in the Box
- PIXMA MX492 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer
- FINE Cartridges
- Setup CD-ROM
- Telephone Line Cable
- Manuals and other documents
- (USB cable NOT included)
Wireless
Our built-in wireless features will automatically connect to help you save time so you can print or scan anywhere around the house.
Features: Wifi
Mobile
Unlock the power of printing with your mobile device. Print or scan from your phone using a variety of applications.
Features: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and the Canon Print app
Compact
Featuring a new, compact design, the MX492 is more than 30% smaller than previous MX Models.

Additional Features
Lets you print quietly while not disturbing those around you.

Scan to Cloud
You can share your home and work printers with anyone you choose.

ADF
The fully-integrated automatic document feeder holds up to 20 sheets.

Fax
The high speed business fax has 19 coded speed dials and memory for up to 50 incoming pages.

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printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Inkjet | Laser | Inkjet | Inkjet |
paper size | 8.5 inches | 8.5, 14 inches | 8.5 inch x 11, 4 inch x 6 | 8.5 inches |
print media type | envelopes, glossy photo paper, high resolution paper, paper plain | glossy photo paper | envelopes, paper plain | envelopes, glossy photo paper, high resolution paper, paper plain |
max input sheets | 20 | 250 | 150 | 150 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
compatible devices | Printer | PC, Laptops, Smartphones | Smartphones, Camera, PC, Tablets | Smartphones |
operating system | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac |
duplex | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
memory capacity | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | — |
scanner type | document | document | document | Photo |
Customer reviews
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Customers give positive feedback about the printer's functionality, particularly its scanner and copy capabilities, and appreciate its wireless connectivity, being able to print wirelessly from phones. The print quality and setup experience receive mixed reviews - while some find it good and easy to set up, others report perpetual printing issues and painful Wi-Fi setup. Customers disagree on the printer's durability, with some describing it as solid while others find it flimsy, and opinions vary on value for money, with some finding it great for the price while others note expensive ink cartridges. Print speed is also mixed, with some finding it quick while others report extremely slow scanning.
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Customers find that the printer works fantastically, with the scanner and copy functions performing well.
"...More than 50, I would say probably not. It does a fine job with everything I've given it to do, but I haven't asked for more than 5 pages at a time,..." Read more
"...This one does much more, looks much nicer and is far more advanced...." Read more
"...So, I'm happy to say that this Canon MX492 still works when I need it to. I do, however, as recommended, keep it on most of the time...." Read more
"...eats ink (and it's expensive), paper jams for no reason, does not have certain functions if using a Chromebook, not so easy to set up, clunky..." Read more
Customers appreciate the printer's wireless capabilities, being able to print from phones and tablets, with one customer noting that the scanner works wirelessly with their Vaio laptop.
"...WiFi: Works Flawlessly from both phone and laptop but was difficult setting up since you have to enter your WiFi password into the printer settings..." Read more
"...But, there are some good aspects: I can print from anywhere, from any phone, device, whatever... after I got it hooked up wirelessly...." Read more
"...the PC after adding it to my wireless network and Windows recognizes the wireless printer, but requires the rest of the drivers to be installed...." Read more
"...I love the smaller footprint, the easy wireless operation from my iphone, ipad and computer...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the printer's output, with some finding it good while others report perpetual printing issues.
"...This is a fine printer for at home, where you might only print your kid's homework, the occasional downloaded pattern or a form you need to fill out..." Read more
"...Printer quality seems good. No complaints. It prints fast too. Faster than my MP210. Hopefully the print cartridges will last a while...." Read more
"...the printer will be recognized by your computer, but will be unable to print because the drivers and software have not yet been installed on your..." Read more
"...This printer isn't necessarily a waste of time, but it's not my favorite thing to use. Why? The biggest thing: IT EATS INK...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with setting up the printer, with some finding it easy to use and connect to their computers, while others report that the Wi-Fi configuration process is particularly painful.
"...it myself (on a laptop and phone), I can assure you that installation is fairly simple, so long as you READ the instructions and pay attention to..." Read more
"...There are no instructions for how to get the printer's keypad into number mode. Crazy. Had to Google it...." Read more
"...Installation was easy and flawless THE FIRST TIME - which isn't often the case...." Read more
"...that it didn't do automatic double sided printing but the manual process is time consuming and confusing...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the printer's value for money, with some finding it great for the price and appreciating that the ink is cheaper, while others note that the price keeps rising and the cartridges are expensive to replace.
"...PROS: -Lighter and smaller than my previous Canon. -Inexpensive (although you get what you pay for). CONS:..." Read more
"...The good: cost effective (but, you get what you pay for) on initial startup, has a couple of cool functions, doesn't take much space, can print from..." Read more
"...Seems slightly cheaper from a material perspective. Plastic doesn't seem quite as good as the MP210, but not a big deal...." Read more
"...Less than fifty bucks? Are you kidding me?..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the printer's durability, with some finding it solid while others describe it as flimsy and cheaply made.
"...The MX492 seems like a good printer. It does not feel as well made as the MP210. Seems slightly cheaper from a material perspective...." Read more
"...This one does much more, looks much nicer and is far more advanced...." Read more
"...-Generally just feels flimsy and cheap...." Read more
"...It's not glossy, not thick, not heavy.. average. It will find any reason under the sun to jam. Scan to computer... what's that?..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the printer's speed: while some find it relatively quick, others report extremely slow printing and scanning performance.
"...The computer took a bit longer due to the lengthy download. Software and device seem fine...." Read more
"...Printer quality seems good. No complaints. It prints fast too. Faster than my MP210. Hopefully the print cartridges will last a while...." Read more
"...CONS: -Soooooooooo slow to print. It can often taken many minutes (sometimes up to 15-20!)..." Read more
"...; but it seems like the Black is going pretty fast but that's just my impression based on my printing habits..." Read more
Customers report multiple connectivity issues with the printer, including problems establishing and maintaining a WiFi connection, requiring frequent reconnection to the router.
"...printer drivers very bad; the PC doesn't recognize the printer, sometimes even stall in the middle of a print job...." Read more
"...Cons - Useless Software. See above about the wireless issues. Also comes packaged with the usual and often pointless bloatware...." Read more
"Here are the bad points about this printer: - Wifi connect...." Read more
"...If you have a problem, it's web surfing time. I had zero issues connecting to my home PC, but the iPhone was a real pain and the Canon..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016This is an update on my previous review. My printer started having paperfeed problems. As in paper would not feed. I called Amazon Customer Service, had a delightful chat w a youg lady there, she confirmed I was within warranty and gave me the number for Canon. I spoke to the technical department at Canon, and after exploring all the possible problems The technical department decided to send a replacement. Wow. I am so pleased by Canon's & Amazon's cusomer service.
This is a fine printer for at home, where you might only print your kid's homework, the occasional downloaded pattern or a form you need to fill out and mail, or if your kid did some artwork in a computer program that they want to print out and keep, or you want to print out some photos to share or scrapbook or what have you. It doesn't hold a lot of paper, so if you want a printer to print out all of your wedding invitations on, no, this is not for you. If you're going to print out all your Christmas cards, it depends on how many people are on your Christmas card list. More than 50, I would say probably not. It does a fine job with everything I've given it to do, but I haven't asked for more than 5 pages at a time, and that is plenty right now. Our kid is off at college, and my husband does his printing at the office, so it is just recipe cards, the occasional photo, and a letter or two. I plan to do some scanning, because there's stuff to share with the family that is only on paper right now. It will be nice once everybody has a digital copy. I was really annoyed about getting a new printer, because the last one cost me $200 and we had barely used it and the ink was so $%&^* expensive all the time. It was nice to pay less than $100 but I did check around and see who charged what for ink this time because I did not want to have to take money out of the grocery budget to buy ink every time lol. I did not buy the cheapest printer because the cheap one was highway robbery on ink, you check it out. I have a mac. I did not have too much difficulty with setting up my computer once I got all my software updates for my OS done. You just go to the Canon website and you can download whatever you need. Just remember to spell Canon right. I kept typing in Cannon and getting the wrong website. So there you go, learn from my mistakes!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017Firstly, I would like to say that this printer has gotten a lot of poor ratings based upon the installation process alone. Having just installed it myself (on a laptop and phone), I can assure you that installation is fairly simple, so long as you READ the instructions and pay attention to the little arrows that help guide you to the pertinent steps based upon how you will be using the device. The first process is to physically set-up the printer, plug it in, turn it on and install the ink. The second step involves setting the printer up for either wireless or wired connectivity. When you reach the end of this step, the printer will be recognized by your computer, but will be unable to print because the drivers and software have not yet been installed on your device - the setup instructions at this point refer you to another instruction booklet which is found in the plastic bag of paperwork that came with your printer. This 2nd installation guide then takes you through the steps involved in installing the required software into your chosen devices. For a computer, this requires either going online and downloading the software or using the provided CD. For a phone, it requires downloading the app. Both downloads will then guide you through the remaining installation. Again, all you have to do is to take you time and read (and don’t get flustered by all the options you are given, just follow the arrows and read/follow the instructions YOU need to, based upon what device you are going to print from). I followed all the instructions and had the phone working in a couple minutes. The computer took a bit longer due to the lengthy download. Software and device seem fine. I have been using Canon printers for quite some time and have never had problems. This one seems to be a nice little printer for those who will not be doing a large amount of printing (If you plan to, buy a model that has separate color cartridges as you will save a bundle on ink in the long haul and will usually get better print quality). This was purchased as a replacement for a stand alone scanner that gave up the ghost and will not see much printing action (I use a laser printer for most of that). As with all reviews, feel free to take this one with a ‘grain of salt’; I have been messing with this kind of thing personally and professionally for some time and have installed a lot of printers. This was not hard to do and, I think, can be done by anyone who can both read and comprehend at the same time. I do not expect any problems with this printer, but will certainly update this review if some should arise. If this review is not updated, take that to mean that all is going well!
Top reviews from other countries
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IAN MATHEWSReviewed in Mexico on May 26, 2018
3.0 out of 5 stars FUNCIONA
LO ADQUIRÍ HACE UNOS DÍAS, ES UN POCO LENTO AL IMPRIMIR O FOTOCOPIAR, EL ESCANER SE DESCONFIGURA FÁCILMENTE Y LA CALIDAD DE IMAGEN PODRÍA SER MEJOR, SIN EMBARGO PARA EL COSTO Y LA ECONOMÍA DE SUS CONSUMIBLES, ES RECOMENDABLE PARA USO ESTUDIANTIL.
- ZoobabuReviewed in Canada on September 28, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, inexpensive printer/scanner for occasional use.
I've had this printer for a few days now and it is a great little printer for the price. I've only used the wireless print and scan functionality. Haven't tried the fax function and probably won't since I don't have a landline. The wireless was a bit of a pain to set up on my Lenovo laptop for some reason, it was a breeze on my husband's HP laptop. Instructions that come with the printer are not that useful, but you can find more info online on the set-up CD, Canon's website or YouTube. Once it is set up, it works just great. The print quality is a lot better than what you'd expect for a printer that basically sells for the price of an ink cartridge. I'd recommend this machine for anyone who does occasional printing/scanning. I think you'd probably want something more robust if you're running a busy home office. It's not speedy but it does a decent job.
- AlianaReviewed in Canada on March 9, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Works with iPhone 6s, but setup might be too complicated for less experienced Mac users.
Original review date: March 9th 2017
Setup is a bit complicated if you're on an Apple device. I'm more techy than most, so if you get frustrated easily... maybe have someone help you.
I set this up using the Canon app associated via my iPhone. No issues there, I was able to print from my iPhone 6s easily.
It's setting it up with my Mac Air that has been a pain in the butt!! Firstly, it took downloading and running the .dmg setup file a few times for it to actually open a setup menu (the first couple times, clicking on the icon did nothing but I kept re-downloading the .dmg file until it worked). Eventually, I got the setup menu to run. However, the second issue, in order for you to even finish setup in its entirety, you are required to connect your Mac to the printer but there was no additional cord and/or USB 2.0 adapter for me to actually do so. You can buy these on Amazon, thank goodness - Ugreen USB 2.0 High Speed 480Mbps Printer Scanner Cable Cord A Male to B Male for HP, Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Dell, Xerox, Samsung etc, 5ft/1.5m.
I just ordered one so I won't be able to update for a couple days. I have a feeling it will work, but I might have to also use my thunderbolt / HDMI adapter - VicTsing Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable, High Resolution 4Kx2K Thunderbolt Mini Displayport DP to HDMI HDTV Adapter Cable For Apple MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, Microsoft Surface Pro, ThinkPad X1,etc - since I find installs often don't work if you use a USB port on a Mac Air (at least on mine, anyway - I have to connect directly to the thunderbolt port and not a USB port whenever I want to install something extra, like a printer). If that ends up being the case, I'll update my review.
Quick next day update:
It's still working with the app but I just wanted to add that I bought the printer + ink bundle and was surprised to see the printer already came with ink (black and colour). I don't mind having extra on hand, though, just wanted to point that out.
Update: March 11th 2017
I was correct in needing the additional USB 2.0 cable cord in order to run the installation on my Mac Air, what I did not need was the thunderbolt adapter though. It worked by plugging into the USB port next to the thunderbolt port. I stand by my original review in that I think this printer is very PC user-friendly, but a bit of an ordeal for Apple products. If I was someone with zero knowledge on adapters and add-on cable cords, this would be very difficult to set up.
I hope this helps confused Apple users.
- Ryan FReviewed in Canada on September 11, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
Very pleased with this printer.
I hooked it up with a USB-B cable so cannot comment on the wireless setup or other capability.
There was a bit of confusion on setup: I plugged it in, fired it up, Windows went bink-bonk, then nothing. Didn't realize for a few heartbearts that I needed to confirm the action on the printer itself. Once that was done, off I went - That was it, everything works great.
I find the fit/finish/feel to be a step above other manufacturers printers. I don't get that plastic-on-plastic grinding noise of some other printers, and I think Canon has good value.
So far no regrets
- JamesReviewed in Canada on August 27, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a small business.
When I bought this to help with my mother's home business I didn't really expect too much. I figured it would just be a simple old plug-and-play printer.
Other than a single problem swapping it from a wireless configuration to a wired one this printer has worked flawlessly. Ink is relatively cheap and I have yet to have this jam or malfunction.
Pros:
Easy to set up
Cons:
Basically need to reinstall if you swap it from one setup to another.