Useful device without any real highlights ...

I have the MX 455 bought not for me but for a neighbor whose very good MP 610 has passed away, and I've looked long in computer questions (the neighbors and the MP 610;) ...) - is Canon now no longer my personal favorite, because of the "ink policy" (expensive cartridges, VERY frequent cleaning cycles of new equipment).

The handle to the MX 455 is probably due to the following points:

+ Operation of the software. (My neighbor is computer illiterate and therefore the Canon software for scanning software used)
+ No piano black finish
+ Scanner edition also allows thicker templates, such as books (The lid lifts to good 10mm and includes therefore well off ...)
+ Good collection for multiple templates (30 sheets but I have not tried)
+ Wireless Setup relatively straightforward
+ No separate print head (made for me by the time a real option for multiple disappointment with Canon and Epson ...)

What is not good, or bad:

- Consumption. But that Canon indeed every year so made aware. XL cartridges are a must, priced just so fine.
- Outrageous frequent cleaning. - Do not be, I see on the other hand my simple HP 3050A, the heralds downright "Swabian" states.
- No separate paper tray as the MP 610, no rear path for thick media especially.
- Processing has declined, but that affects many manufacturers and higher price ranges.
- The Spartan display that still does its job after a short time.
- Print ready after switching on and when the device is already on. - That could be faster, but Canon wanted it that way over the years.
- Rickety cartridge holder. - My cheaper HP says hello.
- No single tank for the ink, no quality printhead.

For FAX I can not say anything.

The print quality is relatively good, but again, no peaks. - The print head alignment is similar to HP, a scan of the printed values. - Sheet with the values ​​placed on the scanner glass, lid on scan, done. - Why can not expect top Kallibirierung. Can not tell if this would also manually via the PC software, because I have no setting found until now.

Conclusion: For the money you get no office equipment, since the cartridge range is this too modest. - We are talking about 600 pages B / W (XL-cartridge) ideally. - Slightly more than the HP 301 XL S / W cartridges that cost the same and bring it to a maximum of almost 400 pages.
The extent to which the fax function is an extra value, everyone must decide for themselves.
Also, I really think the MX 455 is not for a printer that is suitable for frequent photo printing: A three-chamber cartridge and a disposable print head, no, because there are better options.
For color presentations, the device is very useful, and also for the one or other photo for fun.

In the end 3-4 star. - For my neighbors absolutely useful, I still make a bow to current Canons.