This is a multifunction printer, so you can easily scan your documents, photos and even some gear as it has a "ScanGear" function.
Also you can scan torn papers by arranging them and it will stitch them using its "Stitch" function and will produce new document that you can store on your PC or you can print!
Also it has "Copy" function by using that you can make number of xerox copies! And quality of those copies are as good as of originals!
You can make copies in both color and B/W.
Also if you want to print photos, it can print photos(Bordered or Border-less) in postcard, A4 and letter sizes. Photos print quality is unbelievably awesome which was not expected as this is an economical printer! Also you can use various types of photo papers like Glossy, High Glossy, Mate Finish etc. and select them in the software "My Image Garden" that is given in installation disk. This software also provide you features to edit your photos and make them look better.
Now coming to printing cost: It uses CL98 cartridge for color printing which will print around 300-400 copies and PG88 for B/W printing and will print more than 400 copies when standard print quality is used.
(Not recommended) But if you don't want to purchase new cartridge, you can refill it also. Refilling cost is standard and it will print same or some less number of pages(250-300).
Summery:
-Great print quality(In all simple color, simple B/W and photo).
-Great scan quality.
-Economical printing.
-Affordable.
-Cartridges are refillable(Not recommended though).
-Various usable features.
-Great software "My Image Garden" which provides you various features for photo editing and printing.
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