Small workspaces tend to inherit the fax machine whether they want one or not, and the PIXMA MX490 folds it into a compact all-in-one alongside print, copy and scan, all over wireless. With 4800 x 1200 dpi color output, a clear LCD for walk-up operation and built-in fax over a phone line, it covers the full office document cycle in a footprint that suits a home desk or a small shop counter. The included fax app and wireless setup mean faxes can be sent from a computer without a dedicated fax terminal hogging the wall.
Key Features
- Print, copy, scan and fax in one compact unit
- Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color print resolution
- Wireless printing from computers and mobile devices
- Built-in fax with computer-based fax sending
- LCD display for walk-up control
- Compact footprint for small desks
Product Specifications
- Functions: print, copy, scan, fax
- Print Technology: color inkjet
- Print Resolution: up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and USB
- Fax: standalone and computer-based fax capability
- Display: built-in LCD
- Mobile Printing: supported via Canon printing apps
Use Cases
Home offices that still need to fax signed documents, small businesses handling occasional forms and contracts, and households replacing separate printer, scanner and fax gear with one machine all fit this model. Its wireless core lets it live on a shelf while serving every laptop and phone in the space.
Compatibility
The MX490 joins standard Wi-Fi networks and installs with Windows and macOS drivers, supports mobile printing through Canon's apps, and connects to a phone line for its fax functions without additional hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does it really include fax?
- Yes, fax is built in and works over a standard phone line, including sending directly from a computer.
- Can phones print to it?
- Yes, wireless setup plus Canon's mobile printing apps cover printing from phones and tablets.
- How is the print quality for photos?
- At up to 4800 x 1200 dpi, photo and color document output is sharp enough for everyday prints and presentations.
- Is it compact?
- Yes, a deliberately small footprint is one of its main draws for home offices and counters.
Fax refusal is a luxury some offices cannot afford, and this machine absorbs that requirement without demanding desk space or a separate device. With wireless printing, photo-grade output and genuine fax built in, the MX490 keeps a small office complete in one compact box.
