All-in-one printer/scanner/copier recommendations?

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My ancient Lexmark machine isn't cutting it anymore, so I'm looking for an all-in-one printer/copier/scanner. I want one that's able to print at least 9600 x 2400 dpi photos, and preferably one that also uses both black and gray ink (if it is indeed true that this improves print quality). I'm on a budget, so it needs to be at least occasionally available somewhere for under $100 (I'm willing to buy one that's used or refurbished). I plan on using a USB cable, so wireless capabilities are irrelevant to me.

The Canon PIXMA MG7720 seems to fit the bill, but I'm somewhat worried by some of the negative reviews.

Does anyone here have either information about whether the aforementioned printer would be a good choice or recommendations of other printers that would be?
 
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Do you mean the PIXMA iP5000? If so, it appears to be more expensive than the MG7720. Is there anything about it that warrants paying the extra price?

 
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Interesting. It appears to be extremely similar to the MG7720, but also a bit more expensive. Also, the reviews I've found of it are far more negative on average than those for the MG7720.

So if that one works well for you, I assume that the MG7720 would probably work equally as well (if not better).
 
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What is the maximum print resolution? The Canon website page for that model only lists the scanning resolution, not the printing resolution.

Build quality is circles ahead of MGs.
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In what way?
 
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I am not using it as a photo printer, so specs are out of my head. I did print couple of photos ages ago, but Costco are much cheaper with same print quality.
As for print quality - when I touch MG series, I want to cry, and talk "French" to bean counters at Canon (and all others). The MP build ismuch more solid, you touch it without fear that it will disintegrate in your hands.
 
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In other words, you mean that the MG series are built in a fragile or otherwise delicate manner (rather than being sturdy)?

Sturdiness isn't one of my main concerns, as long as the printer is durable enough to last a decade or more if handled with care. I'm mainly looking for something that can make extremely high-quality photo prints.
 
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I can't judge the photo quality. Go to BestBuy / Frys / whenever they sell it, and check that. I doubt it will survive a decade, to be honest. First two ink refills will cost more than the printer itself, so apart from polluting the environment, these printers are built to be consumables as well.
 
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I live far away from any electronic stores that have demo models of printers.

First two ink refills will cost more than the printer itself, so apart from polluting the environment, these printers are built to be consumables as well.
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I plan on getting some refillable cartridges (the kind with the reset chip) and refilling those for as long as they last.
 
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