The Canon Pixma MX527 Experience!

One of the nicest things ever for a photographer to see is to have his work printed. It kinda gives you a real world feel on how your images impact yourself and other people. It's how you see the quality of each shot and physically hold it rather than just see it digitally on computers. It's like honoring the quality and having people appreciate it. I haven't had may done in such a long time.

This is Canon's Pixma MX527. This is one of the most talented, multi function Inkjet printers that Canon has on their belt. It's a printer, scanner, copier and fax machine all in one. Best of all, it's wireless, so you don't really have to worry about logistics of running wires, networking cables around your house. Just plug it in, install the drivers and have it connected to your wireless network.

Have you ever had that problem about always having to turn on that computer that's got the printer attached to it so you can use it as a network printer? Well you don't need to do that on this one because it can stand alone. With it having designated IP on your network much like a print server, you can save a lot of standby power and don't have to have that PC ON all the time just to get other pc's on the network have this function. It's also got a more ergonomic interface which can easily be learned in just a few minutes.

To get the best output possible, it's also a must to have genuine Canon printer cartridges. The Canon Pixma MX527 uses #740 Black and #741 for color. Boxes come with hologram stickers so you can spot the real ones from the fake.

I tested it's scanning abilities by doing myself the best editing job yet for a photo. I plan to restore my graduation pic haha (so don't judge LOL).

It's got water damage, spots the whole thing as it got wet during a storm (coz Mom wants to show it off to relatives in our living room, it's got a window). So cleaning that up would probably be a nice thing to do with my photo editing skills.

Just press the scan button, then the green button to execute.

The scanner was solid. It was fast and I didn't have to wait too much for the output. As for details, it did deliver so I don't need to do much when editing. Maybe it would take me an hour to do this plus my other prints. I'm loving every bit of it!

I installed the cartridges... and it was easy!

Take off the seal, pull down the levers and insert the cartridges. Then after that, just pull the lever up and get the printer cover on again. It's that simple!

I installed the drivers and used LPR or IP printing. You have to connect the printer to the wireless network and after it gets the IP address, you just have to let your computer search for a network printer. It was pretty easy for me.

Press the MENU button then choose to scan and select the Access Point

 If you have security employed on your network, you must input the passphrase. I have WPA2 on mine so I went in and did that.

You have to choose the source and can even get it online directly from the printer. I chose the one from my laptop computer as the source.

I edited the photo I scanned on the Multifunction Printer. It took me a few minutes. Then after that, I printed it out. It took a few seconds per photo and I figured this was what I'd expect from a Canon Pixma printer.

 

No more water damage! It's even better looking! =)

The Canon Pixma MX 527 has great printing speed. It's usually measured my PPM or IPM. The term  stands for pages per minute and images per minute. This is an ISO standard set for all manufacturers and this one stands at 5.5 IPM.I didn't settle for just looking at the specs of course! I did the next best thing and tried to print some of my shots from Philippine Fashion Week!

Then of course after a few minutes, I had the best photos printed out!

Some of the stars that have graced my lens are here! Sarah Jessica Parker, Apl de Ap, some of the Glee cast, Lee Min Ho, Richard and Lucy, Jennelyn Mercado among others. Then after that, I got Furne One from Philippine Fashion Week also done!

It was so nice! I had both Photoshop and the Printer manage my color settings. It was really awesome to see my shots physically here! 

The Fax Machine was too advanced that when I tried to send something from our other line it printed out like a copier machine on this end for the black and white text that it had. The sending on the other end was slow, but when this machine received it... I couldn't believe it took around less than 3 seconds to do it. The copying was good, I even tried different paper sizes and it didn't have a problem at all. The scanner was so smart, I didn't have to crop anymore because it seemed like it detected the photo all on it's own when I did it to my graduation photo. I'd like to thank Canon for letting me experience printing off a truly world class device. The Canon Pixma MX527 indeed has delivered for printing, scanning, fax and copy features. I am just truly impressed! I hope this isn't the last time you would get me to try one of your machines. I just got addicted to its speed, performance and color. I have to give it to you guys, this is really your forte!

For more information about the Canon Pixma MX527

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In Tune For Education: Red Ribbon, Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Franklin Baker Company's Macaroons For A Cause!

Macaroons. One of my favorite desserts in the whole world! I've been seeing some of these in the shelves of my favorite bakeshop Red Ribbon. I never knew it would mean a lot for other people. I never knew it would mean a lot for the education of young Filipino kids in places like Zamboanga, the whole of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao... especially Metro Manila where the population explosion has greatly affected how we live life. Little did we know, these Macaroons would be part of the solution.

 Mom to cute Cooper, host and radio DJ Delamar Arias knows first hand why education is important. There was a Manobo native who wished to study, ventured out to Manila and worked hard to earn a diploma. It was hard to do this in Mindanao because of the lack of opportunities. It was also unheard for to do this in that region. He succeeded, had a family and 5 kids. One of those kids is Delle. She wouldn't be where she is now without her Dad doing this in the first place. That opportunity should be available to every Filipino, but it's not. Red Ribbon, Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Franklin Baker Company made head way and got the best thing to benefit kids. They will build more schools starting in southern Philippines. It should start making their lives better.

 Red Ribbon's executives find this as an important synergy of companies, individuals and organizations who wanted change. They wanted to pull up their resources and make this a project that could sufficiently do it for a long time. That's where they decided that whenever someone purchases Macaroons from their bakeshop, a portion of it goes to funding the Apl.de.Ap Foundation's projects which builds schools in some of the most remote places in the country.

The Franklin Baker Corporation supplies the luscious dessicated coconut that is found in all of Red Ribbon macaroons. Their world class products not only appear in Red Ribbon but also other companies around the world. This particular cause didn't escape their radar and they see this as an opportunity to give back to the community. She might look foreign to you guys but her Mom is actually Filipina. She takes pride in this lineage and knows she wants to get back and help the same people and country where her Mom came from. A noble gesture indeed.

 We all know Apl de Ap. Aside from being one of the Black Eyed Peas, he's an inspiration to us Filipinos. He was born and raised here and had a very colorful life.

 Seeing him talk so passionately about his cause and saw his hunger to help the less fortunate. It has touched me in so many ways. He wants to help. Through this cause, a part of the purchase of these Macaroons will go to Apl de Ap Foundation which will build schools and provide education in some of the most remote areas in the country. He appreciates the help of both Red Ribbon and Franklin Baker but the real job starts now. We must ask our friends, relatives and other individuals to get these special Macaroons so we can continue to build more as the years come. They are spearheading this project called Macaroons for a cause. These guys need your help. The next time you visit a Red Ribbon branch, make sure you grab one of these bags so you can do your share in alleviating poverty and give the right of education for our less fortunate kababayans. It's our time to care!

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Bench Presents: Lee Min Ho - "My Everything" World Tour Concert!

I'm sure you have probably been waiting for this for a long time now. It's a lot so I couldn't really put it all into one post. I think I found the solution by putting it into a slide show. Hope you love these photos as Ive been painstakingly editing them these past few days. This experience wouldn't be possible without our good friends from Bench, the global lifestyle brand. I'm so happy they have been able to get us first dibs into the best shows, events and launches just as long as it involves your favorite Benchsetters. Thank you also to all the Minoz who has been sternly supporting our live tweet coverages these past few days. Thank you also for sharing your photos with me so a lot of other Minoz could get to catch what you've experienced during the show.

It started with cute songs and some small dance numbers. He also shared in the small interview his favorite Line character. He also paid attention to those who are in the patron seats on second and third rows... which he always waved at during the concert. He told us his favorite Filipino dishes and I've been eating them since yesterday LOL. He also gave fans lots of prizes! Best of all, he gave them hugs too! He promised that he'll come back probably to take a vacation and tour around the city. He hopes to see you guys real soon.

For what it's worth, I was so tired but this is Lee Min Ho. I'm sure if you guys were in my position you would do the same. I hope for those who weren't able to go to his concert, this sort of give you a glimpse of what transpired during the show. For those who were in the concert, isn't it just amazing to reminisce? To think about how he made us all happy while he stayed in Manila these past few days. 

Thank you Bench for hooking us up and getting some of my followers tickets to the show.

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The Best Auto Deals at PinoyAutoTrader.com.ph x Sulit.com.ph!

The country's best auto trading website and the country's leading retail listing portal has now converged to bring you the best experience possible on Philippine shores as they bring both their services on the table and get you one of the most prolific automobile commerce solutions and synergies ever found in this nation. 

We were welcomed by these lovely ladies from http://www.pinoyautotrader.com.ph. They have been acquired by Sulit.com recently and this is the first time I've heard that an acquisition of another portal has been made locally. That in itself is a feat. 

Pinoy Auto Trader has been able to gain its audience through a simple need. Based in Samar, these entrepreneurs didn't have any place to get their own car when they settled there. This need made them think of this project and got so many establishments work with them in the long run. Now, the website has been able to hold a great amount of Brand New and Used Cars in it's database and has been regarded as the go to place for any meticulous buyer. Their site is very engaging, they give in depth reviews of cars they sell through C Magazine; which is unprecedented in the Philippines. Their services and site features are so good and it holds a lot of promise. This is one of the reasons why Sulit.com has made an effort to do this, and now made it even better.

 Sulit.com has majority of its traffic already garnered on Autos and they see the need for a more in depth solution so their consumers get the best experience bar none. This launch had one thing amazing announced, which they have been so excited to tell us all. If you place an ad at PinoyAutoTrader, it will now automatically appear in Sulit.com. This is a win win situation for the Filipino consumer. Traders will get high visibility in Sulit.com, whilst the buyer will get more than enough information to purchase their cars over at PinoyAutoTrader.com.ph. With these two working together to deliver the best features of both their websites, it will surely be something big to get that dream car you always wished for. It surely is exciting news for bachelors like me who would like to get a new one anytime soon.

Best of all, these are all managed by online experts and managers so each deal is as personal as ever. You get to have the best choice and your money's worth. It's something that a lot of Filipinos would surely benefit from. So come on and visit PinoyAutoTrader.com.ph and Sulit.com and get that 4 wheeled dream of yours into reality!

For more information

Visit their website

http://www.pinoyautotrader.com.ph/

http://www.sulit.com.ph