After 6 months of daily use, the Canon Pixma MG3620 has been my go-to for printing everything from lecture notes to family photos. That compact black body fits perfectly on my cramped dorm desk, though I wish it came with a display screen – fumbling through phone settings to check ink levels gets old fast.

The print quality? Shockingly good for the price. My term papers come out crisp, and even 4x6 photos look decent (pro tip: splurge on Canon’s photo paper). But when that "low ink" warning pops up mid-essay? Pure panic. The two-cartridge system means replacing the whole color bloc when just yellow runs dry – my wallet cries every time.

Wireless setup was a nightmare until I discovered the secret: hold the WiFi button for 5 seconds until it blinks blue. Now I AirPrint memes from bed at 2AM like royalty. Though when our rural internet flickers? That USB cable I salvaged from my 2012 laptop becomes a lifesaver.

Paper jams happen exactly when you’re rushing – learn from my mistakes: never use wrinkled sheets, and keep a straightened paperclip taped under the tray for emergencies. The scanner’s slow but saved me hours retyping textbook pages... if only it had an automatic feeder.

For $50? This little trooper outperforms printers twice its price... as long as you baby it through its quirks. Just buy XL ink upfront and keep that warranty handy.