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Friday, March 6, 2015

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer Review

Canon Pixma iP100
There are  many cheap printers, but you are very difficult to find cheap printer suit yourself. But if you consider items like printers, they are like investments because they are long-lasting and very functional. So if you are looking to buy a photo printer, you consider it. It is better to buy a printer that is not exactly cheap, but it is more affordable to very good quality. And that is exactly what the Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer offers. This review will cover everything you need to know about this device.

This sleek and stylish printer is easily portable and produces print and photos of remarkable quality at an amazing speed of less than a minute for a print of 4x6 inch. Canon PIXMA iP100 is the ideal printer to carry while travelling. Especially for professionals who want to print photos with color best for their customers. Even on a leisure trip Canon Pixma IP100 will help you take photos and postcards. The printer is tough, sturdy and compact enough to be easily put into your travel bag. It can be optionally be used with a car adapter or with a battery thus making it all the more portable.

Printing and Other Functions


Despite its small size, the printer is very high quality and can certainly fit the needs of the user. It can print to a speed of 20 pages per minute for black documents and 14 pages per minute for colored documents. It can even print borderless on postcard or 4x6 size papers within 50 seconds. Compared to many other cheap printers, it really is very impressive.

The maximum resolutions of the printer vary according to the colors used. For black ink, the maximum resolution is 600x600 dpi, while for colored images, the maximum resolution is 9600x2400 dpi. The colored resolution is indeed very high and this guarantees you that every image that you print on this device will come out in perfect blend, rich in color, and detailed in the most vivid way. Since this is a dedicated photo printer, you wouldn't expect anything less than that.

For a mobile photo printer, this is very flexible because it can print even on standard size papers. The compatible paper size for this model are credit card (2.13" x 3.39"), 4" x 6," 4" x 8," 5" x 7," 8" x 10," letter (8.5'' x 11''), legal (8.5'' x 14''), U.S. #10 envelopes, and photo stickers.

Probably the most lacking feature of this device is the battery operation which is a must for travel and other portable devices, but there is an optional Lithium-ion battery that Canon offers which is compatible with this product.

Other Features

This is a very quiet printer. The maximum sound level of this device is 38.5 dB in the best quality mode, and this is better than many other models with a level of 50 db or higher. This device also has very minimal energy consumption, with a maximum of 9W when in use and a minimum of 1.5W when on standby. This model is also a member of the Generation Green campaign of Canon which is a movement that aspires to create energy conserving devices for the preservation of Mother Nature. Included in this campaign are the features of this model which are Energy Star qualification, 4 in 1/2 in 1 printing, and ink saver mode.

The Good 

One can print on the go without bothering about wires as it has batteries and can be connected to a car adapter as well. A camera or a DV Camcorder can also be connected. The adapter can be permanently mounted in the printer so that it need not be attached every time.

The Bad 

The printer is excellent but unfortunately it is not covered by a case. Moreover, when many sheets are loaded simultaneously the feeder grabs the sheets all at once. This makes it impossible to print more than two sheets at a time. The printer sometimes gets jammed.

Conclusion

If you are looking for an cheap mobile printer with Bluetooth connectivity, wireless operation, and an easy to use control panel, this is exactly the opposite of what you're looking for. But if what you're looking for is a high quality printer which can rival the other cheap printers in the market, then the Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer is perfect for you. I highly recommend this model for anyone out there who's looking for not only a portable photo printer, but also a completely functional and top class printing device that can truly deliver excellent quality printouts.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

HP Photosmart A826 Compact Photo Printer Review

HP Photosmart A826
There are a lot of laser printers in the market, but it's very difficult to find a laser photo printer. For one, most laser printers are used for professional use, but if you want to use it for printing pictures and photographs, you might not get the exact quality that you want. But there's one model that's not a laser printer but can produce laser-quality photos that you will definitely admire - the HP Photosmart A826 Compact Photo Printer. Here is a review that will cover everything you need to know about this model.

This compact photo printer from HP is equipped with a 7-inch full-color touch screen with dedicated buttons on the side. Using the small stylus, you can crop, remove red-eye, add text and doodles, and play with the different frames and album formats. It produces high quality prints in 5x7 and 4x6 sizes, and it is really easy to use.
Viewing and printing photos is easier than ever, using 7.0 inch color touchscreen which you can use to easily navigate and operate the device without a computer. Print photos with ease simply insert a memory card, select photos without a computer. Use your finger or the stylus to hand write on photos before printing. You can add captions and descriptions, create fun, custom photos and personalized greeting cards with more than 200 borders, graphics and more. Print photos in multiple sizes 5 x 7, 4 x 6 inches, wallet size, panorama and more. It has the dimensions of 10.4'' x 9.6'' x 10.8'' and a weight of 5.8 pounds, very easy to travel with and bring around. The device has a USB port, a PictBridge camera connectivity, and four memory card slots for several options of storage media devices.

Printing and Feature

The Photosmart A826 is geared toward standalone, PC-free use, so most of its features are packed right into the touch screen. You don't want set up the A826 to print from a PC, the four memory card slots and PictBridge port make it easy to print from a memory card or PictBridge device like a camera or camera phone. It can print to a speed of 39 seconds per page and it produces photos with a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. Alternatively, you can view your photos as a slide show for more options. Edit lets you crop, reduce red-eye, and adjust the brightness. The crop feature lets you zoom in and out, rotate the cropped area between portrait and landscape modes, and use the stylus to drag the crop box around the image, so you get just the part you want. The edits that you make to the image aren't saved to the original file on the memory card, which is good in that you can't accidentally change the file, but having the option to would be nice. It also has optional wireless connectivity which you can use to access the device through several computers within a single network. The only drawback of this model is that it's not Energy Star qualified, so you consume more energy by using it. But if you only use it for printing photos alone, it wouldn't really matter much because you only use it occasionally.

What We Liked…

  • Easy for non-technical users
  • Fun "creative" modes for editing photos
  • Excellent screen and interface
  • Good print quality

What We Didn’t…

  • Stingy starter ink cartridge
  • No way to save edits and tweaks to memory cards

Customers Review

HP Photosmart A826

Conclusion

If you're hoping to find a laser photo printer, you'll be surprised at how difficult it is to find one, and most of them are very expensive too. But if you want excellent laser-quality photo printing, you can always go with the HP Photosmart A826 Compact Photo Printer. I highly recommend this device if you want to produce excellent photos and laser-quality, vibrant, and color-rich printouts.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Canon Selphy ES30 Compact Photo Printer Review

Canon Selphy ES30
Canon Selphy ES30 is also a compact photo printer that comes with a 3.5-inch LCD screen. Using Canon's Easy-Scroll wheel, you can browse through your pictures and make some minor adjustments as well. The dedicated buttons also allow you to add text, clip arts, and picture frames. The Selphy ES30 is equipped with a built-in memory of 1GB that allows you to store your photos right in your printer. You can print photos in credit card sizes and postcard sizes through PictBridge, Infrared, or Bluetooth.

The super-portable Selphy ES30 does, and this enables you print amazing photos from room to room - without a computer! Just insert a compatible memory card into one of the handy card slots, preview images on the high-resolution 3.0 inch color LCD display, then print! You can also print directly from compatible digital cameras and mobile phones, or from a Bluetooth device via the optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface.

Features

Speed & Quality

You're going to see great results, fast: A beautiful 4" x 6" print, with vivid colors and high detail, takes only about 55 seconds. Using optional Canon gold or silver inks, you can add custom frames and clip art onto your most memorable shots, creating a lasting keepsake for loved ones. It's perfect for producing your own photos and greeting cards featuring babies, weddings, graduations and anniversaries, and more.

Ease of Use

Ready to go print some pictures? With the super-portable SELPHY ES30, it's simple—just grab the easy-carry handle and go. The Easy-Scroll Wheel and large, colored buttons make operation a snap, and the high-resolution 3.0" LCD display lets you preview images and quickly find the printer function you want. Automatic image enhancement optimizes the brightness and contrast of your photos, and red-eye correction instantly improves your "people pictures". The SELPHY ES30 provides colorful frames, clip art, and effects to enhance your photos, along with a range of templates for creating personalized calendars showcasing your best and favorite images.

Connectivity

With the SELPHY ES30, you don't need a computer to print photos! It's compatible with 20 types of camera memory cards; just insert your card,or a friend's into one of the well-marked card slots, preview the images on the large color display, then print! You can also print directly from compatible digital cameras, or from compatible Bluetooth devices via the optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface.

Gold and Silver Ink Cartridges

Special color printing for postcard size ES3 and ES30 only. When using the gold and silver cartridges, they will make your creative prints with select borders, frames and clip-art especially unique! Great for the holidays or making your scrapbook layouts pop.

Customer review

Canon Selphy ES30

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Easy Setup
  • Compact Design 
  • Sharp Tones & Colors
  • Lightweight/Portable

Cons

  • Slow Print Speed
  • High Ink Consumption 
  • Can't Find Refills Locally 
  • Doesn't Work On A Battery 
  • Heavy/Bulky



Conclusion

With Canon Selphy ES30, you can easily move it at your convenience and does not take too much effort. It really suited for trips when you need to print a beautiful photo for family or friends. The picture quality is great for you the most vivid images. Canon Selphy ES30 is a perfect choice for you.