Canon Selphy ES40
(Credit: Canon USA)Canon just added three new Pixma-branded printers and one Selphy standalone printer to its line of business and family-friendly devices. This debut also sees the materialization of Canon's new Auto Fix II technology that takes one-click touch-ups to the next level of clarity, correcting many common photos including underexposed pictures or low-light backdrops.
Canon PIXMA MP990
(Credit: Canon USA)Only the Pixma MP990 ($300) and MP640 ($220) printers will include this new feature, but both are also set up to print wireless (the MP640 has a built-in print server), vibrant photos thanks to Canon's ChromaLife 100 ink system and the additional gray ink tank to enhance black and white snapshots.
Finally, the two Pixmas also include large LCD screens as well as Canon's Easy-Scroll Wheel, which we first enjoyed on the Canon PIXMA MP980.
The Pixma iX7000 business inkjet rounds out the Pixma offering and contains auto duplexing, three paper feed trays, an extra large paper input, and Ethernet connectivity--all of which could help small business increase their printing productivity. The iX7000 will retail at $400.
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Office jockeys and home entrepreneurs take note: Canon's two newest batters in the Pixma lineup of all-in-one printers are packing some serious heat. The Pixma MX860 and Pixma MX330 multifunction inkjets are generally suited for small businesses operating out of the home, but don't let the "business" moniker fool you; they also feature Canon's ChromaLife 100 ink system that uses both dye and pigment ink to get the best image quality possible in a small printer. Both printers are available for purchase now at their respective prices. Here's a closer look at their individual features:
Canon Pixma MX860
- $199.99
- Built-in wireless 802.11b/g print server in addition an Ethernet network port
- Auto-duplex paper handling lets you print on both sides of a single sheet
- Capability to print and scan at the same time, decreasing the time it takes to complete a project
- Super G3 fax capabilities can handle up to 250 incoming pages in memory
- Large 2.5-inch TFT color screen
- Five color individual ink tank system
- Max resolution: 9,600x2,400 color dpi
Canon Pixma MX330
- $109.99
- Auto photo fix detects types of photos and automatically corrects brightness and contrast
- Includes 1.8-inch TFT color screen
- Printer can produce a "photo-lab" quality four inch by six inch photo in 41 seconds, according to Canon
- Max color resolution: 4,800x2,400dpi
- Features Canon's Quick Start feature that changes from the start-up screen to stand-by mode in seconds after pressing power key
Tuesday, Canon announced six new printers that are sure to appeal to a variety of users including small- to mid-size business professionals, photography enthusiasts, students, and creative hobbyists. This new release includes four new Pixma printers and two new Selphy compact photo printers. Let's take a closer look at the offerings:
Pixma iP3600
- $80
- 9600x2400 color dpi resolution
- Dual paper trays for plain and photo paper
- Five color individual ink cartridge bay
- Bundled with one ChromaLife100+ ink set and Easy-PhotoPrint EX software
Pixma iP4600
- $100
- 9600x2400 color dpi resolution
- Reported print speeds of up to 26 pages per minute for black, and up to 21 ppm for color
- Auto-duplexer with two separate paper trays
- Easy-PhotoPrint EX software includes Auto-Photo Fix for easy edits
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Canon introduced two new Pixma printers on Monday, August 11, the Pixma MP480 and Pixma MP190. Both of them are all-in-one printers, meaning they also do triple duty as scanners and copiers. These new models are supposedly ideal for both work and home, and include several new features that make the printing, scanning, and copying processes much easier for the end user. In addition, they also take on a slightly updated look from previous Pixma printers, with a sleek, but versatile, style incorporating flip-top LCD screens and a matte silver and black palette.
The $70 Pixma MP190 is a low-level photo printer with a maximum resolution of 4,800x1,200dpi. The printer uses two ink four-color cartridges with a minimum two-picoliter droplet size for better quality photo print. In addition, the MP190 uses Canon's new ChromaLife 100 system that prevents photos from fading as a result of exposure to heat, light, and humidity. Another feature unique to the MP190 is the Advanced Z-Lid scanner that works on a vertical hinge, allowing you to pull the lid over bulky books and thick documents.
The $100 Pixma MP480 is a little more robust in its features, incorporating a large 1.8-inch TFT color display that flips up from the front of the console. The menu pad looks pretty basic with a minimalist design. The MP480 features two new software functions: the Auto Photo Fix and Auto Scan mode. The Auto Photo Fix uses Canon's Easy-Photoprint EX to detect whether the photo is a portrait or a scene, and automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, color saturation, and facial tones without the use of Photoshop or other complicated software programs. The Auto Scan mode automatically detects the type of document being scanned and crops and saves the file based on the image type-- Photo, Post Card, Business Card, Magazine, Newspaper, or Document. Finally, the MP480 is also compatible with ChromaLife 100 dye ink that produces full color photos reportedly capable of lasting 300 years.
Both printers are available for purchase now, and look for a review of both coming soon.
So you bought a brand new computer for your home and want a desktop printer to go along with it, but don't have a ton of cash leftover? No problem. Prices for single-function inkjet and monolaser printers have dropped significantly in the past five years, and you can easily pick one up that'll handle the job for less than $150. Leave the high-volume documents for the laser monster at work and invest in a scaled-down, simple printer for the home.
Take a look at our roundup of inexpensive printers for the home.
Putting together a quality multifunction printer is no easy task, and we've seen a fair share of them that drop the ball, but HP's newest challenger, the Officejet J6480, restored our faith in All-in-One printers.
The HP Officejet J6480 spoils users with many features that aren't normally found altogether in one unit: a very reasonable $200 lands you a wireless photo printer with autoduplexing, scanner with optical character recognition technology, a fax
machine, and even a built in autodocument feeder for printing on various types of paper.
We often are asked the question, "what's the best multifunction printer for my (company's) hard earned dollar? Right now, our two favorites are the J6480 and the Canon Pixma MX7600. The former will appeal to offices on a budget, but if you'd like a more detailed control panel for editing photos and can get your hands on an extra $200, you should definitely spring for the MX7600.
As far as mobile printers go, Hewlett-Packard's recent Officejet H470 left us with a sour taste in our mouths. We know that there are folks out there begging for a mobile printer that can do it all: portability, quality, and unique connectivity features bundled into a stylish package, but so far, we've seen a stronger push toward photo-specific kiosk printers instead of professional units. Fortunately, Canon looks as if it's poised and ready to take the mantle with its newest Pixma iP100, just announced today.
Let's take a closer look at the specs:
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1. Maximum 9,600 x 2,400 dpi resolution
2. One picoliter droplet size: fewer droplets equals crisper image on paper
3. Two-cartridge bay with pigment-based inks: pigment inks last longer than dye-based inks
4. Auto Image Fix technology: used for on-the-go image optimization
5. Pictbridge, IrDA, USB 2.0 ports onboard
The iP100 sells for $250, the same price as the HP Officejet H470. Canon also offers an external battery for $100 and a car charger for $90.
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Thanks to the wonderful folks at Canon, we unboxed our own iP100 this morning and we already love the design--it looks a lot like the older Canon iP90v: thinner than the HP and much lighter, two very big plusses in the mobile world. Canon claims it can print 20 pages of black text per minute (14 pages for color)--we'll put that to the test and report back with a full review later this week.
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