Portable Printers

Epson PictureMate Charm - an Affordable, Portable Photo Printer

by jessica on Tue, 2009-10-13 12:51

The PictureMate Charm is the newest portable 4"x6" photo printer in Epson's PictureMate line. Featuring a 2.5-inch LCD for one-touch printing with or without a computer, built-in memory card slots, and the ability to print wirelessly from camera cell phones via optional Bluetooth adapter, the Charm is …well…a charm of a portable printer! It also delivers smudge, scratch and water resistant photos that last up to four times longer than film-processed photos.

Tools are also included to crop photos, remove red eye, and change the photo color to black and white, sepia or color - right from the printer, with no computer needed. Pictures are then printed using Epson's PictureMate Print Packs, which include ink and either 150 sheets of 4"x6" glossy paper or 100 sheets of 4"x6" matte paper.

The Epson PictureMate Charm will be available on October 20, 2009 for $149.99. Read more

Canon's New SELPHY ES40 Photo Printer Talks to You

by jessica on Fri, 2009-08-21 10:30

Canon just introduced the new SELPHY ES40 Compact Photo Printer. This portable printer has ink and paper in one cartridge and prints color or black and white images in either credit card or postcard sizes. But what makes this portable printer different is it talks to you! It has a voice guidance system that gives you step-by-step instructions for printing and adding graphics to images without having to read the manual. Because, really, who reads the manual anyway?

The printer also features a, large 3.5-inch LCD screen, Easy Scroll Wheel and a Creative Print function that lets you add things like stamps, frames, and effects to your pictures. Its Portrait Image Optimize feature has face detection, backlight correction and noise reduction, as well.

The SELPHY ES40 doesn't need to be connected to a computer to print photos. You can print directly from your memory card, camera or Bluetooth device. It will be available in September 2009 with an MSRP of $149.99.

Sony Announces New Portable Photo Printers

March 3, 2009 – As the summer travel season approaches, Sony will make it easy for folks to print photos from just about anywhere, anytime by taking along one of its new lightweight photo printers announced today.

They Go Where You Go

The portable printers (models DPP-FP97 and DPP-FP67) can easily be transported in a carry-on bag to birthday parties or on family trips. Plus, they are the perfect addition to any scrapbooking party.

A variety of creative prints that come with the DPP-FP97 model make customizing memories and creating on-the-spot, one-of-a-kind gifts a snap. This model comes with frame, scrapbooking and calendar templates so you can personalize your photos. Sony added a software keyboard to this model for quick type messages and personalized greeting cards. Read more

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Canon Announces Colorful Compact Photo Printer

February 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced a new addition to its line of compact photo printers: the SELPHY CP780. Featuring improved image quality and faster print speeds than its predecessor, this cleverly designed SELPHY compact photo printer is ideal for the parent who wants to share images of their children with family and friends.

The Canon SELPHY CP780 compact photo printer is designed not only to be easy-to-use and convenient to carry, it is also available in three different color variations. To coincide with the new Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH camera also announced today, this compact photo printer is available in silver, blue and pink to enable consumers to express their own personal style when printing out memorable moments from a wedding shower or a weekend getaway.

“Canon SELPHY printers have consistently provided consumers with high-quality images at a reasonable price,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Now with the three different color variations, users will not only be able to share their memorable moments but also their own unique style.” Read more

Wasabi: a Wireless, Ink-Free Portable Printer

by jessica on Tue, 2009-02-10 13:55

Dell just announced the new Wasabi PZ310 ultra-mobile printer. This compact printer measures just 4.8 in. x 2.8 in. x 0.9 in. and weighs only 7 ounces – throw it in your purse, backpack or pocket for wireless printing when you want it. It works with Bluetooth-enabled camera phones like the Blackberry Curve, Motorola RAZR V3 etc. (check the website for your cell phone’s compatibility), as well as digital cameras and mobile PCs. The Wasabi is easy to use as well…no drivers to install or any software to update. Just charge the battery and you’re good to go!

The Wasabi PZ310 uses inkless ZINK Printing Technology to print 2 in. x 3 in. borderless color images on sticky-back photo paper. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and PictBridge for physical connections and comes in three colors – pink, black and blue. Wasabi is available at www.dell.com/wasabi with a promotional price of $99 for a limited time (regularly $149).