Category: Printers
Siim Teller has posted a short review of the compact Canon SELPHY CP400 photo printer.
“So, Canon Selphy CP 400. I tell you one thing for sure, it made me want to start a postcard company. Just because printing postcards with my own pictures was so easy. This printer is small enough to fit into kitchen drawer, prints ready-to-send postcards and is cheap enough so you don’t have to sell your grandmother. Selphy is not your normal ink-jet printer, it uses dye-sublimation thermal transfer, you’ll see the whole process of applying one color at a time and how they mix together as the paper slides forwards and backwards. Last step is to add coating, presumably to give the print a longer life and protect it against UV-light.”
Website: Siim Teller - Canon SELPHY CP400 Printer Review
Siim Teller has posted a short review of the compact Canon SELPHY CP400 photo printer. “So, Canon Selphy CP 400. I tell you one thing for sure, it made me want to start a postcard company. Just because printing postcards with my own pictures was so easy. This printer is…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition printer (also known as the Epson PictureMate 500).
“Print speeds aren’t quite what Epson makes out. The company claims a 6 x 4in (15cm x 10cm) print completes in 1 minute 17 seconds, but we saw nothing out in under 1 minute 26 seconds, whether from memory card, camera or PC. That’s still not too bad though. Print quality is very, very good. The six-colour print system really improves light shades, giving them extra vibrancy and adding a fidelity we’ve rarely seen from an inkjet print. Even with the enhanced resolution of 5,760 by 1,440, though, you can still see some dots in areas of smoothly changing colour, like cloudless sky.”
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition printer (also known as the Epson PictureMate 500). “Print speeds aren’t quite what Epson makes out. The company claims a 6 x 4in (15cm x 10cm) print completes in 1 minute 17 seconds, but we saw nothing out in under…
The Hugarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size.
Website: Index Digicam - Epson R1800 Printer Review
The Hugarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size. Website: Index Digicam - Epson…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the HiTi 641PS dye-sub printer printer.
“Having said that, the print quality is excellent. The 641PS prints at 403dpi, which is claimed to be the equivalent of 6400dpi inkjet printers and produces good saturation and excellent definition. The technology used produces prints that will resist fading long after an inkjet has paled into insignificance and the over coating supplies a finish that won’t smudge or run as soon as a drop of water touches it.”
Website: ePhotoZine - HiTi 641PS Review
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the HiTi 641PS dye-sub printer printer. “Having said that, the print quality is excellent. The 641PS prints at 403dpi, which is claimed to be the equivalent of 6400dpi inkjet printers and produces good saturation and excellent definition. The technology used produces prints that will resist fading…
CNET have taken a look at the new Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 compact photo printer.
“Prints emerge relatively speedily, taking between 1.5 and 1.7 minutes per photo. The Series 3 dock’s photos displayed typical dye-transfer smoothness, broad tonal scale, and rich colors. There was lots of detail in highlights and shadows, but diagonal lines did showed stair-stepping. The composite blacks (formed by combining the cyan, magenta, and yellow colors; there is no black panel in the dye-transfer ribbon) were dense and neutral. Flesh tones were pleasing, and we detected the faintest of blue casts in the whites of some prints.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 Review
CNET have taken a look at the new Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock Series 3 compact photo printer. “Prints emerge relatively speedily, taking between 1.5 and 1.7 minutes per photo. The Series 3 dock’s photos displayed typical dye-transfer smoothness, broad tonal scale, and rich colors. There was lots of detail in…
PCMagazine have taken a look at the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 photo printer.
“The Sony DPP-FP50 ($199.99 direct) is the second dedicated photo printer we’ve seen for 4- by 6-inch output that lets you preview photos on your TV. It’s also the first with thermal-dye technology. As with the ink jet–based Canon Selphy DS700 Compact Photo Printer, which was the first to offer TV output, the DPP-FP50 lets you print from a PictBridge camera or computer, but the TV connection is the main attraction. And like the Canon printer, the DPP-FP50 is more of a consumer appliance in many ways than a computer peripheral.”
Website: PCMagazine - Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 Review
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PCMagazine have taken a look at the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50 photo printer. “The Sony DPP-FP50 ($199.99 direct) is the second dedicated photo printer we’ve seen for 4- by 6-inch output that lets you preview photos on your TV. It’s also the first with thermal-dye technology. As with the ink…
Photo-i have reviewed the large-format HP Designjet 90 printer. The HP Designjet 90 is a six-color, A2+/C+-sized printer with resolution up to 2400 dpi and a 4 picolitre drop-size.
“The colour rendition with Vivera inks is just that bit too vivid for my own liking, however, anyone using this printer will probably want to use custom profiles and bearing this in mind, an experienced digital photographer designer should be able to produce excellent prints to their own liking without any major problems. Prints created on HP’s own swellable media should have a life expectancy of about 75 - 100 years, this then would make the DJ 90 an excellent affordable option for the small photo studio who wants to sell prints to the general public.”
Website: Photo-i - HP Designjet 90 Review
Photo-i have reviewed the large-format HP Designjet 90 printer. The HP Designjet 90 is a six-color, A2+/C+-sized printer with resolution up to 2400 dpi and a 4 picolitre drop-size. “The colour rendition with Vivera inks is just that bit too vivid for my own liking, however, anyone using this printer…
Pocket-Lint have just reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R320 photo printer.
“Great photo output (including borderless printing) combined with a nice range of features including stand alone and CD/DVD printing and at a great price, which all makes the Epson Stylus Photo R320 a printer that must be on your ‘to buy’ list if you’re in the game for new inkjet photo printer.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Epson Stylus Photo R320 Review
Pocket-Lint have just reviewed the new Epson Stylus Photo R320 photo printer. “Great photo output (including borderless printing) combined with a nice range of features including stand alone and CD/DVD printing and at a great price, which all makes the Epson Stylus Photo R320 a printer that must be on…
DCResource have just reviewed the HP Photosmart 8150 printer which was first announced in August 2004.
“‘To get the highest quality black and white prints, you’ll need to swap the photo cartridge with a gray one, which doesn’t come with the printer. You can purchase a photo gray ink cartridge for about $25. While HP’s ink cartridges install quickly and painlessly, it’s a bit of a nuisance to have to switch ink cartridges when changing from color shots to black and white. If you want to print text, HP recommends that you use (and purchase for about $20 yet another ink cartridge: HP Black. Same thing goes for sepia/vintage prints. Another drawback to this system is each time you exchange ink cartridges, the 8150 prints a test sheet and wastes ink in the process. And don’t think that ink is inexpensive.”
Website: DCResource - HP Photosmart 8150 Review
DCResource have just reviewed the HP Photosmart 8150 printer which was first announced in August 2004. “‘To get the highest quality black and white prints, you’ll need to swap the photo cartridge with a gray one, which doesn’t come with the printer. You can purchase a photo gray ink cartridge…
Pocket-Lint have published the very first online review of the new HP Photosmart 385 compact photo printer.
“Like previous PhotoSmart models, the 385 is very good and performs well. Adding the optional battery pack makes it a truly portable device and the panoramic printing mode offers something new and different from other models on the market. We also especially liked the ability to edit our prints without the need for a computer at our side. All in all this is a top notch effort from HP and if you are looking for a printer that can print borderless 6x4in (10x15cm) prints on the move, this carries a strong recommendation.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - HP Photosmart 385 Review
Pocket-Lint have published the very first online review of the new HP Photosmart 385 compact photo printer. “Like previous PhotoSmart models, the 385 is very good and performs well. Adding the optional battery pack makes it a truly portable device and the panoramic printing mode offers something new and different…
Designtechnica have published a review of the new Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition printer (also known as the Epson Picturemate 500).
“When PictureMate hit the market a couple of years ago, its cute lunch pail design sent the message that a printer could travel. The only thing missing was a photo viewer so that you could see the images you were selecting. Epson corrected the flaw in the latest version of PictureMate—the Deluxe Viewer Edition ($249)—which adds a 2.4-inch LCD to complete the package.”
Website: Designtechnica - Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition Review
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Designtechnica have published a review of the new Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition printer (also known as the Epson Picturemate 500). “When PictureMate hit the market a couple of years ago, its cute lunch pail design sent the message that a printer could travel. The only thing missing was a…
HP PSC 1510 all-in-one device is announced today. The HP PSC 1510 can print up to 20 pages per minute, offers PictBridge technology and scans at 1200 x 1200-dpi optical resolution and 48-bit colour. The HP PSC 1510 All-in-One is available from September 1, 2005 at a recommended retail price of 84.99 GBP
HP UK Press Release
HP Launches a Sleek and Compact All-in-One for the Home - Get a stylish addition to the home with the HP PSC 1510 All-in-One
London, UK, 19 July 2005 - HP today announced the launch of the HP PSC 1510 All-in-One. Featuring a curvaceous elegant design and advanced intuitive technology, this all-in-one device offers all the benefits of a complete home office in one neat, affordable package.
HP PSC 1510 all-in-one device is announced today. The HP PSC 1510 can print up to 20 pages per minute, offers PictBridge technology and scans at 1200 x 1200-dpi optical resolution and 48-bit colour. The HP PSC 1510 All-in-One is available from September 1, 2005 at a recommended retail price…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new Canon SELPHY CP600 compact photo printer.
“The Canon Selphy CP600 ($249 direct) is the faster, more polished cousin of the Canon Selphy CP400. Like the CP400, it’s a thermal dye–based, dedicated photo printer, designed primarily for 4- by 6-inch photos, but able to handle a variety of paper sizes from credit card size to 4- by 8-inches. In addition to offering better speed than the CP400, it prints better-looking output and comes with a rechargeable battery for full portability.”
Website: PCMagazine - Canon SELPHY CP600 Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new Canon SELPHY CP600 compact photo printer. “The Canon Selphy CP600 ($249 direct) is the faster, more polished cousin of the Canon Selphy CP400. Like the CP400, it’s a thermal dye–based, dedicated photo printer, designed primarily for 4- by 6-inch photos, but able to handle…
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500, which is is Canon’s first ChromaPLUS eight-color ink A4 format photo printer.
“Although this is a high-end photo printer that will satisfy imaging enthusiasts, the PIXMA iP8500 is surprisingly uncomplicated in its basic operation. I was pleasantly surprised with the overall look of the letter-size color glossies. They’re bright, sharp, and richly colorful with great clarity and definition of fine detail. Some of the prints are a bit too light overall, but they’re better than those I would expect from a conventional enlargement made by a high-volume photofinishing lab.”
Website: Shutterbug - Canon PIXMA iP8500 Review
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP8500, which is is Canon’s first ChromaPLUS eight-color ink A4 format photo printer. “Although this is a high-end photo printer that will satisfy imaging enthusiasts, the PIXMA iP8500 is surprisingly uncomplicated in its basic operation. I was pleasantly surprised with the overall…
TrustedReviews have published their review of the new Samsung SPP-2040 printer.
“As with most dye sublimation printers, working out the costs of printing is very simple. Samsung supplies packs containing both ink ribbons and 6 by 4-inch photo blanks in either 40-print or 120-print versions. Not surprisingly you get better economy from the 120-print pack and using this to calculate print costs gives 27p per photo. This is marginally better than Canon’s cost and compares well with typical inkjet prices.”
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TrustedReviews have published their review of the new Samsung SPP-2040 printer. “As with most dye sublimation printers, working out the costs of printing is very simple. Samsung supplies packs containing both ink ribbons and 6 by 4-inch photo blanks in either 40-print or 120-print versions. Not surprisingly you get better…
X-Rite Press Release
X-Rite Premium ICC Color Profiles, Color Guide and Demo Version of MonacoEZColor Software to be Bundled with Epson’s New Stylus Photo® R1800
Grandville, MI — July 14, 2005 — X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that Epson will bundle downloadable X-Rite premium ICC profiles, Complete Guide to Color Management publication, and a demo version of MonacoEZcolor color management software with each Epson Stylus® Photo R1800. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is a revolutionary printer that delivers large, archival quality glossy and matte photos worthy of display. Premium ICC color profiles were specifically created for the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 using X-Rite’s award-winning MonacoPROFILER 4.7 software, the graphic arts industry’s leading color profile engine.
X-Rite Press Release X-Rite Premium ICC Color Profiles, Color Guide and Demo Version of MonacoEZColor Software to be Bundled with Epson’s New Stylus Photo® R1800 Grandville, MI — July 14, 2005 — X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that Epson will bundle downloadable X-Rite premium ICC profiles, Complete Guide to Color…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Lexmark P4350 an all-in-one printer and scanner with a colour LCD screen and 48-bit color scan depth.
“Output quality is nipping on the heels of the best available for ink jets, with text and graphics quality at the high end of good and photos at the high end of very good. On our text tests, most fonts were easily readable at 5 points or less, and all but one were easily readable at 8 points or less, with one highly stylized font needing 12 points. Consider it good enough for all but the most demanding text output, like the small type in a contract.”
Website: PCMagazine - Lexmark P4350 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Lexmark P4350 an all-in-one printer and scanner with a colour LCD screen and 48-bit color scan depth. “Output quality is nipping on the heels of the best available for ink jets, with text and graphics quality at the high end of good and photos at the…
HP Press Release
Point, Click, Dock and Print - HP Launches a Complete Portable Camera/Printer Solution
New HP Portable Photo Studio allows for ultimate photo simplicity, anywhere, any time
TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 – HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 428 Portable Photo Studio, a three-in-one solution offering the ultimate photo simplicity with printer, docking station and camera. Featuring a high quality HP 5.2 megapixel (MP) camera and compact photo printer with built in camera dock, this package is the perfect travelling companion – enabling users to print their photos on the go or at home.
This integrated three-in-one system makes taking and printing photos simpler than ever before. The HP Photosmart 428 Portable Photo Studio, offers users a simple photography solution, in which every component is designed to work together perfectly, providing everything needed to create beautiful photos almost anywhere.
HP Press Release Point, Click, Dock and Print - HP Launches a Complete Portable Camera/Printer Solution New HP Portable Photo Studio allows for ultimate photo simplicity, anywhere, any time TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 – HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 428 Portable Photo Studio, a three-in-one solution…
Canon USA Press Release
CANON INTRODUCES NEW BENCHMARK FOR INKJET PHOTO-PRINTING SPEED AND LAUNCHES ChromaLife100 SYSTEM
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 11, 2005—Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today announced a fundamental shift in focus for communicating printer speed performance to reflect the rapidly growing trend in personal photo printing. Leveraging the advantage of the company’s patented FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print technology, Canon will use print times when producing photo lab-quality prints as a new print-speed performance benchmark for all new PIXMA desktop and all-in-one photo printers. As a further indication of Canon’s commitment to the photo printer market, the company also introduced the new ChromaLife100 system for photo longevity, making possible a level of fade-resistance rivaling many traditional film-based prints.
Canon USA Press Release CANON INTRODUCES NEW BENCHMARK FOR INKJET PHOTO-PRINTING SPEED AND LAUNCHES ChromaLife100 SYSTEM LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 11, 2005—Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today announced a fundamental shift in focus for communicating printer speed performance to reflect the rapidly growing trend in personal photo…
BIOS have reviewed the Lexmark P4350 an all-in-one printer and scanner with a colour LCD screen and 48-bit color scan depth.
“Lexmark’s P4350 makes it easy to print, copy, scan and fax in colour. The attractive, low-profile device can also print independently of a computer, reduce and enlarge photos and documents in a snap, and allow you to share your scanned photos by e-mail thanks to an intuitive interface. The P4350 is an attractive product for a new user, and its general performance is pretty good considering its exceptionally low cost, but photo enthusiasts and business users will be left wanting and should pay more for a better-performing unit.”
Website: BIOS - Lexmark P4350 Review
BIOS have reviewed the Lexmark P4350 an all-in-one printer and scanner with a colour LCD screen and 48-bit color scan depth. “Lexmark’s P4350 makes it easy to print, copy, scan and fax in colour. The attractive, low-profile device can also print independently of a computer, reduce and enlarge photos and…