HP today announced the HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer as part of its new range of HP Photosmart TouchSmart printers. The HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer makes it simple to view, edit, create and personalise photos – without having to connect to a PC – by combining an easy-to-navigate menu on the printer’s HP TouchSmart control panel with an extra-large TouchSmart screen. Users can print images in whatever size they want up to 13 x18 cm, with or without borders. In addition, 30 editing and enhancing options from the HP Design Gallery, such as ‘pet-eye’ fix, ‘slimming’ feature, blemish removal and sepia tones, enable users to edit photos so friends and family look their best. Also, the HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer allows photos to be printed direct from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. The estimated retail price for the HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer is €149 and it is expected to be available for purchase across Europe, the Middle East and Africa from October 2009.

HP today introduced a range of new HP Photosmart printers with unique HP TouchSmart touch-sensitive technology. The HP Photosmart C4680, HP Photosmart and HP Photosmart with Wireless, HP Photosmart Plus and the HP Photosmart Premium (pictured) are the latest products to complement the HP Photosmart series and come with a number of new features. The HP Photo Print Gadget allows users easily drag and drop photos to a desktop icon from virtually anywhere – folders, applications, e-mail and websites. Many of the printers in the new HP Photosmart series, including the HP Photosmart with Wireless, HP Photosmart Plus and the HP Photosmart Premium, have built-in wireless features. Apple iPhone or iPod touch users can enjoy wireless printing photos using the HP iPrint Photo application, the first of its kind available for free on the Apple App Store. The new HP Photosmart printers will become available in September/October 2009 with prices starting at €79/£79.99 depending on model.

The Kodak ESP 5250 and ESP 3250 are new All-in-One (AiO) printers which save an average of £75 a year on ink. Offering print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute in black and 29 pages per minute in colour, the Kodak 5250 and 3250 both feature colour LCD display screens, memory card slots, intelligent paper tray systems and a simple two-cartridge set-up. The ESP 5250 is enabled with built-in Wi-Fi and a a 2.4” colour LCD, while the ESP 3250 features a smaller 1.5” colour LCD. The Kodak ESP 5250 retails for £129.99 and the ESP 3250 for £89.99.

The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is a new high specification professional A2+ photo printer. Now using Epson’s advanced, fourth generation UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta pigment inks, the Epson 3880 incorporates a special driver mode that allows users to create bespoke black tones and clear whites. All-new AccuPhoto HD2 image technology provides smoother color transitions and better highlight and shadow detail. Replacing the 3800 model, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 will be available from October 2009 for £995. In the US the Epson 3880 will be offered in Standard and Graphic Arts Editiond (includes ColorBurst RIP) for $1,295 and $1,495 respectively.

Epson has launched the Epson Stylus Photo PX810FW, a high-end 4-in-1 Wi-Fi photo printer. Integrating fax capability with Hi-Definition photo printing, scanning and copying, the PX810FW is Epson’s flagship Wi-Fi, all-in-one for the home user. In addition to photo printing, it comes with a number of more general printing features. You can save paper by double-sided printing with the included duplexer. An automatic document feeder allows for convenient faxing, copying and scanning of multiple pages. The auto-selecting A4 and photo sized paper trays means that both A4 plain and photo sized paper is always ready for use, and the PX810FW also has the capacity to print directly onto suitable CDs and DVDs. The innovative greeting card feature allows you to produce a personalised 10x15cm card incorporating your own handwritten message within the photo without even switching on the PC. The Epson Stylus Photo PX810FW will become available on 1 September at an RRP of £299.99.

Epson has also announced the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W wireless, all-in-one, Hi-Definition photo printer. Paolo Marenghi, Product Manager, Epson UK, said: “With its Wi-Fi capability and contemporary design, the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W can be placed anywhere in the modern home. With integrated paper trays it is far slimmer than most printers standing at only 150mm tall.  Whether you wish to print from a PC, Mac or iPhone, the PX710W will print any document you need and produce photos of outstanding quality.” Additional features in the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W include the ability to view and print photos directly from a memory card using the 6.3 cm LCD viewer, printing directly from PictBridge compatible digital cameras and optical character recognition (OCR) software for text scanning.  An Epson Photo Paper Pack is also included, so you can start printing high-quality photos on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in 10x15cm, 13x18cm and A4 sizes straight away. Scheduled for release on 1 September 2009, the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W will be available at an RRP of £199.99.

The Canon PIXMA MP990 and MP640 are two new wireless all-in-one photo printers. Both the MP990 and MP640 use the ChromaLife 100+ ink system and have a maximum color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi. The inclusion of a gray ink tank on the Canon MP990 helps produce superb black-and-white prints in addition to vibrant color prints. The PIXMA MP990 can also scan both film and slides. The integrated Easy-Scroll Wheel, for easy navigation through menus and images, is further enhanced by a large 3.8-inch LCD screen on the Canon MP990 and a 3.0- inch LCD screen on the PIXMA MP640. The Canon PIXMA MP990 will cost $299.99 and the MP640 $219.99.

The Canon SELPHY ES40 is Canon’s first compact photo printer featuring voice guidance. Instructions such as “select a colour” or “select the area for printing” make the creation of individual prints easier than ever. Voice guidance is also provided to overcome common printing problems – such as informing a user when the ink cartridge or paper needs replacing. The SELPHY ES40 features a bright 3.5 inch 230K dot LCD screen, Easy Scroll Wheel and large, tactile buttons to provide swift and easy controls when reviewing and navigating through images before printing. In Creative Print mode you can use 12 templates to create colourful calendars with your own images, add stamps, speech bubbles or clip art to photos, or frame your prints with artistic borders. The SELPHY ES40 is available from mid September 2009 priced at £179.00 / €209.00 / $149.99.

Canon today announced the launch of the PIXMA iP4700 A4 printer.  Finished in smart gloss black with gunmetal highlights, the PIXMA iP4700 delivers several new or improved features for 2009. These include intelligent, easy image correction with Auto Photo Fix II, smart and simple webpage clipping with Easy-WebPrint EX, faster, better photo lab quality prints and advanced media handling and connectivity. The iP4700 is available from late September 2009 priced at £109.00 / €129.00 RRP inc. VAT.

Epson America Inc. is offering a $40 instant rebate on two of its new all-in-one devices. Those buying an Epson Stylus NX415 or an Epson Stylus NX515 printer/scanner/copier until the end of this month will get the rebate right at the point of sale. The Epson Stylus NX415 and NX515 were announced in May and are currently available through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and Epson’s own retail site, www.epsonstore.com.

Epson has announced the Epson Stylus Photo PX650 high-definition all-in-one photo printer, scanner and copier. A 1200 dpi photo scanner captures the fine detail of original prints, whilst the Hi-Definition, dye-based Epson Claria Photographic Ink creates glossy photos with smooth gradations and a subtlety of tone that lasts for over 200 years, Epson claims. The Epson Stylus Photo PX650 has a 6.3cm LCD panel for viewing and editing photos before printing them directly from the memory card. The PX650 can also print directly onto suitable CDs and DVDs. Availability is slated for 1 September 2009, and the recommended retail price is £129.99 including VAT. An Epson Photo Paper Pack is also included, so you can start printing high-quality photos on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in 10x15cm, 13x18cm and A4 sizes straight away.

Canon U.S.A. has announced a rebate programme on select Canon imagePROGRAF large format printers. By participating, you can receive up to $1,800 cash back by mail or up to a $2,000 value with a one-year CarePAK extended service plan. The offer is valid with the purchase or lease of one of the following Canon imagePROGRAF large format printers: iPF5100, iPF6100, iPF6200, iPF8000S, iPF8100, iPF9000S, iPF9100; and is valid through 30 September. Refurbished, rented, recycled, used, returned or reconditioned machines are not eligible.

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Canon U.S.A. has announced two new wireless PIXMA Photo all-in-one devices, the Canon PIXMA MP560 and the Canon PIXMA MP490. Both units utilise Canon’s FINE print head technology and offer the Auto Photo Fix II feature which resolves many common photo printing errors. The new PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo all-in-one device (pictured) is the most compact Canon inkjet printer to have both wireless capabilities and built-in Auto Duplex Printing, and also is the first Canon PIXMA Printer to have the ability to print out pictures directly from a USB Flash Memory device. The MP560 costs $149.99, while the MP490 carries a price tag of $99.99.

Hewlett-Packard has announced the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web, billed as the world’s first web-connected home printer. The new device has a 4.33” touchscreen that lets you browse Web pages and print maps, coupons, movie tickets, recipes, news etc. without the need for a PC. Moreover, the printer will connect directly to a user’s Snapfish account to view, print and upload photos. The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web is expected to be available this fall at a price of $399 in the U.S.A.

At the time of the SELPHY CP790 announcement, Canon also revealed of the SELPHY CP780 ultra-compact printer. Available in pink, blue, silver or white, the SELPHY CP780 also offers fully portable printing with an optional battery pack. For enhanced ease-of-use, the SELPHY CP780 incorporates a user-friendly interface, plus large buttons with a straightforward layout. The SELPHY CP780 has three memory card slots and a 2.5” TFT LCD. The printer includes updated, easy-to-use software – SELPHY Photo Print – which now includes audio guidance, so when users are printing from a computer a voice provides spoken instructions. The SELPHY CP780 is available from mid June 2009 priced at £129.00 / €149.00 RRP inc. VAT.

Canon has just introduced the SELPHY CP790 compact photo printer that allegedly makes it easier than ever to produce “lab-quality” postcard-sized prints. A large 3.0” LCD display and Canon’s Easy-Scroll Wheel makes it simple, quick and easy to set up and navigate. With an integrated carrying handle, storage basket and optional battery pack, the SELPHY CP790 also enables users to print wherever they are – no PC required. A built-in PictBridge port and memory card slots make it easy to print directly from a wide range of digital cameras and memory cards. Users can even produce prints directly from their mobile phones via Infra-red or an optional Bluetooth adapter. The SELPHY CP790 also includes a range of Automatic Image Correction functions, such as Red-Eye Correction, Skin Tone optimisation and Noise Reduction that automatically enhances the quality of the photos. The My Colors option also enables users to quickly add special effects such as Sepia, Vivid, Positive Film and Black & White to their prints. The SELPHY CP790 is available from July 2009 priced at £169.00 / €189.00 RRP inc. VAT.

Epson has introduced the Epson Artisan 50, an affordable single-function ink jet printer designed for printing digital photos and everyday projects. The main features include printing on in jet printable CDs and DVDs, auto photo correction, red-eye removal, two-sided printing (if supported by the operating system), individual ink cartridges and MicroPiezo ink technology. The Epson Artisan 50 will be available in June through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and Epson’s own retail site, www.epsonstore.com, at an estimated street price of $99.99.

Epson has unveiled four new all-in-ones in its affordable Stylus NX line. These include the entry-level Epson Stylus NX115 ($69.99, pictured), Epson Stylus NX215 ($89.99), Epson Stylus NX415 ($99.99), and the flagship of the series, the Epson Stylus NX515 ($149.99). The Epson Stylus NX215 is apparently the industry’s first all-in-one at its price point with memory card slots and a 1.5-inch color LCD screen for standalone photo printing. The Epson Stylus NX415 boasts a 2.5-inch color LCD, claimed to be the largest at its price point, as well as card slots and PictBridge® support. The Epson Stylus NX515 is allegedly the fastest printer in its class (at least for printing black text in default mode) and offers Wi-Fi printing with a simple four-step setup process so users can print wirelessly. The prices quoted are estimated street prices. Availability is slated for June, but Amazon, BestBuy, Fry’s Electronics and Epson’s retail site are already taking pre-orders.

The Epson Stylus SX215 is a compact all-in-one with individual inks designed for printing photos and documents. The Epson SX215 features memory card slots and a 3.8cm LCD viewer and uses Epson DURABrite Ultra Ink. Richard Aplin, Product Manager, Epson UK says: “The Epson Stylus SX215 is perfect for your everyday printing, scanning and copying needs. It gives you outstanding text quality and lab-quality photos, as well as intuitive PC-free functions and cost-effective individual inks.” The Epson Stylus SX215 will be available on 1st July, 2009 for £99.99.

The new Epson Stylus SX115 is a compact printer, scanner and copier with individual inks. Offering the highest printing resolution in its class, the Epson SX115 features Epson’s DURABrite Ultra Ink, an advanced pigment-based ink technology. Richard Aplin, Product Manager, Epson UK says: “This product is the perfect solution for people who need a simple and compact all-in-one at home. Printing documents, lab-quality photos, web pages, emails and homework is quick and easy. The Epson Stylus SX115 is a cost effective all-in-one that does not compromise on quality.” The Epson Stylus SX115 will be available on 1st July, 2009 for £69.99.