October 17, 2008

Canon PIXMA iP100 Photo Inkjet Marries Mobility With Quality

By Kara Hiltz

Printer News: No, it's Not a Box of Tissues, it's the Canon PIXMA iP100 Inkjet Photo Printer

Traditionally, mobility and quality don't belong in the same sentence let alone the same printer. But Canon's PIXMA iP100 tries to bridge these two worlds by offering a tiny printer not much larger than a box of tissues that can print high-quality documents and photos.

The Canon PIXMA iP100 offers 9600x2400 dpi resolution thanks to specialized inkjet nozzles that provide detailed printing you won't normally find with mobile printers. You can print wirelessly to the PIXMA iP100 using an IrDA (infared) port, or you can purchase an optional Bluetooth adaptor. Add those connectivity options to the PictBridge port you're accustomed to on photo printers, and you have a pretty wide range of connections from which to choose. Canon also emphasizes the printer's mobility with an optional lithium ion battery for outlet-free printing and an optional car charger.

The Canon PIXMA iP100 isn't just a photo printer or just a mobile printer. It's both.

Summary

Inkjet mobile photo printer best for mobile professionals and photographers

MSRP: $249.99

Manufacturer

Press Release

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer Appeals To Today's On-The-Go Lifestyle

Product Page

Canon PIXMA iP100

Supplies

Ink Cartridges

PGI-35 (Black), CLI-36 (Color)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	April 14, 2008
Notable Features:	Wireless connectivity, two black inks for better photo detail, borderless photo printing, small size, accessories to boost the printer's mobile capabilities, Auto Image Fix technology
Green Features:	Energy Star, 4-in-1 and 2-in-1 printing, ink saver mode, RoHS compliant, power supply made from recycled plastic
Pages Per Minute:	20 (b/w); 14 (color)
Seconds Per Photo:	50 (4 x 6-inch photo)
Resolution:	9600x2400 dpi
Interface:	USB 2.0, PictBridge, IrDA, Bluetooth (optional)
Compatibility:	Windows, Macintosh
Dimensions:	12.7 x 2.4 x 7.2 inches
Weight:	4.4 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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