Canon Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP720

Canon Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP720 Review

We original bought a lower model of the selphy for our daughter. When I saw the prints from hers, I had to get one for myself. This printer is simple to use (comes with nice little editing program), very portable and prints great prints.

I've seen reviews saying it jams alot and complaints about the availabilty of the paper. I have printed over a hundered prints with mine and never had a jam. Paper is available in 4x6, a credit card size (great for wallet photos) and even little stickers (fun for kids). I have seen the paper on retail shelves in office stores such as staples, but have found the prices online to be cheaper (about .23/print on amazon).

The ribbon technology in this printer is what sold it for me. I have printed prints off several brands of inkjet printers and have always had problems getting the print tones correct from one to another. I end up wasting pages of photo paper and tons of ink trying to get it right. With the ribbon technology in this printer, I get perfect prints in seconds with a clear coat over them that keeps them from running or smudging. Never a bad print. With the ribbon technology, you always know how many prints you will get - don't need to guess if you have enough red or yellow ink left to print another print.

My only regret is that Canon doesn't have a printer that prints larger prints with this same technology.

Canon Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP720 Feature

• Create lab-quality 4" x 6" photos that last up to 100 years* in less than a minute with the touch of a button - no computer required
• Paper and Ink for 4" x 6" photo prints are as low as 28¢ per print** and come in one convenient package
• Preview your images on the 1.5-inch LCD monitor
• Print directly from your memory card via card slot, or print wirelessly from your Bluetooth enabled camera phone with an optional Bluetooth adapter

Canon Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP720 Overview

Easy and Affordable Home Printing without a Computer. Enjoy photo printing at home with the Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP720. It's incredibly fast and surprisingly affordable! You can print directly from PictBridge compatible digital cameras via a USB cable, or print wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled camera phones - all without a computer. It's simply amazing.

Canon Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP720 Specifications

Amazon.com Easy and Affordable Home Printing without a Computer.
Enjoy photo printing at home with the Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP720. It's incredibly fast and surprisingly affordable! You can print directly from PictBridge compatible digital cameras via a USB cable, or print wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled camera phones--all without a computer. It's simply amazing.

Features and Benefits

• Create lab-quality 4" x 6" photos that last up to 100 years² in less than a minute with the touch of a button--no computer required.
  The Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP720 produces brilliantly colored, long lasting prints that rival the appearance and durability of images created by a professional photo lab. And it takes just 73 seconds¹ to create Wide size (4" x 8") prints. Postcard size (4"' x 6") images print in just 58 seconds,¹ and credit card size pictures require only 31 seconds† to print. Using 300-dpi dye-sublimation technology with 256 levels of color, this compact photo printer renders skin tones, shadings and fine details with true-to-life accuracy. A transparent water- and fade-resistant coating offers added protection against the damaging effects of sunlight and humidity. The high-quality photos last up to 100 years.³
• Paper and Ink for 4" x 6" photo prints are as low as 28¢ per print³ and come in one convenient package.
  You can make 4" x 6" photo-lab-quality prints for just 28¢ per print.³ It's one of the most economical printers on the market. Plus, you also get Canon's superior quality and convenience. Everything you need to create high-resolution prints -ink and paper--comes in one package.
• Preview your images on the 1.5-inch LCD monitor.
  With the 1.5-inch LCD monitor, you can check the images stored on your memory card before you print. Then, set paper size, select layouts, choose formats and much more. Use the SELPHY CP720's retractable USB cable¹ to connect the printer to a Canon digital camera or insert your memory card and preview the images on the LCD monitor. Now you're ready to print. With Bluetooth adapter BU-20, you can print pictures wirelessly.

  To print, simply playback a picture on your camera's LCD. Then, press the lighted Print/Share button. For cameras without a Print/Share button, simply press "Print" in the function menu.² If you print from the memory card, playback a picture on the printer's LCD and press "Print."

  <sup>1. May not be compatible with all digital cameras; otherwise, use USB cable provided with digital camera.
  2. Print function may vary depending on camera model.
  3. Based on Color Ink/Paper Set KP-108IP and manufacturer's suggested retail price as of 8/1/06.</sup>

• PictBridge/Print computer-stored images
  The SELPHY CP720 supports the PictBridge printing standard, so any PictBridge compliant digital camera can connect to these printers. Plus, you can enjoy the benefits of automatic DPOF printing as well as index, partial image, multiple copy and exact size printing. For maximum versatility, you can also connect your computer to the SELPHY CP720. Printer drivers and Canon software for both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh are included with the printer.
• Wireless Printing
  Just connect the optional Bluetooth adapter BU-20 to the SELPHY CP720's USB port and you're ready to print wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled camera phone. You can even print via WiFi when you add an SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless camera with Wireless Print Adapter WA-1N. Just imagine the fun you'll have printing and sharing great spontaneous shots!

What's in the box
SELPHY CP720 Body, Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200, Power Cord, CD-ROM, Cleaner Stick, 4" x 6" Size Paper Cassette PCP-CP200, 4" x 6" Size Trial Standard Paper, Trial Ink Cassette

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Oct 24, 2010 00:11:06