Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer Review

I travel about 40 weeks every year and I like to take a printer with me to print certificates after my seminars. I used the Canon iP90 for about 3 years before it failed and posted a permanent “waste ink absorber is full” message. So I replaced it with an iP100 and it works very well. I recently talked to an ex-Canon tech support person regarding the “waste ink absorber …” message. She recommends removing the ink cartridges before getting on a plane. Apparently the pressure changes force ink out of the cartridge filling up the absorber more quickly than usual.

Pros: Good build quality. Dependable. Fair price. Simple to set up and use.

Cons: Does not come with Bluetooth transceiver. You can buy an optional Bluetooth dongle, which is ridiculous to use because it sticks out and has to be removed/re-inserted each time. Also, ink cartridges are expensive and apparently proprietary now. I used to buy iP90 ink from a discount online store. Not so for iP100 ink.

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer Feature

• Compact photo printer offers lab-quality prints with take-anywhere portability
• Black-and-white documents print at 20 ppm; color at 14 ppm
• Patented print head uses 1,856 nozzles for outstanding print quality at 9600 x 2400 dpi
• Support for IrDA and PictBridge lets you print directly from cameras and cell phones
• Measures a compact 12.7 x 2.4 x 7.2 inches (WxHxD)

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer Overview

Print anywhere, wirelessly – The go-anywhere iP100 printer offers both IfDA compatibility and an optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface, enabling you to print wirelessly from a PC, PDA or camera phone. You can also connnect a digital camera or DV camcorder via PictBridge and print your photos directly – no PC required! For maximum portability, an optional Canon car adapter and rechargeable battery kit provide power wherever you are.

Do not use the following paper types, which may cause printing problems: Folded paper, wrinkled paper, wet paper, postcards with photos on the reverse side, postcards with photos or stickers attached, envelopes with a peelable seal, hole-punched paper.

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer Specifications

Amazon.com Product DescriptionCanon’s stylish iP100 Mobile Printer travels with you, delivering outstanding photo print quality wherever you are. Thanks to a blazing sprint speed, you can have a beautiful 4 x 6 inch print in less than a minute. The iP100 is perfect for traveling photographers, vacationers making their own post cards, businessmen who need to make the perfect color presentation on the road, and anyone else who wants a high-quality print anywhere.

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The Canon PIXMA iP100 offers: Small footprint for outstanding portability. Lab-quality photo prints at 9600 x 2400 dpi. Built-in IrDA and optional bluetooth for wireless printing directly from cameras and phones. PictBridge interface for direct connection from compatible digital cameras.

Don’t let the small size fool you — the iP100 prints at 9600 x 2400 dpi for lab-quality prints. View larger.

Outstanding Prints from a Tiny Device
At a compact 12.7 x 2.4 x 7.2 inches (WxHxD) and weighing in at a scant 4.4 pounds, the iP100 is a rugged, attractive device that is easy to slip into your briefcase or traveling bag. You can further increase the portability by adding the optional car adapter or battery kit.

Don’t mistake compact for low-quality. The iP100 produces spectacular photos at 9600 x 2400 dpi. Canon’s patented print head with 1,856 precision nozzles ejects ink at droplets as small as 1 picoliter for incredible photo realism and accuracy. Together with the 5-color ink system, you are ensured the highest quality output. All without a long waiting: a photo lab-quality 4 x 6 inch borderless print takes about 55 seconds. For printing documents, the iP100 can print black-and-white documents at up to 20 ppm and color documents at up to 14 ppm.

Print from Macs and PCs and Directly from Cameras The Canon PIXMA iP100 is compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X v 10.2.8 to 10.5.x, connecting via a USB interface. Additionally, it also has a built-in IrDA interface and an optional Bluetooth interface, letting you print wirelessly from a PC, PDA or camera phone. The printer also supports the PictBridge interface for connecting compatible digital cameras and printing photos directly — without a PC.

Auto image fix automatically gives you the best image possible.

There is no need to worry that you weren’t first able to touch up a photo when printing directly from the camera; Canon’s Auto Image Fix lets you automatically correct for exposure, color, brightness, and contrast.

The Canon PIXMA iP100 photo printer is backed by toll-free technical support and a 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program.

What’s in the Box
iP100 mobile printer, document kit (quick start guide, leopard information sheet, easy setup instructions, setup software & user’s guide CD-ROM, user guide), ink cartridges (one black, one color), AC adapter, power cord, print head, bundled media MP-101, sample media PP-201.

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Aug 11, 2010 06:51:09

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