Posted to Photo Printers 2009-12-12
The Canon SELPHY ES40 Compact Photo Printer aims to deliver a portable printing solution that is functional, with some extras thrown in for the creative types among us. With a portable handle to carry the unit around, the ES40 produces better than expected quality printing for a mobile unit. A clear protective coating is placed on prints to protect from any accidental encounters with water, while adding extra longevity to your photos by helping protect them against light and gases. For that extra creative spark the Selphy ES40 has plenty to offer. There are Gold and Silver ink options to help give special frames to the photo of your choice. Printing speeds are more than acceptable for a mobile unit, with the ES40 giving a full 4x6inch postcard size photo in roughly 1 minute. Connectivity is a huge consideration to account for when looking at a mobile printer and with the capacity for SD and SDHC memory cards, PictBridge Connection and optional Bluetooth this photo printer looks to have that covered.
FeaturesTo add to its long list of functionality the ES40 from Canon has voice capabilities, to give you confirmations each step of the way during your photo printing. There is a 3.5inch LCD screen on the front of the unit for image previews as well as Portrait Image optimization features built-in to the unit. Along with the previously mentioned connectivity options you can also connect the unit to your PC or MAC via the USB cable in order to print from your home computer. Though the ES40 lacks full A4 page printing that a dedicated desktop printer might have, it is a great mobile printer or first printer for the kids computer. ErgonomicsAs mobile printers go, the more compact the better and so the inclusion of both the Ink and Paper into a single custom cartridge helps save space while taking the guesswork out of how much of either you might need. The 3.5inch LCD screen is conveniently placed and with the scroll wheel being used to navigate through the menus to select the various editing features, coming to grips with how to use the ES40 should be a breeze. There is also a carry handle on the unit making portability safer and easier. SummaryThe inclusion of both paper and ink in a single cartridge is a sensible idea given the overall goal of the ES40 to be a portable printer that could fit into your backpack. A great first printer for the kids that has a lot of connection options for those needing a reliable mobile printing solution. More options are needed if you are looking for a home printing solution. Pros
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