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Canon Selphy CP780

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$74.99 - $99.95

Summary: A dye-sublimation snapshot printer from Canon with LCD viewer, memory-card slots, and PictBridge capability. Compatible with Windows and Mac.

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About - Canon Selphy CP780
The Selphy CP780 is part of the printer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snapshot printer models like the Selphy CP780 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Photo quality: This is our assessment of the appearance of each photo. Models with higher scores produce more natural looking photos, with smoother changes in shading and fewer problems with banding. 4x6 photo time (min.): To the nearest tenth of a minute, this is our measurement of how long it took each snapshot printer to output a 4x6 borderless photo directly from a digital camera. 4x6 photo cost ($): This calculation is the estimated cost of the color ink or ribbon (for dye-sublimation models) and glossy photo paper needed to produce a 4x6 photo.

About - Canon Selphy CP780

The Selphy CP780 is part of the printer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snapshot printer models like the Selphy CP780 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Photo quality:: This is our assessment of the appearance of each photo. Models with higher scores produce more natural looking photos, with smoother changes in shading and fewer problems with banding.
4x6 photo time (min.):: To the nearest tenth of a minute, this is our measurement of how long it took each snapshot printer to output a 4x6 borderless photo directly from a digital camera.
4x6 photo cost ($):: This calculation is the estimated cost of the color ink or ribbon (for dye-sublimation models) and glossy photo paper needed to produce a 4x6 photo.

About This Brand
Its line of Pixma inkjets are available as all-in-one and standard models. You’ll find plenty of choices in range of functionality and price, with costs ranging from about $50 to $400. Canon’s imageClass multifunction laser models start at about $200. Canon Selphy printers are for snapshots. For the widest selection of Canon printers at the best prices, try Newegg.com. PCConnection and PCMall also have a wide selection, while Amazon, Costco, and Tiger Direct have better-than-average prices.

About This Brand

Its line of Pixma inkjets are available as all-in-one and standard models. You’ll find plenty of choices in range of functionality and price, with costs ranging from about $50 to $400. Canon’s imageClass multifunction laser models start at about $200. Canon Selphy printers are for snapshots. For the widest selection of Canon printers at the best prices, try Newegg.com. PCConnection and PCMall also have a wide selection, while Amazon, Costco, and Tiger Direct have better-than-average prices.

Features & Specs - Canon Selphy CP780
Battery option ($) Some models have an optional ($50 to $100) battery pack. Battery option ($)	80
Printing method Indicates which technology a printer uses to create an image onto paper or other media either inkjet technology or dye-sublimation. Printing method	Dye-sub
LCD viewer size (in., diagonal) Printer has a built-in LCD screen for viewing and editing images from a memory card. The screen is small, usually only 1 to 3.5 inches, and editing capability is very limited. LCD viewer size (in., diagonal)	1.8
Bluetooth Bluetooth capability, either standard or as a $40 to $50 plug-in, allows receipt of print jobs from a computer, camera, or phone with wireless Bluetooth or 802.11g technology. Bluetooth	No
Water-resistant photos Indicates units that produce prints that won't run if they get wet. Water-resistant photos	Yes
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Overall good product!!

By Smart Buyer from Pontotoc, MS on 10/25/2009

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Overall Quality, Reliable, Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons:

Pricey Ink Replacement, Slow Print Time

Best Uses:

Everyday images

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent picture color and quality. Easy to set up- no way to really do this incorrectly. No way to set up printer wrong. Great if you need to print a picture right then and now but don't have time to run to your local one hour. I wouldn't suggest it for all your picture printing. It cost about 20 cents per picture where your local one hour or on line is about 10 cents per picture.

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