New Photo Printers from Canon
May 13, 2008
Canon U.S.A. announced two new
additions to its line of compact photo printers: the radical SELPHY
CP770 and the exciting ultra-compact CP760 Photo Printers. These
sensibly sized photo printers tout a fresh, unique design which
simplifies printing for all users and makes it easier to print photos
instantly, almost anywhere. Whether it's baby's first steps in the
nursery or grandma and grandpa's summer road trip, these compact photo
printers can provide the whole family with instant memories almost
anywhere -all without having to use a computer or camera to download
images. These new printers are the perfect choice for anyone who wants
to experience the joy of printing photos.
The
Canon SELPHY CP770 compact photo printer is the cute carry-it-all
solution for those looking for a small photo printer for the home or
on-the-go. The SELPHY CP770 photo printer comes bundled in a
basket-style storage bucket, which not only houses the printer, but
also stores coordinating accessories including paper, ink cartridge and
power cord. The unique design is the first of its kind and allows
consumers to tote the printer virtually anywhere they need to go:
summer camp, birthday parties, wedding showers, or a scrapbooking
get-together.
Canon's new design innovations were created with
a focus on improving mobility and usability based on the printers'
broad range of uses, including printing photos for family albums,
school art projects and scrapbooks. Each printer has larger buttons
arranged in a "makes-sense" layout, designed for simplicity and easier
navigation through menus. The number of buttons on each printer has
been reduced from 12 buttons on previous models, down to nine for more
simple functionality.
"Canon wants to keep photography fun for
the whole family by making it easier for children and adults to print
out instant memories and share them with everyone," said Yuichi
Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging
Group, Canon U.S.A. "The fun design and ease of use helps make these
printers the perfect gift for anyone who wants a new and convenient way
to display and share their photographs."
Canon SELPHY CP770 Compact Photo PrinterThe
inviting "basket" design and fun colors make this printer appealing for
moms, kids, grandparents or anyone who wants access to a photo printer
for their entire memory portfolio. At first glance, many might not
think of the SELPHY CP770 as a photo printer because its appearance is
such a natural fit for a child's playroom or family living room. An
on-the-spot photo printer makes a great gift for friends and family,
too.
The printer is equipped with a 2.5" High-Definition LCD
monitor to preview images before printing. The monitor itself has also
been angled so that it can be easily viewed, even when sitting at a
table that the printer is resting on. The SELPHY CP770 compact photo
printer is available in a friendly apricot and crisp white color. The
optional Canon NB-CP2 battery pack, makes it easier than ever to print
photos while on the road or camping. The NB-CP2 battery pack can
provide hours of printing power before each recharge and has a
suggested retail price of $79.99
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This printer makes it easier than ever to print out priceless shots taken from a mobile phone or other handheld device
2 3. The CP770 compact photo printer supports the new, must-have "IrSimple" feature
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– a high-speed infrared wireless communications standard allowing
consumers to wirelessly print snapshots from their mobile phones, PDAs
or other digital devices. The printer accepts a wireless infrared
signal to transmit photo data from mobile phones and other devices that
support this standard.
Canon SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo PrinterEasy
to use, the new Canon SELPHY CP760 compact photo printer helps turn
digital images into photography with a compact simple to use design to
print great 4x6 inch photographs and make the most out of a digital
camera. Now the whole family can crowd around the printer and easily
see images on the new 2.5 inch, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) control
screen which can be clearly viewed from various angles. The
easy-to-view screen also lets users quickly navigate through menus and
neatly preview images before printing. The addition of simplified card
slots lets users plug in memory cards or print straight from the camera
with a USB cord.
Portrait Image Optimize & Face Detection Without A ComputerNew
Portrait Image Optimize technology from Canon allows users to correct
and improve their image quality all without a computer. When "red-eye"
occurs in photos, the CP770 and CP760 printers can automatically
determine the position of the red-eye and change the pupils back to a
natural color for printing. The CP770 and CP760 printers can lighten or
darken individual areas of an image, making it possible to create a
photograph where the face and background are well balanced. These
functions will also identify a subject's face inside an image, and
correct to the ideal brightness and coloring for "brilliant" images.
New and Improved Photo LaminationBoth
the CP770 and CP760 photo printers feature new overcoat technology to
help reduce blurring, and fingerprint smudges. After the yellow,
magenta and cyan colors have printed, a special overcoat layer is
applied to the image through a proprietary lamination process. Not only
does the lamination help to reduce bleeding and blurring of printed
photo, it also helps to reduce the risk of water and fingerprint
smudges, as well as fading that can be caused by ultraviolet light, gas
and other such environmental factors.
Canon BU-30 Bluetooth AdaptorMaking
it even more convenient to print images is the optional Canon BU-30
Bluetooth adaptor. Available for both the SELPHY CP770 and CP760 photo
printers for a suggested retail price of $49.99
1, the BU-30 adaptor allows images to be sent from Bluetooth enabled devices directly to the SELPHY model to be printed
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The SELPHY CP770 and CP760 compact photo printers carry an estimated retail price of $149.99 and $99.99
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