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Canon Pixma iP100 Inkjet Printer

By Justin Yu, CNET.com.au on 26 June 2008 12:08 PM

Tags: canon, pixma, ip100, inkjet, printer, h470, photo, black

Manufacturer: Canon

General

  • Device type
  • Mobile inkjet printer
  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • 6.17 x 32.2 x 18.3 cm
  • Weight
  • 2 kg
  • Software
  • Easy-PhotoPrint EX
  • Printer engine
  • Inkjet
  • Connections
  • USB

Paper features

  • Paper sizes
  • A4, A5, B5, DL, B5

Print features

  • Print resolution (B&W)
  • 600 x 600 dpi
  • Print resolution (Colour)
  • 9,600 x 2,400 dpi
  • Print speed (B&W)
  • 20 ppm
  • Print Speed (Colour)
  • 14 ppm

Talkback 1 comments

    We bought this little gem to t ...Stephen D. Ferris -- 07/08/08

    We bought this little gem to take to Europe. First impressions are very favorable. It's small, reliable, and prints beautifully. At just over four pounds, it's perfect for travel.

    The little Bluetooth adaptor also works very well. Reading the manual (!), I discovered it is possible to mount the adapter permanently inside the printer so that it's not exposed and doesn't need attachment every time it is used. This is a simple procedure, and enhances the usefulness of the Bluetooth capability that is all but de rigueur when traveling. The installation / setup information is also in the electronic manual that comes on the CD.

    But as good as the printer is, it does not come with (nor does Canon offer) a case of any kind. I found the perfect solution - from Case-Mate: go to http://www.case-mate.com/laptop/macbookpro15/15gblackcases2 and buy the 'Glovez 15"' sleeve (like a large envelope with a velcro closure / flap). It comes in an assortment of colors and is a skin-tight (but very workable) fit in the 'length' direction. When inserted, the printer doesn't take up every bit of the case in the 'width' direction, meaning there is just enough room to also accommodate the cord and AC brick. Throw these in, close the flap, and you're always ready to roll.

    Best part: this 'Glovez' sleeve is only $9.99 $3.99 S/H, and gets to you in a few days. It's not bulky - just what one wants to protect the printer but not take up room. (As an aside, the Case-Mate Glovez 13" [for the MacBook 13" and Air] fits the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 perfectly).

    The good: Compact, Bluetooth works very well, print quality is excellent

    The bad: Not cheap, but worth it (though at this price point the Bluetooth adapter should come packaged with the printer). No case - but see comments.

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The good:
  • High-resolution ink nozzles produce excellent prints
  • Significant speed improvements over previous model
  • Retains familiar design
The bad:
  • No Wi-Fi or carrying case options
  • Lacks integrated media card reader
  • High price tag relative to those of desktop printers
The bottomline:

It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side.

Editors’ rating:

8/10

RRP: AU$449.00

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