Canon SELPHY CP520
Those looking for an affordable and low end compact photo printer should take a look at the Canon SELPHY CP520 which uses Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (approx. 16.77 million colors per pixel) technology which helps in creating a fine gradation look of a film-based photograph and also gives Protective Coating which protects from uv exposure, water, spills and sticky fingers.
The Canon SELPHY CP520 measures 79.0 x 127.1 x 63.0 mm and weighs around 915 grams. The portable printer can print in 31 seconds to create credit card size prints and L size images print in 50 seconds, Postcard size in 58 seconds, and wide size pictures require 73 seconds. PictBridge compatible devices or a computer can be connected via USB cable and the printer also supports wireless connection (IrDA, Bluetooth*1, Wireless LAN*2).
Specifications
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Printing Method
»Dye-sublimation thermal transfer (with overcoating)
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Print Resolution
300 x 300 dpi
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Gradation
256 shades per color
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Ink
Dedicated ink cassette (Y/M/C/overcoating)
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Paper
L size, postcard size, card size (full page label sheets, 8-label sheets), wide size
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Feeding System
Automatic paper feed from paper cassette
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Ejection System
Automatic paper ejection on top of paper cassette
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Print Modes
Single Photo Print, »Layout Print, »DPOF Print*1, »ID Photo Print*1 and »Movie Print*1
Single Photo Print
»Borderless/Bordered, »Date can be selected
Layout Print
1-up/2-up/4-up/8-up/Index/Fixed Size*1