Canon have added four new printers to their already extensive range of inkjet printers. The four models are aimed at the low to mid end of the market and despite this several of them offer USB 2.0 connectivity. This will in theory allow for a higher speed of printing in certain conditions.
This news story will be updated with product images when they become available. The four models are:
Canon's new entry-level Bubble Jet S200x High quality, high resolution printing [Jump to top] High quality with 2880 dpi resolution Canon, a world leader in imaging technology, is pleased to announce the entry-level Bubble Jet S200x printer, incorporating a stylish new colour scheme, USB 2.0 Full Speed interface and Exif Print support. This printer offers high quality prints and exceptional versatility. Aimed at first time users the S200x combines 2880x720dpi*, High Colour inks and additional driver functions for vibrant photo reproduction. Boasting the same redesigned print head as the S200, the S200x ensures
crisper black text and better colour quality. Quality The S200x also supports Exif Print via Easy-PhotoPrint. Exif Print is an open standard supported by many digital camera and printer manufacturers and significantly improves the quality of digital photos. Versatility and ease of use The S200x delivers high quality on both plain paper and specialist media as well as supporting Canon's new high quality media, Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) and Photo Paper Plus Glossy (PP-101). Print Speed Connectivity and Compatibility Pricing and availability. |
Canon offers affordable photo printing with the new Bubble Jet S330 Photo [Jump to top] High quality 2400dpi printing Canon, a world leader in imaging technology, is pleased to announce the Bubble Jet S330 Photo. Bringing great quality photo printing to the entry level, this affordable printer creates crisp, high quality photo prints and sharp mono monochrome text and colour documents. The S330 Photos high-resolution of 2400x1200dpi combined with Canons advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology ensures clear, crisp photos with high contrast and broad colour range. Borderless printing on A4 and traditional 4x6 photo paper gives users output that looks and feels like a photo making the S330 Photo ideal for people who want to start their first home photo studio. Good photo printing is no longer just a feature of the top end models, says Mark Nicholson, UK Marketing Manager, Canon Consumer Imaging. "At Canon we are confident that the Bubble Jet S330 Photo printer will add great photo quality and high speed at an affordable price point to this growing market segment. The S330 Photo incorporates the same advanced features as many high-end models giving overall output performance of up to 14ppm in mono and 10ppm in colour. The S330 Photo delivers permanent 5pl-drop size, with High Colour inks to give vibrant output even on plain paper. High Quality Digital Imaging features The S330 Photo also fully supports Canons comprehensive range of media including the new Photo Paper Plus Glossy and Matte Photo Paper. When using Canons specialist Photo Paper Pro, prints have up to 25?years light fastness (see specifications) so they can be displayed for longer without losing impact. New Canon Easy-PhotoPrint software is included for the first time. This software improves the quality of Exif Print (Exif 2.2) compliant digital images for more natural looking photo prints. Easy-PhotoPrint also makes borderless printing simple and easy. The S330 Photo is fitted with a USB 2.0 Full Speed interface giving compatibility with Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Mac OS. Pricing and availability |
Canon announces
the Bubble Jet S530D [Jump to top] Direct printing from Canon Bubble Jet Direct digital cameras
and camcorders, or from memory cards no PC required Canon, a world leader in imaging technology, is pleased to announce the Bubble Jet S530D direct photo printer. This new model offers outstanding all-round performance with 2400x1200dpi professional photo quality, fast print speeds of up to 14ppm mono and 10ppm in colour, and the versatility of direct printing at an affordable price. The Bubble Jet S530D allows direct printing from Canon Bubble Jet Direct digital cameras and camcorders and connects with the full range of Canon digital cameras using the PC Card slot, all without using a PC. It is capable of printing a 1200x1200 dpi A4 image in approximately 1.5 minutes. The S530D offers both direct photo printing plus all round versatility and speed, says Mark Nicholson, UK Marketing Manager, Canon Consumer Imaging. Resolution & Speed Borderless Printing & Single Ink Featuring Canons Single Ink technology, the S530D is both economical and innovative. With individual ink tanks, only the colour that has run out needs to be replaced, therefore keeping running costs down by minimising ink wastage. Exif Print Support The Bubble Jet S530D also supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allowing the pre-selection of images directly from a digital camera. Using the specifically designed LCD control panel on the printer, users can easily select print quality, paper type and image layout as well as selecting which images are to be printed from the memory card installed. To further enhance flexibility, an optional TFT colour LCD viewing panel is available allowing images on the memory card to be viewed during the selection process. Compatibility The S530D supports Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Mac OS. Software Easy-PhotoPrint uses Exif Print data for accurate print representation of digital images, Canon PhotoRecord allows multiple layouts and automatic scaling of images to different paper sizes and Canon ZoomBrowser EX provides archiving, retouching and slide show features. In addition Canon PhotoStitch (Mac or Windows versions available) allows digital images to be combined to create panoramic scenes and finally, ImageBrowser is a Macintosh application with similar functionality to ZoomBrowser EX for Windows. Pricing and availability The optional TFT colour LCD viewing panel will be available for around 89. |
Canon announces the Bubble Jet S830D directly connectable photo printer with full Exif Print support [Jump to top] Fully supports Exif Print [Exif 2.2], the world standard for
digital photography Canon, a world leader in imaging technology, is pleased to announce the
Bubble Jet S830D directly connectable photo printer that fully supports
Exif Print [Exif 2.2], the world standard in digital photography. This
new model supercedes the Bubble Jet S820D. The S830D allows you to print
directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct digital cameras and camcorders and
connects with the full range of Canon digital cameras using the PC Card
slot, all without using a PC. With full Exif Print support the Bubble Jet S830D achieves even better photo quality results by accurately reproducing colours from images captured on digital cameras says Mark Nicholson, UK Marketing Manager, Canon Consumer Imaging. The S830D photo printer provides the same ultimate print quality as the multi award-winning flagship S900. Ultimate photo quality is achieved with 2400x1200 dpi resolution using 6-colour inks, advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology, 1/6-density photo inks and permanent 4 picolitre drop size. The Bubble Jet S830D is by far the fastest direct photo printer in its class, printing a 1200x1200 dpi photo in approximately two minutes, and offers USB 2.0 Full Speed support. Borderless printing is a standard feature and Canons new media
including Matte Photo Paper and Photo Paper Plus Glossy are also supported. Canons advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology ink delivery process delivers microscopic 4 picolitre ink droplets onto the paper more accurately than any other system in use today. This advanced droplet technology combined with high resolution dot placement, 6-colour print process, and 1/6 density inks ensures that the S830D is capable of producing better photo prints than any other inkjet printer in its class. Canon technology ensures photo prints with smoother ink coverage, reduced image noise and grainy texture as well as greatly improved gradation between mid-tones. This gives the user deeper, richer, more accurate and more intense colours, and ensures an extremely natural look to any photographic print. Compatibility Borderless Printing and Single Ink Digital Print Order Format Using the specifically designed LCD control panel on the printer itself, users can easily select print quality, paper type and image layout as well as selecting which images are to be printed from the memory card installed. To further enhance flexibility, an optional TFT colour LCD viewing panel is available allowing images on the memory card to be viewed during the selection process. Lifespan Software Easy-PhotoPrint uses Exif Print data for more accurate print representation of digital images. Canon PhotoRecord allows multiple layouts and auto scaling of images to different paper sizes. Canon ZoomBrowser EX provides archiving, retouching and slide show features. In addition Canon PhotoStitch (Mac and Windows versions available) allows digital images to be combined into panoramic scenes. Finally, ImageBrowser is a Macintosh application that provides similar functions to ZoomBrowser EX. Pricing and availability The optional TFT colour LCD viewing panel will be available for around 89. |
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