Finally! This is the at home printer I have been looking for. For years I have printed my photos at home. I have bought printers upwards of $200 and have not achieved the results I have with this Canon Selphy printer.
I have a DSLR which takes amazing photos; but I have been SO disappointed in the print quality of photos that I have either printed at home or ordered online. I have since been looking for an inkless printer that prints great photos.
Finally, there is one. And not only that, the quality of the prints on this inkless printer rivals that of any other printer I've owned. And are even superior to prints I've ordered from Apple, Shutterfly, and Snapfish.
Pros:
-Amazing Quality 4x6 prints: Better than store printed prints, better than Shutterfly, Apple, Walgreens, these are the best.
-Photo paper: The photo paper this prints on is glossy: but not too glossy. Smudge-free, waterproof, absolutely great. They are truly flat, which is perfect for scrapbooking and photo albums.
-Phenomenal colors: The colors are great. I've never seen photos print where I was satisfied they matched the colors on my retina Mac screen: until I used this printer
- EASY TO USE: within 5 minutes I had this printer on my home network and was able to air-print borderless photos wire free from both my computer and my phone. Amazing!
-No calibration: No test pages, no print alignment, no nozzle cleaning cycles. Nothing!
-Print Quality: Have I mentioned how great these photos look when they come out of the printer?
-Paper + ink in one: When you purchase paper for this printer, it is bundled with the "ink" for that paper. It is the exact amount of ink you need for the paper. No more; no less. It is a great system and works wonderfully. It really makes you wonder why no one has come up with this sooner.
Cons:
These are all totally minor. These are nit-picky but for the sake of my review I nit-picked some.
-Price per print: 108 sheets (with ink) is roughly $0.33 a sheet. This is higher than a standard photo print or a print you can order online; BUT it is worth it. These prints are superior than what you can get printed online or in the store.
-Awkward paper tray: The tray sticks out and the cover is a bit weird. It is awkward on the first use but once you figure it out it is not a problem.
-Expensive battery: I don't care about this because I don't have a use for a battery. Most likely you won't either.
-4x6 is the largest this printer will print
Edit 2/5/2016 - Occasionally a pice of dust will get stuck in the photos. It's extremely rare and barely noticeable, but it does happen
It only took me one print to realize how great this printer truly is. I have never once had a photo printer print a perfect photo on the first try. Until I tried this printer. Do yourself a favor. If you are considering this printer for purchase what are you waiting for. This is the printer we have been waiting for since digital cameras have come out. It is convenient to use and has phenomenal results and it is hassle free!
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Creativity, Meet your Outlet
The SELPHY CP1200 Wireless Compact Photo Printer is so much fun to use. Thanks to it's compact design, optional battery and multiple ways to print wirelessly, you can print just about anywhere. But there is more to it than that. You can print on postcard size paper, label size, square, and even 8 small little stickers at a time. Do you ever need a picture for an ID or passport? Don't go to the convenience store, just print your favorite picture of yourself. It's also, perfect for printing Instagram photos! Add a little creativity to all the papers we have and the possibilities are endless.
Connecting and Printing Made Simple
Canon has worked hard to make our Print app easy, but that doesn’t mean we sacrificed quality. Your pictures will look great no matter how you choose to print them. And the choice is simple with the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app since it’s the easiest (and most fun) way to print your photos, especially on the go with the optional battery.
With the Canon PRINT app for iOS and Android you can print pictures right from your phone, but that is just the beginning. You can also use the app to set up your new SELPHY for the first time. Once you are set up you can also print via WiFi, Card Slots, USB, or even directly from your camera.
Additional Features:
- Layout Print (Index, Shuffle, 1-up/2-up/4-up/8-up)
- Connections: WiFi, Card Slots, USB, USB Flash Memory, PictBridge
- ID Photo Print (43 sizes)
- 2.7” Tilt-up LCD Display
- Portrait Image Optimize Software
SELPHY CP1200 Wireless Compact Photo Printer
Features:
- SELPHY Prints feature a clear overcoat that protect against dirt and even liquids!
- Dedicated WiFi button to easily connect to and print from your wireless network.
- AirPrint enabled! Print wirelessly and effortlessly from your compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Each SELPHY ink and paper kit comes with exactly enough of each to print 18, 36, or 54 photos. No waste, no worries.
- Set up a makeshift photo booth, print images at parties for favors, print images to draw on at a kids’ party, the possibilities are endless.
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Print your wayPrint how you want with multiple ways to connect from WiFi and Wireless PictBridge to memory cards and USB flash drives. |
Change it upNeed a new look for your photos? Try shuffle print and other creative options. |
Go live your lifeAnd bring your printer with you! With the optional battery you can print and share photos before you even get home. |
Nobody’s PerfectBut we can help fix things with tools like red-eye correction, Image Correction and even Portrait Image Optimization. |
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| printer output | Color | Color | Monochrome | Color | Color | Color |
| printer technology | Dye Sublimation | Dye Sublimation | Inkjet | Dye Sublimation | Inkjet | — |
| paper size | 4 inch x 6 | 4x6 | — | 4 x 6 | — | — |
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WHAT'S GOING ON WITH CANON?
I gave THREE stars because I do like the printer, there is nothing to hate when it worked. I can't honestly determine reliability based on recent experience and Google results. Therefore, I genuinely feel THREE stars is a fair rating to keep the scale balanced.I purchased the Canon CP-1200 4"x6" Photo Printer with high expectations. I own several Canon products including their DSLR. The brand has always been reliable.Upon receiving my order from Amazon.com the first thing I noticed was multiple stickers on the retail box. A large white label covered image of printer, a smaller white one had text stating NEW. Hmmm . . . Although the shipping box arrived in fantastic shape the retail box containing the printer wasn't in new or like new condition. It was clear that is how it left a warehouse somewhere.Proceeding with opening everything was clearly present that was originally packed at manufacture. The bubble wrap around the printer itself was somewhat deflated. But seemed okay.I used the iPhone 6 Plus to record the unboxing video. I printed out two test photos and had to move on with my day.Over the weekend, I set the Canon CP-1200 Printer up again. Depressed the power button and WHAT the -- The printer turns ON but won't leave the Canon Logo Screen. I wait several minutes while scouring the user manual. found no troubleshooting for this problem. Depressing the power button for any length of time printer remains on and does nothing. Hmmm.I Google, appears a number of people are having same issue. Primarily with Canon's older model and several with this model. Is it just a case of a small manufacturing batch? Or is it a known flaw Canon hasn't corrected? Whatever, the cause, none of the online solutions prevailed. The printer has you see in video is a brick.Had this happen sometime after the purchasing return period I would have contacted Canon. It didn't, it happened in the 30 day return period thus it is being returned. I buy new, I certainly wouldn't accept a warranty repair or remanufactured product.I'm very leery as to whether I will buy another. I have come across a newer model Canon CP-1300 but the ONLY changes I see is the screen size for viewing on the printer itself, and new navigation menu.It's odd Canon would sell a portable printer without at least a lower capacity battery. Why is the battery an upsell? The printer is supposed to be portable.Let us hope Canon's quality control is not on a down swing. This would be very sad.I cannot recommend the Canon CP-1200 Printer based on my poor experience with it. When it worked the prints were very good, printout time was reasonably fast for wireless printing, and its noisy level wasn't bad. As for its reliably I can't say. It may work a few day, a couple of weeks, a month or several years. It is difficult to determine. Do a Google search and it seems like a crapshoot. You can see my youtube video https://youtu.be/4bAeRNiRxwY if you need a visual of what's going on with the printer.I purchased the a case for this printer. It holds the printer and power brick and barely the paper tray. Having paper tray inside is a very snug fit and you would need careful handling. Since, the case will not be hosting the Canon CP-1200 it will be just fine for other small electronics for travel.DIGITAL SIGNATUREI like to close my reviews with a THANK YOU because I do appreciate you investing precious time in reading my material. We live in a complex complicated world where time is at a premium. I do hope/pray you found this review like my others informative and helpful in aiding your next purchasing decision. Your comments are always welcome and I make every attempt to reply to comments as time permits. Again THANK YOU for the opportunity to aid you in spending your hard earned money wisely.I am not employed or receive any compensation by the manufacture or any organization promoting this product or additional hardware. I purchased or received as a gift my product like anyone else and just sharing my myriad thoughts and experience with you.I hereby extend to you a plethora of blessing of good health and welling being. Bless you all.2018 Copyrighted by Gary Drury
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