Portability is what most people are looking for in small devices. In the recent years, computers have been converted to laptops. CDs are converted to flash drives. Televisions now have portable versions. There are even those that play DVDs. What about printers? Are there small travel printers available? The answer is a big YES. A very good example of that is the Canon Pixma IP100.
With this printer model, you actually get to have more than just portability. This printer was built for superior photo quality with its lifelike pictures created using Canon’s patented printer head technology. It is able to shoot ink droplets of 1picoliter to achieve maximum accuracy and realism.
This printer comes in a very compact package that you find it hard to believe that it is actually a printer. With its dimensions of 12.7” x 2.4” x 7.2”, it even slips easily in your laptop bag along with your laptop. It will be very convenient to bring with you especially on those holiday trips. This comes very handy especially in holiday trips as it offers you the chance to make instant photos of your favorite spots and sceneries, including you of course. Send out a postcard in less than a minute. In about 55 seconds, you are able to print 4” x 6” borderless photos.
If your camera has the PictBridge feature, it would even be more convenient since you can print pictures directly from your camera. There would be no need to upload it to the computer in order for you to print it. Just plug in your USB cable and you’re good to go. It also offers infrared connectivity so you can also use print from your mobile gadgets. This printer also offers Bluetooth but this is an optional feature. For an additional cost, you can get this feature. You don’t even have to worry if you are not able to touch up the photo. With the Image Fix feature, the printer automatically produces the best image possible. So there is no need to worry if the pictures are too bright or too dark.
For you who do not only need to print photos but also documents as well, worry not. This printer is not only good for photo printing but also for document printing, colored or monochrome. It prints out colored documents at a rate of 12 pages per minute. Printing black text is even faster at 20 pages per minute. Not bad for a printer which is have the size of a laptop.
Portability and printing functionality, both is in one package. This can certainly be considered as one of those milestones in printing technology.
