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CANON’S TRIO OF
NEW COMPACT PHOTO PRINTERS PROVIDE EASY-TO-USE,
QUALITY PHOTO PRINTING SOLUTIONS AT AFFORDABLE
PRICES
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 24, 2006 –
Canon focuses in on ease-of-use, style and
image quality with its new line of 4 x 6
inch compact photo printers – the PIXMA
mini260 inkjet photo printer and the SELPHY
CP730 and SELPHY CP720 dye sublimation photo
printers. Offering a range of solutions
that meet virtually every picture-taker’s
needs, Canon’s new compact photo printers
let people print wedding photos while at
the wedding or prom night fun at the prom.
The PIXMA mini260, SELPHY CP730 and SELPHY
CP720 photo printers will be available
this fall for manufacturer’s
suggested list prices of CDN
$250, CDN
$250 and CDN
$175 respectively.
“Whether people capture photos from
a digital camera, camcorder, cell phone,
or even a PDA, Canon’s new compact
photo printers make it easy to quickly print
beautiful photographs from nearly anywhere,”
said Ian Macfarlane, Vice President and
General Manager of the Consumer Imaging
Group at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc. “These
printers provide consumers with portable
digital imaging solutions that yield brilliant
photographs.”
According to a recent Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA) study of consumer buying
habits, women influence about 88 percent
of consumer electronics purchases. The study
further revealed that women are motivated
to purchase products that emphasize form
factor. Based on this data, Canon optimized
the new printers’ product design and
ease-of-use, while maintaining interest
to all potential customers through image
quality and performance.
The PIXMA mini260 Photo Printer: Let
Consumers Print Portably in Style
Canon‘s new PIXMA mini260 model is
the world’s first compact photo printer
to incorporate the Easy-Scroll Wheel interface.
Canon designed this interface for rapid
access to all printer functions. Consumers
can utilize available printer options by
simply rotating the wheel to the desired
feature and pressing the “OK”
button.
People can now keep their eyes on the screen
while selecting and executing functions,
giving them full control at their fingertips.
Canon has also added the “HOME”
and “NAVI” buttons to the device’s
operational panel. The NAVI button displays
context-sensitive how-to explanations for
often-used printer functions. For maximum
simplicity, the HOME button instantly returns
users to the main menu.
In addition to the Easy-Scroll Wheel interface,
Canon has also included a large, high definition
TFT LCD screen, which consumers can use
to preview images before printing and photo
editing. The screen is viewable at a 170-degree
angle, so everyone around the unit can enjoy
images displayed, rather than just the person
sitting directly in front of the screen.
For beautiful and long lasting photos,
the PIXMA mini260 printer uses Canon’s
exclusive ChromaLife100 system. This system
can produce prints on a wide range Canon
photo papers that resist fading for up to
100 years when stored in an archival quality
photo album . The PIXMA mini260 model is
also equipped with the latest generation
of Canon’s FINE (Full Photolithography
Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head, which
produces the highest resolution in its class
at up to 9600 x 2400 dpi , with colour ink
droplets as small as one picolitre for exceptionally
smooth tonal gradation. Its Smart LED equipped
4-colour ink tank easily snaps in, producing
high-impact, high-intensity colours which
are further enhanced with the addition of
a true photo black. The PIXMA mini260 model
prints out beautiful, borderless 4 x 6 inch
color photos in approximately 59 seconds
when using the built-in PictBridge connection.
Not only does the PIXMA mini260 model deliver
exceptional photo quality and performance,
but Canon has designed it to accept interchangeable
color panels for fashion conscious consumers
interested in personalizing their own compact
photo printer. Out of the box, the PIXMA
mini260 printer comes equipped with “Blue
Steel” coloured panels. This fall,
consumers who purchase the mini260 compatible
genuine CLI-36 ink and paper combo pack
(manufacturer’s suggest list price
of $501) will find that Canon has included
pink “Berry Frost” panels inside
the ink and paper packaging. Next spring,
Canon will release new panel colours, so
consumers should stay tuned.
SELPHY CP730 and SELPHY CP720 Compact
Photo Printers
The SELPHY CP730 and CP720 compact photo
printers are the latest examples of Canon’s
commitment to offering a complete portable
photo printing solution. These dye-sublimation
models feature a popular design based on
a compact, rectangular shape that maintains
the user-friendly and distinctive SELPHY
concept. The use of dye-sublimation technology
means that prints made with the CP730 and
CP720 models have true continuous tone photographic
quality. At the same time, they are laminated
with a clear overcoat that protects them
from moisture and fingerprints, with 100-year
longevity when stored in an archival photo
album.
In addition to being compact and lightweight,
the SELPHY CP730 Compact Photo Printer features
a 2.0-inch color LCD monitor and an exciting
new trimming option, which makes it possible
to trim or crop an image on the printer
before printing. A handy Red-eye Correction
function makes flash photos of people and
pets look more natural, automatically. When
printing from a memory card, the new My
Colors feature allows the user the ability
to print in Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black
& White.
Canon’s SELPHY CP720 Compact Photo
Printer has a 1.5-inch Color LCD screen
with the capability of switching from normal
to full screen viewing. Automatic dynamic
range correction and Adobe RGB support better
image quality.
Both printers feature retractable USB cables
for convenient connection to PictBridge-compliant
digital cameras and camcorders, and card
slots for nearly all memory card formats
including SD, CF, miniSD, and Memory stick.
Both printers also incorporate additional
USB ports for connection to a PC, external
USB cable or other compatible accessories.
The SELPHY CP730 printer is also IrDA compatible.
This allows users with IrDA compatible phones
to send images to the printer for easy printout.
The SELPHY CP730 model is also compatible
with an optional rechargeable battery pack
for true go-anywhere convenience.
Canon’s new SELPHY CP730 and CP720
Compact Photo Printers allow consumers to
print out brilliant, high quality 4 x 6
inch borderless postcard prints in roughly
58 seconds at an approximate cost of 39
cents per print . They are ideal for precious
pictures from a baby’s first birthday
party or other family events, with no need
for the complexities of a computer or the
inconvenience of a photo lab. In addition
to postcard prints, the SELPHY CP730 and
CP720 can also produce 4 x 8 inch panorama
prints and credit card size prints or stickers,
when equipped with optional paper trays
and ink/paper sets.
Wireless Photo Printing
Canon’s three new compact photo printers
– the PIXMA mini260, SELPHY CP730 and
CP720 models – are compatible with
Canon’s BU-20 Bluetooth Adapter. Available
as an optional accessory, this petite adaptor
allows consumers to print photos wirelessly
from a variety of nearby Bluetooth enabled
devices, like mobile phones and PDAs3. Please
check www.canon.ca
for more information.
About Canon Canada, Inc.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the
company employs 1,500 people at its offices
nation-wide, servicing the Canadian market
from coast to coast. Innovation and cutting-edge
technology have been essential ingredients
in Canon's success. Canon's leadership in
imaging, optical and document management
technology and solutions is based in large
part on the thousands of patents the company
has secured throughout its history. Canon
Inc. is among the top three US patent recipients
over the past 14 years.
The company’s comprehensive product
line includes networked multifunction devices;
digital copiers (colour and black and white);
printers, scanners, image filing systems
and facsimile machines; calculators, digital
camcorders, digital and analogue cameras
and lenses; semiconductor, broadcast and
other specialized industrial products.
Canon supports programs that help preserve
and protect the environment. The company
instituted the Clean Earth Campaign in 1990,
which assists various environmental and
recycling initiatives. The Campaign has
also supported leading environmental organizations,
such as The Nature Conservancy of Canada,
World Wildlife Fund - Canada and the Canon
Envirothon.
For more information, visit www.canon.ca
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