Canon injects image processor into SELPHY printer

Damian Koh | Apr 20, 2007

A printer on steroids, Canon's latest SELPHY ES1 embeds the DIGIC II image processor in its innards--the same one used in the company's digital cameras--and is said to have advanced color reproduction capabilities without being tethered to a PC.

Printing 4R-sized photos took slightly over a minute according to our UK colleagues. The good thing about the ES1 is it bundles both ink and paper into a single cassette. So if you purchase a 50-sheet pack you get the right amount of ink for 50 photos, no more no less. The 25-sheet pack will cost S$13 (US$8.83) (credit card-sized), while the 50-sheet pack will set you back by S$22 (US$14.94) (4R).

If you're in the mood for some portable fun, you'll need the optional battery pack that costs S$129 (US$87.58) and will last for about 70 prints. The SELPHY ES1 is now available in stores at a retail price of S$399. Read our full review to help you decide.

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