Typical price: £100
What is it: Inkjet colour photo printer
What we think: Cost-effective and easy to use but lacking in print quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 December 2005
Tags: Canon, Canon Selphy DS810, phones, noise reduction, brightness
We like:
Easy to operate; 64mm LCD; built-in memory-card reader; Mac and Windows compatible
We don't like:
Mediocre output quality; no battery option; printhead nozzles require frequent cleaning
CNET UK judgement:
Although inexpensive to operate and easy to use, the Canon Selphy DS810's mediocre output limits this compact photo printer's appeal for serious photo enthusiasts
Full review:
The Canon Selphy DS810 is one mobile photo printer that you'll probably want to leave at home, despite its low estimated per-print economy. The Selphy's three-colour output, 229 by 229 by 102mm, 1.9kg design and lack of battery support don't stack up well against those of smaller, lighter transportable printers in this price range. Print quality was especially disappointing; our test output frequently looked flat and the composite blacks (produced by combining cyan, magenta and yellow -- there is no black ink tank) were more of a dark, muddy green. Continue Reading...
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