printing photos on when travelling
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 19:13
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Hi guys, I'm after some guidance regarding printing digital photos. The printer is for my parents when they are travelling. They do not spend much time near large towns with printing facilities, and do not have email service. So I'm wanting a compact printer which can print off a camera sd card or cable without the need for a computer. I was hoping to set the printer up and they just have to insert the card and press 'go' so to speak. I have had a quick look on the internet and I think something like a canon 'selphy' printer fits the bill. My question is- does anyone know what the print quality is like? Also- how easy are they to use? I was hoping to encourage them to print off their images and post them as they travel, rather than come
home with x hundred shots still on the camera which then never get printed and no-one ever sees because suddenly it's all to hard - if you know what I mean. Thanks, doc.
Reply By: howie - Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 19:50
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 19:50
all printers should state their capabilities. you have to way up if a portable printer has the quality you want.
looking at the canon, it does the same as my daughters kodak docking/printer thing by passing the photo thru 4 times. they are very handy.
Print quality is "excellent with good colour and high resolution" apparently.
it is mentioned that the software doesn't work with vista straight off (what does!), but a fix can be downloaded.
on the same theme, a mate of
mine always copies his sd card twice, posts one
home occaisionally and keeps a spare copy with him in case of trouble/loss.
i'm sure there is a machine that could copy the sd card, then get it sent to you.
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Reply By: Member - Heather G (NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 22:02
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 22:02
I have a canon Selphy printer, small and lightweight (yellow - fits in its own carry bucket with handle) which I bought specifically to carry in the van and print all my postcards on it.
It will only print on special Canon paper, most of which has a 'postcard' reverse side - packs come with ink cartridge. This is more expensive than having them printed somewhere along the way but very convenient. From memory the packs cost around $30 for 36 sheets (ink included) but they are sometimes available on special for around $20.
I use
mine either connected to the laptop or the camera and they also have a slot to insert memory cards which I havent used. I edit pics on the laptop frst but this can be done on the printer as
well.
Print quality is pretty good considering the price of the printer and they are very simple to use.
Heather G
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Follow Up By: Member - Heather G (NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 22:04
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 22:04
Forgot to mention that it works with Vista.
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Follow Up By: oz doc - Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 23:07
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009 at 23:07
Thanks Heather. I thought the ink and paper pack for 39.00 was for 108 sheets of paper? Did I get this wrong?ta, doc.
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Follow Up By: Member - Heather G (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 at 09:32
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 at 09:32
Not too sure on the prices. My daughter managed to get me a few packs around Christmas which were on special for $19.95 for 36 sheets. (KP - 36IP). They were around $10 more in my local
shop at the time. Maybe they are cheaper online somewhere.
I know bigger packs up to 108 sheets are available but not sure who stocks them or can order them for you. You may be able to buy direct from Canon if you
check their website.
Cheers,
Heather
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:39
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:39
From past experience I would suggest you keep them on a card and get them printed at a
shop.
It is cheaper and the pics will last much longer as the inks are better and the resolution can also be better.
Pictures done on a
home printer and left open to sunlight will be gone in a year.
So far I have over 1000 pics stored on a HDD and when I get
home will take time to edit them and put the best on a CD.
Have found from 40 years of taking holiday pics that only you are really interested in them and there is nothing worse than sitting through 2 hours of someone elses pics.
I know its different for family but have found this repeatedly.
Cheers
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