The Canon SELPHY CP1300 is a new small picture printer from Canon, which is the follower to the SELPHY CP1200.
The Canon Printer It can creating postcard sized prints (6x4 inches). Like the CP1200, it is wireless, indicating you can publish from tools attached either to your home network, or to the printer directly. This consists of computers, your phone and also your camera.
In package it comes with a power supply wire, yet you can acquire a battery independently so that you can utilize it portably without needing to be near a power factor.
At the moment, the Canon SELPHY CP1300 retails for around ₤ 127/ $130. Paper as well as ink packs for the printer cost around ₤ 27 for 108 prints.
Ease of Use
Canon Selphy CP1300
Setting up and also utilizing the Canon SELPHY CP1300 printer is very simple, and you can be prepared to go extremely promptly without a doubt.
You can load the ink cassette in the side of the printer, behind a door which hides it. It's literally an instance of sliding it in, facing the right way - which ought to be reasonably evident because it will not fit if it's dealing with the wrong way.
Canon Selphy CP1300
At the front of the printer, you'll locate the area for the paper cassette. This is a little much more complex than the ink cassette, however easy enough once you master it. There are 2 covers which require to be opened up, as well as the paper placed inside it. It can just hold 18 sheets at a time - which is conveniently the amount of are found in individual packs provided in the 108 sheet pack we were using. The shiny side of the paper needs to be put facing upwards - when you've done that, close the inside cover, however open the external one - this allows you to put the cassette into the relevant port in the front of the printer.
If you're using the supplied power cable, you plug this right into the rear of the cam. Alternatively, attach the battery pack - this is available to acquire separately, and as such, we were not supplied with this to examination. When plugged in, hold down the power button on the top of the printer.
Canon Selphy CP1300
Among the renovations from the CP1200 is the dimension of the LCD display on the top of the printer, which like in the past, can turn forwards to aid you to see it much better. It is currently 3.2 inches - compared with 2.7 inches. Sadly, it's still not touch-sensitive, so you'll need to utilize the switches on the printer to walk around the different menu options.
When it comes to publishing from the Canon SELPHY CP1300, there's a couple of different options. There's an SD card port in the front of the printer, or a USB port on the side, from which you can print straight. This is wonderful if you just wish to make a fast print from your cam.
Canon Selphy CP1300
As soon as you've put an SD card, you'll see the images from it displayed on the screen. You can use the directional keys to relocate with the various pictures on the card, choosing which ones to print, and also altering any kind of settings you wish to.
Alternatively, you can set it up as a cordless printer. Probably the very best alternative is to establish it up so it's attached to your home Wi-Fi network, which will mean that you can print to it from a device which is additionally attached to the exact same Wi-Fi network, such as your computer, your phone, or without a doubt your video camera. To establish it up in this fashion, you'll need to head to the Wi-Fi setups location, found under the Menu switch. You'll be directed with the actions you need to follow to set it up, which is rather obvious as well as uncomplicated.
Canon Selphy CP1300
If you prefer, you can attach straight to the Canon SELPHY CP1300 itself to publish that way. This serves if you do not have accessibility to the Wi-Fi router, or as an example if you're utilizing it while out on a shoot and simply intend to publish something from another tool - this indicates you don't require a router or any type of other devices to utilize it. The CP1300 works with Apple AirPrint, so if you have an apple iphone, you can send a picture from it really quickly to be published on the CP1300
Canon says that postcard prints take around 43 seconds to publish. In our examinations, we found that in overall from pushing the print button on the phone or computer, to having the photo ended up, is just over a min approximately - this additional time may be due to the wireless connection taking a while to move the data, along with paper handling. Printing straight from an SD card is quicker - normally around 50 secs (including paper handling).
Canon Selphy CP1300
As we stated in our CP1200 testimonial, enjoying the printing procedure is rather remarkable. The printing procedure involves using the colour in layers individually, suggesting that the paper will be drawn right into the printer, after that spat out once it's used the very first layer, being drawn in again three more times prior to it's settled. You'll need to ensure there's space behind the printer, as it moves back and forth from the front to the back a number of times. You'll see the screen display which layer it's printing, and also once it's ready, the final photo will certainly relax in the paper tray.
If you've obtained a sd card or USB stick put, you can pick to print all the photos in one go, or you can select to publish greater than one to a web page - you can fit approximately 8 on one page, which can be enjoyable for developing a collection type result.
Canon Selphy CP1300
There's also four various printing surfaces offered, plus you can choose to publish with or without a border, switch picture optimization on or off, change illumination, colours, include skin smoothing, right red-eye, include a day stamp, a documents number and more. There's likewise various other alternatives readily available, such as Auto Power Down, which can be particularly beneficial if you're using the printer with a battery.
A brand-new attribute for the CP1300 is "Shuffle Print". This primarily suggests that multiple smart phones can connect to the printer at once in order to print onto one sheet of paper - which an be a fun means for a household to publish their shots.
Canon Selphy CP1300
We were supplied with a mixed ink and paper pack, which has 108 sheets inside it. At the time of writing, this was available to buy for ₤ 26.73 from Amazon. This makes it around 25p per print, excluding the price of getting the printer itself.
As we've kept in mind prior to, the print itself will feature two strips on either side which can be folder over as well as torn off. This is to make certain that the print goes all the way to the sides, yet if you simply fold up the strips and leave them attached, you can use them as a make-shift stand, suggesting the image will stand on a flat surface.
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When the paper has run out, you'll of course have the ability to see that there's none left in the cassette, however there will additionally be a warning message showed on the screen. As for the ink cartridge, there's no other way to see when this is about to run out, but once again, there will be a caution showed to show you when it has. It would probably be helpful if it was shown on the display the variety of prints you have left in your current cassette.
Generally, the Canon CP1300 is a very easy device to make use of, enabling you to get started straightaway, with additional choices readily available to explore as and when you need to.