Release Issued by Canon:
New ‘mini’ printers extend PIXMA to stylish compact photo printing
Canon is launching its latest must-have products from the PIXMA range of home, office and professional quality photo printers - the compact PIXMA mini series. Comprising of the PIXMA mini260 and entry-level PIXMA mini220, PIXMA mini combines superior photo lab quality with high print speeds. The flagship mini260 also features Canon’s innovative new easy-scroll wheel – the very first time this popular type of controller has been incorporated into a compact printer’s design. The refined user interface makes menu navigation and operation of the printer’s functions a far easier and more intuitive process. The easy-scroll wheel allows users to spend more time exploring the many creative printing possibilities available to them. The printer’s eye-catching design incorporates a foldaway carry handle for on the move printing – a perfect partner for the latest compact digital cameras and other mobile imaging devices.
“PIXMA photo printers are already enjoyed by many home, Small Office-Home Office (SOHO) and Pro users and we expect the new PIXMA mini series to be just as popular in the growing compact photo printer market,” said Alessandro Stanzani, CCI Country Director Canon UK. “All PIXMA printers inherit a unique combination of core Canon technologies: innovative digital image processing, media handling and print head systems. The third generation of PIXMA will introduce PIXMA mini, combining elegance and style with superior print performance.”
PIXMA mini printers offer:
Intuitive navigational features with the new easy-scroll wheel controller and built-in 2.5” (6.3cm) high quality, colour TFT display (mini260); or 2.5” LCD screen (mini220)
FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head technology for better than photo lab quality, high speed printing and a maximum 9600 x2400dpi resolution with minimum 1pl ink droplets (mini260)
ChromaLife1001 technology for long lasting, beautiful photos
PictBridge, Bluetooth (using optional Bluetooth Unit BU-20) and IrDA direct printing from compatible mobile imaging devices
Compact designs for portability and printing on the move
Easy-scroll wheel and intuitive controls
As the flagship of the new PIXMA mini range, the mini260 showcases Canon’s new easy-scroll wheel interface. Also found on other new high-end PIXMA models, easy-scroll wheel works in conjunction with the printer’s high definition 2.5” TFT screen, making menu navigation easier and more intuitive. The full range of print options can be selected by simply spinning the easy-scroll wheel to select icons displayed on the high definition TFT screen. As simple and fun as selecting tunes on an MP3 player, the enhanced interaction of the easy-scroll wheel leaves users free to discover the creative choices that PIXMA mini offers.
The entry-level model in the new range, the mini220, features a crisp 2.5” colour LCD display, with menu functions that are operated via easy-to-use key controls.
Photo enhancement features built into both PIXMA minis enable users to quickly and easily print beautiful photos. Digital images, previewed on the 2.5” screen, can be enhanced easily using red-eye correction, face brightening and the image Optimizer tool. Image Optimizer is designed for use with low resolution images, such as those captured using a camera phone.
High speed, high resolution printing
Stylish and compact, PIXMA mini printers inherit the next generation of Canon’s advanced FINE print head technology for superior photo lab quality.
The range-leading mini260 offers print resolution up to 9600x2400dpi with ink droplets as small as 1pl for greater image clarity and colour reproduction at faster print speeds. The mini260 is capable of printing a borderless 10x15cm (4”x6”) photograph in just 59 seconds and includes Canon’s ContrastPLUS technology: an additional black ink is used, adding more contrast and depth to photos. The entry-level mini220 provides photo lab quality prints at up to 48002x1200dpi resolution, using a FINE print head with 2pl Micro-Nozzles. It uses a convenient tri-colour ink cartridge that is simple to change. The mini220 delivers a 10x15cm photo print in approximately 67 seconds.
Direct printing with full control
PIXMA mini printers offer a versatile range of direct print options without the need for a computer. Users can instantly print their photographs from digital cameras and many other portable imaging devices.
It’s simple to connect a compatible camera to a PIXMA mini printer using a PictBridge connection. Alternatively, photographs can be printed directly from a memory card inserted into the printer’s convenient card slot. Printing is possible from most popular digital camera and camcorder memory cards. Additional IrDA and Bluetooth compatibility (using the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-20) allows images stored on a mobile phone or PDA to be sent to the printer wirelessly and instantly. Connection to a computer is also possible, via USB2.0 Hi-Speed, with Canon imaging software supplied.
PIXMA mini supports a range of genuine Canon media for greater creativity, including glossy photo papers, new 10x18cm Wide size (4”x7.1”) photo paper, credit card size and mini photo-stickers.6
Pricing and availability
The PIXMA mini260 and PIXMA mini220 will be available from October 06, priced at: £119.00 inc. VAT/ €171.81 inc. VAT and £79.00 inc. VAT/ €114.06 inc. VAT respectively.
Reader enquiries
UK – www.canon.co.uk
Eire – www.canon.ie
