Released by Canon:

Canon launches the Bubble Jet i80 - high speed mobile printer

Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the world's fastest and highest resolution mobile printer: the 14ppm (mono), 4800x1200 dpi Bubble Jet i80. Key features include optional Bluetooth support , Micro-Nozzles delivering 2pl droplet size and an optional battery pack/charger. The printer is PictBridge compatible for direct USB connection and photo printing with any compliant digital camera or camcorder, without the need for a PC. At just 52mm thick and with a profile area less than the A4 sheets it can print, the Bubble Jet i80 is considerably smaller than competing printers. A sleek design and champagne gold finish match its superior performance.

With Canon's patented advanced MicroFine droplet Technology™, the printer has 2pl droplet size and unrivalled print head density. The result is more ink on the page in less time with increased accuracy and the world's fastest and most superior quality, portable borderless printing. A 4" x 6" photo prints in less than one minute, while documents print at 14ppm (mono) and 10ppm (colour). "The introduction of the Bubble Jet i80 cements Canon's market leading position in mobile printing. It combines desktop printing, power and true portability with stylish design and high specifications", said Malcolm Hills, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging in the UK and Ireland.

True portability
The addition of the Bluetooth v1.1 option coincides with the increasing popularity of the wireless protocol amongst mobile applications such as PDA and mobile phones. The discreet Bluetooth adaptor integrates seamlessly into the front of the unit. An optional slimline LK-51 Rechargeable Battery and Charger Kit allows printing of up to 450 pages from a single charge, a significantly greater capacity than any other mobile printer in its class. The battery and charger pack connect to the printer via locking screws, forming a sleek, integrated unit. An optional cradle is available to hold the printer in a vertical orientation, saving space and simplifying charging. An optional car charger completes the suite of portability accessories.

Remarkable quality and speed
Canon's speed and quality advantage rivals that of many desktop printers. It stems from Canon's use of patented semi-conductor manufacturing techniques, which create a print head with exceptionally high nozzle density. Tiny 2 pl droplets eject from the world’s smallest 10 micron diameter nozzles to deliver exacting precision in droplet placement. This in turn results in grain-free photo prints with a superb clarity, contrast, colour range and smoothness of tone. Canon's speed advantage stems from a capacity to use the large print head and superior nozzle density to transfer a greater volume of ink to the page in less time.

Photo Friendly
Both the vendor-independent PictBridge and Canon Bubble Jet Direct print standards are supported for direct connect and print without a PC, to any compatible digital camera or camcorder. The printer is both Exif 2.2 (or earlier) and DPOF compliant. To help users get the most from their Bubble Jet i80, the following software is included:

Easy-PhotoPrint – uses information collected at the time of image capture on Exif 2.2 compliant cameras to create better quality, more natural looking photos. Easy-WebPrint – simplifies printing of Internet pages by scaling down output so the entire page is printed even when extending over multiple screens.

Matching Media
Canon’s competitive advantage in print head and ink technology is fully realised when Genuine Canon photo grade media is used. Canon media is developed specifically to complement Bubble Jet technology. The 245gsm PR-101 Photo Paper Pro offers Canon’s ultimate level of photo quality. Other supported media includes the new SG-101 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss paper which gives a similar textured satin finish to that offered by many photo labs, GP-401 Glossy Photo Paper for everyday glossy prints, and MP-101 for high grade matte photo prints.

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Canon (UK) Ltd’s main activity is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (IT network consultation and peripherals: photocopiers, printers, faxes, document scanners and multimedia LCD projectors) and Consumer Imaging (input solutions: film and digital cameras, camcorders, binoculars and scanners; and output solutions: Bubble Jet printers and desktop multifunctionals).

Specifications

Canon Bubble Jet i80
Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi¹
Print engine	4-ink with Micro-Nozzles, advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology™, 2pl
Colour management	ICM, ColorSync, Exif Print
Mono print speed	Up to 14ppm (Max), 11.1 ppm (Std)
Colour print speed	Text & Graphics: Up to 10 ppm (Max), 5 ppm (Std); A4 Full Page: Up to 0.8 ppm (Std)
Photo print speed	A4: Up to 0.38 ppm (Std on PR-101); 4"x6" : 55 seconds (Std on PR-101)
Media type	Plain Paper, Envelopes, Photo Paper Pro (PR-101), Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG 101), Photo Paper Plus Glossy (PP 101), Matte Photo Paper (MP-101), Glossy Photo Paper (GP 401), High Resolution Paper (HR-101N), Transparency (CF-102), T-shirt Transfer (TR 301)
Media weight	Sheet feeder: 64 to 105 g/m2 and supported Canon special media up to 270 g/m2
Media input	Sheet feeder: 30 sheets
Media size	Sheet feeder: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes (DL size or Commercial 10), 4"x6, 5"x7"& custom size
Borderless printing	Available using Photo Paper Pro (A4 & 4"x6"), Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (A4 & 4"x6"), Photo Paper Plus Glossy (A4, 4"x6"& 5"x7"), Matte Photo Paper (A4) and Glossy Photo Paper (A4 & 4"x6")
Ink cartridge configuration	Two ink tanks (BCI-15 Black, BCI-15 Color)
Black ink tank life	80 pages at 5% coverage² 390 pages (Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5 image)3
Colour ink tank(s) life	100 pages at 5% coverage per ink tank³ 100 pages (Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5 image)³
PC interface & connectivity	USB, IrDA 1.1, Bluetooth V1.1 (option)4
Camera interface & connectivity	Direct Print Port: Camera direct photo printing from PictBridge & Bubble Jet Direct compliant digital cameras & camcorders
Camera direct printing	Compatibility: Exif 2.2 or earlier, DPOF compliant
Operating system requirements	Windows: PC with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium, Windows 98, USB interface5, CD-ROM Drive. Free hard disk space for printer driver installation: 65MB for Windows XP/2000, 30MB for Windows ME/98. Mac: Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8.6-9.x or Mac OS X v10.2.1 or later, USB interface. Free hard disk space for printer driver installation: 40MB for Mac OS 8.6-9.x, 110MB for Mac OS X v10.2.1
Driver features	Windows: Photo Optimizer PRO, Image Optimizer, Photo Noise Reduction, Vivid Photo Mac: Photo Optimizer PRO, Photo Noise Reduction, Vivid Photo
Software included	Windows: Easy-WebPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint Mac: Easy-PhotoPrint
Power source	AC adapter: 100-240V 50-60Hz Car adapter (optional): PU-100U, Input voltage 12-24V DC (negative ground) Battery (optional): LB-51 Li-ion, Printing capacity 450 pages6
Power consumption	Approx. 1W (standby), approx. 15W (printing)
Temperature range	5 - 35 C
Humidity	10 - 90% RH
Acoustic noise levels	Approx. 40 dB (A) (best quality mode)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	310 x 174 x 51.8 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.8 kg
Options	Rechargeable Battery and Cradle Kit CK-51 (includes battery LB-51, charger and cradle) Rechargeable Battery and Charger LK-51 (includes battery LB-51 and charger) Bluetooth Adapter BU-10 Car Adapter PU-100U

1 Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800 inch
2 All figures are approximate and quoted for A4 media. For reference only: black calculation based on printing 1500 characters normal text in Standard Mode on plain paper with Windows XP.
3 All figures are approximate and quoted for A4 media. For reference only: based on printing the ISO/JIS-SCID N5 pattern in Standard Mode on plain paper with Windows XP.
4 PCs with Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later with Microsoft "Support for Bluetooth Wireless Devices", or Toshiba Windows XP computers with Bluetooth Settings Version 3.00.00 or later (HCRP only). Compatible Devices: PC, PDA, Mobile phone and any other Bluetooth enabled device (Bluetooth operation depends on the devices and software version used.)
5 USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98 (This includes Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows ME upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later).
6 Conditions: Normal temperature and humidity. Full battery. Using USB interface. Printing 1,500 characters on A4 plain paper in Standard Mode.

All specifications subject to change without notice.
Print speeds may vary with computer system specifications and content of document printed.
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