There is no portable printer that can compete with the Canon Pixma ip100 when it comes to quality. Its speed numbers are also good. While these two attributes are enough to justify a purchase, there are other factors as well. One is amazing customer feedback. But we are not going to focus on that here. It’s just something that should be mentioned. I review printers all the time and I tend to get excited when I come across a model with this type of superiority in its field – that being mobile printers. What we will briefly review in this article are price and convenience for the ip100.
The list price for the ip100 is $249.99, but it can be found on many online sites for cheaper. If you’re looking for the lowest prices available, as well as top-notch customer service, the first place you should consider visiting is Amazon. New units of the ip100 are currently selling there for only $199.98. Used and refurbished units are also selling for $169.44. Since the difference is only $35.54, you might as well go with a new unit. However, if your intent on saving a few extra dollars, it’s recommended you choose the refurbished option over the used one. Refurbished models often operate as good as new. There’s no guarantee of this with a used model.
As far as convenience goes for the Canon Pixma ip100, there are a lot of features. IrDA technology allows you to print wirelessly. PictBridge technology allows you to print directly from many digital cameras, DV camcorders, and even some cell phones. A Bluetooth interface is available as an option, which will allow you to print from a PC, PDA, or camera phone. An Auto Image Fix Feature will ease all your worries about exposure, color, brightness, and contrast. It’s PC and Mac-compatible. And all of this fits easily into a briefcase or travel bag.
Canon went out of their way to develop a complete mobile printer. They didn’t focus on one specific area, but every single detail for the ip100. This has paid huge dividends for consumers.
When it comes to the Canon BJC-55, BJC-80, and BJC-85, it’s debatable whether these models classify as portable printer scanners. This is because the scanning function isn’t included with the original purchase. The Epson Artisan 710 Color Inkjet, on the other hand, has a different situation. The scanning function is included, but it’s 17.6 x 18 x 5.9 inches and it weighs 21.4 lbs. While that’s not as large or heavy as many desktop printers, it’s not as small as most portable printers are. It’s definitely not a machine you can travel with on a consistent basis. On top of that, there is a copy function, so it’s just as close to an all-in-one as it is a portable printer scanner. Since portable printer scanners are tough to come by, it’s tempting to stretch the truth. But, I cannot tell a lie. The Epson Artisan 710 Color Inkjet is not a portable printer scanner. That said, it’s still a model well worth reviewing, so let’s get to it.
As stated above, the 710 is capable of printing, scanning, and copying. It has several interface options, which include USB and Ethernet. Ethernet and Wi-Fi make networking a possibility. The 710 can hold up to 120 sheets, which is decent. The speed numbers are more impressive. This machine can print up to 38 pages per minute black and color. Print resolution can reach as high as 5760 x 1440 dots per inch. Six individual ink tanks assist with print quality, as do ink droplets as small as 1.5 picoliters.
When it comes to scanning, optical resolution can reach 2400 dots per inch and interpolated resolution can reach 9600 x 9600 dpi. Scans will have 48-bit color depth. Maximum scan size is 8.5 x 14 inches.
Whether printing or scanning, the 710 can handle envelopes, photo paper, and, of course, plain paper. It’s also a great machine for CD and DVD covers. And it can print from an iPhone, which is an advantage most printers don’t offer. Let’s not forget about the copy function. Max copies are 99 and reduction/enlargement ranges from 25% – 400%.
The Epson Artisan 710 is barely portable, but highly capable of quality printing and scanning. If you’re looking to save a few dollars, it’s best to start your search with Amazon.
It does not really matter what type of closet you want, whether it be for a Hollywood-style walk in dressing room or for a built in closet in any type of room where you need to store things, you will be pleased with fitted wardrobes and what they can offer. Providing you will ample storage space but with a twist – style and design with clever interior storage features as well.
Fitted closet space can tidy your room in no time. Just take hubby’s ties for instance. Your closet will be fitted with a unique mechanism to hold all those myriad of ties that are collected and stuffed into a drawer.
Beautifully installed with a pull and push lever that instantly gives you a glance at all his ties, is a must in any closet. Trousers are hung neatly over their designated hangers while shoes are beautifully arranged on their own shoe racks.
Fitted storage space just makes sense and will bring order to your room in a flash. How about having soft-close drawers or wide sliding out baskets for those delicate under wear items. Once you open your closet you will know exactly where everything is packed and you will spend less time looking for things.
Of course today the craze is to have sliding doors which are fitted over your closet space. No matter what design your bedroom is, classic or contemporary, oriental or Victorian, there will be a door to match. Mirrors are a favorite and will instantly give you a lot of space in a small room. Fitted from ceiling to floor with a smooth join, you will have to look hard and know where to glide them open.
Or if junior is now ready to move to his own room, how about putting in some funky colored glass doors which will give his room character and style as well. Choose from many patterns and colors in mirrored chests, and tidy up his room instantly.