The Bottom Line
- New PictBridge direct printing technology
- Individual print cartridges
- Good speed
- No slots for storage media
- No way to view photos on printer when directly connected with camera
Description
- Print resolution: 600x600dpi (black), 4800x1200dpi (color)
- Print speed: 22ppm (black), 15ppm (color)
- OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT 4.0, Mac 8.6 and later
- Sheet Feeder: 150 sheets
- Size: 16.5x6.8x10.8 inches
- Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Guide Review - Review Roundup: Canon i560
Most reviewers thought the i560 delivered good quality text and photos at impressive speeds (although not quite as fast as the advertised 22ppm). The only exception was PC World, which felt that neither the quality nor the speed justified the printer's list price of $130.
One interesting facet of the Canon i560 is its use of PictBridge directly printing technology, which allows users to connect their digital camera directly to the printer -- even if that printer is not made by the same manufacturer. As of this writing, supporting vendors included Canon, Pentax, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Panasonic, Samsung, Nikon, and SONY.
Another plus is that the printer uses four separate ink cartridges, which can save money when it's time to replace a cartridge.
All in all, a photo printer that can do double-duty as a good everyday printer.
