Dye Sub Review Roundup: Canon CP-330

The Canon CP-330 is a truly portable printer: It can run on battery, which is a distinct advantage if you want to use it away from a power source. All reviewers agreed that the print quality is excellent, although the cost of each print is on the high side.

Price: $299
Type: Dye sublimation photo printer
Max. Print Speed: Approximately 85 seconds per 5.8 x 3.9-inch print
Max. Print Size: 3.94 x 7.87 inches
Special Feature(s): Small and portable. Can run on a battery.

CNET Review

Rating: 7.3 out of 10

Liked: Fine print quality; fast; adorable and portable; rechargeable battery pack included; allows direct printing from digital cameras.

Disliked: Expensive; included ink ribbon prints only five photos; no LCD or media slots; no editing software; printing process takes a lot of physical space.

In Short: The CP-330 doesn't have any whiz-bang features, but its compact design and quality output make it a reasonable choice among portable photo printers.

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PC Magazine Review

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Liked: Prints directly from PictBridge cameras. Included battery makes it truly portable. Offers up to 4- by 8-inch prints.

Disliked: Prints only from computers and cameras. Both the initial price and cost per page (for 4-by-6s) are on the high side.

In Short: The Canon CP-330 Compact Photo Printer is relatively expensive to buy and run, but output quality is just short of excellent, and it comes with a battery, so you can bring the printer with you and print photos on the spot.

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MacUser Review

Rating: 3 out of 5

Liked: The finish is velvet-smooth and has the feel of a photo ouput from a high-street lab. Colours are bright, skin tones are realistic and edges are razor sharp. It's smart, fuss-free and clean. It's also very quiet.

Disliked: Printing from an eMac, our pictures took between one minute 34 and one minute 44 seconds to appear, which is considerably longer than Canon's 85-second estimate.

In Short: The Canon CP-330 is a joy to use, cheap to run and more convenient than an inkjet if all you want to do is print photos

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