HP PageWide Technology delivers four colors of HP ink at one time onto a moving sheet of paper. As the paper moves, the printhead remains stationary, allowing the HP Officejet Pro X Series to print quickly and quietly. HP 970 and 971 ink cartridges feature quick-drying, long-lasting pigment inks, and feature optimized color mixing and paper interaction for high-speed printing. The HP Officejet Pro X uses up to 50 percent less energy with up to 50 percent less supplies waste than laser, while offering comparable quality. The HP Officejet Pro X Series is now shipping worldwide. Single-function models start at $449, and MFPs start at $649.

The HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer and the HP Officejet Pro 276dw MFP offer up to 50 percent lower cost per page than color laser. The HP Officejet Pro series is outfitted with enterprise-ready manageability solutions, including HP Universal Print Drivers, HP Web Jetadmin software, HP Managed Print Services (MPS) and enterprise-ready solution enablement. The HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer and the HP Officejet Pro 276dw MFP will be available worldwide later this spring. No pricing is available.

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The Expression XP-850 delivers 4×6 photos in as fast as 10 seconds. It also offers several productivity features, such as automatic two-sided printing, a dedicated photo tray, copying and scanning, a 3.5-inch LCD with gesture navigation, and a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder with color fax.

The new printer includes Ethernet networking and built-in Wi-Fi for multiple users to share one printer or print from any room. It also offers a variety of wireless functionality, including Wi-Fi Direct for printing from a mobile device without a network. In addition, the XP-850 is equipped with Epson Connect, a suite of mobile printing solutions that make it easier for users to print documents, emails, photos, and web pages from iPads, iPhones, tablets, and smartphones from anywhere in the world.

The Epson Expression Photo XP-850 will be available in November for around $300.

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The delay since the introduction is being blamed for adding mirror onto the plastic, folding steel, fixing radio interference issues, and designing characters while making the best possible API for developers, BERG revealed.

It can connect to Android and iOS portable devices to get its content and print it, as required by the user.

The device can also make hard copies for data like birthdays, Sudoku puzzles, and weather updates, among others.

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The 7520 touts a large 4.33-inch gesture-enabled touchscreen that can be used for several apps, including some from Crayola and Scholastic, and for printing web content without connecting to a PC. Five individual inks are used, which are claimed to be fade-resistant and produce prints at up to 600dpi at 14 pages per minute in black, or 10 in color. The flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder can capture images at up to 2,400 dpi.

The 6520 offers similar scanning, copying and printing features as the 7520, although is generally more compact. Printing slows to 12 pages per minute in black, or 8.5 in color; the flatbed scanner loses the feeder, and the touchscreen is a smaller 3.45 inches.

The Photosmart 6520 will go on sale later this month for $150, while the 7520 will be available in early September for $200.

Photosmart 6520

Photosmart 7520

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The printers are the first PIXMA models to include, as standard, My Image Garden, a one-stop platform that combines all software currently available for Canon PIXMAprinters into a single, easy-to-use interface. The intuitive software also includes a range of new, advanced, user-friendly features, such as Automatic Suggestion, Automatic Layout and Face Recognition.

In addition, the printers are compatible with Print Your Days, Canon’s new Facebook app for PCs that has been designed to make it easy to send and print photos directly from Facebook to a Canon PIXMA printer without the need for any additional software. The app includes tools to allow users to automatically adjust photo layouts and create unique collage prints with up to five photos printed on a page. It also provides a range of style and editing options to add a further creative twist to photo printing.

Creative Park Premium [i], Canon’s free resource for downloading and printing cards, printable crafts and stationery, is also available through My Image Garden and features a new, easy-to-use photo selection process that enables users to display, download and print images through a single user interface. New content from the likes of National Geographic and NASA is now available, including beautiful photos that can be used to create calendars and a selection of printable crafting templates for building 3D space shuttles.

All four new PIXMA printers feature Auto Power Off and a new Auto Power On setting, which makes printing from a powered-down state quick and convenient. Documents or photos can also be sent from a wireless device and printed with ease without the need to manually switch the printer on beforehand, or off after printing. Quiet Mode, also available on the new PIXMA models, provides the option of a quieter printing experience.

PIXMA MP230

The new PIXMA MP230 is an affordable printer with print, scan and copy functions, perfect for first-time printer owners, students and young families looking for a home printer. With a stylish matte black design and compact footprint, the printer requires only minimal desk space and comes with print speeds of ISO ESAT 7.0ipm for mono and 4.8ipm for colour prints.

The MP230 produces high quality documents with 4800dpi print resolution using Canon’s FINEcartridges and also takes the economical XL cartridge size. The MP230 also offers ChromaLife100+ when used with genuine Canon paper and inks, for long-lasting, beautiful photos.

PIXMA MG2250

The new MG2250 is a competitively-priced printer with print, scan and copy functions, and features a seven-segment LCD display. Perfect for those looking for a compact and affordable printer for personal use, the MG2250 features Canon’s FastFront design, saving desk space and making it quick and easy to replace ink cartridges and paper.

The PIXMA MG2250 prints at ISO ESAT 8.4ipm in mono and 4.8ipm for colour images. It can print 10x15cm borderless photos in approximately 44 seconds. When copying or printing, users can also select to print either two or four pages on a single sheet of paper, reducing the total number of printed pages required for larger documents and helping to reduce overall paper consumption and ink costs.

The MG2250 takes Canon’s FINE cartridges as well as the economical XL cartridge size. It prints at up to 4800dpi resolution and also offers the ChromaLife100 system, producing quality, long-lasting photos.

PIXMA MG3250

The PIXMA MG3250 includes all the features of the MG2250 but offers faster print speeds of 9.2ipm for mono and 5.0ipm for colour images. The MG2250 also features built-in Wi-Fi and a free smartphone and tablet app for printing photos and scanning, to give greater printing flexibility around the home. For the environmentally-conscious user, the MG2250 also features Auto Duplex (double-sided) printing which can cut paper costs by up to 50%.

PIXMA MG4250

The PIXMA MG4250 is a feature-laden, compact, All-In-One. It comes with a 6.2cm colour TFT display for printing easily without a PC and also offers a broad range of connectivity options. The MG4250 features built-in Wi-Fi and the PIXMA Cloud Link, which includes direct access to Picasa online albums, Web Template Print and Google Cloud Print. This flexibility to connect over a range of wired and wireless technologies provides users with the freedom to print from almost anywhere in the home and from a host of wireless devices.

With fast print speeds of 9.9ipm for mono and 5.7ipm for colour prints, the MG4250 prints high quality documents and photo lab quality prints quickly. Auto Duplex Print provides the option to print double-sided, helping to cut paper costs by up to 50%.

PIXMA MP230 – Key Features

• All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
• Simple setup and operation
• Fast document & photo printing
• Print more with optional high yield inks
• Easy and efficient web printing
• My Image Garden software
• Print Your Days app for printing Facebook photos

PIXMA MG2250 – Key Features

• Compact All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
• Fast document & photo printing
• Easy and efficient web printing
• Print more with optional XL inks
• My Image Garden software
• Print Your Days app for printing photos from Facebook
• Auto power on and off settings

PIXMA MG3250 – Key Features:

• Wi-Fi All-In-One: Print, copy and scan
• Mobile printing & Apple AirPrint support
• Easy and efficient web printing
• Print more with optional XL inks
• Save paper with Auto Duplex print
• Fast document & photo printing
• My Image Garden software
• Auto power on and off settings

PIXMA MG4250– Key Features

• Advanced Wi-Fi All-In-One
• Print, copy & scan functions
• PIXMA Cloud Link with Google Cloud Print
• Mobile printing & Apple AirPrint support
• Print more with optional XL inks
• Save paper with Auto Duplex
• Fast document & photo printing
• My Image Garden software

Pricing and Availability
The PIXMA MP230 is available from September 2012, priced at £44.00/€49.00 RRP incl. VAT.
The PIXMA MG2250 is available from September 2012, priced at £49.00/€59.00 RRP incl. VAT.
The PIXMA MG3250 is available from September 2012, priced at £69.00/€79.00 RRP incl. VAT.
The PIXMA MG4250 is available from September 2012, priced at £79.00/€89.00 RRP incl. VAT.

Notes
[i] Only available when using genuine Canon inks with a Canon PIXMA printer.

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The Canon Selphy CP900 is a compact printer with wireless connectivity. It allows for users with compatible Android and Apple smartphones and tablets to print stored images wirelessly. It includes scene detection technology, allowing it to analyze faces, distance, and color for image optimization. It can print 4×6-inch images in 47 seconds. The Selphy CP900 is available for $100 on Canon’s site.

The Pixma MG4220 and MG3220 AIO printers integrate wireless connections allowing users to print remotely. The Pixma MG4220 connects to the Canon Pixma Cloud Link and can access images and documents stored online. The MG4220 supports Google Cloud Print, Google Docs, and Google Chrome, as well as Picasa. The wireless-enabled printers also support printing from iPads and iPhones.

The Pixma models include Canon’s FastFront for ink and paper access and are capable of printing edge-to-edge 4×6-inch photos at 4800×2400 dpi in 44 seconds. The MG4220 also includes a 2.5-inch LCD screen for menu viewing and navigation. The MG4220, MG3220, and MG2220 are available for $130, $80, and $70 respectively on Canon’s site.

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To aid user access to both the ink and paper, Canon has brought the new printers to market with a design it calls FastFront. Each printer utilizes the Canon’s two-cartridge ChromaLife 100 ink system3, which includes one black cartridge and one color cartridge. With the exposed user interface, users can scan or copy documents without the document blocking the control panel and buttons.

The Pixma MX512 and the MX432 wireless printers can deliver output at around 9.7 ipm for black-and-white documents and around 5.5 ipm for color prints. The Pixma MX372 printer provides output at approximately 8.7 ipm for black-and-white documents and around 5.0 ipm for color. All three of the printers can produce a 4×6-inch borderless photo in 46 seconds each.

The Canon Pixma MX512 wireless is retailing for $150, the Pixma MX432 wireless is going for $100, while the Pixma MX372 can be had for $80. The AirPrint function works out of the box with the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPod touch (3rd generation and later) running using iOS 4.2 or later.

Pixma MX372

Pixma MX432

Pixma MX512

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AirPrint has taken some time to gain traction. Initially support was limited to a small assortment of HP printers. HP gradually increased coverage, though, and eventually other printer makers joined in, including Brother, Canon, Epson, and Lexmark. The last in fact has just 11 AirPrint-ready printers, divided between its C-, X- and Pro-series models.

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The Pro-1 has a newer image detection system that more precisely tracks what inks are needed. A trio of color modes also help fine-tune the results, including an ICC Profiles mode to line up with specific paper types as well as modes that either have a deliberately neutral, linear mode or which emphasize blues and green to reportedly match what people saw. It can go so far as to adjust for the expected lighting a print will see, such as an art gallery.

Speed is also a focus: a full-quality, 1,200DPI print can finish in two minutes and 55 seconds, or less than half of the seven minutes and 55 seconds of the second-generation Pro 9500. Its tank is 2.5 times larger than the next closet option to help accommodate the higher output.

Canon has basic Ethernet printer sharing, but it pairs with an Easy-PhotoPrint Pro plugin that gives Photoshop and Canon’s own software the right color matches for ICC papers. The printer takes 20 sheets of photo-grade paper in a rear tray and has a manual tray at the front that can take both 14-inch wide photo paper and thicker stock.

Pricing is still an unknown for the US, although the Pro-1 should ship sometime in early November.

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Like the PIXMA MG5320, the MG4120 can preview photos stored on the Canon Image Gateway service or Google’s Picasa on its 2.4in. LCD screen and print them without being attached to a computer.

The printers come with Canon’s Movie Print software for capturing images from video captured on compatible HD Canon EOS and PowerShot Digital Cameras. Also included is Canon’s Easy-PhotoPrint EX software for editing and printing photos. An app for Android and iPhone (free, iTunes, Market) allows the MG4120 and MG3120 to print documents from compatible smartphones. The AIO machines can also scan documents and send them to smartphones as PDFs.

The three printers have the same maximum resolution, 4800×1200 dpi. Canon claims a print speed of approximately 9.9 ipm for black-and-white documents and 5.7 ipm for color for the PIXMA MG4120 Wireless Photo AIO. The PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Photo AIO prints black and white at approximately 9.2 ipm and 5.0 ipm for color. The PIXMA MG2120 Photo AIO produces approximatley 8.4 ipm for black and white and 4.8 ipm for color documents.

The Canon PIXMA MG4120 Wireless, MG3120 Wireless and MG2120 Photo All-in-One Printers will retail for an estimated $130, $80 and $70, respectively. The company did not say when the new printers would be available.

MG2120 Photo All-In-One

MG3120 Photo All-In-One

MG4120 Photo All-In-One

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HP ePrint wireless direct printing allows users to connect directly to supported printers from any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device using a peer-to-peer connection via a companion app. These connections are not only available to home or office networks but also public print centers such as FedEx Office. HP ePrint apps are available for iOS as well as Android and other mobile platforms.

The models that will be enabled in the update to gain ePrint wireless direct printing as well as AirPrint compatibility are the LaserJet Pro CP1025nw color printer and the LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP. Gaining AirPrint functionality only will be the LaserJet Pro P1102 and 1102w series, the LaserJet Pro P1560 and P1600 series, and the LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP 175nw model.

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AirPrint has been slowly expanding over the past several months. After starting out with just a handful of HP models, it grew to include first more HP models and later Epson printers.

Printer support is still small relative to the wider industry and has left out Brother, Lexmark, and significant models even from those brands that already support AirPrint. Apple isn’t believed to be using exotic technology but is going against traditional approaches to networked printing.

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All the printers have Wi-Fi for connecting to home networks and each unit’s e-mail address can be shared with friends, clients or family to receive printed files or photos. Content from Gmail and Google Docs can be easily and quickly sent to the Heros, and users can send emails and attachments to from any email address thanks to Kodak’s Email Print Service. A Pic Flick App will also let users print photos right from their iOS, BlackBerry, and Android devices.

The 9.1 can print, copy, scan and fax. It sports a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, has a 30-page auto document feeder and automatic two-sided printing. A 40-sheet photo paper tray is also there, and separate from the paper tray.

The home office-oriented Office Hero 6.1 will scan, fax, copy and print and gets a 2.4-inch color display and control panel. It has a 200-page document tray, 35-page feeder and can perform all four functions on both sides of the page. It has a $200 price tag.

The Hero 7.1 prints, copies and scans, with navigation through a 3.5-inch color touchscreen. It also gets automatic two-sided printing and a separate, 40-sheet photo tray. It lists for $180.

The $130 Hero 5.1 loses the ability to fax documents and forgoes a touchscreen in favor of a 2.4-inch display. It retains two-sided printing, however.

The Hero 3.1 is smaller, and also scans, copies and prints. It has the same 2.4-inch display, but costs just $100.

All printers are due to go on sale at various points throughout September.

Kodak Hero 9.1

Kodak Hero 7.1

Kodak Hero 6.1

Kodak Hero 5.1

Kodak Hero 3.1

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Epson Connect lets users print from smartphones. Email Print lets users print e-mail and file attachments by sending an e-mail to the printer from a smartphone. Thanks to the Epson iPrint app, users can print even more content from iOS and Android devices, including photos, documents and web pages.

The printer will ship in September for $100.

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The printers, which will hit stores beginning in September, all feature wireless networking (802.11b/g/n), a built-in fax modem and wireless printing via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan or CortadoWorkplace, along with a one-year limited warranty. The wireless printing apps for smartphones and tablets will arrive in Q1 of 2012.

The MFC-J280W and J430W both offer a 100-sheet paper tray, 600×1200 dpi print resolution, 1.9-inch LCD touch panel and fast printing speeds of up 33 pages per minute (monochrome) or 10 ppm (color). Both will retail for $100, with the J430W also offering a 20-sheet auto document feeder.

The more expensive MFC-J625W, which retails for $130, will offer all the features of the $100 models plus a faster print engine (up to 35 or 12 ppm in monochrome or color respectively), a 20-sheet photo bypass tray and built-in duplex printing. It will also handle direct photo printing from media cards or USB flash drives, and a longer 2-year warranty.

The flagship model, the MFC-J825DW, sells for $150 and features a larger 3.3-inch touchscreen color LCD display, disc printing, a wired Ethernet network option, a 33.6Kbps fax modem and direct uploading to to Facebook, Picasa web album, Flickr, Google Docs​ or Evernote accounts via the Web Connect Touchscreen.

All four printers include Brother Creative Center, a web portal to create and print free templates for standard projects. The printers are designed to work with Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 or later, or Windows XP SP2​ or higher.

Brother MFC-J430W

Brother MFC-J825DW

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The paper packs include Exhibition Fiber, Cold Press Bright, Cold Press Natural, Hot Press Bright and Hot Press Natural papers, along with a sampler pack of other photo and fine art-grade papers. The printer features an advanced B&W Photo mode as well as auto-switching Matte and Photo black inks depending on the paper used.

The company says the combination of advances MicroPiezo AMC print heads and AccuPhoto HD2 image technology makes for superior prints with accurate dot placement, smoother color detail and excellent highlight and shadow detail for either color or monochrome images. The printer can handle papers up to 17 by 22 inches.

The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 “Signature Worthy” Edition is now available at select resellers retailing at $1,495. It includes a one-year Preferred Limited Warranty that includes telephone support and next-business-day service, with optional extended warranties available.

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The Epson Artisan 837 and 730 also offer Epson Connect for hassle-free printing on the go. With Epson Connect, mobile device users can print web pages, photos, documents, and e-mail attachments directly from tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices.

Built to perform, the Epson Artisan premium home all-in-ones deliver the world’s fastest 4″x6″ photo print speeds(2), producing brilliant, Ultra Hi-Definition 4″x6″ prints in as fast as 10 seconds. Both models allow users to print, scan and access memory card slots from any room in the house with built-in wireless and Ethernet networking. For added convenience, the flagship Artisan 837 also offers high-speed color copying and faxing with a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder.

“Epson Artisan all-in-ones are designed to provide photo enthusiasts with the ultimate creativity tool, offering fast printing, brilliant ultra hi-definition color prints, and a versatile feature set,” said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Epson America, Inc. “Whether printing elegant invitations, newsletters, portraits, or coloring book pages for the kids, the Artisan 837 and 730 deliver premium quality results every time. In our ongoing efforts to give consumers performance printing wherever they are, the latest series of Artisan models also offer a range of on-the-go printing capabilities and convenience.”

Additional High-Performance Epson Artisan 837 and 730 Features:

• Deliver professional-quality photos that are smudge, scratch, water, and fade resistant
• Offer Claria Ultra Hi-Definition ink that lasts up to four times longer than lab photos
• Deliver vivid, true-to-life photos with Epson’s exclusive MicroPiezo print  head with DX5 technology
• Offer built-in wireless and Ethernet networking to deliver up to 2.5 times the performance of the previous 802.11b
• Print, scan and share directly from your Apple  iPhone, tablet and other mobile devices – no computer necessary
• Deliver fast print speeds of 9.6 ISO ppm black and 9.1 ISO ppm color single-sided; 4.9 ISO ppm black and 4.7 ISO ppm color two-sided
• Save up to 50 percent of paper supply with automatic two-sided printing
• Create personalized greeting cards, coloring book pages, elegant stationery, and note paper
• Create professional-looking discs by printing images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs/DVDs
• Feature built-in Auto Photo Correction to automatically evaluate and correct images and red eye
• Accommodate various printing needs with individual ink cartridges at affordable prices (standard and high-capacity sizes)(9)
• Offer a range of eco features and environmental qualifications including, ENERGY STAR and RoHS compliance, and is designed to be recycled

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Artisan 837 ($299.99*) and Artisan 730 ($199.99*) all-in-ones will be available in September through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide and Epson’s retail site, www.epsonstore.com.

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The MG5320 has five ink tanks and can create a full color 4×6-inch borderless photo in about 20 seconds. It has a maximum resolution of 9600×2400. PC-less printing is made easier thanks to a center-mounted, three-inch LCD screen. It can also scan and fax documents.

The PIXMA iP4920 has similar features but doesn’t include Wi-Fi, all-in-one functionality or an LCD screen. It includes five individual fuel tanks, the same 9,600×2,400dpi color resolution and ability to print a 4×6-inch borderless color photo in 20 seconds.

The MG5320 sells for $150, while the iP4920 is priced at $100; neither models exact release date has been disclosed.

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The GL10 has arrived at Bloomingdale’s flagship store in New York City, while  pre-orders can be placed at Polaroid.com. HSN.com will begin taking pre-orders  on May 27, before the print arrives in retail locations beginning  June 20.

It costs $169 and the website says it should ship in June.

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Kodak also makes mention of the printer’s ability to print 3D photos but gabe no details on this feature. There is an SD card reader and 1.5-inch LCD for PC-free printing as well when Wi-Fi printing is not an option.

The printer arrives in the US this June for $150

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Kodak

Built-In Intelligence for Productivity

The new ESP Office 2170 Printer offers advanced and intelligent features for business or personal use. Designed to complement a mobile lifestyle, it features simplified Wi-Fi set-up (802.11 b/g/n) and connectivity that enables mobile printing of photos from an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or BLACKBERRY device with the KODAK Pic Flick App. The ESP Office 2170 Printer also offers important time-saving features, including an intelligent paper sensor that automatically adjusts printer settings based on paper size and type.

High Quality, High Value Options for Varying Printing Needs

KODAK AiO Printing Systems deliver crisp, sharp text documents, brilliant graphics and KODAK Lab-Quality Photos that are smudge and water resistant and last a lifetime. In addition, the 1.5-inch display and intuitive control panel enables effortless printing of a variety of built-in document templates, including graph paper, line paper and wide-rule paper, therefore saving time-consuming trips to the store.

The new ESP Office 2170 Printer works with the No. 30 Series of Kodak’s proprietary pigment-based ink cartridges5 that provide richer, more vibrant colors, significant fade resistance and instant dryadvantage over dye-based ink systems6.

Delivering exceptional cost-per-page output, the new KODAK ESP Office 2170 Printer uses Black and Color standard and XL ink cartridges:

Up to 335 black text pages using KODAK Black Ink Cartridge, 30
Up to 670 black text pages using KODAK Black Ink Cartridge, 30XL
Up to 275 color pages using KODAK Color Ink Cartridge, 30
Up to 550 color pages using KODAK Color Ink Cartridge, 30XL

The ESP Office 2170 Printer also offers KODAK Perfect Page Technology, which corrects scans of less-than-perfect original documents by reducing dark shadows and delivering more vibrant colors and richer details.

Simple and Convenient Printing Experience

Kodak continues to deliver on its commitment to make printing easy. The new KODAK ESP Office 2170 Printer features a robust 150-sheet document paper tray, as well as a 25-page automatic document feeder, which enables consumers to put in a stack of paper and walk away to focus on other tasks. In addition, the front USB port and memory card slots offer easy access and enable printing of photos without a computer.

Price and Availability

The KODAK ESP Office 2170 All-in-One Printer will be available in the U.S. by June 2011 for $149.99 MSRP.

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Before now, Cloud Print would work with most printers, but they had to be connected to a PC running the Chrome web browser to activate the service.

Google Cloud print is so far accessible through Gmail for Mobile, Google Docs for Mobile and Chrome OS, but will be added to third-party apps in the future, HP said.

Setting up the feature involves adding the compatible printer’s specific e-mail address to a Google account. ePrint-enabled printers are available in HP’s Photosmart, Officejet, Envy, and LaserJet Pro families.

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The models affected by the first round of firmware updates are the HP LaserJet Pro models CM1415 MFP, CP1525, M150 MFP and CP1020. Also included are the HP Color LaserJet models CM4540 MFP and CP5525. Each printer will have its own unique e-mail address that compatible documents can be sent to and printed automatically. Compatible files include Microsoft Office documents, text files, PDFs, H L files and most common image types.

Users can control some of the particulars of a print job by using a web browser to log in to HP’s ePrint Center, but the company cautions that ePrint is for “convenience printing” only and that sending a print job from a local computer is the proper way to fine-tune settings for a print job.

The company is also soliciting ideas from users for additional “Business App” options that are controlled from the touchscreen of the ePrint-compatible printers, offering additional options such as stored standard documents that can be reprinted on command without involving a computer. Other print apps could offer scheduled printing of certain online content at a scheduled time, or for example allow users to schedule and then print movie tickets or airline boarding passes.

At present there are over 40 Business Apps listed on HP’s ePrint web site, ranging from Yahoo’s Daily Digest (news) to printout activity sheets for children from Sesame Street and Crayola, to crossword puzzles, MapQuest maps and printing of documents stored on Google Docs.

Business Apps and the ePrint service are both free of charge for compatible HP printer owners.

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Epson

The Epson Artisan 835 is currently $299. right now, Epson’s online store is currently offering a $100 rebate bringing the cost down to $199 for a limited time.

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The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and 9890 offer the same leading technology found in the Epson Stylus Pro 900-series, including ePlaten automatic media loading, spindle-free roll media loading, a roll media tracking system, front control panel with 2.5-inch color LCD, rotary cutter, fabric catch bin, and robust printer stand. The printers also feature Epson’s latest ink-repelling coating and auto nozzle verification technologies to virtually eliminate clogged nozzles, and use nine individual high-capacity ink cartridges up to 700 ml. In addition, these new models are capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet. Both models are available with an optional SpectroProofer spectrophotometer.

Key Features of the Epson Stylus Pro 890-Series

• Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head: High precision eight-channel print head with auto sharing black ink channel produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality; latest ink repelling coating dramatically reduces nozzle clogging
• AccuPhoto HD Screening: Advanced screening algorithm produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions with accurate highlight-to-shadow details and ensures consistent color balance, resulting in prints with superior color and clarity and incredibly sharp text and line art
• Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink: High density eight-color pigments with unique formulation of Magenta provides extremely vibrant blues and purples for an expanded color gamut; three-level black ink technology significantly improves gray balance while eliminating color casts and provides outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for smoother tonal range
• PreciseColor Manufacturing: Evaluates and adjusts each printer’s performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring consistent color output from printer to printer and print to print, eliminating the need for internal calibration devices
• ePlaten Media-Loading: Simplifies the roll and cut-sheet media loading process with automatic media loading, movement, skew adjustment, and tracking, including electronically controlled roll back tension and automatic roll media rewind upon release
• SpectroProofer: Developed in partnership with X-Rite, the optional SpectroProofer is a high-performance, in-line spectrophotometer that, when driven by the latest front-end RIPs, can automate virtually any color management process in commercial or flexographic proofing workflows

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and 9890 will be available in December 2010 through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers for an MSRP of $2,995 and $4,995 respectively. They are supported by a standard Epson Preferred Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day on-site service. For additional information, visit www.proimaging.epson.com.

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Photosmart eStation

HP has unveiled three new printers that have the company’s ePrint technology that lets them print images or documents sent by e-mail as well as AirPrint with iOS 4.2.

The most unusal model is the Photosmart eStation  which ships with a detachable seven-inch touchscreen tablet. The all-in-one device can print, fax, scan and copy documents.

The Android tablet lets users print from the web using the ePrint feature. While the tablet is detached, others can still print locally from the printer’s redundant controls. The new flagship printer will have the ability to print at up to 9,600×2,400 and uses five ink cartridges. It is  available today for $400.

OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus

The next new  printer  is the OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus, which improves upon the OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless it replaces with some new additions. It bumps up the touchscreen size from 3.45 inches to 4.3, while the HP ePrintCenter app store gets new content from partners such as Google Docs, Google Maps, Yahoo, PBS, Kraft.com and others.

Users can connect and print through USB, Ethernet, PictBridge and Wi-Fi. The scanner captures images at 4,800 PPI, the input tray can hold 250 sheets and there is a 50-sheet auto-document feeder. HP is already shipping the 8500 with a price range of $300 to $500 depending on options.

HP Envy 100

The last printer released was the HP’s Envy 100 e-All-In-One   which sports mechanically retracting input and output paper trays. When not in use the printer is a black plastic rectangle. It can connect to the web to download apps, with users interfacing over a 3.45-inch touchscreen. Print speeds are rated at 30 PPM black or 25 PPM color, and there are two ink cartridges inside. It will ship on October 4 for $250.

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Fast Printing

It  prints four by six inch photos as quickly as in 29 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest  all-in-ones at theat task.      A multi-format card reader takes photos directly from most point-and-shoot cameras.

It also fast when comes to  regular color images. handling that task  at up to 30 pages per minute. Faxing and  standard copying work  comes in at  up to 26 pages per minute.   To reduce paper use, the KODAK ESP 9250 Printer seamlessly handles double-sided, duplex printing.

Ink Prices

Kodak AiO Printers are the only consumer printers on the market that actively monitor and display how much ink and paper are available both on the printer LCD screen and remotely on the computer screen, so consumers can simply hit print and walk away. Kodak’s intelligent paper tray also features an auto-engaging photo tray that holds three sizes of paper.

Ink Costs:

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The CP800 includes Canon’s built-in Portrait Image Optimize function, with enhancements to the face detection brightness correction and color cast correction to make skin tones and faces look more natural and realistic. Full-color, 4×6-inch photos from cameras connected through USB or from plugged in memory cards will print in about 47 seconds. Users can also print photos without connecting to a computer by printing directly from compatible memory cards or using the PictBridge connection.

Canon is offering an optional battery pack for the SELPHY CP800 printer that makes it useful away from home for instant hard copy photos. Also available is a Bluetooth adapter that allows the printer to wirelessly receive photos from compatible devices such as cellphones.

The Windows and Mac compatible SELPHY CP800 will retail for $100 in both black and while colors. It’s anticipated that battery pack will be priced at $80, while the Bluetooth adapter  will be  $50.

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“These latest Artisan all-in-ones continue to redefine the standard for image quality, print speed and unique creative capabilities,” said  Julie Ernest, product manager, Consumer Ink Jet Printers,  Epson America, Inc. “From family photos and creative projects to school work and household documents, these versatile all-in-ones deliver the quality, reliability and performance consumers have come to expect from the Artisan line.”

The  Artisan 835 is the  flagship of the new Artisan line, it comes with a 7.8-inch smart touch panel, a 3.5-inch color LCD, built-in fax, and a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder to quickly copy and fax documents. The Artisan 725 features an enhanced touch panel for easier navigation. Both feature 2.5 times faster wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi N, wireless printing from an Apple iPhone and the world’s fastest 4″x6″ photo print speeds. In addition, the Artisan 725 and Artisan 835 deliver vibrant colors and crisp, clear text with Epson’s six-color Ultra Hi-Definition Claria ink.

Additional Features of the Artisan Series

• Delivers fast ISO print speeds of 9.5 ISO ppm black and 9 ISO ppm color
• Offers built-in wireless and Ethernet networking
• Saves up to 50 percent of paper supply with automatic two-sided printing
• Creates personalized greeting cards, coloring book pages, elegant stationery, and note paper
• Creates professional-looking discs by printing images and text directly onto ink jet printable CDs/DVDs with easy-to-use Epson Print CD software
• Features built-in Auto Photo Correction to automatically evaluate and correct images and red eye
• Prints applications wirelessly from an iPhone, including PDF files, photos, photo calendars, business documents, and more, through applications available on the iTunes  App Store
• Prints images directly from digital cameras, mobile phones and USB Flash drives with PictBridge
• Accommodates various printing needs with individual ink cartridges at affordable prices (standard and high-capacity sizes)
• Delivers vivid, true-to-life photos with Epson’s exclusive MicroPiezo print head with DX technology
• Offers a range of eco features and environmental qualifications including, Energy Star and RoHS compliance, and is designed to be recycled

Pricing and Availability

Artisan 725 Arctic Edition

The Artisan 725 is priced at  $199.99 and Artisan 835 is priced at  $299.99 and both will be available in mid-August through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide and Epson’s retail site,  www.epsonstore.com. An all-white “Arctic Edition” Artisan 725  will also be available for $199.99 in mid-September exclusively through Best Buy.

All models come with a one-year limited warranty and free lifetime phone support with quick and convenient product exchange.

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Epson has introduced the first $99 all-in-one with built-in wireless-n (IEEE 802.11n) The Stylus NX420 is designed to offer superior performance and print quality over competitive models in its price range. The affordable and easy-to-use printer/scanner/copier is designed for busy families and students who want to conveniently share one printer with multiple users for various everyday printing tasks, such as schoolwork, recipes, or vacation photos.

“Not only is the Epson Stylus NX420 extremely easy to use, but it also includes the latest wireless standard, wireless-n, plus print, copy and scan features in one powerful machine,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. “Consumers definitely get more for their money with the feature-rich NX420 all-in-one.”

Offering superior print quality, built-in wireless printing and scanning, and advanced image enhancement tools, the Epson Stylus NX420 is an efficient, high-quality all-in-one. Its individual ink cartridges and exclusive fade, smudge- and water-resistant DURABrite Ultra ink make it simple to print everything from family pictures and photo projects to book reports and driving directions. In addition, the Epson Stylus NX420 boasts a 1.5-inch LCD screen and built-in memory card slots to effortlessly print stacks of borderless photos, all without turning on the computer.

Additional Features of the Epson Stylus NX420

• High-quality scanning up to 2400 dpi
• Multiple black and color copies with just one touch
• Reduces and enlarges copies from 25 to 400 percent
• ISO Print Speeds of 6.4 ISO ppm in black and 3.3 ISO ppm in color
• Restores old, faded, discolored photos back to their original brilliance
• One-click red-eye removal and automatic photo correction to quickly fix digital images
• One standard ink set for photo and document printing
• Moderate and standard ink cartridge capacities to fit various print volume needs; costs as low as $8.99 per cartridge
• Saves up to 50 percent of paper supply with manual, two-sided printing
• ENERGY STAR qualified, RoHS compliant, and designed to be recycled
• Epson MicroPiezo print head features DX3 technology with smart nozzles that each produce and precisely place three sizes of ink droplets to create exceptional photos and documents

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Stylus NX420 is currently available through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and Epson’s own retail site, www.epsonstore.com for $99.99.

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