Inkjet Printer Review

Canon S820D Photo Printer

Direct Print from Wide Range of Memory Cards
The S820D also features a PCMCIA Type II memory card slot. The S820D supports all popular digital camera memory cards, including CompactFlash, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and IBM's MicroDrive. Select which images you want to print, chose your paper size and layout and push the Print button. With the ability to print index sheets, multiple image layouts and borderless prints from 4"x6" up to 81/2"x11", the S820D gives you the quality and flexibility of a photo lab in your home or office.

Features:

• Direct Connect with Canon PowerShot S30 and PowerShot S40
• Direct Printing from Compact Flash, Smart Media, Memory Stick, IBM Micro-Drive
• Borderless 4x6 Photos in approximately a minute

Specifications:

• Print Method: Canon Proprietary Bubble Jet; ink-on-demand technology
  
• Print Resolution: 2400 x 1200 dpi; 49 levels of color gradation
• Print Speed:
  -Photo: 4" x 6": Approx. 1 min
  -Photo: 8" x 10": Approx. 2 min
• Printhead Type: Permanent
  
• Printhead Nozzle Count: 256 nozzles (128 x 2 rows), 1200 dpi
  
• Drop Size: 4-picoliter
• Ink Compatibility: BCI-6BK, BCI-6C, BCI-6M, BCI-6Y, BCI-6PC, BCI-6PM
• Paper Size: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, B5, Envelopes (DL, COM10), Banner, Photo cards 4" x 6"
  Paper Sizes: Letter, legal, A4, U.S., #10 or European envelopes, banner paper
• Interface: USB (ver1.1)
  
• Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/Me/XP, and Mac OS (8.6 - 9.X)
  
• Bundled Software:
  -Windows: PhotoRecord, ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoStich
  -Macintosh: ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch
• Power Source: AC 100-127V, 50/60 Hz
  
• Noise Level: 39 dB(A), in the best quality mode

Direct Print (Built in Card Reader) Functions:

• Memory Card: PCMCIA Type II compliant
  
• Compatibility: Accepts CompactFlash, Smart Media, Memory Stick, IBM Microdrive, SD Card
  (CompactFlash PCMCIA Adapter included with printer)
• Storage Function/OS Support:
  -Windows: 98/Me/2000/XP
  -Macintosh: OS 8.6-9.x
• Software:
  -Canon driver software included
  -PC Function: PC Read/Write from card
• Print Function File Format: JPEG, TIFF, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compliant
• DPOF Functions:
  -Index Prints - multiple reduced-size images per page
  -Set number of copies
  -Select images for printing
  -Include date on the print
  -Include file number on the print
• Print Resolution: Max 2400 x 1200dpi
  
• Photo Effect Setting: Photo Optimizer PRO/Vivid Photo

Direct Camera Print Functions:

• Supported Cameras: Canon PowerShot S30, Canon PowerShot S40 (Dedicated USB cable included with printer)
  
• DPOF Functions: Same functions as Direct Print from memory card
  
• Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200dpi