New Wireless Photo Printers

New Wireless Photo Printers

Of course the world has gone wireless. It’s hard to miss walking down the street. Phones are the most obvious as are pictures when something embarrassing happens. Wireless printers, however, have been a bit on the slow side in keeping pace. They have been available but in many cases they were just too expensive or require an advanced degree to install.

As 2007 begins to come to a close this perception of wireless printers is beginning to change. Not overly quickly, but it is beginning to change. For the most part, this change has quite a bit to do with the camera phone, industrial user requirements and people around the world finding that wireless networks can be integrated into their homes.

What to look for

From Lexmark to Canon, just about all printer manufacturers have a wireless printer line in one form or another. How the manufacturer decides to go about developing its offerings is the key to many aspects of deciding which wireless photo printer is right for you. The two big things to watch or are; does the photo printer have its wireless capability built in or is it optional. Optional means you will likely need extra stuff to make the wireless go. The second item to look for is print quality. Will the image be coming from a cell phone, computer or desktop.

What’s available?

The Canon Selphy ES1 is a solid wireless photo printer unit. Like just about all wireless photo printers it does come with issues that are easily accepted. The Canons’ issue is a slow operating system. This is a small issue by any comparison considering what consumers expect these days; it’s never fast enough. The picture quality is stellar.

Lexmark has offered two new wireless printers with built-in wireless technology in 2007. The Lexmark Z1420 and Lexmark X45450 offer 802.1 b/g wireless technologies. If printing from a memory card, however, you will need a USB. A 5×7 borderless photo will need some software as well. Each is a multi-function unit so price it a little more. If a dedicated photo printer is an option check out the Lexmark Z1420. It’s adequate for the job, doesn’t need a doctorate to install and turns out reasonable photos for under $80.00.

Brother is also in on the act with its Brother MFC-685CW unit. A bit pricy but an all-in-one wireless printer ready for the job. Be careful that you have the right media card.

Bluetooth options should be mentioned. They are most often found with Canon and are increasing option with manufacturers. Wireless photo printers have come a long way but be sure you know what is inside before you buy.

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