The size and portability of the Canon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer helps make it possible to produce immediate keepsake photos from almost anywhere. When using the optional battery pack, users can immediately print memorable photos from a day camping in the woods or of a child’s first big catch while fishing. The new Shuffle feature provides a new way to share memories by selecting images from a memory card which can be compiled all on one print. Now, those memories from the family vacation abroad or of a fun day at the beach can be easily shared with friends and family on one 4″ x 6″ print. A new 2.5-inch tilt LCD screen allows for easy viewing, selecting and editing of images.

When consumers think of Canon, one of the first things that should come to mind is the commitment to providing superb image quality. The new SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer has a host of new features which not only keep with this tradition but take it one step further. Helping to enhance skin tones is the Smooth Skin feature which produces more natural and appealing colors. Additional support is provided by the Image Optimizer, which helps correct exposure and adjust the brightness, contrast and sharpness of images, and the Portrait Image Optimize feature, which automatically delivers face detection, backlight correction and noise reduction.

“The addition of the SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer to our product lineup further demonstrates Canon’s commitment to providing consumers with high-quality digital imaging solutions that are fun for all ages,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “With new features and a quick, easy-to-use interface, this new SELPHY is the perfect addition for anyone interested in creating keepsake photos from special events.”

The Canon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer prints a 4″ x 6″ high-quality photo in approximately 47 seconds¹ that is capable of lasting up to 100 years² while maintaining its brilliance. Users can also print photos without connecting to a computer by printing directly from compatible memory cards³ or using the PictBridge connection. The estimated selling price of the SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer is $99.99† and will be available in both black and white colors.

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Users can install up to three optional 550-sheet paper feed units for a maximum 2,300-sheet capacity that supports up to 120 lb. index. For increased versatility, the system also accepts up to 140 lb. index through its 100-sheet bypass tray, which is capable of handling special media such as static cling, waterproof and coated papers. The SP C430DN has suggested price of $1,499, while the SP C431DN is priced higher, at $1,999.

As users look to minimize expenses, Ricoh has driven down the cost per page by employing three color cartridges that yield 21,000 prints each and one black cartridge that yields 24,000 prints. Additionally, Ricoh’s Economy Color mode is designed to help businesses save on consumables by reducing the amount of toner used while still producing legible documents.

Businesses demanding reliable document security can look to the device access and data protection options the SP C430DN and SP C431DN offer. The SP C430DN provides network data encryption and user authentication. For increased security, the SP C431DN comes standard with additional features, including an 80GB hard drive and 768MB of RAM for increased document storage and queuing, Enhanced Locked Print-NX (ELP-NX) for password-protected print release on any ELP-NX-enabled networked device, and Card Authentication Package (CAP) for device access via user identification card swipes. These features on the SP C431DN are also available optionally on the SP C430DN at an additional cost.

“Speed, versatility and reliability are important business requirements when looking for printers to maintain a productive office environment,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president of marketing for Ricoh Americas. “Whether you are a small business in need of a secure and dependable network printer, or a larger enterprise looking to enhance the productivity of individual workgroups, the Aficio SP C430DN and SP C431DN color laser printers are designed to fit into any setting and produce high-quality output while realizing savings for our customers.”

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EDP gives the coveted awards for outstanding innovation and honors the best products of the year introduced in the European market. Roland took first place in three categories:

• Best Wide Format Print&Cut Machine: VersaCAMM VS-640 64″ wide format metallic inkjet printer/cutter
• Best Emerging Technology Printer: SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT 54″ wide format metallic inkjet printer/cutter
• Best Alternative Ink Technology: Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink

“As part of the Roland DG family worldwide, we are honored that our wide format inkjet printing technology has earned these prestigious awards,” said Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager for Roland DGA Corp. “Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink brings new capabilities to businesses, making it easier and more affordable than ever to print metallic and pearlescent colors. We are proud to offer this innovative ink formulation in our newest VersaCAMM and SOLJET printer/cutters.”

The EDP awards follow a long history of industry accolades for Roland including previous EDP awards. The company also has received eight DPI Product of the Year awards, including a 2009 award for Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink.

In addition to the metallic silver ink, Roland metallic inkjet printer/cutters offer CMYK and white inks, production-level print speeds and Roland Intelligent Pass Control for superior image quality Plus, Roland’s integrated print/cut technology combines printing and contour cutting in one device for a seamless production workflow. Roland metallic inkjet printer/cutters come with Roland VersaWorks RIP software and support coated and uncoated media for a wide range of applications including signs, banners, vehicle graphics and wraps, labels, decals, point of purchase displays and custom apparel.

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A family of migrant boys from Bihar, India’s poorest state, told me they got used to the acrid fumes that had them coughing and giddy within minutes of coming on the job. “At the end of the day we have a strong drink and we are OK,” one laughed. It’s an evil trade. But how do you stop it?Dell admits that it cannot wave a magic wand and ban its used products from export. But it has a worldwide policy of accepting back without charge all used Dell equipment. It requires all its contractors to accept the used equipment, to follow the new rules – and to act as whistleblowers on rivals who do not.”This is a very significant announcement,” Barbara Kyle of the Electronics Takeback Coalition in the US told Associated Press earlier this month.

The e-waste trade is the unacceptable face of recycling. Greenpeace reckons that as much as 80% of the electronic waste sent for recycling in the US ends up being “recycled” using dangerous low-tech methods in foreign countries. And, despite Europe’s tougher laws, a lot gets through the net there, too.Just a few months ago, Computer Aid International, a charity that gives old computers a new life in schools and other places in developing countries, criticised Britain’s Environment Agency for failing to conduct an investigation after British e-waste turned up in the hands of child dismantlers in west Africa.”What are the other manufacturers doing to ensure a responsible outcome for the equipment?” asked Tony Roberts, of Computer Aid International. “All manufacturers should be held accountable for the disposal of any product manufacturer by them.”Many other companies offer take-back services. But that is very different from imposing rules on their supply chains. And on closer examination, the take-back services often seem half-hearted at best.

The printer maker Lexmark is currently covering Britain with posters advertising its environmental credentials and encouraging users of its printers to print less. Good for them. But what about the e-waste?In the US, if you want to safely recycle an old Lexmark printer, you have to pay the bill for shipping your printer back to its offices in Tennessee.

A study by Greenpeace this month of the environmental record of electronics companies did not give Dell a great record because it had been slow to eliminate some toxic ingredients from its products. But at least it is now taking a strong stand about making sure those toxins don’t get into the wrong hands and it should rise up the Greenpeace chart.

Its rivals will have to do a lot better to keep up. Greenpeace singled out the largest computer manufacturer Hewlett Packard on its handling of e-waste. HP claims to have been “an industry leader in reducing its impact on the environment … for 50 years”, but Greenpeace didn’t agree. It criticised HPs weak scheme for voluntary take-back of its equipment amongst other things.Also criticised for failing to handle e-waste were Acer and Lenovo, whose “commitment to social responsibility” does not highlight e-waste.These companies need to quit the greenwash and get real about ending this bogus recycling business

Via: guardian.co.uk