Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver)
Available in 3 stylish colors, the Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer is a compact and lightweight photo printer that can go wherever you do. Print photos at home, the office, or anywhere in between using the included AC power adapter or an optional battery pack. The SELPHY CP780 uses dye-sublimation printing technology to produce beautiful, professional lab quality prints in many of today's popular sizes. Using industry leading print technologies, borderless 4x6" photos are ready in just 47 seconds. Finally, a good thing that you don't have to wait for!
The SELPHY CP780 features maximum connectivity. Print directly from digital camera memory cards, PictBridge digital cameras and camcorders, IrDA equipped mobile devices and even Bluetooth enabled camera phones (with an optional Bluetooth adapter)--all without a computer.
Additionally, the printer applies a water and fade-resistant coating to every photo for added protection against sun damage and humidity. With a guaranteed print life of 100 years, you can be assured that your precious memories will truly last a lifetime. Full featured and built for printing on-the-go, the Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer is the mobile lab that you can take anywhere.
- Fast Photo Printing
- The Canon SELPHY CP780 prints borderless postcard size (4 x 6") images in just 47 seconds.
- Lightweight and Portable
- Weighing about 2 lbs and smaller than most professional SLR cameras, the SELPHY CP780 is easy to carry to family reunions, sports games, or anywhere you want to make instant photos.
- 2.5" LCD + Intuitive Controls
- With the 2.5" LCD monitor, you can preview the images you want to print from your memory card or connected digital camera. The easy-to-use, over-sized control buttons along with an intuitive user interface make it simple to edit and process your photos.
- Image Optimization
- Image Optimization technology allows users to automatically correct and improve their image quality--without a computer. Red-eye removal, brightness and color adjustment, and exposure correction options optimize all of your photos for beautiful, professional quality printing.
- Ultimate Connectivity
- No computer? No problem. The SELPHY CP780 can print directly from memory cards, PictBridge enabled cameras and camcorders, or over a wireless Bluetooth connection. 1
- Optional Battery Pack
- An optional battery pack makes the SELPHY CP780 a truly portable printing solution. Print the family photo at the reunion; everyone can leave with memories in hand!
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Dye-sublimation |
| Maximum Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Ink Palette | CMY + Overcoat |
| Surface Options | Gloss |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed | 4 x 6" Borderless Postcard: 47 seconds |
| Input Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Print Archival Life | Approximately 100 years |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Paper Width | 4" |
| Maximum Printable Area |
Postcard borderless (3.94 x 5.83") Wide borderless (3.94 x 7.87") |
| Paper Sizes |
Postcard Size (3.94 x 5.83"), L Size (3.5 x 4.69"), Card Size (2.13 x 3.39"), Card Size with 8 Mini Labels (0.87 x 0.68" per label), Wide Size (3.94 x 7.87")
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Please Note:L Size & Wide Size require optional paper cassettes (PCL-CP300 & PCW-CP100 respectively) close |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | Postcard Size (3.94 x 5.83"), Card Size (2.13 x 3.39"), 8 Mini labels (0.68 x 0.87" per label), Wide (3.94 x 7.87") |
| Paper Types | Canon Proprietary Print Packs |
| Paper Capacity | 18 Sheets |
| Special Media Support | All Canon SELPHY Media Packs |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash Card Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card miniSD Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) RS-MMC |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, 2000, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.4 & 10.5) The driver for Macintosh OS X 10.6 can be downloaded from the Canon website: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=359&modelid=18293 |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Indicator LEDs and 2.5" LCD |
| Image Preview Display | 2.5" LCD |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Menu, Back, OK, 4-way controller |
| Power Requirements |
100-120 VAC, 50/60Hz (with included CA-CP200 Compact Power Adapter) Optional Battery Pack (NB-CP2L) is available |
| Dimensions | 6.9 x 5.2 x 3.0" (175.3 x 132.1 x 76.2mm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (About 1kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 34 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (26)
- High quality (26)
- Accurate colors (25)
- Easy to setup (25)
- Sharp tones & colors (21)
Cons
- Slow print time (4)
Best Uses
- Color photos (22)
- Everyday images (21)
- Black & white photos (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (9), Semi professional (8), Enthusiast (7), Casual user (4)
- Primary use:
- Business (14), Personal (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Mini Lab on the Road
Wow...Isn't that amazing.. A small little printer with some great quality and precision. The prints were awesome. (90% to what we see in the camera). If adjusted and calibrated, ...Read complete review
Wow...Isn't that amazing.. A small little printer with some great quality and precision. The prints were awesome. (90% to what we see in the camera). If adjusted and calibrated, you can get more accurate prints. It is surely near to lab quality, [...] Any good vivid color print comes out within 1 min. If you are using on battery, it might take extra 30 secs. But you will never realise that it is taking time. You enjoying watching it print..(I am not joking).. Tried with Battery, it works good. Though you are on road and you are out of battery.. you can go to any shop and recharge and print again.. thats the beauty. It fits in the camera bag.. wow.. need to do something productive with it.. go get them fast, they run like hot cakes.
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Most Liked Negative Review
jams to much
very nice printer but the paper jam to often even when it have in only like six spend more time clearing the jam paper more often than printing
very nice printer but the paper jam to often even when it have in only like six spend more time clearing the jam paper more often than printing
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Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
Just bought this item 2 days ago to use at home for scrapbooking. I love how this product will be portable enough for me to bring to my scrap classes and retreats. The colors are 2nd to none and very vivid. I like the fact that I can have the 4x6 as well as 2 other smaller sizes. This product is user friendly and print time is great. I see that it is discontinued, and now I am worried whether or not I will have access to supplies for it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
USED STRICTLY FOR FAMILY TYPE PICTURES. IT IS AMAZING HOW FAST AND BEAUTIFUL THE PICTURES TURN OUT. CAMERA STORE QUALITY PHOTOS BEING PRODUCED IN MY OWN HOME. LOOKING FORWARD TO YEARS OF ENJOYMENT FROM THIS UNIT.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
The Selphy CP780 is absolutely fahhhhhbulous. I have had many compact printers, but, none compare to this one. It is easy to install, view, print, and store. I purchased one as a gift for my sister who loved it. I couldn't stop talking about it, and, lucky me, I received the same one for my birthday, from my boyfriend. It is just teeeeeerific, for both techno, and non techno people....Tow thumbs up to Canon.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
We use this printer at events where we have volunteers working with children who have special needs. Often times, we take the photos and print them for an on the spot project. It works fast and efficiently. One recommendation: It comes with very few sheets of paper so order more when you buy it as we had to go to three stores to find the right paper, and then we only were able to find it at a camera shop.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
- Dull tones & colors
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I did a lot of research before I bought two of these units. Some said these little giants would need to cool down after ten prints because of the dye-sub elements overheating. NOT. I tested these under fire
at a corporate event. They whipped through 18 prints each. No glitches, no overheating. Great results. Thank you Canon!
Cons: Test a print to get your color/contrast/saturation before you batch print.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
Got this canon to replace my Epson photomate, tired of having to buy their cartridges every other month because I did not printout a 100 photos at a time before the cartridge clogged up.[...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Slow Print Time
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
Excellent for on location jobs. I use this printer for community day functions held in my town, print quality is excellent. Amazed by the color product produces.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
ONE STEP SIMPLE OPERATION MAKES FOR GREAT PHOTOS.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I was looking for a portable, inexpensive photo printer to take on location shoots and was extremely impressed by the quality of this printer. It was very simple to set up and operate and the picture quality was better than I could have ever imagined. The paper and ink ribbons are inexpensive and much cheaper cost per print than any ink jet printer. If you don't need to print larger than 4x6 prints this is the printer to buy. Canon hit a home run with this printer!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I think this is the first printer that I've owned that I have actually enjoyed using. super easy to use and has excellent quality at a bargain price.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
This is a great little 4x6 printer. After reading many positive reviews I was still surprised at how good the prints turned out. The prints are sharp and vibrant in color though they can be a shade dark for my liking sometimes.
This printer also doesn't have any nozzles that need cleaning and can sit for months without me having to worry about it clogging up. The ink cartridges print exactly the number of prints that come in each pack so it is easy to keep track of how much ink you have left and you should never end up with more paper than ink.
Setup and operation was quick and easy. I haven't tried pictbridge yet as I mainly print directly from my CF card. Print times are quick and snappy and the LCD on top does it's job well.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
All I could say is GREAT!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Noisy
- Slow Print Time
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
very nice printer but the paper jam to often even when it have in only like six spend more time clearing the jam paper more often than printing
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
It's a great photo printer. We had the previous edition, but our daughter dropped it and we bought another because within days we missed it so much. We love having the ability to take picture and print them right away. The quality is phenomenal and saves us tons of money and time.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
This is a great product, real small and fits in a purse well. The only thing is that it does not come with ink... Make sure to order the ink along with the printer....
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Hard Setup
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
Awesome little printer! Works great. Had a lot of trouble snycing it with my Mac so I gave up. Works great though and super fast!! Wish they made one that did 5 x 7's as well!!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I can print pix of my grandkids at home with the same finish and durability of in store photo shops. Print directly from the camera, computer or simply insert camera memory into printer.
Price for pix is $0.25 with 108 paper packs from B&H, slighty higher then store or online outlets.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I have a Mac with Aperture and use a prosumer DSLR. It is great to be able to take a picture, work on it a bit with the software and make a print that looks like it came from a good negative and was processed really well (an "old school" analogy).
It also allows me to print 4 - 2"x3" images of my pottery that I add a mailing label with my contact information on the back as a simple customized business card to match the pottery shown with the specific interest of my customer for about $.05
per card.
It is simple to use, offers many options which I can see allowing for other creative uses and the print quality is really good.
I was a bit freaked out that the software with the product didn't work with Snow Leopard but a quick call to B&H lead me to the answer, free download from Canon.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow Print Time
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I use the Selphy CP780 by Canon for quick on the spot prints. Its very easy to use. The optional battery pack works pretty good. Unfortunately, it doesn't print any sizes bigger than a 4x6 print and it takes almost a full minute to print one sheet.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Canon SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer (Silver):
I use this printer for "limited Edition" Postcards for my business. The protective coating allows these prints to stand up to the rigors of the USPS.
Amazing color and detail.
- Primary use:
- Business
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Cables & Adapters
- Price: $46.95
Inks & Papers
- Price: $12.49
Batteries & Power Supplies
- Price: $57.95
Books & Tutorials
- Price: $44.95
What's in the Box
- AC Cable
- Compact Power Adapter
- Paper Cassette (Postcard Size)
- Trial Ink Cassette (Postcard Size)
- Trial Standard Paper Pack (Postcard Size)
- CP Printer Solution Disc
- Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM
- User Guide
- Registration Information
- Support Center List
- 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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