The Canon Selphy CP1300 is a wireless small format photo printer ideal for printing at home. It has an impressive value for money and very complete features.
If you are one of those who punishes their photos to the solitude of the computer hard drive at the same time that you hate yourself for doing it, you do not trust online printing or you are too lazy to go looking for a physical store where to do it, I think that a photo printer is what you are looking for ? .
IDEAL USER OF THE CANON SELPHY CP1300
The ideal user of this printer is an amateur photographer who enjoys autonomy when printing their photos, without having to go to a third party.
If you hate not enjoying them in physical format, but you never find the time to send them to print and you are not looking for large enlargements, but the classic 10×15 format (in which 90% of the copies are printed) without sacrificing image quality , this printer is an excellent option.
The size of the copies is ideal for assembling homemade albums, storing in boxes, giving away instantly, or mounting collages on the wall. In addition, its compact size makes it easy to store anywhere if you don't want to always have it in sight, and its wireless function allows you to obtain copies instantly from your smartphone or your computer.
THE BEST OF THE CANON SELPHY CP1300
As I have already told you, this printer stands out for having a remarkable value for money . It is a compact and wireless photo printer with WiFi connectivity, but it can also connect via USB and SD cards. If you have a Canon camera with PicBridge , you can also send the photos directly via WiFi to the printer.
Beyond connectivity, it has great image quality; Don't let its compact size fool you. In addition, it has a 3.2″ folding color LCD screen from which you can manage the prints.
Copies take just 47 seconds to print at postcard size (less for smaller sizes), and it makes it easy to make collages, ID photos, or photo booths.
When printing, this printer allows you to do it individually and in batches, and in various finishes, as well as with or without borders.
Through the Canon Selfie application you can modify the image before sending it to print: filters, cutouts, collages with several photos, photo booth format, etc.
Another interesting aspect is that you can buy a battery (NB-CP2LI) and turn it into a totally portable printer to take it anywhere (children's parties, vacations, events...) and thus be able, for example, to give photos to your loved ones, friends , etc., at the moment.
The design is very careful and is available in three colors: white, pink and black.
You can take a look at this Canon Mexico presentation video to see it in more detail:
CANON SELPHY CP1300 SPECIFICATIONS
If you are looking for the complete specifications of this photo printer, stop in this section.
PRINTING SYSTEM
- Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer Printing System
- 300 x 300 dpi maximum resolution
- Colors: 3-color inks (yellow, cyan, and magenta) with resist coating, 256 levels per color (24-bit color depth)
STANDS AND CARTRIDGES
- Postcard size 148 x 100 mm
- Credit card size 86 x 54 mm
- Credit card size stickers 86 x 54 mm
- Square stickers 50 x 50 mm
- Mini stickers 22.0 x 17.3 mm (8 stickers on each sheet)
PRINT SPEEDS
- Postcard size Approx. 47 seconds
- Credit card size Approx. 27 seconds
- Credit Card Size Stickers Approx. 27 seconds
- Mini stickers Approx. 27 seconds
IMPRESSION
- Printing methods:
- Select and Print (selection of individual images and number of copies for batch printing), Print All Images (selection of all images and number of copies for batch printing), DPOF Image Print, Reprint, Photo Print of card (Standard/Custom/Dual)
- Print settings:
- Print Finish: Gloss, Semi-Gloss (Pattern 1 / Pattern 2 / Pattern 3)
- Image design:
- Borders (Bordered / Borderless), Page Layout (1 / 2 / 4 / 8 images per page, 2 fixed size images per page (Background [Black / White] / Center), 2 x 6 Photo Filmstrip, Index, Collage (8 / 20 images per page [various smart devices can be connected to the printer via the Canon PRINT app] / Orientation [Landscape / Portrait] / Background [Black / White])
- Image manipulation:
- Intelligent Face and Scene Detection via Picture Enhancement, iContrast, Brightness (7 levels, -3 to +3), Color Adjustment (7 levels [CR] x 7 levels [Y – B]), Soft Skin , My Colors (Vivid / Neutral / Film Positive / Sepia / Black & White / Off), Red-eye Correction, Cropping
- Printer settings:
- ID Photo Priority, Keep Print Settings, Paper Reuse Prevention Points, Date (Prominent/Subtle/Off), Date Format, File Number (Prominent/Subtle/Off)
INTERFACE
- Camera:
- USB: Via USB Type A port built into the printer
- Wi-Fi: Via WLAN-compatible digital cameras
- Computer:
- USB: Mini-B port built into the printer
- Wi-Fi:(IEEE802.11b/g)
- LCD monitor:
- 8.1 cm (3.2″) TFT color display with multi-language user interface and tilt mechanism
- (Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Hindi, Vietnamese, Malay, Japanese, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic)
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
- PC: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
- Macintosh: Compatible with Apple OS via AirPrint
To see the full specifications, click here.
CANON SELPHY CP1300 CARTRIDGES
This photo printer uses a thermal sublimation printing technology, which dries instantly, generates very durable prints (they boast a durability of up to 100 years) and also has great image quality.
You will not have problems (as you do with instant cameras or other prints) if you touch the newly printed photo since it is not damaged. There are packs of 108 and 36 printing papers.
Its cartridges combine paper and ink, so in the price you must take into account that we are not talking only about paper but about the entire kit. They generally come in a pack of 108 photographs, which at a price of around €40, translates into copies at €0.37 per unit.
PRICE OF THE CANON SELPHY CP1300
This camera stands out for its value for money, surely the best in its category. You have it in three colors:
- Canon Selphy CP1300 Pink by N/A
- Canon Selphy CP1300 white for € 124.00
- Canon Selphy CP1300 Black N/A
CANON SELPHY CP1300 REVIEWS
We always recommend that before making a purchase of any kind, you take a look at the opinions of the users of the products you want to buy.
For this photo printer there are many reviews, for example, it gets an impressive rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon, with more than 3,600 opinions.
Users highlight this printer:
| Advantages | Disadvantages | ||
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Compact size and lightweight |  |
Does not include a mini-USB type B cable |
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Wireless and USB and SD connectivity | |
Battery sold separately |
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Value for money | |
paper not included |
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Easy to use |
CANON SELPHY CP1300 VS. CP1000
One of the main comparisons made with the Canon Selphy CP1300 is with its previous model, the CP1000. Let's see the main differences:
| CP1300 | CP1000 | |
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| print size | 10×15 | 10×15 |
| LCD screen | 8.1cm | 6.8cm |
| Compatible cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | CF, Microdrive, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| USB | usb flash | USB |
| WiFi printing | Yeah | No |
| Connection from camera | Yes, via PictBridge (USB and wireless LAN) |
Yes, via PictBridge |
| optional battery | Yeah | Yeah |
| print speed | 47s | 47s |
| printing technology | Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer |
Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer |
| Available colours | 3 | 1 |
| Weight | Approx 860g | Approx 840g |
| Size | 18×6.3×13.5cm | 18x6x13.5cm |
| Price | N/A | €106.00 |
As you can see, the main difference between the two models is the possibility of sending photos wirelessly through the WiFi connectivity offered by the CP1300 model.
The price difference exists, although it is not notable, so it may be more interesting to get the latest model and forget about a few cables that, at least I think so, the less cable, the better.
CANON SELPHY CP1300 VS HP SPROCKET
Another possible comparison of this printer is with the Kodak Dock Plus , let's see its main differences:
| Model | CP1300 | H.P. Sprocket |
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| print size | 10×15 | 5x7.6 |
| LCD screen | 8.1cm | No |
| Compatible cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | – |
| USB | usb flash | – |
| WiFi printing | Yeah | No (Bluetooth) |
| Connection from camera | Yes, via PictBridge (USB and wireless LAN) |
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| internal battery | No | Yeah |
| print speed | 47s | 40s |
| printing technology | Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer |
ZINK® Zero Ink® Thermal Printing |
| Available colours | 3 | 4 |
| Size | 18×6.3×13.5cm | 11×7.5×2.3cm |
| Weight | 860g | 172g |
| Price | N/A | €99.99 |
The difference between these two photo printers is considerable. While both opt for the restrained size, it's clear the HP is geared toward carrying it around and getting small, instant camera-style prints.
The Canon is not a printer to carry in your bag, its portability is rather to take it to parties or events and print at the moment. The size of the photos is considerably different, as is the printing technology.
I think they are for two different usage profiles, one more for a desktop, for good size and quality copies, the other very portable, with small size copies, perhaps a more spontaneous profile.
Here you can see a video of the comparison between both printers:
CANON SELPHY CP1300 VS KODAK DOCK PLUS
Finally, let's take a look at the Kodak Dock Plus, another common comparison with the Selphy1300:
| Model | CP1300 | Kodak Dock Plus |
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| print size | 10×15 | 10×15 |
| LCD screen | 8.1cm | No |
| Compatible cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | – |
| USB | usb flash | USB-C or Lightning |
| WiFi printing | Yeah | No (Bluetooth) |
| Connection from camera | Yes, via PictBridge (USB and wireless LAN) |
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| internal battery | No | No |
| print speed | 47s | 50s |
| printing technology | Dye Sublimation Thermal Transfer |
4Pass Technology |
| Available colours | 3 | 2 |
| Size | 18×6.3×13.5cm | 10x17x69cm |
| Weight | 860g | 760g |
| Price | N/A | €136.49(with 90 sheets) |
And here is this review on the Canon Selphy CP1300 photo printer, a more than interesting photo printer for its value for money. Ideal to give life to your photos, in a standard format and of a good size and quality, compatible with all kinds of frames and albums.
