Canon LR1 PrintStation

by Canon

Product Details

Product Manual [486kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 14.4 x 4.3 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004KHDV
• Item model number: LR1
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Canon LR1 provides WebTV users with a sleek, color printing device that's easy to install and fits well with other components of a home theater system. Because it's about the same size and shape as a VCR, it slips easily into a standard audio/video rack or cabinet. All the major controls are located on the easily accessible front panel.

The LR1 doesn't need any special software if you're connecting it to a WebTV system, but to test it with a PC we had to download drivers from Canon's website. Otherwise, the printer comes with everything you'll need to get up and running, including a bidirectional printer cable, a power supply, and ink tanks. Even novice users should have the device installed in less than 10 minutes, thanks to the clearly written documentation and the huge, full-color quick-start poster.

In our tests of the Canon LR1, we were able to produce some nice text, but color performance suffered compared to better color ink jets we've worked with. The 720 x 360 resolution appears to be more of a marketing gimmick than a truly useful print mode, as the print quality was comparable to ordinary 360 x 360 resolution ink-jet printers. The text wasn't as sharp as it should have been, but it was still legible at even small font sizes. Complex color graphics also suffered from less-than-expected quality.

The quality of photograph printouts was wholly dependent on the type of paper we used. We saw terrible results on plain paper but observed some nice images when we used high-grade glossy paper that was specifically designed for ink jets. The LR1's biggest drawback is its slow speed. Plain text pages were produced at anywhere from two to four pages per minute, but when color was involved, the printer took up to a full minute for a single page.

If you do only light-volume printing from the Web, the LR1 is an acceptable solution, but for high-volume or high-quality printing, there are many options that are faster, cheaper, and have better specifications. If only the print quality and price matched the ease of use, this would be an ideal solution for WebTV users needing printouts. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Sleek design, doesn't look out of place with VCR or DVD player
• Easy to set up
• Comes with a printer cable
• Good plain-text quality

Cons:

• Relatively expensive
• Color output is slow
• Color prints looks good only on expensive, glossy paper
• Slow printing speed

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon LR1 PrintStation provides clear and colorful Web and e-mail printing. Designed to work with both PCs and WebTV, this printer offers high-quality photo and black printing at a maximum resolution of 720 x 360 dpi. The Bubble Jet design ensures quiet printing, while the 64 KB buffer allows for data transfer. Printing speeds range from 4 ppm (pages per minute) for black-and-white documents to 2 ppm for color documents.

For added convenience, the Canon LR1 features low-ink sensors for both the black and color ink cartridges. This printer also features front loading for convenient access when your unit is housed in an entertainment center. USB and parallel port (IEEE) compatibility makes hooking up to your television or computer simple. An AC adapter, a power cord, printer cable, manual, and ink are all included with the Canon LR1, as is a 1-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it :), August 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Canon LR1 PrintStation (Office Product)

The LR1 print station is just great!!Have had it a few months and no probs.Not only is it easy to use, hook up and load..but you DO NOT have to clean the print heads. It is done automatically.The printing quality is very good for a set top box printer although it can also be used with a computer. The ink is not as expensive as it is for other similar printers. Also using decent quaility paper produces nice results. Matter of fact Canon does not recommend use of special coated paper for printing which is more expensive.The LR1 is sleekly sized and very good looking. NOT another dragon-sized piece of equipment that will add UGLY to your home :)I am VERY pleased with this product!!! (Nowadays it is difficult to say this about most things on the market since they are poorly/carelessly manufactured.) Thank you Canon!!