Canon PIXMA mini260 Photo Inkjet Printer (1444B002)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 3.3 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000I5N5YK
• Item model number: 1444B002
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com

Quick, Portable and Easy Photo Printing. Anytime. Anywhere.
The Canon PIXMA mini260 is a small, powerful machine that will change the way you think about printing pictures. Instead of only printing photos where your computer is, print wherever you find yourself--your kitchen, your TV room, and even in the backyard when using the optional battery. You can print directly from compatible memory cards¹, digital cameras, Bluetooth devices², even your camera phone.³ Its new Easy-Scroll Wheelmakes operation so much easier, and the 2.5" TFT display lets you preview your images in high definition before printing. And thanks to its patented print head technology, you'll be amazed at your results.

Features Include:

• Exceptional resolution: 1,536 precision nozzles create exceptional resolution—up to 9600 x 2400 dpi.⁴ More nozzles = high quality.
• Exceptional detail: Microscopic 1-picoliter sized ink droplets produce exceptionally detailed photos.
• Sharper previews: The 2.5" high definition TFT display delivers sharp previews of your images, viewable from up to a 170-degree angle.
• Clink-Connect Print: Just capture an image with a PictBridge-ready digital camera/dv camcorder, then connect and print!
• Print from compatible memory cards: The memory card slot lets you print photos direct. No computer needed!¹
• Snap and print, wirelessly: Print wirelessly right from your infrared-enabled mobile camera phone!³
• Print wirelessly: Print from a compatible Bluetooth device in another room, using our optionalUSB Bluetooth adapter.²
• Long-lasting photos: Using select Canon photo papers, you can create beautiful photos that last up to 100 years.⁵

Notes
<sup>1. Compatible memory cards include CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD Card and MultimediaCard, v.3.31. xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo RS-MMC v.3.31 and miniSD Card require an additional adapter which must be purchased separately.
2. Bluetooth v1.2 with optional Canon Bluetooth Unit BU-20. Bluetooth operation depends on the devices and software version used. Operating distance is approximately 10 meters but may vary due to obstacles, radio signals, locations where radio interference occurs, magnetic fields from microwave ovens, device sensitivity and/or antenna performance.
3. JPEG files 3MB or smaller only. Requires mobile phone with IrDA port and support for IrMC version 1.1 protocol, with phone positioned no more than 7.9 inches from printer.
4. Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Ink droplets can be placed with a horizontal pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.
5. Based on accelerated testing by Canon in dark storage under controlled temperature, humidity and gas conditions, simulating storage in an album with plastic sleeves. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may vary depending on printed image, drying time, display/storage conditions and environmental factors.</sup>

What's in the box
PIXMA mini260 Photo Printer, PIXMA mini260 Printhead, Ink Tank: CLI-36, Power Cord, AC Adapter, Easy Setup Instructions, Document Kit: Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM, Photo Printing Guide, Limited Warranty, Registration Card, Canon Matte Photo Paper 4" x 6" Sample Pack

Product Description

Quick, Portable and Easy Photo Printing. Anytime. Anywhere

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hi quality prints in a hurry with this slick easy to use printer, February 10, 2007

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A. Santiago Jr. (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon PIXMA mini260 Photo Inkjet Printer (1444B002) (Office Product)

Received this mini260 recently as a gift. It was very easy and quick to set up and get up and running. Just remove a few plastic wrappings and pop in the ink cartridge, print out 2 alignment strips and you are good to go. Just select number of copies and press print and off it goes. You can select standard or high quality, but they both looked great and identical to me. Using standard gives you prints in 20 or 30 seconds. The higher setting takes just under a minute. I started using it before reading the instructions so at first I was printing the same photo over and over, because it was the only one selected to print 1 copy. It does not print what you see on the screen unless you have selected at least 1 copy of it. There will soon be a battery pack for this but it is not available yet. I also have not found a carrying bag for the printer and accessories made specifically for this printer (like HP has), so I just use a small laptop case which works perfectly to carry the printer, AC cord, extra paper and ink. The prints come out dry, they look great and this has been a very fun printer to use. I'm very impressed and partial to the Canon quality of cameras and printers. They just seem to always work great with no hassle. There is a separate sheet of paper included with the printer easy set up guide instructing you to make sure the ink cartridge sits nice and snug in it's slot. It's just something Canon wanted to add after printing their setup guide to make sure you pop the cartidge in place properly. Another reviewer made it sound like a big deal but it's not. You'll know if the ink is sitting properly or not. I have a lot of Canon photo paper but also tried some other generic brand and the pictures look just as good. So, maybe this printer isn't very picky as to the type of photo paper you use. I know Kodak paper works great on my Canon i550 printer for photos. Also, this is a very quiet printer. Not much noise when printing at either standard or hi-quality. The carrying handle that slides out of the unit is also pretty nice when moving printer from room to room.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Pictures, January 9, 2007

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J. Watson (K.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon PIXMA mini260 Photo Inkjet Printer (1444B002) (Office Product)

When I first got the printer I had some HP and Kodak 4x6 blank photo paper. I tried printing pictures and they looked bad (had streks, blury). I found out you have to use Canon paper. After I bought Canon paper the pictures look very good using pictures taken with a 4.0 mega-pixel Canon camera.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CANON does not disappoint!, December 18, 2006

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Tanya - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon PIXMA mini260 Photo Inkjet Printer (1444B002) (Office Product)

The best compact/travel photo printer hands down! Easy to set up and use. Awesome picture quality and sharpness. Colors jump off the page! I bought a second one as a christmas present for my mother the day after getting mine. It also fits into my canon rebel xti bag with room for the camera body + lens PLUS one other lens and four lens covers! I highly recommend without hesitation!