7.2 out of 10

Canon PIXMA mini260

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  • User Score (8)
    6.6 6.6 from 8 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    8.4 8.4 from 6 reviewers

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Pros & Cons

  • print quality and price, versatile connectivity, excellent print quality, good design, produces high quality
  • faint scratches on prints

The PIXMA mini260 is a small machine that can perform the same tasks as its bigger counterparts. Printing is possible anywhere it is needed with the use of a battery to power the printer. There is also no need for a computer since printing can be directly done from memory cards, Bluetooth devices, digital cameras and even camera phones, as long as they are compatible with the printer.

Features

The PIXMA mini260 features a 2.5 inch TFT display to be able to preview images before printing. There are 1…

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The PIXMA mini260 is a small machine that can perform the same tasks as its bigger counterparts. Printing is possible anywhere it is needed with the use of a battery to power the printer. There is also no need for a computer since printing can be directly done from memory cards, Bluetooth devices, digital cameras and even camera phones, as long as they are compatible with the printer.

Features

The PIXMA mini260 features a 2.5 inch TFT display to be able to preview images before printing. There are 1536 nozzles that can give a maximum resolution of 9600 by 2400 dpi. Microscopic droplets with a size of 1 picoliter enhance the details of the photographs. Wireless connectivity and printing is also made possible via infrared or Bluetooth. It is 8.9 inches wide, 8.9 inches deep, and 3.3 inches high, with a weight of 12 pounds. Photographs printed on Canon photo papers can last up to a century.

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Manufacturer's Specs

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  • Print Speed (up to)
    4" x 6" borderless photo: approx. 59 seconds 6
  • Number of Nozzles
    Nozzles: Black: 256 Yellow:256 Color:512 x 2 colors (C, M) Total:1,536
  • Print Resolution (Up to)
    Color: 9600 x 2400 dpi 3
  • OS Compatibility
    Windows® XP/2000 and Mac OS® X v.10.2.8 to 10.4.x 9
  • Standard Interface
    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, 8 Direct Print Port (cables not included), IrDA® 3 version 1.2 (JPEG only), Bluetooth® 2 version 1.2 (optional)
  • Buffer/Ram
    42KB
  • Paper Sizes
    Photo Stickers, Credit Card (2.13" x 3.39"), 4" x 6," 4" x 8"
  • Noise Level (Approx.)
    38 sB (A) in the best quality mode.
  • Physical Dimensions
    8.9"(W) x 3.3"(H) x 8.9"(D)
  • Weight
    4.8 lbs.

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This small, powerful machine changes everything. Instead of only printing photos where your computer is, print where you are. The kitchen. The TV room. Even in the backyard, using the optional batt…

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  1. Reviewer: Macworld
    02 January 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    by Brian Chen , Macworld.com White, rounded, portable, and armed with a scroll wheel, the Canon Pixma mini260 is reminiscent of Apple’s iPod. And like the popular music device, this printer is a good companion to any Mac. This modestly priced compact printer produces high-quality 4-by-six-inch snapshots quickly and quietly. It also includes a few extra perks that make it appealing to more discerning shooters. The mini260 prints best on several different types of Canon... Read more

  2. Canon's portable printer offers excellent controls and better print quality than competing models.

    Reviewer: PC World
    20 November 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    Canon says it plans to offer an internal battery for the Mini260, but no price had been set at the time of writing. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Snowlock, PC World
    19 February 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    These little 4x6 printers are rather neat. You can print out a photo relatively quickly and hand it to someone moments after taking it. Sadly the ink is still horribly overpriced. Other than that, they work nicely. The black on canon's printers always looks a bit off. It adds a 3d effect to the photo but not in a good way. The black is almost too dark and adds a weird element to photos with shadow. These printers aren't meant for photographers however and are more for... Read more

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