76 of 80 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small, easy to set up, prints colorful pictures. Great Value, Dec 29 2005
By Irishgal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canon SELPHY DS810 Photo Printer (Office Product)
I bought this photo printer after researching several on the internet before Christmas.
We are a military family stationed in a rural overseas area and needed just a printer I could use to send 4 X 6 (and smaller) family pictures to the states and elsewhere.
That was my main reason for buying a photo printer. I looked at several other makes. My requirements were: Something compatible and easy to set up as we run both Mac and PC platforms in my family. Did not want to have to buy the proprietary 'ink and paper' route. Wanted at least an option of getting generic ink if I wanted to do that.
And wanted small as already have an overcrowded desk.
Bought this and am very happy. Easy to set up with Mac (I run Mac OS X 10.4.3). Have not tried it on the PC yet but I am sure that will go smooth also. No problems at all in set up. Prints beautiful pictures on either Epson or Canon glossy but I would not use anything else. A Kodak paper I had which state it suited Canon printers brought terrible results. It is amazing the quality I can get from just three inks. I cannot imagine anyone but the pickiest of people being unhappy with these prints. Everything I have printed has been from the computer. Nothing via camera yet. I had heard the quality was a little less that way but for me this is the usual way I print. Cartridges are not too expensive either. 75 prints from each and really almost just as cheap as anything generic. I would heartily recommend this printer to anyone looking at photo printers. I did see some negative comments on a few other photo review sites but to me unfounded. Look around for good deals, I got this for $84 with a $15 dollar off coupon. Great value for money.
46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cool package, nice price., Nov 10 2006
By C. M. Juenker - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canon SELPHY DS810 Photo Printer (Office Product)
For a dedicated photo printer, I enjoy the ease of getting prints with the Canon software interface. This little number produces nice output. Consumables deplete rapidly but they don't scare you at the register. Ink tanks can be had for under $10.
Some trouble with white edges on borderless prints, but power cycling seems to solve it.
Paper tray leaves sheets hanging out in front where they are in the way.
I use this printer to get quick snaps for fun and transmit or take my serious stuff to the photo finisher for prints. That said I'm happy enough with this purchase as it fits my need without regrets.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, but use the ink quickly, Dec 9 2006
By Daniel G. Lebryk - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canon SELPHY DS810 Photo Printer (Office Product)
This is a very easy to use printer, creates very nice 4x6 prints directly from memory cartridges. The screen is a bit small, but works. Printing is very quiet, and reasonably rapid. Printer supplies are very reasonable. A single tank, couldn't be easier than that. The styling is a bit long in the tooth today, but at this price, it's a great deal.
One warning, and it's clearly stated in the owner's manual, you must use the ink within 6 months of opening the cartridge. If you leave the ink in for longer, prints will be totally messed up. So, use the ink, make prints!!