Pros
- Built-in carrying case with handle
- Innovative design; good connectivity
Cons
- Yellowish cast on some photos
- Finicky paper cassettes
Bottom Line
This printer is cute and stylish, but it wastes ink and has an awkward paper-handling setup.
Manufacturer’s Description
The SELPHY CP790 Compact Photo Printer is a portable powerhouse like no other. Its unique Storage Basket conveniently holds the paper and ink cassettes, AC adapter and cable and battery pack. Plus, its special locking mechanism keeps everything together as you bring the printing party with you wherever you go.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3646B001 |
| Display | |
| Display type | Color |
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Faxing | |
| Fax page memory capacity | 0.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 3.2 pounds |
| Height | 3.4 inches |
| Depth | 9.7 inches |
| Width | 7.0 inches |
Performance
| PCWorld Test Center (Quality) | |
|---|---|
| Print quality: Color photo | Fair |
| Copy quality | n/a |
| Print quality: Grayscale photo | n/a |
| Print quality: Text | n/a |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Scan Quality | n/a |
| Color Output Quality | n/a |
| Tested Glossy Grayscale Photo Speed (ppm) | 1 |
| Landscape (secs) | 60.89 |
| Skin Tones/Portrait (secs) | 64.47 |
| Line Art Output Quality | n/a |
| Grayscale Glossy Output Quality | Very Good |
| Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) | 1 |
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