i960 Photo Printer

The Digital Photographers Choice.
Maximum 4800 x 1200 dpi with microscopic 2 picoliter droplets 3,072 nozzles for fast edge-to-edge borderless photos (4 x 6, 5 x 7 and 8.5 x 11 in.) Direct photo printing from compatible digital cameras & camcorders 4" x 6" dual paper feed 6 individual ink tanks can save you money
Exceptional photo performance.
The Canon i960 Photo Printer offers digital photographers the superior performance, high speed and superb quality that complements the capabilities of higher-end digital cameras. Canon advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology features 3,072 precisely machined nozzles ejecting consistent prescribed-volume droplets in a microscopic, 2 picoliter size, for ultra-fine, ultra-fast printing. Example? You can produce a stunning edge-to-edge 4" x 6" borderless print with the look and feel of a traditional photograph in approximately 37 seconds. The i960 Photo Printer achieves a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, * for breathtaking detail and color fidelity, * * with over 5.7 million droplets per inch. To help reduce ink waste, the Canon Think Tank System was developed featuring six individual ink tanks coupled with an intelligent ink management system. You'll replace only the color that runs out, rather than the entire cartridgea real cost advantage when printing high-intensity color photos. ** A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enables * super-fast photo transfers from your computer.

Advanced photo printing.

With direct photo printing, you can print without a computer. Simply connect any Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge-compatible digital camera or camcorder to the convenient front-panel Direct Print Port, and print! You can choose standard 4" x 6" prints or enlarge your favorite photos to either 5" x 7" or 8.5" x 11"perfect for framing. The included 4" x 6" photo paper tray attaches to the auto sheet feeder, so you'll always have your choice of paper ready for printing.
Vivid Photo and Red-Eye Reduction Technology.
The included Easy-PhotoPrint Plus software, an Exif Print 2.2 compatible application, makes it simple to print stunning digital photos. It faithfully reproduces the colors digitally captured, while improving image quality by virtually eliminating Photo Noise and boosting color saturation with Vivid Photo driver enhancements. To further enhance your photos, Canon has developed additional software technology designed to reduce red-eye problems and smooth out facial imperfections. The result: more amazing looking photos that you cant wait to share.
* 4" x 6" photo print speed based on default printer driver mode using Canon Photo Paper Pro. Print speed will vary based on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. ** Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800 inch. *** Will vary based on composition of images/documents printed. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed requires Windows XP (Service Pack version 1) or Windows 2000 (Service Pack version 3). For a listing of select Canon digital cameras and camcorders featuring BubbleJet Direct or PictBridge direct printing technology, visit www.usa.canon.com/consumer/directprint. To determine if a non-Canon brand camera or camcorder is PictBridge-compatible please consult the manufacturer. Easy-PhotoPrint Plus is not supported on Mac OS 8.6, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.

Photo Printer

Technical Information*
Color Photo Print Speed** Number of Nozzles Print Resolution (up to) OS Compatibility Standard Interface(s) Buffer/RAM Paper Sizes Paper Handling 4" x 6" Borderlessapproximately 37 seconds 8" x 10"approximately 1 minute 3,072 nozzles (512 x 6 colors) 4800 x 1200 dpi*** Windows XP, Windows 2000/Me/98, Mac OS (8.6 to 9.x) and Mac OS X v 10.2.1 to 10.2.x USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Direct Print Port (cables not included) 80KB Letter, legal, A4, A5, 4" x 6" 5" x 7" U.S. #10 or European envelopes , , Built-in sheet feeder150 sheets @ paper weight 17 lb. Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6")20 sheets Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11")10 sheets High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11")80 sheets Envelopes10 Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11")10 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy For Borderless Printing (4" x 6")20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7")10 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11")10 sheets Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6")20 sheets Photo Paper Pro For Borderless Printing (4" x 6")20 sheets Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11")10 sheets Transparencies (8.5" x 11")30 sheets 37 dB(A) in best quality mode 120V AC, 60Hz CD-ROM including Printer Driver, Setup Software and Users Guide, Quick Start Guide, PictBridge Instruction Sheet, Electronic Users Guide, Photo Application Guide, e-registration, Easy-PhotoPrint 2.0 and Easy-PhotoPrint Plus (Windows/Mac), PhotoRecord (Windows), ZoomBrowser EX (Windows), ImageBrowser (Mac), PhotoStitch (Windows/Mac), Easy-WebPrint (Windows, requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5, version 6.0 recommended) 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program

Camera purchased separately.
Noise Level (approx.) Power Source Software

Warranty

Ordering Information
Printer and Accessories Ink Tanks i960 Photo Printer Auto Duplex Printing Unit Paper Feed Cassette Unit BCI-6Bk Black BCI-6PC Photo Cyan BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-6C Cyan BCI-6M Magenta BCI-6Y Yellow Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11"/100 sheets) Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/10 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy For Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy For Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/50 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy For Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/120 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro For Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/15 sheets) Transparencies (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets) 8538A001 8600A002 8601A002 4705A003 4709A003 4710A003 4706A003 4707A003 4708A003 1032A002 1026A009 1033A011 7981A004 7980A007 7980A012 7980A022 7980A019 7980A006 1029A014 1029A004 1043A004
For More Information Visit
www.usa.canon.com/consumer For the name of the nearest dealer, call: 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 1-305-260-7400
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** 4" x 6" photo print speed based on default printer driver mode using Canon Photo Paper Pro. 8" x 10" photo print speed is based on default mode driver setting printing an 8" x 10" image on 8.5" x 11" Canon Photo Paper Pro. Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. *** Resolution may vary based on printer driver setting. Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800 inch. Easy-PhotoPrint 2.0 and Easy-PhotoPrint Plus, ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch are not supported on Mac OS 8.6, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0. Easy-WebPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint and PhotoStitch are compatible with Windows XP and Windows 2000/Me/98 only. Easy-WebPrint requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5, version 6.0 recommended. See www.canontechsupport.com for updated compatibility. System requirements vary by application. InstantExchange warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.canontechsupport.com for details.

Canon Specialty Papers

2003 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon, Canon Know How, Canon Think Tank System and BCI are registered trademarks and MicroFine Droplet Technology and the MicroFine Droplet Technology logo are trademarks of Canon Inc. PhotoRecord is a trademark of Canon Information Systems Research Australia. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Built for Mac OS X graphic is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. The USB-IF logos are trademarks of Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. CIG-C481-0803 0039W525

Epson Answers

How does the EPSON Stylus R300/R300M compare to the Canon i960?
The EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R300M and Canon i960 are both targeted at the digital camera user; however, the Canon lacks many of the features that make the Epson Stylus Photo R300/R300M a true digital photo solution.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R300M

Key Differences

Canon i960
Save your camera battery and view your
digital images from your memory card with the R300Ms 2.5 inch color LCD display or print an index sheet with the R300

Not available

Digital image Viewing
Offers 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, and 8.5 x 11 inch and
Pamoramic (8.3 x 23.4 inches) DVD media
Borderless Printing CD/DVD Printing Control Panel/LCD Interface Stand Alone Printing Direct Printing from Camera
4 x 6, 5 x 7, and 8.5 x 11 inch only
Can print directly onto ink jet printable CD or Choose images, layout, page size, and more
PC World ranking: without a computer
Epson Stylus Photo R300M The Stylus Photo R300M prints very attractive photos and simplifies printing them directly from cameras and memory cards.1 Canon i960 The i960 produces attractive photos and can print directly from compatible digital cameras, but lacks memory-card slots and an LCD.2
Not available Not available Not available
Only BubbleJet Direct or PictBridge enabled cameras
Print directly from a memory card without a

computer camera

Supports PictBridge and any DPOF enabled Supports CompactFlash Type I and II,
MultiMediaCard, MicroDrive, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick, SmartMedia, Secure Digital and MiniSD

Memory Card Slots

The R300 offers a terrific value for less than the price of the Canon i960, and the R300M, with included color LCD monitor, adds even more convenience than is available on the i960 for not much more money.
Host port for backing up to or printing images
from CD-R or Zip drives as well as Direct Printing from digital cameras enabled camera-phones and PDAs
Front USB Port Bluetooth Connectivity
Port for connecting BubbleJet Direct or PictBridge enabled cameras only
Optional adapter for printing from Bluetooth-
PC World, Epson Stylus Photo R300M, by Dan Littman, February 27, 2004 PC World, Canon i960 Photo Printer, by Dan Littman, February 27, 2004
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Spring 2004

2004 Epson America, Inc.