Lake Success, NY—Canon introduced the Pixma MG5320 wireless photo all-in-one and Pixma iP4920 photo inkjet printers—developed to enhance the overall user experience by offering upgrades to Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Full HD Movie Print software.
“One of the most important attributes consumers look for in a printer product is high-quality output and versatility,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technology and Communications, Canon USA. “These new Pixma printer models will undoubtedly meet this demand while also allowing consumers to show their creative side as well.”
An incentive for those who have registered with the Canon iMAGE Gateway service or Picasa Web Albums is Pixma Cloud Link, which provides the ability to print photos from photo albums stored in those services directly through the Pixma MG5320 printer without the use of a computer. Users of Pixma Cloud Link also have access to exclusive templates, including stationery, envelopes, memos and calendars.
The Pixma MG5320 is 802.11n Wi-Fi certified, and wireless networks can be set up with the press of one button when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Canon USA offers its service and support online for all of its consumers looking to set up any of the new Wi-Fi products at usa.canon.com/wirelesshelp, where customers have access to manuals and video tutorials to assist in setting up a Wi-Fi device.
The Canon EPP mobile app, for use with compatible Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, will be upgraded in August to have documents scanned on the printer to then be sent directly to a compatible device.
Additionally, the Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX software was developed to give users an easy way to get the most out of prints by creating albums, calendars and stickers from almost any image. Now with the latest version, they are offered added creativity with the addition of “fun filter effects” similar to scene modes found on the latest Canon PowerShot cameras. Images can be customized with fisheye, miniature and toy camera effects, and there is an option to change the focus of the image to have it appear softer and the ability to blur specific aspects of the background, as with an SLR.
The new Canon Pixmas can also print directly on CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs so users can personalize media with photos. And Full HD Movie Print software has been enhanced to produce clearer images of frames from videos captured on compatible HD Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras. One new aspect is the ability to merge multiple images into one final shot to capture nearly every portion of a golfer’s swing or a baby’s first steps. In addition, a new layout feature allows printing up to 72 individual images on one sheet of paper.
Pixma MG5320. This wireless photo AiO printer features five individual ink tanks that are part of the ChromaLife100+ ink system and is said to produce a 4×6-inch borderless photo in 20 sec. It has a maximum color resolution of 9,600×2,400 dpi and is rated to deliver output at 12.5 ipm for black-and-white documents and 9.3 ipm for color. Its auto duplex printing helps conserve paper, and a two-way paper feed can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a project. Additionally, its 3.0-inch LCD has been repositioned toward the middle of the printer to streamline the navigation process and achieve a more stylish design. $149.99.
Pixma iP4920. This single-function photo inkjet printer uses the ChromaLife100+ ink system with five individual ink tanks to produce a 4×6 borderless photo in 20 sec. Specs say it delivers output at 12.5 ipm for black-and-white documents and 9.3 ipm for color. It, too, has a maximum color resolution 9,600×2,400 dpi and is capable of auto duplex printing to conserve paper. $99.99.
Canon Creative Park. Looking to extend creativity beyond just photos and documents? Consumers can try Canon’s Creative Park website at canon.com/c-park. The site offers free 3D paper craft projects, scrapbooking templates and embellishments, novel greeting cards and educational materials. As an added bonus with the purchase of select Pixma printers, including the MG5320 and the iP4920, consumers will be provided with exclusive printable content through Creative Park Premium. This content includes postcards, albums and many more projects, like paintings by artists such as Norman Rockwell. usa.canon.com
