Canon Selphy QX20. Image: Canon.
Canon announced the new Selphy QX20, a new portable photo printer that can print both Instagram and K-Pop photocard formats.
Canon's new portable photo printer is an update to its preceding Selphy QX10 (review here). Previously, the older version only supported the printing of 1:1 square-format photos.
Canon Selphy QX20
Canon Selphy QX20 in Terracotta Red. Image: Canon.
The Canon Selphy QX20 weighs merely ~455g, which is lighter than a standard 500ml water bottle. Since it’s portable, the device runs on a built-in lithium-ion battery. According to Canon, each photo printed off the device would take approximately 40 seconds to complete.
It uses a dye-sublimation thermal printing method with an added overcoating layer on the finished product. This printing method is commonly used in glossy-looking postcards, event photography, instant photos from booths and kiosks, and medical imaging. Canon said that the added overcoat can help keep the prints last up to 100 years if stored in a photo album.
The updated version supports two paper and printing sizes. First, is the original XS-20L square format sticker paper (72 x 85mm), which gets you 1:1 square format photos (commonly used in Instagram) with some room below for personalised notes.
The new support format is a card-sized sticker paper (XC-20L for 20 sheets, XC-60L for 60 sheets) which measures 54 x 85mm. Collectors of K-pop photocards, trading card games, and business cards would know that these dimensions are ideal for their card needs.
Customising your print settings and printing is done wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct Connection and its phone app, Selphy Photo Layout (Android and iOS). According to Canon, the app lets you layout and even decorate before printing. It has 35 types of stamps, 25 frames, 7 overlays, and text and paint functions.
Pricing and availability
Canon Selphy QX20 in Dark Grey, Sand White, and Terracotta Red. Image: Canon.
The Canon Selphy QX20 will be officially sold in Singapore starting in October 2024 in three possible colours: Dark Grey, Sand White, and Terracotta Red.
The bundled set (Selphy QX20 with one XS-20L and one XC-20L) goes at S$249 on the official Canon Singapore online store. The printer alone retails at S$229, and you can find it at various stores like Alan Photo and other authorised resellers on Shopee.
In the U.S., the Selphy QX20 retails at US$149.99 (~S$194.89).
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