Canon SELPHY ES40

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Canon SELPHY ES40. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and price. The design and performance are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon SELPHY ES40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Canon SELPHY ES40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability. The design also gets good opinions. Some have doubts about the performance.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Canon SELPHY ES40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the noise and design. The performance and price are also appreciated.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Canon Selphy ES40

The Canon Selphy ES40 can speak—to announce when a print job is finished, among other things.

Print pack holds both dye roll and paper for easy setup and better portability. Photos are water and scratch resistant.

Relatively big and heavy for a small-format printer. Diagonal lines (like spokes in a wheel) can print with jagged edges.

If you also want to print from a computer, simply connect a USB cable and run the installation program from the supplied disc. For my computer-based tests, I installed the driver on a system running Windows Vista, but according to Canon, the printer...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Canon SELPHY ES40 Compact Photo Printer

The inclusion of both paper and ink in a single cartridge is a sensible idea given the overall goal of the ES40 to be a portable printer that could fit into your backpack. A great first printer for the kids that has a lot of connection options for...

Only does 4x6 photo printingEasy to use menusCarry handleGold & Silver ink optionsPaper & Ink in one cartridge

The Canon Selphy ES40 photo printer aims to deliver a portable printing...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Sarah Meyer (printercomparison.com)

Canon Selphy ES40 review

What's different about the Selphy ES40 is that Canon has done more than glam it up with pretty colors; they've added new technology to make the ES40 truly easy to use. Today, we have a full review of the Selphy ES40 and a video demo of the voice...

Lab quality photos on the go ; Simple to use, voice guidance ; A variety of creative features available

Cost per print can run high ; No optional battery pack

Other than that, the Canon Selphy ES40 is a quick way to get simple or creative prints at any gathering and a potentially great family printer

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Canon SELPHY ES40

Compact printer with voice guidance

The SELPHY ES40 features a bright 3.5 inch 230K dot LCD screen, Easy Scroll Wheel and large, tactile buttons to provide swift and easy controls when reviewing and navigating through images before printing

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Great photo printer!

Most recommended product for everyone. Every household should have one of these. Great product.

Long Lasting

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

BEST EASY TO USE

THIS PRIDUCT IS VERY EASY TO USE

Easy Installation

Messy

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Canon SELPHY ES40

I purchased the Selphy ES40 last month and was quite pleased with it.It is very simple to use and the colour production is pretty good on the whole. The printer can be used anywhere in your house or office as long as there is a power source or you can...

It is fast, reliable and convenient to use

Sometimes the colour may not turn out right

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Canon Rebel

Camera is awesome. Takes amazing photos. Point and shoot price with a professional result. I receive many compliments on my camera all the time. Get as many different lens as you can afford and this will last you for years!!!

Jan, 2012