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Canon CND1446B002 Pixma iP100 Inkjet Portable Photo Printer

★★★★★4.2 (10 reviews)
1200 x 600

Full-resolution photo prints from a shirt-pocket printer — the Canon PIXMA iP100 delivers 9600 x 2400 dpi quality wherever the job takes you.

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Overview

The Canon PIXMA iP100 is a portable inkjet printer engineered for professionals who need to produce high-quality photo and document prints away from a fixed office. At 9600 x 2400 dpi maximum resolution, it operates at a print quality level that rivals many full-size desktop photo printers — the fine droplet placement means 4x6 prints on Canon photo paper exhibit smooth skin tones, accurate color saturation, and crisp detail in a format clients can hold in their hands at the point of sale. It's built for photographers doing on-location proofing, real estate agents printing materials on-site, or any professional where a printed deliverable in the field closes the deal.

The form factor is genuinely compact — this printer is designed to travel in a laptop bag alongside your other gear. USB connectivity keeps the connection simple and stable without WiFi configuration overhead, though it does mean you'll need a cable-connected device. The optional battery pack accessory is what unlocks fully portable operation for scenarios without a power outlet — worth budgeting for if cable-free field use is the primary use case. Print speeds hit up to 20 ppm for documents and 14 ppm for color, though individual photo prints take closer to a minute each, which is the expected trade-off for this resolution at portable scale. For professionals who print occasionally but need the output to look right every time, the iP100 is a proven, low-complexity solution.

Key Features

Delivers 21 b/w pages/min.

1200 x 600 dpi print resolution.

Network ready.

Auto duplex copying, printing and faxing.

Multifunction printing, scanning, copying and faxing.

Specifications

Brand
Canon
Model
PIXMA iP100 (CND1446B002)
Print Technology
Inkjet
Maximum Resolution
9600 x 2400 dpi
Max Print Speed (Monochrome)
20 ppm
Max Print Speed (Color)
14 ppm
Maximum Paper Size
Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
Connectivity
USB
Wireless
None (optional battery pack sold separately)
Form Factor
Portable

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 9600 x 2400 dpi maximum resolution produces photo-quality output that is visually sharp and color-accurate on dedicated photo paper — competitive with desktop photo printers.
  • Compact, portable form factor fits in a laptop bag, making it genuinely usable at client meetings, events, or on-location shoots without hauling a desktop printer.
  • Optional battery pack support enables completely wireless, cable-free operation in the field when paired with the accessory.
  • Up to 20 ppm monochrome print speed handles document jobs quickly when you're printing contracts or proofs on-site.
  • USB connectivity is simple and reliable — no driver conflicts or wireless setup troubleshooting in a field environment.

👎 Cons

  • No built-in WiFi or Bluetooth — printing requires a direct USB cable connection, which limits spontaneous or phone-based printing without adapters.
  • Battery pack is not included and must be purchased separately, which adds cost for photographers who need the full portable, cable-free setup.
  • At 53 seconds per 4x6 photo print, output speed is modest — printing multiple photos in sequence at an event requires patience.
  • Ink cartridge costs for portable inkjet printers tend to be high per-page relative to desktop printers — factor in ongoing supply cost for high-volume use.
  • Limited to letter-size maximum output — not suitable for larger print formats like 5x7, 8x10, or panoramic sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The iP100 prints up to 4x6 borderless photo prints as well as letter-size (8.5x11) documents. It's designed for photo output and standard document pages — not wide-format or larger media.
The iP100 connects via USB. There is no built-in WiFi or Bluetooth. For location printing, you'll need a USB connection to a laptop or compatible device, which is the standard workflow for this portable class.
At 9600 x 2400 dpi, the printer lays down ink droplets fine enough that individual dots are invisible to the naked eye on photo paper — meaning smooth gradients, sharp subject edges, and accurate color transitions in printed images. For a portable printer, this is competitive with many desktop photo printers.
The iP100 supports an optional battery pack (sold separately) for completely cable-free printing in the field. Without the battery, it requires an AC power connection. For true on-location use — events, real estate shoots, on-site proofing — the battery accessory is worth considering.
Canon rates it at up to 20 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 14 ppm for color. Photo print speeds are slower — a 4x6 photo takes approximately 53 seconds, which is typical for portable photo printers at this resolution level.

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