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CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LIMITED Domestic Sales Office: 19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Telephone No. : (852) 2170 2828 Facsimile : (852) 2723 9684 Website : www.canon.com.hk Shop-canon : www.shop-canon.com.hk
[For Immediate Release]
October 13, 2008
Canon Brand-New SELPHY ES3 Compact Photo Printer Unique Good/ Silver Printing Cartridge# with Extended Fun and Creativity Canon today proudly unveiled the brand new SELPHY ES3 compact photo printer. Incorporating Canon’s innovative concept of SELPHY personalized digital photography, SELPHY ES3 features with even more playful elements, including the unique gold/ silver printing cartridge# provided by Canon which allows users to amplify the glam on the most precious moments. With the upgraded Creative Print Function, SELPHY ES3 enables users to enjoy the all-round experience of creative printing and inspire more creativity. SELPHY ES3 equips with built-in photo editing function which supports manual adjustments without computer. Impeccable images could be produced easily by SELPHY ES3. With a host of innovative functions together with Canon professional printing technology, SELPHY ES3 brings forth the unprecedented printing experience to users! “Enjoy Photo” – The Texture Of Memories Holding a photo print on hand which can bring real, familiar and memorable feeling to people, is far better than viewing photos on computer's screen. Canon specially launches “Enjoy Photo –Shoot．Print．Share” concept – printing out photo after shooting can help to keep the memories forever and share with friends. Creative photo printed out by SELPHY ES3 can be utilized in daily life. And they can print out the most vivid images in his or her privacy quickly and easily, experiencing the full ‘Enjoy Photo’ pleasure. Unique Gold and Silver Prints Sparkling Moments Thanks to the dedication of Canon to bring the printing creativity to the infinity, SELPHY ES3 features with unique gold and silver printing effects, which could not be found in the market#. And for your most memorable shots, photo with gold/ silver frames or clip arts helps you to create a lasting keepsake for loved ones. Users can create a unique and special sparkling photo with fun printing experience easily. Enhanced Creative Print Function To Demonstrate Personal Style SELPHY ES3 with upgraded Creative Print function allows users to personalize photos for a variety of creative needs. Users can select from a choice of 50 creative frames and 30 clip arts, thereby enabling individuals to express their creativity. The wide range of cute and ________________________________________________________________________ #
As of Aug 26, 2008, compared with home-use dye-sub and ink-jet 4R compact photo printers
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lovely frames and clip art ensure ladies and children could truly enjoy the photographic fun by personalizing their photos with their own dash of taste. In addition, users can add-in more creative frames and clip arts with the bundled software. User could now combine creativity and esthetics print image into simple execution. SELPHY ES3 provides additional 12 calendar templates and 12 different layouts for users to make their own calendar and photo albums. Also, ES3 features other Special Image Effects, like Soft Focus, Star Lights, Soft Edges, and Faded Edges, which permits users to add illustrations to any photo easily and creatively. At the same time, ES3 equips with ID Photo print feature that is suit with the daily-life use. Portrait Image Optimization – Creation Of Perfect Photo SELPHY ES3 features with Portrait Image Optimization function, with the use of Face Detection technology, it can auto adjust skin tone and background exposure to ensure natural skin tones. In additional, SELPHY ES3 also equips with the accurate and efficient Auto Red-eye Correction function. To fulfill users’ desire to manually correct the images prior printing, the new SELPHY ES3 features photo editing function that enables users to manually correct brightness, contrast and sharpness of a photo directly from the printer without using a computer, to achieve perfect print quality. High-powered DIGIC II Imaging Processor To achieve better print images quality, Canon incorporated its advanced image processing technology into SELPHY ES3. Equipped with Canon’s high-speed DIGIC II imaging processor, SELPHY ES3 enables users to achieve uncompromisingly high quality print images with enhanced printing speed. Favorite Photo Print Function Storage Enables Photo Printing In A Snap SELPHY ES3 comes with built-in memory which can store up to 999 images*. Users can add their favorite pictures to the “My Favorite” folder so they could print them without memory card at any time and share with family and friends on the spot. Besides, SELPHY ES3 can also record up to 99 users’ previous printing settings, including paper size, creative print setting and special effect. So users can reprint the photo in their favorite style easily that save the trouble for resetting. Comprehensive Photo Sizes Provides Flexibility SELPHY ES3 supports 4 print sizes, specifically, 4R, 3R, 2R and 2R full-sized label. Users may utilize 2R full-size label as storage box sticker, or adding own text to photo to make personal “Photo Letter”. The printer also supports ID photo prints which is easy, convenient ________________________________________________________________________ * Depending on images sizes, it may not be possible to add up to 999 images
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time-saving and cost-saving, or movie prints and trimming for personalizing photos. Users can check on trim result via the printers’ LCD prior to printing. Moreover, SELPHY ES3 compact photo printer provides a Dedicated “Black and White Cartridge”, which permits users to experience with high-quality black and white photo prints for a classic look. Extra Large 3.5-inch LCD and Multi-card Slots SELPHY ES3 features a large 3.5-inch LCD which allows users to preview images before printing and quickly find the printer function they want. With the easy-scroll wheel, users could now enjoy simpler and easier operation and also means lesser buttons on the panel to keep the sleek design. In addition, Canon SELPHY ES3 also have built-in multi-card slots with support for an amazing 21 types of memory cards including Compact Flash, SD, SDHC, miniSC, microSD and MS Duo, etc. Supports PictBridge and Bluetooth Wireless Connection Canon SELPHY ES3 supports PictBridge printing standard, allows directly connect with digital cameras or digital camcorders for photo printing. As well, SELPHY ES3 also supports high speed IrSimple infrared communication or optional Bluetooth capability to print photos taken from mobile phones or PDA without resorting to wired connections. Picture Perfect for 100 Years^ Prefect Moment Lasts Forever With the advanced dye-sublimation thermal printing technology, SELPHY ES3 produces pictures with the richest and brightest colors on the paper. Each photo is coated with a glossy finishing that protects pictures from fingerprints, dust particles, light, and other external pollutants. As a result, printed images stay true and the perfect moment can be kept. The brand-new Canon SELPHY ES3 compact photo printer is now available in Hong Kong. Suggested retail price is HK$1,980. SELPHY ES3’s accessories and suggested retail prices are as below: Accessory BU-30 Bluetooth module
SRP HK$380
________________________________________________________________________ ^ Result of accelerating test, where photo was stored under 23oC and relative humidity 50% in a photo album
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Consumables E-P20G 4R photo paper 100 sheets with Gold ink package E-P20S 4R photo paper 100 sheets with Silver ink package E-P100 4R photo paper 100 sheets with ink package E-P50 4R photo paper 50 sheets with ink package E-P25BW black & white photo paper 25 sheets with ink package E-L50 3R photo paper 25 sheets with ink package E-C25 2R credit card size photo paper 25 sheets with ink package E-C25L credit card size full label 25 sheets with ink package
SRP HK$180 HK$180 HK$200 HK$100
CPP HK$9.0 HK$9.0 HK$2.0 HK$2.0
HK$70 HK$100
HK$2.8 HK$2.0
HK$60
HK$2.4
HK$130
HK$5.2
About Canon Hongkong Company Limited Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ), founded in 1937 in Japan, has successfully accumulated a whopping global revenue of US$34.9 billion (recorded on December 31, 2006). With 70 years of experience in imaging product manufacturing, Canon devotes huge amounts of resources to research and development, and is now one of the top patentholders for technology in the US imaging industry. It is also the only manufacturer across the globe that owns input and output device solutions for various imaging needs. Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK) was established in 1971, responsible for sales, marketing and service for all product lines in Hong Kong, including digital cameras, digital video camcorders, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors and other imaging products. Canon Hongkong is committed to pursuing "Kyosei", the corporate Philosophy of Canon. The essence of Kyosei is to urge and motivate staff to live and work harmoniously with all Hong Kong’s citizens by actively participating in a variety of social and charity activities. Furthermore, CHK is proud to have adopted internationally recognized management systems by receiving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates between 2003 and 2005. In addition to the above, CHK further attained the COPC-2000 CSP standard in 2006. Website: http://www.canon.com.hk Canon Enquiries Hotline: 2170-2888 #####
This press release is distributed by Canon Hongkong Company Limited.
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SELPHY ES3 Specifications
Printing Method Resolution Gradation Ink
Paper
Feeding System Paper Eject System Printing Modes/Sizes
ES3 Dye-sublimation thermal print method (with overcoating) 300 x 600 dpi 256 levels per color Dedicated ink and paper integrated cartridge Color (Y, M, C and overcoating) Black & White (Black & White and overcoating, Postcard size only) Gold/ Silver (Y, M, C, Gold/Silver and overcoating, Postcard size only) Dedicated paper Postcard size (standard paper) L size (standard paper) Card size (standard paper/ full-sized label sheets) Automatic feed from the paper cassette Automatic paper ejection on the paper cassette
Postcard size, borderless: 100.0 x 148.0 mm Postcard size, bordered: 91.0 x 121.2 mm L size, borderless: 89.0 x 119.0 mm L size, bordered: 78.2 x 104.3 mm Credit-card size, borderless (including label paper): 54.0 x 86.0 mm Credit-card size, bordered (including label paper): 50.0 x 66.0 mm Printing Features Stand print (Single image print + Multiple image print at one time), multiple copies of a single Image Print Number of Prints Settings (Multiple image print) All Image Print (Number of copies selectable) DPOF Image Print Date Print File No. Print Bordered/ Borderless (1-up/ 2-up/ 4-up/ 8-up layout) Layout Print (fixed size, N-up) Trimming print Creative Print (Frames, Clip Arts, Calendar, Multi-layout, Speech Bubble, ID Photo Print, Movie Print and Image Effect*) * My Colors function is integrated Red-eye Correction Image Processing Image Optimize Image Quality - Automatic correct image to the best quality when using direct Adjustment Printing Image Quality Adjustment (brightness, contrast, sharpness and color saturation)
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Others
- Favorite Image Print : Photo store in memory up to 999* images - Reprint﹕Printing history up to 99 photos - Adding frames and clip art via computer using SELPH Contents Ultility * Depending on images sizes, it may not be possible to add up to 999 images
Interface Memory card slots
Supported memory cards: Compact Flash, Microdrive, SD, miniSD, SDHC, miniSDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, microSD, miniSDHC, xD-Picture Card*, MMCmobile*, MMCmicro*, RS-MMC*, Memory Stick Micro* * Adapter is needed
LCD Monitor External Format External Connection (cable) Wireless
Operating Environment Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight
3.5-inch color LCD with wide viewing angle USB Canon Direct Print compliant camera/ PictBridge compliant device: Type A connector, Connecting with computer: Type B connector Infrared data communication (IrDA) Bluetooth - Bluetooth Unit BU-30 (sold separately) required 5 - 40ºC, 20 – 80% RH Built-in 70W or less (Standby: 4W or less) 225.0 x 226.3 x 138.0 mm Approx. 2,090g
All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice
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