Canon Selphy ES3

Canon Selphy ES3 review

Upgraded products can often differ very slightly from their predecessors, so it’s welcome, therefore, to see Canon’s dye-sub Selphy ES3 printer replacing the ES2 with good reason. Among the upgrades is a reduction in print times, with standard 6x4 prints promised in 55 seconds, and an increase in size to the LCD screen, now at 3.5 inches. The new model has seen a significant overhaul of its design from the ES2, with a carrying handle allowing easier portability, while the inside has been fitted with 1GB of memory for storing images. There are also some minor changes to connectivity and functionality, as well as compatibility with gold and silver paper – Canon citing invitations and greeting cards as ideal occasions for these. The nuts and bolts are largely the same, though. Prints come at a resolution of 300 x 600dpi and the unit is powered by the company’s DIGIC II processor, while the three-colour ink cartridge includes an overcoat for resistance to fingerprints and smudges. The Easy Scroll Wheel, meanwhile, allows you to zip through your images and add a range of customisations, including redeye removal, borders and the like.