Dye Sub Photo Printer

ndroo · 3rd January 2005

I am using a Canon Selphy CP-400 Dye Sub Photo Printer for printing of some photos. Just wondering if anyone knows, let's say I use up half of the paper & catridge, then put them aside. Will the catridge dry up after some time? What is the best way to store the remaining ones?

scramblur11 · 3rd January 2005

Hi Renegade

Dun think will drop up coz it is nt ink based....just keep it away from direct sunlight...wet area.....if u got a dry box/cabinet will be the best liao...to store all ur left over stuff...

ndroo · 3rd January 2005

Originally Posted by scramblur11

Hi Renegade

Dun think will drop up coz it is nt ink based....just keep it away from direct sunlight...wet area.....if u got a dry box/cabinet will be the best liao...to store all ur left over stuff...

Oh ok. Thanks. Yeah was wondering should I keep them in my dry cabi. Worried that the catridge will dry up if I do that

jsbn · 3rd January 2005

I'm wondering...

Dye Sub vs regular 4 or 5-color inkjet printers.

How do they stand? I find myself printing more and more photos of late...

Woodman · 3rd January 2005

Originally Posted by jsbn

I'm wondering...

Dye Sub vs regular 4 or 5-color inkjet printers.

How do they stand? I find myself printing more and more photos of late...

Then you should consider sending them to the colour lab instead.

scramblur11 · 3rd January 2005

Yupz...tink sending to shop is still cheaper then printing it yourself..but one good thing abt printing it yourself is tat it is more convenient...

Dye sub seem to give more natural skin tone...but think ink jet printers gif brighter colors leh....just my own opinon...

ndroo · 11th January 2005

Originally Posted by Woodman

Then you should consider sending them to the colour lab instead.

Agree. I usually send my holiday pics to color labs due to the quantity. I only print those I really like (normal pics I take) at home. Well, someone gave me the printer, so I can't really complain when buying the paper/catridge, can i?

vinvin · 13th January 2005

was at CP yesterday when the CP guy was introducing the selphy printer. one selling pt for the printer is that it is dye sub so even if you did not print for 2 years, the ink will not dry up. i understand that the dye cartridge has a limit to the number of prints(e.g. 36 for the one i saw yesterday). so after 36 prints, gotta buy a new cartridge.

another gd point is that it has a protection film on top against fingerprints and water contact. pretty cool printer i would say.

ndroo · 13th January 2005

Originally Posted by vinvin

was at CP yesterday when the CP guy was introducing the selphy printer. one selling pt for the printer is that it is dye sub so even if you did not print for 2 years, the ink will not dry up. i understand that the dye cartridge has a limit to the number of prints(e.g. 36 for the one i saw yesterday). so after 36 prints, gotta buy a new cartridge.

another gd point is that it has a protection film on top against fingerprints and water contact. pretty cool printer i would say.

oh wow. thanks for the info. 2 years? err ... that's after removing the catridge from the wrapping bag or before?

anyway, yeah the printer's pretty neat. output is good.

scramblur11 · 13th January 2005

Originally Posted by vinvin

was at CP yesterday when the CP guy was introducing the selphy printer. one selling pt for the printer is that it is dye sub so even if you did not print for 2 years, the ink will not dry up. i understand that the dye cartridge has a limit to the number of prints(e.g. 36 for the one i saw yesterday). so after 36 prints, gotta buy a new cartridge.

another gd point is that it has a protection film on top against fingerprints and water contact. pretty cool printer i would say.

Actually they sell the ink and paper together in 1 package...1 ink catridge and 36 4Rs....the catridge just nice for 36 piece onli so bo pian definitely have to buy new pack every 36 prints..

AhmadH · 15th February 2005

Where to buy the catridge and how much does it costs?

ndroo · 15th February 2005

Originally Posted by AhmadH

Where to buy the catridge and how much does it costs?

Can get them from Sim Lim Sq. Each pack costs around 20+

AhmadH · 15th February 2005

Originally Posted by renegade

Can get them from Sim Lim Sq. Each pack costs around 20+

Thanks will try to get at this weekend

3rd January 2005	#1
ndroo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: www.fuzzyeyeballs.com Posts: 6,719	Dye Sub Photo Printer I am using a Canon Selphy CP-400 Dye Sub Photo Printer for printing of some photos. Just wondering if anyone knows, let's say I use up half of the paper & catridge, then put them aside. Will the catridge dry up after some time? What is the best way to store the remaining ones? __________________ fuzzyeyeballs

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AhmadH Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Choa Chu Kang Posts: 1,770	Canon Cp400 Where to buy the catridge and how much does it costs?

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scramblur11 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sembawang Posts: 881	Hi Renegade Dun think will drop up coz it is nt ink based....just keep it away from direct sunlight...wet area.....if u got a dry box/cabinet will be the best liao...to store all ur left over stuff...

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jsbn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Eropagnis Posts: 2,977	I'm wondering... Dye Sub vs regular 4 or 5-color inkjet printers. How do they stand? I find myself printing more and more photos of late...

13th January 2005	#8
vinvin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 86	was at CP yesterday when the CP guy was introducing the selphy printer. one selling pt for the printer is that it is dye sub so even if you did not print for 2 years, the ink will not dry up. i understand that the dye cartridge has a limit to the number of prints(e.g. 36 for the one i saw yesterday). so after 36 prints, gotta buy a new cartridge. another gd point is that it has a protection film on top against fingerprints and water contact. pretty cool printer i would say.