| Of course the world has gone wireless. It's hard | | | | considering what consumers expect these days; |
| to miss walking down the street. Phones are the | | | | it's never fast enough. |
| most obvious as are pictures when something | | | | Lexmark has offered two new wireless printers |
| embarrassing happens. Wireless printers, however, | | | | with built-in wireless technology in 2007. The |
| have been a bit on the slow side in keeping pace. | | | | Lexmark Z1420 and Lexmark X45450 offer |
| They have been available but in many cases they | | | | 802.1 b/g wireless technologies. If printing from a |
| were just too expensive or require an advanced | | | | memory card, however, you will need a USB. A |
| degree to install. | | | | 5x7 borderless photo will need some software as |
| What to look for | | | | well. Each is a multi-function unit so price it a little |
| From Lexmark to Canon, just about all printer | | | | more. If a dedicated photo printer is an option |
| manufacturers have a wireless printer line in one | | | | check out the Lexmark Z1420. It's adequate for |
| form or another. How the manufacturer decides | | | | the job, doesn't need a doctorate to install and |
| to go about developing its offerings is the key to | | | | turns out reasonable photos for under $80.00. |
| many aspects of deciding which wireless photo | | | | Brother is also in on the act with its Brother MFC |
| printer is right for you. The two big things to | | | | Series. A bit pricy but an all-in-one wireless printer |
| watch or are; does the photo printer have its | | | | ready for the job. Be careful that you have the |
| wireless capability built in or is it optional. | | | | right media card. |
| What's available? | | | | Bluetooth options should be mentioned. They are |
| The Canon Selphy ES1 is a solid wireless photo | | | | most often found with Canon and are increasing |
| printer unit. Like just about all wireless photo | | | | option with manufacturers. Wireless photo printers |
| printers it does come with issues that are easily | | | | have come a long way but be sure you know |
| accepted. The Canons' issue is a slow operating | | | | what is inside before you buy. |
| system. This is a small issue by any comparison | | | | |