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Product:
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Samsung SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer |
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Price:
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$153 (CAN) / $135 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Samsung Canada
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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April 22nd, 2006
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Eileen from Samsung Canada
for sending the SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer for review.
Introduction:
The advent of digital photography and the latest technological advancements currently on the market have significantly
changed the way consumers capture events that change their lives. By definition digital photography is art and science
of producing and manipulating digital photographs that are represented as bit maps. Most digital photographs can be
produced directly through digital cameras, captured from the frame of a video or by scanning a conventional photograph.
Once a photograph is in digital format, you can apply a wide variety of special effects to it with image enhancing
software and then send it to a developing studio which will print it out on photographic paper. Enter Samsung
Electronics with the introduction of two new digital quality photo printers designed to cater to the amateur
photographer. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer, an all-in-one
digital photo printing solution.
Specifications:
The SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer is one of two different models available from Samsung Canada.
The SPP-2040 includes a 2-inch display and 7-in-1 memory card reader that lets you easily edit and
print photos with or without a PC. Here are some features and specifications taken directly from
the Samsung Canada website:
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Samsung SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer
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| Dimensions |
180mm (W) x 136mm (D) x 66mm (H) (7.1" x 5.4" x 2.6") |
| Weight |
1.1 Kg (2.4 lbs) (w/o cassette tray) |
| LCD |
2.0 Color TFT LCD |
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Interface |
USB A type : USB 1.1 (Connect with DSC, Camera Phone) USB B type : USB 2.0 (Connect with PC)
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| Keys |
Navigation (4 scroll + 1 select), Power, Zoom+/-, Cancel, Menu, Print |
| Noise |
55 dBA
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| Power Requirement
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110 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.7A |
| Power Consumption
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Standby : 10Wh or Less Operating : 40Wh |
| Warranty
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1 year from date of purchase or 2,000 sheets (whichever may come first) |
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Features |
- Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer
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| - Speed 60 seconds (4" x 6")
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| - Resolution 300 x 300 dpi
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| - Processor ZR4100 (ARM7)
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| - Memory 4 MB Flash / 32 MB DRAM
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| - Emulation Jpeg
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| - Memory Card Slot CompactFlash I II, SmartMedia, SecureDigital, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card
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| - OS Compatibility Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.3
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| Options
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SPP-00BA (Bluetooth) |
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The Samsung SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer ships in a light weight foldable cardboard box. A product shot is
showcased on the top and front, along with a small list of product specifications on the rear. Inside the package the
unit has been sanctioned off into three compartments with the Samsung SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer surrounded in
protective plastic located in the middle.
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A quick examination of the package contents revealed that the Samsung SPP-2040 Digital Photo Printer is bundled with
one AC power adapter, paper cassette and two user's manuals. Missing from the package despite the product listing was a driver
application CD and USB cables. A useless fold out quick install guide provides a very brief step by step instruction
on product assembly. A secondary manual provides more detailed information on how to use the SPP-2040 with an existing
memory card. While the original package was missing a few essentials to complete a full evaluation of the SPP-2040, I
was able to find a more comprehensive 81 page PDF file
which provided all the information that I was missing as well as both driver and application software.
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Like most inkjet and laser printers on the market, Samsung includes an accessories package for the SPP-2040 which includes
a ribbon cartridge and 40 pages of photo quality paper. The accessories package is listed as model IPP-4640G and a
quick Google search reveals that this kit carries a retail price of $24 USD. Consumers interested in more photo quality
sheets can opt for model IPP-46120G which includes a ribbon cartridge 120 sheets at a retail price of $47 USD.
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