Sony Releases New Portable Printers

Sony has introduced some very interesting new products. The DPP-FP70 and DPP-FP90 Picturestation are two new portable dye-sublimation printers that output laminated 300x300dpi 4x6 prints. The printers incorporate Sony’s Bionz image processing engine, and provide image-correction tools, while supporting multi-format memory card slots. Both printers are PictBridge enabled for receiving photos directly from a digital camera via USB connection. There is an optional Bluetooth adapter for wireless connectivity. The FP70 and FP90 also optimize image output from Sony Alpha DSLR and Cybershot cameras by analyzing information in the camera image’s MakerNotes metadata.

Additional features include redeye, focus and exposure correction; a sharpening tool, and brightness adjustment controls. The printers will even superimpose text, and apply color and other special effects to images. For previewing images, the 2.7-pound FP90 features a 230,400-pixel, 3.6-inch LCD screen that tilts, and the 2.4-pound FP70 has a fixed 115,000-pixel, 2.5-inch screen. Both printers include a built-in carrying handle and support AC power. They do not support battery packs.

Available in March 2007 the DPP-FP90 will retail for $200, and DPP-FP70 will retail for $150. Three packages that include a ribbon cartridge and 4x6 sized paper will be available: The SVM-F40P includes 40 sheets and will cost $20, the SVM-F80P includes 80 sheets for $30, and for $35 the SVM-F120P includes 120 sheets. The breakdown for the per-print cost of these packages is 50 cents, 38 cents, and 29 cents per-print prices, respectively. Read the original Sony press release.
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