The $100 Canon Selphy cheap CP740 is an entry-level compact photo printer whose limited onboard feature set reflects its relative position among dedicated 4×6 photo printers. The Selphy CP740 is indeed compact and can be easily slipped into a tote bag or large purse. Canon Selphy CP740 measures 7 inches wide, 2.5 inches tall and 5 inches deep. This cheap printer weighs 2.1 pounds without the ink installed, paper cassette attached, or power brick plugged in; with all of the necessary accoutrements it gets a bit heavier.
A 2-inch color LCD is also embedded right in the surface of the Selphy cheap CP740. On the front edge of this cheap printer are three memory card slots that can accept most common memory cards, though some will require an adapter. There’s also a retractable mini-USB cable for directly connecting PictBridge. The Selphy CP740 comes with a postcard-size cassette and a starter ink cartridge that is good for only five prints (five sheets of paper are also included). Paper and ink are sold together in packages, and the ink is calibrated for the number of sheets in the package.
Canon Selphy CP740 produces 4×6 photos at a rate of 0.92 pages per minute, faster than many of the single-function and multifunction inkjet printers. Standard 4×6 test print produced on the Selphy CP740 showed sharp, clear details and pleasing skin tones. The colors looked a bit cool, and we’d prefer a brighter, warmer look. But overall, the Selphy CP740 produced prints that were good enough for casual home users.