Does the Selphy QX20 need ink?

No separate ink tanks. The dye-sublimation ribbon comes inside each Canon paper pack, so you replace paper and ribbon together.

What paper sizes does it take?

Two sticker formats: 2.7 x 2.7-inch square and 2.1 x 3.4-inch card size. It does not take standard 4x6 photo paper.

Can I print from a laptop?

It is built around the Selphy Photo Layout phone app over Wi-Fi. Treat it as a phone-first printer rather than a computer printer.

A built-in rechargeable battery charged over USB-C. A cable is in the box, but you need to supply your own USB-C charger.

How does it compare with the original Selphy QX10?

The QX20 adds the card-size sticker format alongside the square one and keeps the same pocketable, battery-powered design.

Are the prints waterproof?

Canon rates them water resistant and instantly dry, so they hold up to handling and light moisture better than inkjet prints.

Where can I buy the Canon Selphy QX20 Wireless Compact Photo Printer?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Abt Electronics, Adorama, Newegg, Canon.

Canon Selphy QX20 Wireless Compact Photo Printer

Q: Where is the Canon Selphy QX20 Wireless Compact Photo Printer cheapest?

At Abt Electronics, for $189.00, as of our latest check.

Best price now

$189.00at Abt ElectronicsChecked Nov 10

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What reviewers say

Owners like the QX20 as a fun, portable way to turn phone photos into stickers and note cards. They praise the compact size, battery power and durable, dry prints. Common complaints are the reliance on the app, the cost and limited choice of paper, and the lack of a charger in the box.

What people mention

PortabilityPraisedOwners say it slips into a bag and works anywhere thanks to the battery.
Print qualityPraisedPrints are described as sharp, dry to the touch and resistant to water and smudging.
App relianceMixedThe phone app is needed for everything, which some find limiting and others fine.
Paper costCriticisedBuyers note that only Canon paper packs work and refills are a recurring expense.
In-box contentsCriticisedReviewers point out that a USB-C cable is included but no charger.
SpeedMixedAbout 40 seconds a print is fine for a few photos but slow for larger batches.

About the Canon Selphy QX20 Wireless Compact Photo Printer

The Canon SELPHY QX20 is a compact wireless photo printer in gray. It is the second generation of the SELPHY QX Series. It uses dye-sublimation thermal transfer to print in color, and it weighs about 1 lb, roughly the size of a clutch bag.

It prints on two sticker paper formats: a card-size format (2.1" x 3.4") and a square format (2.7" x 2.7"). Prints are borderless on three sides, with space left at the bottom for notes. A print takes approximately 40 seconds, and prints come out instantly dry, marker-ready and water resistant.

The printer connects over Wi-Fi and works with the SELPHY Photo Layout app (v4.0). It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery that charges through USB-C. It has no display screen, touch screen or memory card slot.

Print technology

Dye-sublimation thermal transfer

Paper sizes

2.7" x 2.7" and 2.1" x 3.4" sticker paper

Borderless

Yes, on 3 sides

Print time

Approximately 40 seconds

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Mobile app

SELPHY Photo Layout (v4.0)