Canon has just announced an update to the popular PIXMA iP90v portable printer, with the launch of the PIXMA iP100, a new compact printer with what's claimed to be exceptional print quality. The printer is available in both a standard configuration and a version including a rechargeable battery for total portability (the battery prints approximately 290 pages on one charge).

The stylish, compact design of the PIXMA iP100 makes it the natural choice for both business-people on the road and style-seeking home users. There's a new enhanced FINE print head and new five-colour ink system which can produce borderless 10 x 15cm photo prints in approximately 50 seconds.

Mono documents print at 20ppm and colour documents at 14ppm and, as with all PIXMA printers, the ChromaLife100 system ensures long lasting photos.

With IrDA infra-red as standard and optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30, the PIXMA iP100 offers a simple way to transfer files and images for convenient cable-free printing. An in-car charger (PU-200U) is also available as an option for charging on the move.

The PIXMA iP100 will be available from mid-May 2008 priced at £199.