Canon Selphy QX10 Printer vs Canon Ivy

[@lisaleone2296]

This printer, like the regular Selphy, uses dye sublimation technology. The cartridge contains a dye ribbon that lays down cyan, magenta, yellow, and glosscoat one at a time. This kind of printing gives you super sharp, color-rich prints that are less likely to smear or fade than Zink technology. It's the closest you can get to professional offset printing, like what is used for books. What I found interesting is that it does not include a separate black like most color printers and instead uses what is called "process black" - it combines the other 3 colors to get the darkest tones. Process black is considered more natural-looking than plain black.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Thanks for the info! I have found it not to be very sharp. If you have any tips i would love to hear it.

[@organizedandblessedmom]

Great review. I’ve had the Ivy for close to a year and I like that it prints fast , also love the size but the print quality is not the best. I feel the photos come out darker even if I adjust to brighter contrast. Based on this review, I would like to try out the other printer but I’m not too fond of the size. Good to know you can trim off the extra white.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Yes it’s a bummer about the ivy!

[@arachnoid169]

How have your Zink photos from the Ivy fared over the last 4 years? Do they still look good or have they faded?

[@valen9882]

This review is really helpful! Thank you very much for showing how the printer really work with the 4 different gaps of film.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rokannon]

Thank you for doing side by side comparison of dye-sub and zink prints.

[@amygretchenstudio]

You are so welcome!

[@juliewan7013]

Was excited and got this since I wanted more of a portable one since I have the Canon Selphy CP1300 which not portable. But sadly was trying to set this up but it just wouldn’t connect. Realized later it was not compatible with my new iPhone 12 Pro which has IOS 14. This printer is only compatible up to IOS 13. So whoever is interested make sure its compatible with your devices first

[@bayk94]

i just ordered an qx10, and i wonder if this problem will be solved later on? I have an iphone 11, my girlfriend has a new SE, and both of our phones updated to iOS14. Does this mean we are not going to be able to use the printer? I guess not updating their software is not an option. Or i hope so at least.

[@juliewan7013]

@@bayk94 Yeah I tried and tried to get it set up but it just wouldn’t cuz of the software capability. This printer just came out this year and so did IOS 14 but how long do we have to wait before it’s capable with IOS 14?

[@Sw33tyyx]

@@bayk94 idk what she is talking about but my iphone with ios14 synced with my printer very easily, you have to use the selphy layout app

[@mejgarcia910]

@@Sw33tyyx I downloaded that app, and I still have the same problem. It keeps failing to connect.

[@Metroretro594]

hopefully the developers update soon!

[@with.ivan.kaenon]

Hi, great video! So informative! Just to confirm, the wifi connectivity doesn’t need to connect to a wifi network outside. It just need to connect directly to the phone’s wifi network, is it right? I would like to ask because i don’t have wifi router at home and just uses my phone’s personal hotspot.

[@justin-botha]

fantastic video! I have been looking for a little portable printer for the family for a while now and I really wasn't sure what was out there until I came across the Canon Live chat online and they introduced me to this little printer and that's how I found your video! amazing little thing, I think im going to have to pick one up!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Awesome thank you. I’ll be getting one!

[@jojom1871]

nice review, i was wondering how long the ink lasts , so thank you for mentioning that x

[@hn9382]

I missed it, did you remember how long they lasts?

[@amygretchenstudio]

You can get 20 prints with 1 cartridge.

[@sugarplum8888]

Hi! Is it worth buying in 2024 ?

[@amygretchenstudio]

I don’t know everything that has come on the market since I created this video, however, I continue to use the Canon Ivy pretty regularly since it’s an easy way to add photos to a journal or planner, especially while traveling. I think it’s a great option and I’d definitely buy again.

[@pinkypromise111]

I just checked the canon website and it said it supports IOS from 11etc to IOS 13 . Glad someone commented on that since my I pad is 16.6 and phone is 15.8 . So I assume it won’t work on mine . Correct? Nothing I can do to fix this ?

[@amygretchenstudio]

I'm sorry I am not sure since I am running the latest software.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Super helpful review. I am all about the quality but worried about having to have wifi to print. I want a portable printer to take on a 3 week Italy trip for documenting in my TN and not sure if wifi availability will be an issue.

[@amygretchenstudio]

I believe the printer is what you connect to. I’ll have to try it out.

[@hazeldavis3176]

Thank you for the great review! Unfortunately that's just too much plastic waste for me to feel comfy with. Sad because it's perfect for journaling. Hopefully they update the tech into a more eco-friendly version. Thanks again for the super detailed review, I really appreciate it!

[@lilachgez9189]

I bought a camera today and I can't connect because it asks for Wi-Fi

[@giselalemus9057]

Great video, thank you for sharing, lots of information and excellent comparison. I have the Kodak but not happy with the colors. Maybe I need to adjust them 🤔

[@amygretchenstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriemcgregor5252]

What do use for a journal? Do you have a video about the journal you add pictures to?? Thanks for the video!

[@amygretchenstudio]

I am using a hobonichi cousin right now. I love that I can plan and journal in the same book.

[@meichinng1150]

Oh! Do make a video on how you journal in your hobonichi!!

[@wendyengland2530]

I’d love to see your journal as well. Thanks for sharing. I’m not super happy with any of my mini printers, but they’ll do. I have the Canon Selphy 1300 (?) for scrapbooking and a Polaroid ZIP for my journals/ TNs.

[@furbabyangels]

@@wendyengland2530 which ones have the best quality photos and which are easiest to set up/use the app in your opinion? Thanks.. :)

[@wendyengland2530]

@@furbabyangels The Polaroid Zip is not necessarily a printer you want if you are looking for quality photos. I've not been super happy with it as far as that goes. The pictures are always too dark and when I try to lighten them, they tend to just look washed out. I use it mostly for convenience sake (easy to throw in a bag and take on a trip). The pictures are also sticky backed so it's nice for when maybe I don't have a pair of scissors on hand to cut apart a photo. The Selphy definitely has better quality photos. They are nice and clear. Some people take that on trips as well, which I could do, but it's a little big for that in for my purposes. Also, the Selphy app has more opportunities to edit the photo than the Polaroid Zip. The bummer thing about the Canon Selphy is that they aren't true 4x6 photos. They are close, but it's always a bummer if I'm using a photo in a pocket page. I generally end up having to mat the photo for it to look nice in the pockets. Perhaps the newer models are better in this respect. I hope that helps.

[@JoAnneMOwens]

Thank you for reviewing exactly the two printers I have had my eyes on. Your demo helped me quite a lot! Just to clarify, did you say that the Selphy is able to print two photos on one film? Also, is the Selphy sticker paper? Can the white border be cut off? Thx so much!

[@rbmelanie]

Thank you so much for the review. It has been super useful. Especially the a quality comparison. I know the video is over a year old but wondered if you could tell me about the connectivity: Wifi --> Does it connect via Wif-Direct (so it is like the printer is behaving like wifi network you join to print) or does it actually require a home Wifi network for the printer and the phone to connect/print? Thank you!

[@amygretchenstudio]

Funny I was just wondering this myself as I mostly just used it at home and want to take it on vacation this week. When you go to print it has you connect to the printer as if it's the wifi so I don't think you need to be connected, but I am going to test it out and I'll come back here and let you know.

[@lisaleone2296]

It creates its own ad-hoc network that your phone/tablet connects to.

[@ZeusMata-nv2mh]

can i use another film or only this brand??

[@amygretchenstudio]

I have used hp paper in the Ivy just make sure you have the blue canon card to use. It won't work with the HP blue card.

[@elenal.95]

I just got the Canon Ivy and then was like “I want a little bigger but square” and then came across this one and now I’m looking into this one

[@amygretchenstudio]

I really like it

[@patricianatkin7584]

How difficult is it to buy cassettes and paper for the qx10? Expensive?

[@Versace117]

9euros on Amazon for 20 papers

[@amygretchenstudio]

They are widely available now amzn.to/3fetP0c

[@amygretchenstudio]

thanks. Hope you're enjoying your word

[@kqxx]

Do you know how much the ink cartridge would cost? Where would I buy it? I've tried searching for it, it seems to be hard to find :(

[@amygretchenstudio]

I have bought it for $15.99 at either Amazon or bhphoto

[@meichinng1150]

This is so cool! Thank you for your detailed explanations. I hv been looking for an improved version of the Ivy or Sprocket. How thick is photo after removing the backing? Does it make your hobonichi bulky?

[@amygretchenstudio]

Its definitely thinner, that was another reason i wanted to try it.

[@shapirro]

Thank you for your review! I'm just thinking about buying one of these printers. and I can't decide. Which model would you recommend? which photos do you like more, and does ivy's small size bother you?

[@amygretchenstudio]

What you have to realize is the photos are not going to be the same as printing with good paper and ink. It's a great alternative though. I think the seply prints better and has better colors but the photos are often soft and that bugged me so I've gone back to using my canon ivy more.

[@heysaynana2080]

Hi, thanks for the video by the way. I just have one question, the canon selphy qx10 requires an ink, so does that mean that I have to change it? And how long does the ink last for?

[@amygretchenstudio]

The “ink” is in a cartridge and it last for 20 prints or however big your cartridge is.

[@adaliaadalia587]

Do you know if we can customize the border for this device ?

[@Swaymus]

You can't. Not yet anyway. I saw another review, where he mentioned that :)

[@amygretchenstudio]

You can put a broader around the photo, but the white boarder will always be there.

[@ElinWinblad]

Is the canon qx10 when peeled off backing is it thinner than the Ivy ? I hate how thick the Ivy one is and am looking for thinner stickers. I can print at home on beautiful matte sticker paper but I feel it takes away from journaling as I want it a bit more instant than that 😅😅

[@amygretchenstudio]

yes its definitely thinner.

[@hexyamom4079]

Does it only Print in polaroid format?

[@nachobidness2553]

It looks like a Polaroid but it isn't as thick- it's just on sticker paper, so you can easily cut the frame off.

[@amygretchenstudio]

You can change the size of your photo and it doesn't have to be square, but that means it will be smaller than the printed area.

[@wegotthepower]

Thank you so much for this thorough review! 🙏🏼 I’m looking into buying a printer myself to use in my bullet journal & hobonichi notebook & I think this one is my top contender. Did I understand you correctly that I’ll need to buy both extra paper & extra cartridges? And does the ink in the cartridge only contain ink for 20 prints? Would love to hear from you!

[@amygretchenstudio]

The paper and cartridge come together. I can’t now remember if the box with 20 prints has two cartridges of just one.

[@lovethememory]

Great review! Thank you ❤

[@amygretchenstudio]

Thank you!

[@woodvale1989]

If u print on ivy using hp zink photo paper, it will come out great. Even better than using canon zink photo paper. Maybe u can make a video about that comparison and share with us. Sorry for my bad english.

[@amygretchenstudio]

I should do a video because I have the HP photo paper as well. I bought it for that reason, but found it was way too blue. It's been too long though. I will have to play around again.

[@PaceyPimp]

How does this compare to the poloroid hi print?

[@amygretchenstudio]

Unfortunately I’m not sure

[@perlac4110]

I bought the Canon Ivy but I returned it back the prints where having a blue line on the edge

[@amygretchenstudio]

Oh shoot! Must have even the printer you should try buying again. I haven't had that problem at all.

[@bethanyphilippi6479]

I have been looking at these for a while now too! Looks so fun! Unfortunately, it already looks like amazon is sold out on the photo paper again :(

[@amygretchenstudio]

Really?! Check bhphoto.com

[@socommaster]

Where can you the cartridge?

[@amygretchenstudio]

Try amazon or bhphoto.com

[@ifell3]

why you mention the HP?

[@amygretchenstudio]

because I used the paper

[@CB-stylez]

after some time now. which one do you like more?

[@amygretchenstudio]

Right now I’m exclusively using the canon qx10

[@CB-stylez]

@@amygretchenstudio bought it too, pity that the pictures are very expensive 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sanjilee6148]

The one thing I wish is that they would have had the option to be borderless.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Possibly the ink ribbon is not wide enough.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Yes, same!

[@michaelbell75]

Nice comparison. I have the IVY Cliq+2 and the colors arent too great, especially compared to my Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro I have. But just as you have demonstrated here, dye sub printers are quite superior to ZINK in just about every way. Ill probably return the Cliq and get one of these. Thanks

[@amygretchenstudio]

You’re welcome

[@brittney749]

Hi! I recently got the Kodak Mini Shot 3 retro and was wondering if it would be a better idea to switch to the Canon Selphy QX10. If you have both, could you let me know which one has a better print quality? And which one you like better overall?

[@ninaglitter]

What happens if your photo gets wet?

[@amygretchenstudio]

It lays down a plastic coating in the end so i don’t think it would do anything, but i will try it and report back.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Just like i thought, water just rolls off

[@ninaglitter]

@@amygretchenstudio great thanks! Just bought it!! But I have trouble connecting the bluetooth..

[@PotatoBabe18]

Super neat and nice review!😍Was just gonna check out but I was like ,"Hold on gonna watch another review." Then boom!read at the comments section that it might not be working for iphone12s? So I have iPhone12 Pro Max...Will it or not work on mine?TIA Keep safe!

[@amygretchenstudio]

I have the iPhone 12 Pro and it works fine

[@smalltimetraveller0412]

Just bought mine an hour ago before finding this vid. I felt like i made the right choice.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Oh good!

[@JustJournalingwithPossumPatty]

Howdy, Amy! Thanks for the review! In the market for a mini printer so I've been watching a bunch of videos. Blessings & Bubbles...oooOOO

[@seakinireland]

I’d like to see more on the ivy!

[@amygretchenstudio]

What would you like to see. More samples?

[@gladitsnotme]

Only reason I'm not buying is because I want the ability to print edge to edge if I'm gonna spend this much money. Real fail by Canon on that one. This should be $60-70 max.

[@amygretchenstudio]

Agreed about the price. Much too high.

[@pinkypromise111]

I also don’t like the borders on pics . My son bought this for me for Christmas and it’s going back if like I said it doesn’t print edge to edge . Have you purchased one that prints edge to edge that prints good and it’s pics are sharp. Rather pay a little more and be happy with it.

[@8BitPasta]

Cartridge and paper! Nahh

[@ABSOLUTELYNOTPLEASE]

*rewinds to hear dog snoring* ‘dawwww

[@amygretchenstudio]

Haha 😂 yep!

[@hondo190]

The results are way better than on Zinks but holy moly the plastic and ink wasting is really nothing you should use in 2020

[@amygretchenstudio]

Agree, i wish there was a better way.

[@LisaFladager]

@@amygretchenstudio The better way is to just say no. No one "has to" use these. We vote for sustainability for and against sustainability with our dollars.

[@anniecarignan1408]

If it is like the other Selphy, you cartridge should be for 2 packs of paper :)

[@amygretchenstudio]

Yes there is 20 photos in the box, 10 per package.