Kodak Dock
Score: 69/100
Canon PIXMA TS6420a
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Kodak Dock is a portable 4×6-inch dye-sub printer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C connectivity, delivering 300 dpi laminated prints. Its reliance on proprietary cartridges, lack of a built-in battery, and heavier build reduce true mobility. Suited for event photographers and travelers who need high-quality 4×6 prints and phone charging.
The Canon PIXMA TS6420a is a compact all-in-one inkjet offering high-resolution photo prints and automatic duplex printing. Its trade-offs include slow speeds, limited ink capacity, and no ADF for scanning. Best suited for occasional home photo printing and small households.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 13 ppmbest | |
— | 6.8 ppmbest | |
— | 2,400 dpibest | |
— | 13 ipmbest | |
— | 200 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.76 kgbest | 6.4 kg |
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Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 300 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 4x6 in | 3.5x3.5 in;4x6 in;5x5 in;5x7 in;7x10 in;8x10 in;Letter;Legal;U.S. #10 envelope;Card (91x55 mm) |
Physical Specs(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 482.6 mm | 403.86 mm |
Depth (mm) | 355.6 mm | 317.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 558.8 mm | 149.86 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.76 kg | 6.4 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Kodak Dock for its sleek, lightweight form factor and the convenience of docking and charging a phone while printing. They emphasize the quality of the 4PASS dye-sub process, which yields vibrant, laminated 4x6 photos at 300 dpi. Criticisms focus on the reliance on proprietary cartridges, the single 4x6 print size, and the lack of an internal battery, which may limit true on-the-go use.
Everyday users praise the printer's portability, ease of setup, and the instant, high-quality prints it produces directly from smartphones. The included extra photo sheets and retro styling are frequently highlighted as positives, while concerns center on cartridge costs and the absence of a built-in battery.
Professional reviewers commend the TS6420a for its excellent photo and document quality, compact design, and easy wireless setup, but criticize its low ink yield, slow printing and scanning speeds, and the absence of an ADF.
Everyday users generally praise the printer's small footprint, straightforward wireless connectivity, and good photo output, while repeatedly mentioning slow print speeds, frequent ink replacements, and limited scanner capabilities as common pain points.
“very lightweight”
“Easy setup and instant docking/printing from phone”
