Kodak Step
Score: 68/100
Canon PIXMA TS6420a
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Kodak Step is a pocket-sized Bluetooth/NFC printer that creates 2×3-inch sticky-back photos at 1200 dpi in under a minute. Its small format, limited battery life, and occasional color fidelity issues restrict it to casual, on-the-go photo sharing. Best for travelers and scrapbook enthusiasts who value portability over size.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 13 ppmbest | |
1 ppm | 6.8 ppmbest | |
— | 2,400 dpibest | |
— | 13 ipmbest | |
— | 200 sheetsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.068 kgbest | 6.4 kg |
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Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 1200 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 1.0 ppm | 6.8 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | 2x3 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) | 51 mm | 403.86 mm |
Depth (mm) | 25 mm | 317.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 76 mm | 149.86 mm |
Weight (kg) | 0.068 kg | 6.4 kg |
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Professional commentary is limited, but product-page editors highlight the Kodak Step's vivid "fantastic" print quality, rapid sub-minute printing, and the feature-rich KODAK STEP app as strong points, while noting the scarcity of independent, in-depth reviews.
Everyday users consistently praise the printer's effortless Bluetooth setup, quick print times, and durable sticky-backed photos, especially for high-contrast images, while occasional complaints focus on limited print size, color fidelity on low-contrast pictures, and the 25-print battery limit.
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.
