Olivetti, an Italian manufacturer of computers, printers and other business machines featured its new line of printers at the 2006 IFA in Berlin, September 1-6. The ANY_WAY plus, the SIMPLE_WAY and the portable photo printer MY_WAY plus complete this new line of printers featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi features.

A quick breakdown of the printer models uncovers some impressive features:

ANY_WAY: The multi-functional colored photo printer, with printing, copying (even without a PC) and scanning functions.

• LCD picture display measuring 2.4″ and has 65,000 colors.
• Improved printing speed. 20 pages per minute b/w and 18 colored pages per minute and only 75 seconds for a 10×15 photo printing.
• Image improving software helps revitalize old pictures.
• ANY_WAY has a Magic Button which analyses the photo and automatically selects the correct color, light and contrast modifications.
• The photo fax model includes a fax machine, operating in black and white or color, for use as a standalone or via PC.
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity is combined in the photo wireless plus model.

SIMPLE_WAY: The multifunction color printer with a new and compact design

• Printing, copying (even without PC) and scanning functions and can be selected in three different versions – simple, Bluetooth and wifi.
• Features a printing speed that can reach up to 20 pages per minute b/w and 18 colored pages per minute, while 75 seconds are enough for a 10×15 photographic print.
• It prints directly from the camera via Pictbridge, in four colors, giving the choice of substituting the black cartridge with the photographic one, in order to be able to print in 6 colors.
• It is possible to improve images, even old photos, through simple software functions.

MY_WAY plus: is the portable photo printer which may be used anywhere.

• It prints from digital cameras with direct connection via Pictbridge, plus via wireless or Bluetooth, from mobile phones.
• It may be powered through batteries or with an in-car cigarette lighter.
• Compact footprint of (220x162x90 mm) and light (1.6 Kg) and it has a 2400 x 1200 dpi (up to 4800 dpi) resolution.
• LCD display: 2,4″ with 65,000 colors.
• Improve images through simple software functions or by pressing the Magic Button (see ANY_WAY).

Press Release [Olivetti]