Canon BU-20 Bluetooth Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $40.66
You Save: $39.33 (49%)
New (57) Used (1) from $40.66
Rating:  35 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Network Interface: USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 4 x 7
MPN: 0689B002
Model: 0689B002
UPC: 013803055436
EAN: 0013803055436
ASIN: B000BAWJW6
Release Date: December 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adapter works with Bluetooth technology to wirelessly print photos | | • | Send photos from PDA, laptop, or PC to Canon photo printer | | • | Maximum transmission speed of approximately 720 kbps | | • | Great for printing photos while on the go | | • | Quick, efficient, and reliable |
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Product Description
Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon BU-20 Bluetooth Adapter uses Bluetooth wireless technology to print your photos. With this device you can quickly and easily send photos from your PDA, laptop, or PC to a Canon compact photo printer. With a maximum transmission speed of approximately 720 kbps, the handy BU-20 works quickly and efficiently so you can see your favorite prints almost as quickly as you can take them.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
You probably don't need this October 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product works fine for what is intended, that is, printing wirelessly.The range is somewhat limited because it is bluetooth, not wifi, and you cannot scan to your computer, but neither can you do so with many wireless print servers. What canon doesn't tell you, of course, is that this adapter doesn't offer any additional functionality over any bluetooth dongle off-the-shelf. At least that's the case for my mp610 AIO. I use an aluratek abd2020, and everything works fine right out of the package. Just follow canon's instructions for bluetooth in the onscreen manual and GO! Save your money and try any usb bluetooth adapter for $10-$20 or so (might want to see that it has an extension cradle in case you want to move it around to improve range).
 Waaaaay too slow October 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The product was way too slow in transferring my iPhotos to the Canon printer. Sent it back immediately. Amazon was really great about the refund. No cost for mailing and a prompt credit to my credit card account.
Bluetooth, adapter for Canon All in One August 27, 2008
This product is useless. No range, slow and not able to facilitate printing for some reason, perhaps because there appears to be no cache. The connection is made and then print job stall and do not print. Could not connect 15 feet away.
 2 out of 3 AIN'T GOOD! July 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just purchased the Canon BU-20 Bluetooth adapter to go with my Canon Pixma520 and Apple iMac ( which runs Leopard X 10.5) and am totally disappointed. I was trying to have as few wired connections as possible, which tempted me to buy this adapter in the first place. However, I CAN'T SCAN a single thing!!! I spent close to $50 on something that doesn't fully replace a standard $10 USB cable!
I admit I'm a little new to "bluetooth" technology, but I had no idea you could "never" transmit scans over a bluetooth connection ( as the Canon rep told me) because the data volume is too large.
In order to get the most out of your Canon printer ( and use all 3 functions) you'll still need a USB cable. So if you have an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier and actually want to get your money's worth...don't bother with this adapter...take the extra money and get a better model printer.
But if you use your printer as a network printer for multiple computers or are absolutely forced to have the printer set-up more than arm's reach away...and only plan on using it to print...then go for it!
As for me...my iMac and printer are 2" from one another on my desk....I'll find a way to hide the USB cable behind it!
Pros:
-I can successfully send/print photos from my iMac or Blackjack II with no problems or delay from any room in my apartment!
-I can make numerous copies of a document (which has nothing to do with Bluetooth, I know!)
-I ordered the adapter late Tuesday night, received it Thursday afternoon. (only to expedite the inevitable!)
Cons:
- I can't scan a single item without a USB cable! Which totally negates getting the adaptor in the first place. Thank God Amazon has a great return policy!
 Don't believe what you hear! May 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
First off, despite what you may have read, this adapter most definitely DOES work both ways! You can easily print and controll ALL functions of your printer AND you do get ink cart status readings! Anyone who says that they dont get ink readings is blaming the wrong thing. They need to blame themselves as they are no doubt using non-Canon or refurbished carts. New carts come with an attached microchip that reads the status. Most, but not all, refurbished carts do NOT have the chip and therefore do NOT have the ability to read the ink level. You should use only OEM cart with Canon products for this and other reasons; poor quality ink found in cheap refubs will damage the print head. This adapter works just fine, but it is admittedly more costly than it should be. The features you have depend on your printer and your drivers, not on the adapter. I have used it without any problem with my iP6220D in XP and Vista, and with my iP6220D and my new MP610 in Vista without ANY issue at all! My HP DV9500 has a built-in Bluetooth card. Absolutely fantastic!
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