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P1-DHV (9493A001AC) Review

4.6/5.0
(128) reviews
Price Range:$40 - $70 USD
Canon PIDHV Printing Calculator (9493A001AC)

At a Glance

Our Verdict

7.5/10
Best for

Small businesses, accountants, and office professionals who require a reliable printing calculator for daily financial and business calculations.

Value

Good

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Overview

The Canon P1-DHV is a reliable 12-digit printing calculator designed for business and accounting tasks, offering two-color printing, essential financial functions, and dual power options for versatile use in an office environment.

Detailed Review

Key Features

  • 12-digit LCD display
  • 2-color (red/black) ink roller printing
  • Print speed of 2.3 lines per second
  • Tax calculation function
  • Cost/Sell/Margin calculation
  • Item count and Grand Total functions
  • Decimal selector (0, 2, 3, 4, F)
  • Rounding selector (Up, 5/4, Down)
  • Dual power source (AC adapter and AA batteries)
  • Non-add/Total key

Reasons to Buy

  • Provides a clear, physical audit trail with 2-color printing.
  • Includes essential financial functions (tax, cost/sell/margin).
  • Large, easy-to-read 12-digit LCD display.
  • Dual power source offers flexibility for placement.
  • Compact footprint for a printing calculator.
  • Reliable Canon brand quality.

Reasons to Avoid

  • Print speed (2.3 LPS) might be slow for very high-volume calculations.
  • Requires paper rolls and ink rollers, incurring ongoing supply costs.
  • Not suitable for scientific, engineering, or advanced mathematical tasks.
  • Limited true portability despite battery option due to size and need for paper.

Technical Specifications

display type
Large LCD
screen size
n/a
battery type
4 x AA batteries (optional)
power source
AC Adapter, Battery
number of functions
n/a
programming capability
no
graphing capability
no
CAS
no
connectivity
n/a
dimensions
Approx. 9.06" (L) x 6.30" (W) x 2.28" (H) / 230mm x 160mm x 58mm
weight
Approx. 1.06 lbs (480g)
build quality
Durable plastic construction, suitable for office use

At a Glance

Our Verdict

7.5/10
Best for

Small businesses, accountants, and office professionals who require a reliable printing calculator for daily financial and business calculations.

Value

Good

View on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.