I just bought this printer because my old Canon Selphy CP730 malfunctioned. With lots of paper and ink still unused and bought long ago, compatibility with a new similar printer became very important. I studied pictures myself and discussed with the customer service wether using the old inkcartridges were possible. We both concluded that most likely, I would have to buy a new set paper and ink and so I did.
Checking the SP1500 today it looks like the old inkkartridges bought for my CP730 can still be used with the CP1500 and likewise the NiCa-battery NB-CP2L, so some money saved there!
Upon installing the printer to my computer, I do get a "driver error"-message. But at least it shows up as normal in photoshop CS6
It may deserve more than 3 stars, but I have not printed anything with it yet so giving more would be premature.