Why Buy a Photo Only Printer?

Photo only printers are designed to do one thing: print photos. Photo only printers will typically have an LCD display that either displays the image to be printed, or the number of the image on the card. Photo only printers will typically have higher resolutions, which is necessary when printing photos. Photo only printers will also use specialty ink cartridges with more colors, typically cyan and magenta. The use of these colors is what helps photo printers produce photo quality prints.

Many photo only printers utilize PictBridge, which makes printing photos directly from your camera a breeze. This allows for a single cable to be used between the printer and the camera. The photos can then be printed directly from the camera. There are even a few cameras that utilize wi-fi for sending the pictures to the printer. Obviously, this allows for wireless image transfers to the printer.

Printer inks will usually last longer than regular inkjet inks. Many manufacturers have inks that will last over 100 years. This combined with high quality photo paper will provide you with long lasting, photo quality prints.

Many photo printers will also be able to print right to the edge of the page. This allows the printer to print on the whole page, without borders. This eliminates the need to cut the border off with scissors later.

In this site, you'll find articles on buying photo only printers, news stories and comprehensive reviews on photo only printers that will help you make an informed decision on which desktop is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS - We do the research so you don't have to™.

What to Look for in a Photo Printer

If you are looking for a photo printer, you are obviously concerned about having high quality photographs. Naturally, there are many photo printers to choose from, and you need to make sure you select the right one.

Photo printers will range from small compact printers that will only print a 4 x 6 print, to larger ones that can do 8.5 x 11, or even larger. It is important to decide what the largest photo will be that you will want to print. This will help narrow the field. You obviously wouldn’t buy a 4 x 6 photo printer if you wanted to print larger photos. The opposite is true as well. Don’t buy a large printer if you only intend to print 4 x 6 photos.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate photo printers:

  • Resolution: Perhaps the most important feature in a photo printer. Be sure to look for one that can produce high quality photos.
  • Print Speed: Because time is money, look for a printer that can print your photos in a timely manner.
  • Memory Card Compatibility: Most photo printers have this option, just be sure the one you are looking at is compatible with your particular card. The best printers will have multiple slots for the most popular cards available.
  • Status Panel: Does the status panel let you view your pictures, or does it only display the photo number?
 
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HP Photosmart CC335A Canon Pixma Ip100 Hp Photosmart Pro B8850 Epson Picturemate Snap 4x6 Photo Printer Canon Pixma IP6000d Epson Picturemate Express Printer Canon Pixma PRO9000 Hewlett Packard Deskjet 6980dt Photo Printer Hp Photosmart 7350 (refurbished) Hp Photosmart 7350
HP Photosmart CC335A Canon Pixma Ip100 Hp Photosmart Pro B8850 Epson Picturemate Snap 4x6 Photo Printer Canon Pixma IP6000d Epson Picturemate Express Printer Canon Pixma PRO9000 Hewlett Packard Deskjet 6980dt Photo Printer Hp Photosmart 7350 (refurbished) Hp Photosmart 7350
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$384.00
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$69.00
Buy Canon Pixma IP6000d 9315A001
$99.00
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$45.00
Buy Canon Pixma PRO9000 9995A001
$290.00
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$252.81
Buy Hp Photosmart 7350 (refurbished) HEWQ1603A
$70.00
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Max Resolution Color 9600 x 2400 dpi 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 5760 x 720 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 1440 dpi 4800 x 2400 4800 x 1200 dpi 4800 dpi 4800 dpi
Ink Colors   3 Colors 3 Colors     8 colors    
Max Media Size 8 x 10 8.5 x 14 13 x 19 in 4 in x 6 in 8.5 x 14 4" x 6" 13 in x 19 in 216 x 610 mm   8.5 x 14
Max Printer Speed 33 ppm 20 ppm 28 ppm 1 ppm   1.2 ppm .7 ppm .7 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm
Max Resolution B/W 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi x 600 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 5760 x 720 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 5760 x 1440 dpi 4800 x 2400 1200 x 1200 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 dpi
Status Panel Color LCD    Text Based LCD Color LCD      
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Memory Card Slot Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Card reader   Check Mark Check Mark  
Total Media Capacity 150 Sheets 50 sheets 200 sheets 20 Sheets 150 Sheets 20 Sheets 150 Sheets 150 Sheets 100 Sheets 100 Sheets
Depth   7.2 in 16.9 in 10.3 in.   6 in.   17.2 in.   
Height     6.4 in   6.4 in.   8 in.   
Print Without PC Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Weight   4.4 lbs 37.7 lbs 5.3 lb.   5.5 lb.   19.5 lb.   
Width     10.1 in   10 in.   17.7 in.   
 
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Lowest Price N/A N/A Buy Hp Photosmart Pro B8850 Q7161A#B1H
$384.00
Buy Epson Picturemate Snap 4x6 Photo Printer C11C660001
$69.00
Buy Canon Pixma IP6000d 9315A001
$99.00
Buy Epson Picturemate Express Printer C11C623001
$45.00
Buy Canon Pixma PRO9000 9995A001
$290.00
Buy Hewlett Packard Deskjet 6980dt Photo Printer Deskjet 6980DT
$252.81
Buy Hp Photosmart 7350 (refurbished) HEWQ1603A
$70.00
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