Top 2 Inkjet/Photo Printers for 2004

The melding of everyday inkjet printers and photo printers continues, to the point that it's hard to separate the two. There are still plenty of photo printers that are dedicated mainly toward providing high-quality photo reproduction, and it's unlikely that those will go away, especially those that are portable (so that you can print out quick 4x6 prints for Grandma) or that are professional quality.

1. Canon Pixma iP4000

Canon's Pixma iP4000 took first prize as several magazines' best all-around inkjet printer. CNET puts the iP4000 in its Holiday Gift Guide because of the device's low price, all-around print quality, speed, and ability to print duplex (double-sided) documents.

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2. Epson PictureMate

If you're looking for a specialized photo printer that is easy to carry around and can offer instant gratification, at least two sets of reviewers recommend the Epson PictureMate. CNET's editors state that "Home-photo printing sans computer doesn't get any easier than this." The $199 portable device offers 4 x 6 photo printing, a six-color pigment ink system.

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