Reviews of Specialized Photo Printers
While many photo printers look just like normal inkjet printers, there are others that have been made to suit special circumstances. For example, there are small, lightweight printers that can print 4 x 6 photos on the fly, and others that can print directly from your camera. Here are reviews of some specialized photo printers.
What They're Saying About: The Canon Selphy CP510 Photo Printer
One of the best things about the smaller dedicated photo printers is that many of them are dye sublimation (known as dye sub) printers, which means they use a solid color source rather than liquid ink. The result is vibrant color that is practically indistinguishable from professional printed photos. The Canon Selphy CP510 is a dye sub printer that is also extremely inexpensive, offers good photos, connects directly to PictBridge cameras, and has an optional battery for travelers.
One of the best things about the smaller dedicated photo printers is that many of them are dye sublimation (known as dye sub) printers, which means they use a solid color source rather than liquid ink. The result is vibrant color that is practically indistinguishable from professional printed photos. The Canon Selphy CP510 is a dye sub printer that is also extremely inexpensive, offers good photos, connects directly to PictBridge cameras, and has an optional battery for travelers.
What They're Saying About: The Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 500
While many photo printers are manufactured so that they can do reasonably good text printing as well, the Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 500 is meant for one thing only: producing high-quality photo prints.
While many photo printers are manufactured so that they can do reasonably good text printing as well, the Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 500 is meant for one thing only: producing high-quality photo prints.
What They're Saying About: The Lexmark P315 Photo Printer
The Lexmark P315 photo printer doesn't need a computer to print its photos -- in fact, it doesn't even have a connection for a computer, which has kept the price below $100 (although it does limit things a bit).
The Lexmark P315 photo printer doesn't need a computer to print its photos -- in fact, it doesn't even have a connection for a computer, which has kept the price below $100 (although it does limit things a bit).
What They're Saying About: The Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30
The Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30 is a fine photo printer if you want them easy and good. Reviewers really liked the quality of the photos and said that installation and use is as simple as it gets. The only problem: Running costs may be a bit high.
The Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30 is a fine photo printer if you want them easy and good. Reviewers really liked the quality of the photos and said that installation and use is as simple as it gets. The only problem: Running costs may be a bit high.
What They're Saying About: The Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition
The Epson PictureMate Deluxe is the next version of the well-received Epson PictureMate. Reviewers praised the fact that it has more features and higher speeds; however, they noted that its cost-per-print is no longer as good a deal as it was previously.
The Epson PictureMate Deluxe is the next version of the well-received Epson PictureMate. Reviewers praised the fact that it has more features and higher speeds; however, they noted that its cost-per-print is no longer as good a deal as it was previously.
Review: Canon i80 Photo Printer
The Canon i80 is a highly portable photo printer that offers high quality prints for the mobile user.
The Canon i80 is a highly portable photo printer that offers high quality prints for the mobile user.
What They're Saying About: The Canon Selphy DS700 Photo Printer
This portable photo printer differs from many of its peers in that, instead of having a small LCD for viewing photos, it plugs directly into your TV. This lets you examine your photos in detail before printing without having to deal with a PC. Reviewers thought the Canon Slephy DS700 produced good quality prints at fine speeds; one pointed out, however, that the print costs can run high.
This portable photo printer differs from many of its peers in that, instead of having a small LCD for viewing photos, it plugs directly into your TV. This lets you examine your photos in detail before printing without having to deal with a PC. Reviewers thought the Canon Slephy DS700 produced good quality prints at fine speeds; one pointed out, however, that the print costs can run high.
Review: HP Photosmart 245 Photo Printer
The HP Photosmart 245 offers the ability to print out high-quality 4x6-inch prints at a moment's notice.
The HP Photosmart 245 offers the ability to print out high-quality 4x6-inch prints at a moment's notice.
What They're Saying About: The Canon CP-330 Photo Printer
The Canon CP-330 is a truly portable printer: It can run on battery, which is a distinct advantage if you want to use it away from a power source. All reviewers agreed that the print quality is excellent, although the cost of each print is on the high side.
The Canon CP-330 is a truly portable printer: It can run on battery, which is a distinct advantage if you want to use it away from a power source. All reviewers agreed that the print quality is excellent, although the cost of each print is on the high side.
What They're Saying About: The Dell Photo Printer 540
The Dell Photo Printer 540 offers, according to reviews, good quality 4 x 6-inch photos along with a built-in LCD display that lets you edit your photos without having to touch your computer keyboard. The main complaint: You can't use it with a Mac.
The Dell Photo Printer 540 offers, according to reviews, good quality 4 x 6-inch photos along with a built-in LCD display that lets you edit your photos without having to touch your computer keyboard. The main complaint: You can't use it with a Mac.
What They're Saying About: The Epson PictureMate Photo Printer
If you're looking for a specialized photo printer that is easy to carry around and can offer instant gratification via quick printouts, at least two sets of reviewers recommend the Epson PictureMate.
If you're looking for a specialized photo printer that is easy to carry around and can offer instant gratification via quick printouts, at least two sets of reviewers recommend the Epson PictureMate.
What They're Saying About: The Epson Stylus Pro 4000
The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 proved highly popular, especially among reviewers from photography sites. They praised it for its ease-of-use, high-quality color and grayscale printing, and its ability to take rolls of paper, which is less expensive than using sheets. Even PC Magazine was enthusiastic -- the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 received a rating of 5 out of 5.
The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 proved highly popular, especially among reviewers from photography sites. They praised it for its ease-of-use, high-quality color and grayscale printing, and its ability to take rolls of paper, which is less expensive than using sheets. Even PC Magazine was enthusiastic -- the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 received a rating of 5 out of 5.
What They're Saying About: The HiTi 730PS Photo Printer
The HiTi 730PS may be from a relatively unknown manufacturer, but reviewers were still impressed with the high quality of its output, and its ability to produce prints up to 6 x 8 inches (most of the printers covered here only go up to 4 x 6 inches).
The HiTi 730PS may be from a relatively unknown manufacturer, but reviewers were still impressed with the high quality of its output, and its ability to produce prints up to 6 x 8 inches (most of the printers covered here only go up to 4 x 6 inches).
What They're Saying About: The HP Photosmart 7260 Photo Printer
This is a really neat little printer, but it only prints up to 4x6-inch printers, which makes it most useful for people on the go.
This is a really neat little printer, but it only prints up to 4x6-inch printers, which makes it most useful for people on the go.
What They're Saying About: The Olympus P-10 Photo Printer
The two reviews we found of the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer differed widely in several aspects. Both recognized the high speed and convenient design of the printer, making it handy for home photographers who want to bring it to family gatherings. However, the CNET review felt that the print quality was only mediocre, while Steve's Digicams thought the quality was excellent.
The two reviews we found of the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer differed widely in several aspects. Both recognized the high speed and convenient design of the printer, making it handy for home photographers who want to bring it to family gatherings. However, the CNET review felt that the print quality was only mediocre, while Steve's Digicams thought the quality was excellent.
What They're Saying About: The Sony DPP-EX50 Photo Printer
Like most dye-sublimation printers, the Sony DPP-EX50 produces top-quality photos, according to all its reviewers. They noted that the best feature is the printer's ability to connect to a TV and display which images to print, and how to print them (for example, in a calendar); you can also do some editing, such as applying a fish-eye lens effect.
Like most dye-sublimation printers, the Sony DPP-EX50 produces top-quality photos, according to all its reviewers. They noted that the best feature is the printer's ability to connect to a TV and display which images to print, and how to print them (for example, in a calendar); you can also do some editing, such as applying a fish-eye lens effect.