Best Photo Printers Of 2023: The Best Printers For Digital Prints
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Any printer can print a photo, but some are better at it than others. All of the models on this list are semi-dedicated photo printers, which is to say they can turn out a decent text document, but photo printing is their superpower. They are all inkjet printers because only liquid ink can achieve the required resolution and color gamut for fine photo printing. Only inkjets can print on dedicated glossy photo paper. Laser printers have advantages, but lasers are generally lousy at photos.
These days we are taking more digital photos than ever, and the best desktop photo printers are perfect for making hard copies of those memories at home. They represent a wide spread of price categories, from premium models aimed at professional photographers to highly affordable photo printers for families and students. What they all offer is a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to the services of a commercial photo lab.
When choosing the right photo printer, you need to ask yourself these key questions: What kind of photos am I mostly printing – regular 4×6” snaps, poster prints, color, or monochrome? What volume – a few weekly photos or stacks of prints at a time? Is this just for photo printing, or will I use this printer for running off letters and homework? What’s my budget?
There are plenty of affordable A4/letter-sized photo printers out there that can carry out all the tasks of an all-in-one family printer while doing a great job printing on glossy photo paper.
They use the usual four (CMYK) ink cartridges to good effect. They may be either pigmented ink or dye-based ink. The pigment is quicker drying and longer lasting while the dye is brighter and works well with high gloss media making it more desirable for photos.
When you step up to the more expensive A3+ size printers, you’ll often find more inks used to make up the image, and you may well have pigmented black ink for text documents alongside dye-based black for photos.
Five, six, eight, or ten ink compartments are common, and more colors mean superior print quality is possible. It may also mean higher ink costs, but fortunately, photo printers with refillable ink tanks are booming, so if you plan to print a lot of photos, go for a printer that takes bottled ink rather than cartridges.
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The best photo printers of 2023 in full
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1. Epson EcoTank ET-8550
Best premium A3 printer with six refillable tanks
Specifications
Category: Color inkjet AOI printer
Print Speed: 32ppm (mono A4)
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: up to A3
Weight: 11.1kg
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Superior colors
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Low running cost
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High purchase price
This must be the ultimate A3 photo printer.
For starters, it’s a sleek, practical design with a large tilting touchscreen interface and the ability to print on any kind of paper up to A3+. Secondly, it uses six individual inks to create superior quality prints. Best of all, it’s an EcoTank, which means you’re not tied to cartridges, and you’ll find enough bottled ink in the box to print 2,300 photos.
Yes, it is rather expensive for an inkjet, but Epson’s bottled ink is not, so you will soon see that money back if you plan to print lots of large photos. The printer itself is also very well specified, with excellent connectivity, high print, and scan resolution, and a surprisingly prompt print speed.
Read our full Epson EcoTank ET-8550 review.
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2. Canon PIXMA G620/G650
Specifications
Category: 3-in-1 color A4 inkjet printer
Print speed: 3ipm (mono)
Paper capacity:: 100 sheets
Weight: 6.6kg
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Six-ink color printing
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Cheap to run
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Lots of inbox ink
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Wide paper compatibility
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No auto duplex
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No main paper drawer
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Small 2-line display
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Low paper capacity
The Canon PIXMA G620/G650 lacks too many features for us to recommend it as an all-round all-in-one for everyday use, but as a photo printer, it’s hard to beat.
It prints monochrome pages slowly and only offers manual duplex so you have to turn the paper over yourself to print the other side. There’s no touchscreen, no memory card slots, no Ethernet port and no main paper tray. All blank paper has to go in via the rear tray, which can only hold a maximum 100 sheets of plain paper.
This is where the good news starts because it can accept a very wide range of paper including magnetic photo paper, card stock and printable fabric. It prints extremely well on coated photo paper thanks to its set of six vivid dye-based inks. The extra red and grey help it achieve superior color fidelity and the enhanced print resolution means superb print quality.
Best of all though, this is a MegaTank printer which means the bottled ink refills are a fraction of the cost of cartridge ink and there’s loads of ink in the box.
Read our full Canon PIXMA G620/G650 review.
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3. Canon PIXMA iX6850 photo printer
Excellent compact A3 printer with five colors
Specifications
Category: Color inkjet printer
Print speed: 14ppm (mono)
Paper capacity: 150 sheets
Paper size: up to A3+
Weight: 11.
5kg
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Reasons to buy
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Natural colors
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Large color prints
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No auto duplex
Instead of four inkjet cartridges, the Canon PIXMA iX6850 uses five inks to create naturally colored photos and crisp text documents. Being able to replace each one individually makes economic sense too. It can’t print both sides of a page automatically (duplex), but this machine is well-connected with an Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, and AirPrint compatibility.
The most significant feature, however, is its ability to print on any size of paper up to A3+ (329 x 483mm), making it perfect for printing large spreadsheets and photos. With A3 (or larger) printing, businesses can print huge spreadsheets on a single sheet without making the text too small to read. Photographers and designers too can benefit from this because they’ll be able to print flyers and posters at home.
Read our full Canon PIXMA iX6850 review.
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4. Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
Swift printing and superior A3 photos with six Claria cartridges
Specifications
Category: Color inkjet printer
Print speed: 29ppm (mono)
Paper capacity: 200 sheets
Paper size: up to A3+
Weight: 8.5kg
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Reasons to buy
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Excellent color accuracy
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Vivid A3 photo prints
Reasons to avoid
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Rather expensive to run
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 uses six high-quality Claria ink cartridges to achieve a more lifelike color palette when printing photos. Combining dye and pigment-based inks means bright colors are possible, while black-and-white text documents remain long-lasting and smudge resistant.
Its ability to handle A3+ sized paper makes it perfect for printing super-sized photos or even a collage of images on a single sheet of A3 photo paper. It also functions very well as a regular A4 printer thanks to a surprisingly fast output of 29 black and white A4 pages per minute and the ability to print on both sides of the paper (auto duplex).
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5. Canon Pixma Pro-100S
Vivid A3+ photo printing that’s affordable
Specifications
Category: Wireless professional inkjet printer
Print speed: 8″ x 10″ on A4 with border:51 secs; 11″ x 14″ on A3+ with border: 1 min 30 secs
Paper capacity: 150 sheets of plain paper, 20 sheets photo paper (4″x6″)
Paper size: up to 13″ x 19″
Weight: 19.6Kg
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Two paper trays
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Excellent color accuracy
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Pricey ink
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Dye inks less suitable for archiving
Aimed at professional and enthusiast photographers, this high-quality photo printer achieves superior color fidelity by drawing on eight individual inkjet cartridges to create detailed prints on photo paper sizes up to A3+. And instead of pigmented inks, Canon has specified brighter dye-based inks for prints that look good enough for gallery display. Pigment ink is more durable, but you can expect to display dye-based photos for around thirty years before fading occurs.
The Canon PIXMA Pro-100S is a sizable and solid desktop design that uses metal components in its print engine to guarantee accurate high-resolution results on large sheets of paper. It prints quickly on anything from individual 6×4” photo paper to borderless A3+ posters. The only difference between this model and the outgoing Canon PIXMA Pro-100 is its compatibility with Canon’s PIXMA Cloud Link service.
Read our full Canon Pixma Pro-100 review.
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6. Epson Expression Photo XP-970 photo printer
A compact printer with exceptional A3 photo ability
Specifications
Category: Multifunction inkjet printer
Print speed: 8.5ppm (mono)
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: A3
Weight: 8.7kg
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Reasons to buy
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Six-ink colour fidelity
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Large touchscreen
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Slow print speed
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Limited paper capacity
Despite its sleek dimensions, this smooth 3-in-1 inkjet device can print on A3-size paper and uses not four but six inkjet cartridges to achieve superior color accuracy.
It means your ink costs are rather high, but it’s worth it if you want beautifully shaded results.
The scanner is only A4-size, but it makes very high-resolution scans, and combined with the high print resolution, you can make nearly identical color copies. There is no fax, and print speeds are slow, but in all other respects, the Epson Expression Photo XP-970 is hard to beat.
The main paper tray can hold 100 sheets with a maximum paper size of 8.5 x 11 inches. The second paper tray can hold 20 sheets of photo paper with dimensions of 5 x 7 inches.
For an idea of its performance, you can read our review of the almost identical Epson Expression Photo XP-960.
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7. HP Envy 6055 photo printer
Great home printer for printing photos on a budget
Specifications
Category: Wireless all-in-one printer
Print speed: 10ppm
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: up to A4
Weight: 11.51lb
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Low price
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Easy to use
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Ink can be costly
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Not the fastest
This humble three-in-one can print, scan and copy, but it is most at home when turning out surprisingly vibrant photos.
As is often the case with budget inkjet printers, the supplied starter cartridges are somewhat light on ink. However, if you replace them with high-capacity carts, the running cost is also quite competitive.
Four individual cartridges combine to give bright images on glossy photo paper up to A4 in size. It can also duplex print regular text documents, albeit at a fairly slow print speed. Frustratingly, there’s no Ethernet or USB port for printing from a flash drive, and it churns very slowly, but the results are better than you might expect from such a small and affordable AOI.
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8. Canon PIXMA G620 (G650 in UK)
Low running cost business inkjet with a forte for photos
Specifications
Category: Color inkjet AIO printer
Print speed: 3ipm (mono)
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: up to A4
Weight: 6.6kg
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Reasons to buy
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Low running cost
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Six individual inks
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No auto duplex
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Very few features
Using six dye-based inks, this all-in-one printer can achieve more natural color fidelity and better photographs than your average inkjet.
What’s more, it’s a MegaTank printer, which means you can fill it up with inexpensive bottled ink instead of costly cartridges.
There’s enough ink in the box to print 3,800 photos, which more than justifies the high price tag. It prints somewhat slowly, and there’s no auto-duplex mode, but if you only print photos, that won’t be a problem. In terms of running cost and convenience, this modest MegaTank is hard to beat.
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9. Canon Pixma G4510 photo printer
Compact printer with a cost-effective refillable ink system
Specifications
Category: 4-in-1 printer
Print speed: 13ppm
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: up to A3
Weight: 10.5kg
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Neat design
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Low ink cost
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No duplex mode
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No front USB port
This is Canon’s most affordable MegaTank model, making it cost-effective.
You can expect a drastic reduction in your ongoing print costs by ditching cartridges for refillable reservoirs, especially as the box includes enough ink for 6,000 mono and 7,000 color pages.
Behind that headline feature, this is a fairly basic four-in-one printer with just enough key features to make it suitable for home use or a small office. It prints very slowly and cannot automatically print on both sides of the page. For anyone planning to run out of many color documents, this compact and pleasingly designed AOI will beat most of the competition on per-page running costs.
Read our full Canon Pixma G4510 review.
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10. Epson EcoTank ET-2720 photo printer (ET-2715 in UK)
Inexpensive supertank for fast and economical printing
Specifications
Category: Color all-in-one inkjet
Print speed: 33ppm (mono)
Paper capacity: 100 sheets
Paper size: Up to A4
Weight: 5.
98kg
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Plenty of ink in box
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Economical prints
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No duplex mode
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Low paper capacity
The Epson EcoTank ET-2720, known as the Epson EcoTank ET-2715 in the UK, is the most affordable of the color Supertank printers in Epson’s extensive range and one of the most economical ways of printing photos available right now. And if that doesn’t tempt the bargain-hunters, it ships with enough ink in the box to last two years (or 4,500 color pages).
With bottled ink costing around 80% lower than cartridge ink, you won’t need to worry about your ongoing consumables cost. This is great news for anyone intending to print lots of color photographs. The high image resolution makes this all-in-one well-suited to printing on glossy photo paper. It will also function well in a small office environment thanks to its fast print speed and sensible features.
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HP Envy Photo 7855 (7830 in the UK)
Affordable and feature-rich office printer
Specifications
Category: All-in-one printer
Print speed: 15ppm
Paper capacity: 125 sheets
Paper size: up to A4
Weight: 7.6kg
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Low price
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Many features
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Impractical design
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Combined ink cartridge
HP’s oddly shaped all-in-one comes with comprehensive features, although it is, first and foremost, a photo printer. The print resolution is high enough to make your photos look sharp and colorful when printed on glossy. There’s also a handy SD card slot for printing directly from your camera’s memory card.
This four-in-one can auto-duplex print at a reasonable rate for regular monochrome text documents. It even has a fax facility. Thankfully, a touchscreen control panel can access all this functionality. The only catch is the high cost of its replacement cartridges.
And with the three colors combined in one tri-color cartridge, you will certainly waste ink.
You could reduce the cost of new cartridges by signing up for HP’s Instant Ink service, although we wouldn’t recommend it unless you can commit to printing regularly.
- We’ve also highlighted the best small business printers
- Use your best snaps in a photo book or personalized photo gifts
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose the best photo printers for you?
Photo printers are diverse in their offerings, so you’ll have to evaluate and select one that’ll be ideal for your needs.
Start considering where you’ll be using the printer — for a small home office or a larger one. You’ll then want to assess what kind of printing you’ll primarily need — whether it’s text or image-heavy. If you need plenty of color prints daily, then you’ll want a large tank printer that’s economical to run. Make sure the printer offers high color fidelity if you need high-quality color prints.
Along with checking the print speed and auto duplex functionality, you’ll also want to check the type of connectivity the printer offers and whether it’s Wi-Fi enabled.
Best photo printers: How did we test them?
Each printer we source for testing is measured on our test bench, and the results are critically compared with every other model we have reviewed. Rather than relying on the manufacturer’s quoted figures, we time the first page out and print speeds in single sheet and duplex mode using a standard ten-page document and a stopwatch app.
To compare print quality, we print out the same set of test documents on every machine. These twelve test pages include text of varying font sizes and colors, mixed image and text pages, a set of photos, and a series of test patterns designed to assess sharpness, color fidelity, contrast, and grey scale.
We also calculate running costs, compare functionality and consider each product’s versatility, design, and build quality.
The overall score reflects all of these parameters and overall value for money.
Specifically for photo printers, we looked at their versatility (both in terms of management and media handling), paying closer attention to the print output and the cost of the consumables (ink cartridges, etc.).
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10 Best Photo Printers for Photographers in 2023
The printer on your desk might have “photo printer” in its name. But the chances are it’s a general purpose printer. I’m guessing that you’re reading this review because you want to upgrade to a more specialized photo printer. You’re thinking about something to improve the photo quality of your prints.
Your all-in-one probably does a decent job of printing the occasional photo.
But it’s almost certainly not the best photo printer for your photography needs.
There are specialist photo printers that a photography studio might have. And there are specialist portable printers or ones for printing from your iPhone. Our top pick for a photo printer is an all-in-one that will deliver crisp photos, has a scanner, and has separate ink tanks to cut costs.
Our Top Pick
Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank Photo All-in-One Printer
Looking for a reliable and efficient photo printer that won’t break the bank? Look no further than this high-yield, low-cost-per-print photo printer with a 6-color dye-based ink system and a compact design.
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Which Is the Best Photo Printer?
Before we look in detail at the printers we’ve selected, here are our top picks at a glance.
Our Top Pick
Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank: Print, Copy, Scan
Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank: Print, Copy, Scan
- Ink tanks save money
- Panoramas up to 47″ (1.2 m)
- Doubles as a scanner
- Especially good on glossy paper
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Best Top-of-the-Range Printer
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000
- 10 pigment inks plus chroma optimizer
- Vacuum platen for precise feed
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Panoramas up to 10′ 9″ (3.3 m)
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Most Versatile Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-8700
Epson Expression Photo XP-8700
- All-in-one printing and scanning
- Prints on DVDs
- Small footprint and motorized input and output trays
- Two input cassettes
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Best for Documents
Canon Pixma TS6320 Wireless All-In-One
Canon Pixma TS6320 Wireless All-In-One
- Pigment black ink for printing documents
- Internal cassette and rear path
- Works with Google Assistant and Alexa
- All-in-one scanner and printer
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Best for Heavy Paper Stock
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
- Handles media up to 0.
9″ (2.3 cm) thick - Internal cassette and rear path
- Color touchscreen
- Impressively quick
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Best for Monochrome
Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Wireless Photo Printer
Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Wireless Photo Printer
- Three black/gray cartridges for impressive monochrome printing
- Downloadable ICC profiles
- Works with 380 gsm paper stock
- 10/100 Ethernet
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Best Allrounder
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
- Low running costs
- Up to 6’6″ (2 m) panoramas
- Works with 300 gsm stock
- Two paper cassettes
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Best for Extra-Large Panoramas
Epson SureColor P700
Epson SureColor P700
- Accepts roll-feed paper
- Prints up to 33′ (10 m) panoramas
- Works with 1000 gsm stock
- Downloadable ICC profiles
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Best for Pros
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300
- 10 pigment-based inks, including chroma optimizer
- Adobe integration and downloadable ICC profiles
- Prints on DVD and stock up to 380 gsm
- 10/100 ethernet
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Best for Gallery Prints
Epson SureColor P900
Epson SureColor P900
- Excellent quality printing
- Maximum 17 x 22″ prints
- Downloadable ICC profiles
- 10/100 ethernet
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Now let’s look in more detail at each of the printers.
And we’ll start with the top pick.
1. Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank
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| Maximum Paper Size | 8.5 x 14 inches (Panoramas up to 47 inches) |
| Ink Type | 6 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Tank |
| Scanner | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
| Display | Mono LCD |
You refill the Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank inks from 60 ml bottles. This reduces printing costs to roughly 10% of equivalent cartridge printers. If you print a lot, the money you save on ink will cover the upfront cost of the printer.
The six ink cartridges comprise CMYK plus gray and red. Filling tanks could be a messy process. But the Canon bottles don’t need squeezing and stop flowing when the tank is full. They also have nozzles that will only fit in the appropriate tank.
The Pixma G620 MegaTank is clearly aimed at photographers rather than as a multi-function printer. There is no pigment ink for ordinary printing or built-in paper cassettes. This probably isn’t the printer for you if you switch frequently between printing photos and letters. Paper up to 47” (1.2 m) can be loaded from the single top-rear paper feed to print panoramas. The maximum weight of the paper is 105 gsm, which is much lower than some others.
It has a scanner that allows you to copy and scan. There is no touchscreen, but there’s an LCD readout and user-friendly buttons.
Print quality is very good, especially on glossy paper. There are printers with better print speeds, from Canon and others. But the G620 has low running costs.
If you find yourself eating through cartridges and your bank balance, the Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank should be near the top of your list.
2. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000
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| Maximum Paper Size | 17 x 22 inches (panoramas up to 17 x 129 inches) |
| Ink Type | 11 pigment-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 3.0-inch LCD screen |
This is just about the biggest photo printer you can get that is designed to go on a desk or table.
And it weighs 71.2 lbs (32 kg), so that desk needs to be sturdy. Canon has aimed the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 at the serious photographer. It has 10 pigment-based inks and Canon’s chroma optimizer for reducing bronzing and gloss discrepancies.
You would expect top-class prints at this price, and this Canon will easily produce exhibition-quality prints. One clever feature is that the paper is held firm on the platen by a vacuum system. This overcomes any slight curl in the medium. It is perhaps surprising that a printer this substantial can’t produce longer landscape prints. If that’s a big part of your work, then this probably isn’t for you.
Ink costs are quite low per print, but a complete set will come to more than $600. It also doesn’t make sense to use a photo printer this size for a large number of smaller prints. After each print, a small amount of ink is used for maintenance tasks. This is the same for big or small prints. The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 is most likely to find a place in a photographer’s studio alongside a more compact photo printer for print runs of smaller photographs.
3. Epson Expression Photo XP-8700
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| Maximum Paper Size | 8.5 x 14 inches |
| Ink Type | 6 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
The Epson Expression Photo XP-8600 is a US letter/A4 photo printer. Epson emphasizes its compact form factor by referring to it as a “small-in-one.” But its small size is packed with a lot of features.
The touchscreen is a very handy addition for accessing the controls.
You can print from SD cards or via USB 2.0 or Wi-Fi. The scanner allows you to scan directly to the cloud or a memory card. The Epson Smart Panel App turns your mobile phone into a controller for the printer.
Using the rear paper path, you can print on special media, including DVDs. Both input and output trays are motorized. It’s not a portable printer in the strictest sense. But it is very compact.
Along with the rear paper path, there are two cassettes. You can keep plain paper in one and photo paper in the other. This really helps if you find yourself printing letters and photos in roughly equal measure.
Epson’s Claria Photo HD inks are particularly good at maintaining subtle details in the highlights. This is down to the light magenta and light cyan inks. There is no separate non-photo black cartridge. However, text document printing is still impressively rich and clear.
Print speed is not the best, but the Epson Expression XP-8600 offers a great set of features for the price.
It could be the best photo printer for you if you’re looking for reliability.
4. Canon Pixma TS6320
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| Maximum Paper Size | 8.5 x 14 inches |
| Ink Type | Black pigment, 5 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Display | 1.44-inch OLED screen |
The Canon Pixma TS6320 has five separate ink cartridges to provide a good balance between printing documents and photos. The black pigment ink takes care of your document needs.
And the dye-based color inks handle photos.
The TS6320 keeps plain paper in the internal cassette, and you feed photo paper from the rear input tray. This keeps the paper path flat and helps to avoid incorrect insertion. The paper output tray opens automatically when the printer powers on.
The integral scanner allows you to scan or copy paper up to US letter/A4. The OLED screen provides information about the printing status. And you can connect it to your mobile device and even control the printer with Alexa or Google Assistant.
Canon Pixma printers always impress with their best photo quality, and this is no exception. It combines quality with good printing speed. It is also one to consider if you want to retain the flexibility of an all-in-one printer and scanner.
5. Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
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| Maximum Paper Size | 13 x 19 inches |
| Ink Type | 6 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 2. 0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 2.4-inch screen |
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 offers larger prints than the XP-8700. But it doesn’t have the roll-feed option of the more expensive SureColor P700. Print speed is also impressive.
It is also another printer that recognizes that you might not have room for two printers on your desk. So it has an internal paper cassette and a rear-loading paper tray. This means you can have your standard office paper in one and use the rear feed for photo paper. It will also cope well with thick media up to 0.9 of an inch.
Photo quality is as you would expect from Epson. It’s very good for color. Black and white prints are good after some tweaking. As with all cartridge-based photo printers, running costs will be higher than with tanks. This is a photo printer that suits the photographer needing occasional prints and a general printer as well.
6. Canon PIXMA PRO-200
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| Maximum Paper Size | 13 x 19 inches (panoramas up to 13 x 39 inches) |
| Ink Type | 8 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 3.0-inch LCD screen |
The Canon PIXMA PRO-200 has specifications similar to the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, but it’s a bit cheaper. It has only one paper feed, compared with the two of the PRO-300. It is a dye-based photo printer that holds eight inks.
It adds two gray cartridges to its one black and is particularly impressive in its monochrome glossy output.
Like its more expensive cousin, you can download ICC profiles for a range of specialty papers. Also like its cousin, the heaviest weight you can use is 380 gsm. So you can do some serious gallery-quality prints. A fast print speed will mean you’re not waiting all day either.
7. Epson Ecotank ET-8550
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| Maximum Paper Size | 13 x 19 inches (panoramas up to 13 inches x 6 feet 6 inches) |
| Ink Type | Pigment black and 5 dye-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Tank |
| Scanner | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB 3. 0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen |
You could think of the Epson Ecotank ET-8550 as an all-in-one on steroids. It offers decent photo printing and normal printing in one unit. And it has six ink tanks that will save you lots of money on ink.
The ink tanks mean that printing costs are 10% of cartridge-based photo printers (by Epsom’s calculations). Plus it benefits the environment. On the downside, this is not a cheap printer. It is nearly as much as the Canon imagePROGRAF reviewed here and slightly more than Epson’s own SureColor P700.
The calculation is whether the compromises involved in making an all-in-one are worth it. A dedicated photo printer lives and dies by its photo quality. Here, Epson makes those compromises seem worth it. It makes its limited number of inks work well. Both color and black and white prints are rich and vibrant.
With the ability to print panoramas up to 2 m long, you begin to see why people might choose the ET-8550.
There are two paper magazines. One of them allows up to 300 gsm paper. The rear straight pass facility allows the printing of paper up to 1/20th of an inch (1.3 mm) thick. Print speed is a little slow at higher qualities.
The low running costs and overall flexibility make the Epson Ecotank ET-8550 an interesting proposition. Not everyone has room for a separate scanner, for instance. Or one printer for photos and another for printing documents. In these circumstances, it’s definitely worth considering.
8. Epson SureColor P700
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| Maximum Paper Size | 13 x 19 inches (panoramas up to 13 inches x 32 feet 10 inches) |
| Ink Type | 10 pigment-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 3. 0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
There are some attractive features on the Epson SureColor P700. For instance, there’s a clear panel above the print head so you can see your print’s progress. It has a roll-feed attachment that allows prints of up to nearly 33 feet (10 m) in length. And the front feed tray allows the use of paper stock of up to 1000 gsm.
You can set the printer to use the light gray cartridge to help equalize levels of gloss. ICC profiles can be downloaded from manufacturers such as Hahnemuhle. Although Epson only provides profiles for their own papers. So you’ll need to experiment a little to establish which profiles work with non-Epson papers.
The quality of the prints is impressive in both color and black and white. Print speed is quite slow at the best quality.
One possible cause of complaint is that the initial setup will consume almost a complete set of inks.
Most photo printers come with stingy initial ink supplies, but this is a full set. It is to do with the path from tank to print head. A set of refills will cost you about $300, so it’s a major consideration.
9. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300
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| Maximum Paper Size | 13 x 19 inches (panoramas up to 13 inches x 39 inches) |
| Ink Type | 10 pigment-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Cartridge |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 3.0-inch LCD screen |
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is a serious color photo printer.
It uses pigment inks, comprising two blacks, six colors, and a gray. The tenth ink is a “chroma optimizer,” which applies a surface coat when printing on glossy media. This ensures that no color is glossier than the others for a smooth, professional finish.
This photo printer is aimed at the professional photographer and is bigger than the others we have seen so far. It also offers flexible control over print functions. These include advanced options such as soft and hard-proofing and integration with Photoshop and Lightroom. ICC profiles are available for non-Canon specialty papers, like those from Hahnemuhle and Ilford.
There are two angled paper feed trays at the rear of the printer. You can use paper of up to 380 gsm, which includes the finest gallery-quality papers. You can also print on DVDs and even nail stickers.
The imagePROGRAG PRO-300 won’t break records for print speed, but it’s unlikely that you would buy it for that. Its strength is in printing excellent quality color and monochrome prints on a wide range of media.
10. Epson SureColor SC-P900
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| Maximum Paper Size | 17 x 22 inches (panoramas up to 17 x 129 inches) |
| Ink Type | 10 pigment-based inks |
| Cartridge or Tank | Tank |
| Scanner | No |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (10/100) |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
The Epson SureColor SC-P900 is the big sibling to the P700 we reviewed above. It uses the same array of ink tanks. The range of four black or gray inks produces rich and deep monochrome prints. Print longevity is rated as 400 years for black and white and 200 for color.
The 17 x 22” maximum size produces prints that won’t get lost on the wall. You can download ICC profiles for many specialty papers. Paper as thick as 1/20th of an inch load via the completely flat front path.
The quality of prints from the SC-P900 will not disappoint, in both color and black and white. But this is another example of a printer with a large initial setup cost. This is a pretty expensive photo printer. And it won’t be long before you spend another $300 or so on replacement inks.
If you factor in those costs and are looking for that extra print size, then the Epson SureColor P900 will deliver exhibition-quality prints.
Is it Worth Printing Your Own Photos?
As I said, you’ll get OK print quality from most all-in-one inkjet printers for the occasional photo. There are often some drawbacks, though. The most obvious is probably ink.
It’s more common to find dedicated photo printers that use refillable tanks instead of cartridges. This makes a lot of sense if you’re printing photos that consume lots of ink.
I have an aging Canon PIXMA photo printer. The XL cartridge contains 21 ml of ink. Compare that with Canon’s Megatank photo printers, where the ink refill bottles contain 60 ml.
What are the Connectivity Options?
All these photo printers come with USB connectivity. Some support USB 3 for improved speed. All have Wi-Fi connectivity. And some have Bluetooth, which is useful for printing photos from mobile devices. Some also come with ethernet. You might want to consider this if you want to share the printer on an office network.
The Different Types and Amounts of Inks
You will find up to ten separate inks with all the best photo printers. Sometimes this allows you to use different black ink for photos or normal printing. Others will have gray ink to improve photo quality when printing monochrome photos.
What is the difference between dye-based and pigment inks? Dye-based inks work better on glossy media due to their smaller droplet size. Pigments are better for matte or plain paper.
This is why some of the best photo printers reviewed here have black pigment ink for plain paper, while the colors are dyes.
Conclusion
There’s a $1000 difference between the cheapest and most expensive printers on this list. The main considerations as you choose will be budget, overall printing needs, and printing quantity.
You will find more inks, larger paper sizes, and improved print quality as you move up the price range. At the same time, scanners will disappear, and everyday printing capabilities will take a back seat.
For top-of-the-range printing, the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 is a solid choice. Exceptional print quality, chroma optimizer, and build quality make this one of the best photo printers for professional results. The only negative is the lack of panorama printing.
If you want a printer that you can still use for letters and leaflets but with excellent photo printing, the Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank is a great choice. The ink tanks and flexible paper handling are great bonuses./monochrome-printer-moblie-printing-35fc0caed1ae45c6937f1b3857d0165f.jpg)
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Canon PIXMA G620 MegaTank Photo All-in-One Printer
Looking for a reliable and efficient photo printer that won’t break the bank? Look no further than this high-yield, low-cost-per-print photo printer with a 6-color dye-based ink system and a compact design.
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Top 10 Best Photo Printers for Home 2021
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As much as we would like to live in a paperless world, this is still far away. It doesn’t matter if you run a business from home, work remotely, print out school assignments for your kid, or want to hang photos on the wall, a printer will inevitably come into your life.
Especially for you, I have compiled a list of the best photo printers for home use, which includes multi-color expensive products, as well as representing the best price / quality ratio.
10. Fujifilm Instax Mini Link
- use: home, small office
- print: 3-colour thermal
- max. print size: 54 × 86 mm
- photo printing: yes
- interfaces: Bluetooth
print size: 54 × 86 mm
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link looks like a fun toy at first glance, but appearances can be deceiving. This affordable photo printer is great for meeting up with friends and family to give them instant keepsakes.
Pictures come out quite high quality, bright, colorful, however, you have to wait for them to dry completely, otherwise they may be smeared.
Compared to their instant counterparts in the home, the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link is cheaper. Largely due to the fact that accessories for the baby – stickers, photo paper, a cover, frames, etc. – can be bought at a reasonable price on a well-known Chinese Internet site.
fast printing
small size
price
obsolete USB micro-B connector
interface is not Russified
the first 5 minutes it is better not to touch the photo with your fingers – it will be smeared
9. Epson L3100
- feast
- printing: 4-color piezoelectric inkjet
- Speed: 33 ppm (B&W A4), 15 ppm (Color A4)
- max. print format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- max. print size: 210 × 297 mm
- photo printing: yes
- interfaces: USB
print format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
The Epson L3100 is a great example of a home printer that is a jack of all trades. It will print a document and a photo, and thanks to the continuous ink supply system, it will do it at a lower price than its counterparts.
Epson L3100 will handle both plain paper and thick photo paper, and the photo frames will come out clean, without smeared pigment, which is so annoying in many other models of the same price range.
The print quality of both photo and color documents for a home printer is excellent. Overall, the Epson L3100 is a very good value for money, but if you want professional-level photos, you should consider buying another printer.
print speed
economical
no PC wire
no Wi-Fi
electric jet
print size: 210 × 297 mm
This popular home photo printer is the direct successor to the Epson L800, which can still be found on the market today. And although the updated model has acquired some innovations, without which a modern printer is already unthinkable – like Wi-Fi and support for mobile applications – however, inside it is still the same time-tested, reliable and almost indestructible design.
Epson L805 will be useful first of all for those who need photos – whether for home use or for a small business. However, the device also prints documents well, both black and white and color. Ink bottle containers, although slightly up in price, are still cheaper than their cartridge counterparts. And the photo quality is as good as the Epson L800.
reliable
economical
easy to change ink
very detailed instructions
sometimes buggy Wi-Fi
recently released models have a shorter service life than the old ones
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Canon PIXMA TS6340
- functions: printer, scanner, copier
- printing: 4-colour thermal inkjet
- Speed: 15 ipm (B&W A4), 10 ipm (Color A4)
- max. print format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- photo printing: yes
- LCD color display: yes
- interfaces: Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth
The PIXMA TS6340 uses a black pigment cartridge for rich dark text in document printing and dye inks (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) for photographs. Doing both on the PIXMA TS6340 is extremely pleasant: engineers took care of the convenience of users and made it so that sheets for printing documents can be stored in a regular tray, but photo paper (and different sizes) can be loaded into a vertical feed slot at the back of the device.
And although the set of ink, frankly, is not rich (for example, Epson’s competitor company uses six pieces for photo printing), even with this limited set of photos, printed PIXMA TS6340 looks realistic.
Photos of all genres look great – from portrait shots with all the nuances of human skin tones to macro photography of the riot of colors of peonies in the country.
The auto-open tray has a modern design feel and the controls are simple and intuitive. As a bonus, the manufacturer put a thick pack of photo paper in the kit. True, there is a fly in the ointment in this barrel of honey – PIXMA TS6340 does not have a slot for a memory card for printing photos from it directly, although it is possible to transfer data via Bluetooth.
fast printing
two black cartridges – one for documents, the second for photos
different sizes of cartridges can be used
no memory card slot
no USB port
6. Canon Pixma G3420
- functions: printer, scanner, copier
- purpose: for home, small office
- printing: color
- Speed: 9.1 ppm (B&W A4), 5 ppm (Color A4)
- max. print size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- photo printing: yes
- LCD panel: yes
- interfaces: Wi-Fi, USB
If you’re looking for a high rated home photo printer that’s reasonably priced and easy to maintain, I’d recommend the Canon Pixma G3420.
It has refillable bottles instead of ink cartridges, and unlike many other printers, the Canon Pixma G3420 comes with a full 60ml ink set right away. They also cost less to refill than photo cartridges, and it’s always nice to save money.
Of course, even the convenience and cheapness of ink would mean little if the print quality were mediocre. However, the Canon Pixma G3420 produces excellent quality images with good color reproduction and contrast.
It makes the most of its six colors and is capable of high volume printing. If the bottles are full, the printer can produce up to 3,800 A4 size photos, or 3,700 black and white documents, or 8,000 color documents. And although the device leaves much to be desired in terms of speed (5 pages per minute is not serious), however, in terms of quality / efficiency / price, this is one of the best offers on the market.
Easy and convenient to change ink
Low ink consumption
Easy to use (Wi-Fi, smartphone)
No front paper tray
Manual paper quality setting required
No duplex printing
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Ep son L7160
- functions: printer, scanner, copier
- printing: 5-color piezoelectric inkjet
- Speed: 32 ppm (B/W A4), 32 ppm (Color A4)
- max. print format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- photo printing: yes
- LCD color display: yes
- interfaces: Wi-Fi, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB
The challenge banner of the best home photo printers with good prints is currently a battleground for two companies, Canon and Epson. And the EcoTank series printers are a strong argument in favor of Canon.
They can print in A3 and A4 and come with two large capacity ink bottles, including a 140 ml bottle of black and a 70 ml bottle of cyan, magenta, yellow and black. This volume is enough to print 3,400 photos.
Epson L7160 has a push-button interface with a small 2.7-inch screen, on which, however, you can easily make out the necessary information. There is support for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB 2.0. The print quality is very decent, even on plain paper with a density of 110 mg, photos will pleasantly amaze you.
A b / w print on matte paper generally causes rave reviews from users.
High print speed and density
Easy setup
Easy to refill ink
there is a slot for a memory card
fussing with trays that need to be opened and closed manually is tiring
there is no automatic check and head cleaning
4. Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
- 9001 3 printing: 6-color piezoelectric jet
- Speed: 29 ppm (B&W A4), 29 ppm (Color A4)
- max. print format: A3 (297 × 420 mm)
- photo printing: yes
- LCD color display: yes
- interfaces: Wi-Fi, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB
Large-format printers tend to be expensive, but the XP-15000 is a two-year-old model, so there’s room for some savings. But the photos on this device come out grandiose – borderless and with a resolution of 5760 x 1440. hang the wall.
The XP-15000 also has an optional 50-sheet tray for special media (such as cardstock) and a 200-sheet “main” tray, which is useful for automatic two-sided printing.
Printing can be controlled via the 2.4″ LCD color display, PC or wireless. However, the XP-15000 cannot read memory cards.
Superb quality wide format printing
Custom media capability
Continuous feed system saves ink
big and bulky
slow printing
expensive consumables
From a large-format, professional-quality photo printing monster to a tiny device whose sole purpose is to print snapshots from your phone, tablet, USB stick, or camera memory card. The CP1300 is small, lightweight and battery powered so you can take it anywhere with you.
Don’t underestimate it though – it produces instant-drying, smudge-free photos of excellent quality on Canon branded paper. Moreover, the pictures come out with a “lacquer” coating, which not only protects the picture from careless finger movements, but also gives additional aesthetics to the picture.
True, these excellent shots will cost a lot – Canon likes to raise the price of consumables and accessories.
small, light, portable
excellent photo quality
instant printing
very expensive paper
battery charger sold separately
expensive accessories
: for home, small office
If you’re a fan of printing photos on A3 paper, then the PRO-300, the successor to the popular and beloved PRO-100, may be just what you need. Its distinguishing feature is ten full-fledged pigment inks.
One of the ink cartridges is called Chroma Optimizer, it gives a glossy and smooth surface to glossy paper. Of the remaining nine inks, called Lucia Pro – a very recent development by the company, by the way – six standard colors for photo printing, as well as “glossy black” and “matte black” for printing on appropriate types of paper.
The print head has separate channels for “glossy” and “matte” ink, which saves a little time when switching from one type of paper to another.
As far as photo quality is concerned, it is excellent, thanks to accurate color reproduction, richness of hues, embossed clarity of black and white photographs and the absence of unwanted color in them. The PRO-300 is currently one of the best A3 photo printers on the market.
excellent print quality
10 cartridges for all occasions
horizontal and vertical paper loading
slow
The recently launched PRO-200 model has received a new line of Chroma Life 100+ inks, which the manufacturer claims makes colors even more saturated and deep, and blacks blacker than a starless night.
The correlation between what you see on your PC monitor or smartphone screen and what the printer eventually spews out has also been improved.
The paper feed mechanism has also been changed, now with skew correction and automatically retractable side guides. It is very nice that borderless printing has become available for matte paper too (for example, for PRO-300, the second place in the rating, only “glossy” photos can be printed this way).
The built-in screen makes it even easier to set up printing and manage your printer. One example is the ability to print grandiose panoramic images with a total length of up to 990 cm.
The color output of the PRO-200 is far ahead of many other six-color printers on the market. In terms of quality, it is comparable to the already mentioned PRO-300, which, however, copes better with matte photos.
great color and detail
borderless printing
panorama printing
slow
TOP 7 best portable phone printers of 2023
wired and portable printers, which you can buy right now.
The best portable printer is a great item to take to a party, wedding, any other social event or family gathering. When you’ve just taken a great photo with your phone, it’s even more satisfying to share it with someone in a physical format.
The beauty of using portable printers, as well as some of the best instant cameras, is that it allows you to commemorate a moment you shared with a loved one or friend. Mini photos are priceless souvenirs that people will keep and treasure, they are small enough to put in a wallet or phone case.
The best phone printers are low cost – print cartridges can be quite expensive if you use them often, although the printers themselves are usually quite cheap. Often you’ll need a smartphone or camera with a wireless connection to send photos to portable printers, but each model differs in how you can customize your images.
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There are three main printing technologies on the best phone printers:
Zink photo paper: Short for zero-ink, this is the cheapest paper. The quality isn’t the best, but it does the job and the photos are generally quite resistant to damage.
Sublimation print: Also known as “sublimation”, uses heat to transfer dye to the printed material. Print quality is better than Zink printers.
Instant film: Some handheld printers use the same film as instant cameras. The formats are often quite small (eg Instax) and the cost can be high.
Below we have selected the very best phone printers available today covering all three types of printing. We’ll explain what makes each one unique and provide the information you need to choose between them. 9Canon SELPHY Square QX10 417 Print size: 7.2 x 8, 5 cm
Image size: 6.8 x 6.8 cm
Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi
Printer weight: 445 g (excluding ribbon and paper)
Battery: pen Canon 9 rechargeable battery0417 Compatibility: iOS/Android
Available colors: white, pink, green or black
Pros
- Excellent print quality
- Durable shots
- Portable size
Cons
- Print relatively expensive
The social media trend has brought back square photos, and the Selphy Square QX10 is the best portable printer for this format.
It produces 6.8 cm x 6.8 cm photographs that are said to last over 100 years if stored carefully. They also have a waterproof coating that protects against streaks. Not bad for something that takes just 43 seconds!
Plus, the QX10 is small enough to fit in your purse, making it ideal for travel and parties, and the high-quality dye-sublimation technology makes your photos look great.
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Kodak Mini 2
Easy connection to your phone via NFC or Bluetooth
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Paper type: Kodak cartridge Paper for printer and sublim ink cartridge
Print size: 5.33 x 8.63 cm
Communication: NFC, Bluetooth
Printer weight: 322 g 86 iOS/Android
Available colors: black , blue, pink, white or purple
Pros
- NFC fast connection
- Superb quality
- Universal cartridges
Cons s
- The app might be unreliable
Never used a phone printer before and are a little nervous about technology in general? Don’t worry, the handy Kodak Android app makes using this printer a breeze.
Using the NFC connectivity of this printer, you can enjoy printing in seconds: it is compatible with iOS and Android via Bluetooth connection.
Get first-class prints using Kodak Universal Ink and Paper Cartridges for convenience and ease of use. 4Pass printing technology, also known as dye sublimation, is used to create images, which ensures unsurpassed quality.
The free app also gives you access to a host of editing features, allowing you to customize and filter your images to your liking before hitting the print button.
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Polaroid Mint
Another printer that combines style and value.
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Paper type: Photo paper Zink
Print size: 5.08 x 7.62 cm
Communication: Bluetooth 9041 7 Printer weight: 162g
Battery: 1 x Li-ion
Compatibility: iOS/Android
Available colors: black, blue, red, white or yellow
Pros 900 03
- Cheap to buy and run
- Color choices
- Pre-print setup options
Cons
- Needs to be recharged often
You can expect Polaroid to work well, and the Mint pocket phone printer doesn’t disappoint.
Available in a range of stylish colors and portable enough to take with you wherever you go, it uses Zink paper for color-rich, detailed photos. It’s easy to download and use, and thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity, it’s quick and easy to pair with your smartphone.
The Mint Pocket Printer has a long battery life. However, it’s worth noting that the battery drains quickly in standby mode (within a couple of weeks), so if you rarely use the printer, you’ll likely need to make it a habit to remember to charge it before use.
If this is not a problem, then you will find this portable printer very handy. Use the Polaroid Mint app to make stylish changes to your photos, and you’ll find that the printer is not only useful, but also fun to use, which is how a Polaroid printer should be.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link
Smart, simple and stylish instax printer
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Paper type: Instax Mini Film
9 0385 Print size: 54 × 86 mm
Image size: 1.
8″ × 2.4″ / 62×46 mm
Communication: Bluetooth
Printer weight: 209 g
Battery: 1 x Li-ion
capacity: iOS/Android
available colors: Dark Denim, Dark Pink and Ash White
Pros
- Prints in 12 seconds
- High quality, 320 dpi
Cons
- Road behind the leaf
- Small prints
Size the image produced by the Instax Mini Link is a tiny 62x46mm. If that interests you, read on…
Instax Mini Link makes photo printing a pleasure and is a great alternative to using an instant camera. It uses the same film as the most popular Instax Mini cameras, but the advantage is that when you take pictures with your phone, you have more control over the results and you can simply print out the edited moments of your events!
The app lets you add borders, fun overlays, and even combine multiple shots into a montage.
And not only can you print directly from your phone, but you can also use the Mini Link SE app to print Instax photos from your Nintendo Switch!
A new version of the Instax Mini Link 2 has recently been released, which offers some interesting additional features, but is essentially the same printer.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay
Hybrid instant digital camera, can also print directly from a smartphone
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Type: Digital instant camera + instant printer
Sensor size: 4.9 MP
Film type: instax Mini 9041 7 Image size: 62×46 mm
Size print distance: 2.1″ × 3.4″ / 54 × 86 mm
Lens: 28 mm f/2
Minimum shooting distance: 10 cm
Flash: built-in
9 0385 Self-timer: Yes
Viewfinder: LCD screen
Compatibility: iOS/Android
Available colors: black/gold, white, gold
Pros
- Printer
- Instax Mini Standard Film
- Internal memory for 45 images
Cons
- Inconvenient application
- Application does not edit photos
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is not sold as a portable printer, so it is not easily notice.
Instead, it belongs to a new breed of hybrid cameras that offer the functionality of an instant camera, digital camera, and portable printer in one device.
Unlike standard instant cameras, you have the choice of which pictures you print, as you can preview them on the screen first. But just as useful, this device can be used to print photos from a smartphone (just like other pocket printers). The camera has a modest 4.9-megapixel sensor but lets you store up to 45 images internally (or more with a microSD card).
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HP Sprocket Plus
Another great Zink printer, good print quality
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Paper type: HP ZINK S2 photo paper
Print size: 5.8 x 8.6 cm
Image size: 2 x 3 in. / 5 x 7.6 cm
Communication: Bluetooth
Printer Weight: 204g
Battery: 1 x Li-ion
Compatibility: iOS/Android
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- Beautiful print quality
- Pictures from video
Cons
- Minor image cropping
Striking a fantastic balance between portability and quality, the HP Sprocket Plus is a mini phone printer that’s small enough to take with you everywhere.
It produces fantastically detailed photos on HP Zink S2 Photo Paper or HP Sprocket Plus Photo Paper and is very easy to set up. Simply load paper into the back, pair the printer with your phone using the built-in Bluetooth, and you’re good to go.
The HP Sprocket app is easy to use and offers many cool features that make printing more fun – one of the most intriguing is Embedded Experiences, which allows you to print a frame from a video and tag it with details about the people in it or the place it was removed. After that, the picture can be scanned by the phone and see how it comes to life in the application: the video plays and metadata is displayed. This is a very interesting feature.
The photos themselves are of excellent quality, with lots of detail and rich colors. The vivid memories you make with this printer will look great, and given that it’s the size of a mobile phone, you won’t have a problem taking it with you everywhere.
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Canon Zoemini S
First Canon Digital Instant Camera
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Type: Digital Instant Camera + Instant Printer
903 85 Sensor size: 8MP
Film type: Canon Zink
Image size: 51 x 76 mm
Lens: 25.4 mm f/2.2
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm
Flash: built-in 9 0417 Self-timer: Yes
Viewfinder: optical viewfinder
Pros
- Super slim and compact design
- Ring light and large mirror for villages fi
- Remote shooting
Cons
- Poor build quality
- No LCD
- No remaining shots counter
Surprisingly, despite its long history and diverse product range, Canon has never released an instant camera before. Luckily, her instant camera/printer hybrid gets it right. The Canon Zoemini S is clearly aimed at the selfie generation with its giant signature mirror frame (which takes up a quarter of the front of the camera) and 8-LED all-round flash.