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Photo Printers
Photo printers allow you to print your own photos from the convenience of your own home. Some connect directly to your computer, while other portable photo printers can be taken anywhere and print without needing a computer at all. The three most common types of color photo printers are inkjet printers, dye-sublimation, and the Fugifilm series. All three of these types or digital photo printers have advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the pros and cons will make it easier for you to pick the best photo printer for you. Inkjet Inkjets are the most common picture printers used today. They spray ink or dye through tiny nozzles or jets onto paper. Most of these printers utilize a six color cartridge; however, the best digital photo printers are now upgrading to seven colors for smoother color transitions. • Advantages: Because and inkjet photo printer has a resolution of up to 2880 dpi its prints are sharp and pattern free. These professional digital photo printers can print a variety of different size photos, from wallet to poster size. In addition, they can be used on a variety of paper types. • Disadvantages: Most inkjet printers are slow in comparison to other professional photo printers. In addition, the pints are generally less durable. The prints may also take several hours to dry, especially on glossy paper. Dye-sublimation This type of photo printer uses a heating element to transfer tiny dots of color onto paper. The dots are made up of pigment from a three or four colored ribbon. • Advantages: These are the best phot printers when it comes to speed. They also produce high quality prints with smooth lines and rich color. • Disadvantages: These free photo printers can often only use a limited selection of printing paper. In addition, dye sublimation printers are usually expensive and can not print photos in all sizes. They are also large machines and can’t be easily moved from one location to another. Fugifilm PG Series These printers use a dye transferring process to print the photos. • Advantages: These are the highest rated photo printers on the market today. They create photos closest in quality to what you would get from a professional photo lab. They have a calibration system that insures consistent output every time. They are also designed to handle large volume printing. • Disadvantages: These printers are the most expensive of the three types. They also can only print on a limited paper selection, and can not create photos in all sizes. These printers, like the dye- sublimation models are too bulky for everyday transport.
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