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1
 Canon PIXMA iP4600
Listed since 08/2008
Inkjet Printer, CD/DVD Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Multi-cartridge system
"Pros: Quick setup and print speed. Excellent photo and text quality. Reasonable running costs. Cons: No  …
2 Reviews
 
 
2
 HP PhotoSmart A636
Listed since 09/2008
Photo Printer; Colour; Not Network-ready; Integrated card reader
The ability to install its drivers straight from the printer is a great feature adding to the innovation of the  …
1 Review
 
 
3
 Epson Stylus Pro 3880
Listed since 12/2009
Large Format Printer, Photo Printer; Colour; Not Network-ready
"... At £979, it's a big sum to pay for an A2+ printer, especially when a one-off 135gsm A2 print from a pro  …
4 Reviews
 
 
4
 Epson Stylus Photo P50
Listed since 06/2009
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Multi-cartridge system; Seals of Approval: Energy Star
"For: Great picture quality; 5-ink system; Nice design; Easy setup. Against: Slow printing."
6 Reviews, 10 Opinions
 
 
5
 Epson Stylus Photo PX650
Listed since 07/2009
Inkjet Printer, Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready
"... Black text print is okay, though not as densely black as some and suffers here and there from a little  …
5 Reviews, 10 Opinions
 
 
6
 Epson Stylus Office B1100
Listed since 10/2009
Gel Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4, A3; Colour; Network-ready
"Pros: Good colour output, One of the better wide-output printers. Cons: Lacks built-in networking, Better for pictures than text."
2 Reviews
 
 
7
 HP Photosmart A646
Listed since 09/2009
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Colour; Graphic display; Seals of Approval: Energy Star
"... The printer comes with plenty of onboard editing and printing features, including borders, pet-eye fix (it’s red  …
2 Reviews
 
 
8
 Canon Pixma iX7000
Listed since 10/2009
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4, A3; Colour; Multi-cartridge system
"... While black text is dense, we noticed some missed registration from one sweep of the print head to the  …
3 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
9
 Canon Pixma Pro 9000 Mark II
Listed since 04/2009
Inkjet Printer, CD/DVD Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: B5, A4, A3, A5, A6; Colour
The Pro9000 was described by TechRadar as the best A3+ printer for glossy colour photos, which together with its  …
7 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
10
 Canon Pixma iP3600
Listed since 08/2008
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: B5, A4; Colour; Seals of Approval: Energy Star; Not Network-ready
"The Canon PIXMA iP3600 is a good, general-purpose, home inkjet printer, with a strong line in photo printing  …
1 Review, 1 Opinion
 
 
 
 
11
 Canon Pixma MP620
Listed since 08/2008
Inkjet Printer, Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4
Colour photo and graphics prints are both strong, with good colour fidelity. Blacks are also strong and crisp in  …
1 Review, 7 Opinions
 
 
12
 HP Photosmart D5460
Listed since 07/2008
Inkjet Printer, CD/DVD Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4; Colour
Well built, feature packed HP D5460, with ink level indicator, is stylish, though bulky, but wins on photo quality,  …
1 Review
 
 
13
 Canon Pixma MX860
Listed since 02/2009
Inkjet Printer, Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4
Photo print quality alone is enough to recommend Canon's Pixma MX860 printer, and for small offices or workgroups  …
1 Review
 
 
14
 HP PhotoSmart B8550
Listed since 09/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4, A3; Colour; Not Network-ready; Duplex Printing
Compared to others in the test, HP's Photosmart B8550 has an entry-level price. Though build quality is somewhat flimsy, and quality isn'  …
1 Review
 
 
15
 Canon Pixma iP2702
Listed since 02/2010
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready
The Pixma iP2702 is a simple inkjet that only does the basics, and if that is what you are looking for, Expert  …
7 Reviews, 1 Opinion
 
 
16
 Canon Selphy CP790
Listed since 06/2009
Thermal Printer, Photo Printer; Colour; Not Network-ready
"... A couple of years back a cost of 20-25p for a 15 x 10cm print would have been average. Now, though, it  …
3 Reviews
 
 
17
 Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW
Listed since 09/2008
Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4, A5, A6, B5; Colour; Seals of Approval: Energy Star
"... a Hi-Definition 4-in-1 printer and scanner, with fax, automatic document feeder, and Wi-Fi. ... The Stylus  …
5 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
18
 Canon Selphy ES3
Listed since 08/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5; Colour; Not Network-ready; Integrated card reader
"Pros: Good build quality. Excellent interface. Jogwheel. Cons: Photos disappointing. Inflexible. Slow."
2 Reviews
 
 
  Sony DPP-F700
Listed since 11/2009
Display Size: 7"; Connectivity: USB
"For: Decent quality prints; Doubles as digital photo frame; Compact; Memory card reader. Against: Limited to 4 x 6 prints  …
1 Review
 
 
  Mimo Monitors iMo Foto Frame Printer
Listed since 11/2009
Display Size: 8"; Connectivity: USB
"A fun little gadget with plenty of charm, but a little too pricey to buy on a whim."
1 Review
 
 
  Epson Stylus Photo R2880
Listed since 06/2008
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4, A3; Colour; Seals of Approval: Energy Star
On the upside, print quality for text, photos, colour and B&W was exceptional and there are several useful  …
8 Reviews, 7 Opinions
 
 
 
 

Reviews

"Canon Pixma iP2702"
1 Printer (approx. £35)
MacUser
Published on 4/2010
On test: Canon Pixma iP2702
"If you're on a budget and want an inkjet printer, but don't need the ability to scan or copy documents, then a single-function machine like Canon's Pixma iP2702 could fit the bill. This is a printer that's been simplified almost as far as it's possible to go." Review details: Single Test.   → Test results
"A4 photo printers for photographers"
1 Ink Jet Printer (A4), and 1 Photo Printer (approx. £70 - £90)
Digital Photo
Issue 1/2010
On test: Canon Pixma IP4700, Epson Stylus Photo P50
"If you're on a budget, it's still possible to get great prints at home. We put the latest sub-£100 photo printers from Canon and Epson to the test." Review details: Two photo printers were reviewed and rated on features & build, performance, image quality and value for money. Overall ratings of 2 x "best in its class" were awarded.   → Test results
"A3+ photo printers group test"
2 Ink Jet Printers (A3), 1 Ink Jet Printer (A4), and 3 additional Printers (approx. £360 - £580)
MacWorld
Published on 8/2009
On test: HP Photosmart Pro B9180, Canon Pixma Pro9500 Mark II, HP PhotoSmart B8550, Epson Stylus Photo R2880
"For photographers, artists, graphic and digital designers and illustrators, a large-format A3+ printer is an inevitable addition. Able to print on a variety of stock from gloss photo to watercolour, the six high-quality printers tested here represent some of the best." Review details: Six A3 inkjet printers were reviewed and rated. Final scores ranged from 3 to 5 out of 5 stars.   → Test results
"Fit to print?"
2 Ink Jet Printers (A4), 1 Photo Printer, and 3 additional Printers (approx. £30 - £110)
MacFormat
Issue 8/2009
On test: HP DeskJet D1560, Lexmark Z2490, HP Photosmart D5460, Lexmark Z2320
"Not everyone needs a printer/scanner/photocopier/fax in one. For some a simple printer will suffice. With massive drops in the price of the technology, all of these cost well under £100. All six printers are budget home-use targeted models, with similar features, and are standard A4 inkjet printers." Review details: Six budget home use printers were reviewed and rated on ease of use, design, photo quality, text quality, print speed and value for money. Final verdicts ranging from "very good - excellent" to "adequate" were awarded.   → Test results

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Photo Printers

If you have built up a collection of digital photos and the time has come to transfer them to paper, a trip to the photo lab is no longer the only option. Photo printers and special photo paper allow high quality prints to be produced by even the most technically challenged among us.

There are four main printing methods and the quality and running costs vary quite a lot so it is wise to do some research and perhaps get some test shots printed before committing yourself to a particular model and manufacturer.

Colour laser printers produce long lasting prints that are water and smear proof but not the best image quality. An Inkjet photo printer is usually cheaper and more versatile but the pictures produced can be easily damaged by moisture and need some time to dry when first printed. Photos produced by an Inkjet printer are also susceptible to solarisation and so will change colour or become foggy if left in the sun for too long. In comparison to laboratory prints it is also quite expensive to print photos this way and the quality does not compare favourably. A specialist photo Inkjet printer can produce very high quality prints but they will still suffer from light damage and are not immune to moisture. The most expensive option is a dye-sublimation printer. Dye-Sub printers heat up the dye so it fuses into the paper and produce high quality prints which stand up to scrutiny even under a magnifying glass.

Whichever type of printer you go for, remember that the quality of results will also depend on the quality of paper used. Photo paper is available in matte or gloss finish and designed to be used for high quality, high resolution printing. A photo printer with an integrated screen also makes things easier as cameras can be connected directly via USB or the card inserted into a slot and prints made at the touch of a button, all without the need for a PC.
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