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1
 Canon Pixma iX7000
listed since 10/2009
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4, A3, A5, A6, B5; Colour; Network-ready
"Reasonable print quality, but the lack of photographic perfection is made up for by the range of features."
1 Review
 
 
2
 Epson Stylus Photo PX650
listed since 07/2009
Inkjet Printer, Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready
"Epson continues to release high-quality products for photographers, and the PX650 looks to uphold the manufacturer’s reputation for excellence."
1 Review
 
 
3
 Canon PIXMA iP4600
listed since 08/2008
Inkjet Printer, CD/DVD Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready; Duplex Printing
The iP4600 may not be as cheap to run as its predecessor but it offers the same excellent quality with both mono  …
1 Review
 
 
4
 Epson Stylus Pro 3880
listed since 12/2009
Large Format Printer, Photo Printer; Colour; Not Network-ready
"If you're after gallery-quality output, and the flexibility of a 17in desktop photo inkjet, look no further."
1 Review
 
 
5
 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
 
 
6
 Sony DPP-FP95
listed since 06/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A6; Colour; Not Network-ready; Integrated card reader
PC Advisor had trouble trying to find chinks in the DPP FP95's armour; the printer offered excellent print  …
1 Review
 
 
7
 Epson Stylus Photo R2880
listed since 06/2008
Inkjet Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4, A3; Colour; Not Network-ready
Equal with the other most expensive printer in the test, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 comes out slightly ahead  …
7 Reviews
 
 
8
 Epson Stylus Photo P50
listed since 06/2009
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready
"Taking the DPGold award is the Epson Stylus Photo P50. It's a brilliant option for A4 photo prints; the specification is great, with a full 6  …
3 Reviews
 
 
9
 Kodak ESP 5
listed since 06/2008
Multifunction Device, Photo Printer; Paper Format: A4; Colour; Not Network-ready; Scanning, Copying
When used with specialist photo paper the ESP 5 was capable of producing excellent prints. PC Advisor appreciated  …
1 Review
 
 
10
 Canon Selphy ES3
listed since 08/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5; Colour; Not Network-ready; Integrated card reader
While there's much upgraded, and improved connectivity, Canon's Selphy ES3 is disappointing in performance. A non  …
1 Review
 
 
 
 
11
 SELPHY CP760 Photo Printer
listed since 05/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: B5; Colour; Not Network-ready; Integrated card reader
For the price, the CP760 is a great little printer capable of bringing your photos to life with punchy colours  …
5 Reviews
 
 
12
 Canon Selphy CP770
listed since 05/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A6, B5; Colour; Not Network-ready
With its rugged build, PC Advisor found the Selphy CP770 to be a great portable photo printer. It produced good  …
2 Reviews
 
 
13
 Canon Pixma Pro 9000 Mark II
listed since 04/2009
Photo Printer, Inkjet Printer, CD/DVD Printer; Paper Format: A5, A6, B5, A4, A3; Colour; Not Network-ready
"With 48-bit processing this updated model is able to reproduce a much wider range of colours, and allows  …
5 Reviews
 
 
14
 Canon Pixma iP100
listed since 05/2008
Portable Printer, Photo Printer, Inkjet Printer; Paper Format: B5, A4; Colour; Not Network-ready
Although print quality is very good, MacUser felt the lack of included battery and pretty high running costs held this printer back from being a five  …
3 Reviews
 
 
15
 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
 
 
16
 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
 
 
17
 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
 
 
18
 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
 
 
19
 HP Photosmart Pro B8850
listed since 03/2008
Photo Printer; Paper Format: A5, B5, A4, A3; Colour; Network-ready
Excelling at black and white, HP's new archival-quality photo printer impressed PC Advisor with its high quality  …
1 Review
 
 
20
 PoGo CZU-10011
listed since 05/2008
Portable Printer, Photo Printer; Paper Format: B5; Colour
If you are looking for something small and portable to get instant hard copies of shots while on the move, the  …
5 Reviews
 
 
  Mimo Monitors iMo Foto Frame Printer
listed since 11/2009
"A fun little gadget with plenty of charm, but a little too pricey to buy on a whim."
1 Review
 
 
 
 

Tests

"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. £230 - £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. £35 - £40)
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
"Canon PIXMA MP620 - Wireless All-in-One Printer Review"
1 Photo Printer
TrustedReviews
Published on 6/2009
On test: Canon Pixma MP620
Coming between the MP540 which misses out of WiFi and the MP630 which includes duplex, CD and DVD printing and scanning to USB is Canon's PIXMA MP620. Stylish without being brash it's also clever enough to open the output tray when you start printing. Review details: Single Test. One all-in-one printer was reviewed and rated on design, features, print quality, print speed and value.   → 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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