Photo Printers Buying Guide

Say goodbye to the days of Polaroid  and look to the future of photo printing -- right in your own home.  You no longer need to take your 35mm film  or digital memory card  to the store for great photo prints, as you can now do them yourself with a photo printer.   There are a variety of styles out there, allowing you to either keep the printer docked in your home office  or take the printer with you during your summer holiday.   Think about when you will want to be using this printer and select the one that seems right for your photo needs.      

Types of Photo Printers

Combo Unit  Send faxes,  scan documents,  and print pictures  with an all-in-one unit. Top picks: Canon PIXMA MP180  Dell 968 All-in-One Photo Printer  Kodak Easy Share 5300	Compact Photo Printer  Ideal for travel and printing 4 x 6 prints, a compact photo printer (also called a portable photo printer ) makes a great choice. Top picks: Canon IP2600  Epson PM 260  HP Officejet H470WBT	Full-Size Photo Printer  For high-quality photos  of all sizes, a standard photo printer  does the job and should be kept in one spot.    Top picks: Canon PIXMA Pro9000  Epson R1900   HP Photosmart 325	Professional Photo Printer  This larger paper printer  will be needed by professionals who will be printing posters or photos larger than 8 x 10. Top picks: Canon iPF 8100  HP Photosmart B8850  Sony UP-DR200

Related Guides 

Digital Cameras	Digital SLR Cameras	Photo Editing Software	Digital Picture Frames

External Links 

• ConsumerSearch.com: Reviews of top photo printers. 
• Crutchfield.com: An article on how to choose the right photo printer for you. 
• PCMag.com: Reviews and price comparisons on all photo printers. 
• ShortCourses.com: An interesting article on how colour photographs are printed.