Best Photo Printers of 2012

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Best Photo Printers of the Year

If you want to print out some of your digital pictures then you will need a good photo printer. But depending on the image quality you need, you may not need the best photo printer available.

There are a variety of printers that will print photos. Some are designated as photo printers and some can be used for broader purposes in addition to printing photos. Your choice will depend on the quality of printer photo that you need - decent quality or high quality.

Below are some of the bestselling photo printers of 2012. Compare the features to your needs to find the best printer for you.

Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II

High Quality Photo Printer

The Canon PIXMA Pro9000 is a dedicated photo printer. It will print onto 13 x 19 inch photo paper with photo lab quality.

Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Inkjet Photo Printer (3295B002)

Amazon Price: $409.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Resolution of 4800 x 2400 Maximum Color dpi. FINE technology delivers professional quality prints.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The Epson Picturemate Charm

Small Photo Printer

Print 4 x 6 photos directly from your camera.

Epson PictureMate Charm Photo Printer (C11CA56203)

Amazon Price: $119.95 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The Canon SELPHY CP800

Compact Photo Printer

Print borderless 4 x 6 photos. Bluetooth enabled.

Canon SELPHY CP800 Black Compact Photo Printer (4350B001)

Amazon Price: $73.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer

Compatible with Mac

This smaller photo printer gives in great portability. It is compatible with both Mac & PC. Weighs 4.4 lbs.

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer

Amazon Price: $229.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Print resolution = max 9600 x 2400 dpi.

Usually ships in 24 hours

Canon PIXMA MP495 All-In-One Printer

All in One Photo Printer

The Canon PIXMA MP495 is a multifunctional photo printer. In addition to photo printing it will also print standard documents, copy, and can be used as a scanner. It is also a wireless printer allowing you to print from any computer or mobile device.

Canon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One (4499B026)

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Print resolution is a maximum of 4800 x 1200 dpi.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Canon PIXMA MG5220 All-in-One Printer

Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer

This Canon PIXMA is also a multifunctional printer offering copying and scanning in addition to printing. It also offers wireless printing from multiple devices. Offers direct printing from your camera's memory card.

Canon PIXMA MG5220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One (4502B017)

Amazon Price: $123.86 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Resolution of 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Epson Stylus NX625 All-in-One Printer

Color inkJet multifunctional printer

Another wireless all in one photo printer that supports printing directly from your camera's memory card.

Epson Stylus NX625 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner (C11CA70271)

Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Usually ships in 2-3 business days

Polaroid CZA-20011B PoGo

Instant Mobile Printer

This little guy is neat and worthy of mention. It fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than a pound. It prints 2 x 3 photos from your phone (via bluetooth) or from your camera using USB. It comes in pink and black and can be purchased with a carrying case - great gift idea!

Polaroid CZA-20011B PoGo Instant Mobile Printer (Black)

Amazon Price: $31.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

The VuPoint IP-P10-VP

Mobile Printing

This photo printer only works with mobile devices like the iPhone, iTouch and Smartphones.

VuPoint IP-P10-VP Wireless Color Photo Printer

Amazon Price: $94.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Types of Photo Printers

Picture Printer

If you are considering buying a photo printer it's important to understand your choices. Do you need a dedicated photo printer or would a multifunctional photo printer do?

These days there are many inkjet printers, and even all-in-one inkjet printers which can print good quality photos and yet can also be used for regular document printing. If you just want to make some prints of your digital photos and don't need lab photo quality, you may get more use out of an inkjet photo printer.

But if you want high-quality prints or large photo prints, then a dedicated photo printer will probably be the best photo printer for your needs. Just be aware that you will likely be limited on supply choices like ink and paper and won't be able to print documents in addition to your photographs.

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