Digital cameras are getting cheaper; they pack more power with higher memories and higher resolution. It comes as a consequence then that users would require equally power-packed portable photo printers that could deliver crisp, clear and high quality pictures. Kodak photo printers are the better options for the quality of print output and convenient portability.

Here are some scenarios where only the best photo printers (in terms of portability, ease of use, and quality print outputs) are acceptable:

1. On-site identification card-making - Instant identification cards that are printed on-the-spot; rush passport photos, etc.
2. On-site photo approval - fashion and advertising shoots would require "dummy" shots that must be presented for approval before final shooting. Portable photo printers would come in handy and would afford the photographer or the creative staff more photo samples without worrying about cost (as opposed to using Polaroid instant cameras and paper)
3. Special events - weddings, graduation, reunion, etc. Wouldn't it be nice that, with the use of portable photo printers, you could instantly print the most memorable pictures and guests could go home with them?

Only the following best photo printers from Kodak could give you these convenience, affordability, quality and ease of use:

EASYSHARE G610 PRINTER DOCK

*With just one touch, these Kodak photo printers give you stunning pictures that are lab quality and fast-in just 60 seconds!
*No hassles, no worries. Photos are waterproof, fingerprint-proof, you can even wipe them.
*With Kodak EXTRALIFE Lamination, your printed photos could last a lifetime.
*These portable photo printers could also charge your Kodak camera battery in a matter of 3.5 hours or even less.
*These Kodak photo printers could serve as an interface that transfers your photos from the camera to your PC at a touch of a button.

EASYSHARE G600 PRINTER DOCK

This is one of the best photo printers that would definitely fit your lifestyle. It has more convenient options without sacrificing quality as you get high quality prints anytime, anywhere.

*With a single touch of a button, you get high quality real Kodak picture-printing in just 60 seconds
*These portable photo printers feature Kodak EXTRALIFE Lamination: photos are waterproof, fingerprint-proof, you can even wipe them.
*Clever new designs that lets you take these Kodak photo printers anywhere you need picture printing or sharing
*Features Kodak Perfect Touch Technology for better, brighter photos with red eye reduction capabilities.

EASYSHARE PRINTER DOCK PLUS SERIES 3

This is one of those portable photo printers that give you real Kodak pictures with Kodak Perfect Touch Technology.

*Wireless capability - Wi-Fi ready, Bluetooth, IrDA wireless capability enabled
*Can be used with or without a PC
*Red-eye reduction
*One-touch of a button to transfer pictures from camera to PC
*Perfect for IMAGELINK print system and PictBridge compatible devices
*Up to 4 print sizes (4"x6" max)

EASYSHARE PRINTER DOCK SERIES 3

*One-touch of a button to transfer pictures from camera to PC
*Perfect for IMAGELINK print system and PictBridge compatible devices
*Can be used without a PC
*This is one of those best photo printers that give you waterproof and stain-resistant photos that could last a lifetime.

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Basing on Kodak's history of diversifying into industries related to manufacturing its camera production requirements, e.g., plastics for film, film supply for medical institutions, etc., it does not come as a surprise then if Kodak ventures into printers and ink cartridge business. Kodak, successfully riding into the digital age, and being one of the stronger contenders in digital photography, is completing the entire digital imaging package: it entered into producing high quality printers to support its superior line of digital cameras.

Kodak has a historical legacy of putting more cameras into the hands of the ordinary people since its inception in the 1870's by producing cheaper, easier to operate cameras, and their equally cheaper and easier to develop films. This is just like history repeating itself. Kodak, several generations later, is putting cameras into the hands of ordinary people with its high quality but lesser-priced digital cameras. It is now placing out into the market, easier way to print photos with its line of high quality printers: Kodak photo printers with camera docks, and cheaper ink cartridge replacements.

Ink Cartridges Priced 50% Lower than Prevailing Brands

By entering into a joint venture with Lexmark, Kodak joined into the fray of the lucrative business of inkjet photo printers in 1999. It introduced Kodak Personal Picture Maker, a virtual darkroom equivalent of the traditional cameras with a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, connected via a parallel-port and CompactFlash and SmartMedia compatible high quality printers that are usable even without using a computer.

Seven years later, Kodak announces the introduction of a new product line of high quality printers that are touted to be revolutionary in the sense that these printers will give 50% cost savings to the printing public. These new models of All-In-One (AiO) high quality printers, thanks to Kodacolor Technology, produce lab quality prints while making a considerable savings for consumers in terms of ink cartridge replacements. Commonly known as Kodak Easyshare printers, these AiO models print out bright and crisp high resolution photos by using high quality pigment-based ink. Photos printed from these are known to last a lifetime. Furthermore, the replacement ink cartridge for these types of printers is way much cheaper because the print head are not manufactured with the ink cartridge. The ink cartridge just serves as an ink tank.

Kodak Targets the Sweet Spot of the Market: Photo Printers at Home

These high quality printers are directed towards everyday consumers as these printers, specifically the ink cartridges, are designed to cut down on ink replacement costs. This is exactly the opposite of what PC printer giants like Hewlett-Packard, Canon, and Epson have been doing. These competitors have been selling printers at a lower cost as they intend to make money consistently on ink cartridge replacements.

Kodak claims that these AiO high quality printers, in terms of cost, can print twice the number of photos or documents compared to using the competitors' printers and ink cartridges. This is made possible by designing the printers with built-in print head, so consumers will only buy ink in its tank without the print head that makes them very expensive. Kodak adds that you need not throw away those print heads every time users buy a new ink cartridge. Kodak also sells Kodak Value Pack that is claimed to reduce the printing cost of a 4 x 6 inch photo.