by 9 people |
The Tools and Information for Printing Photos at Home
Printing photos at home can be fun and creative. It's efficient and provides you with the ability to have complete control over the process of producing outstanding photographs.
Some skill and the right tools are needed however if you want to assure good quality home photo printing. This page will provide a few critical tips and show you some products; photo printers, paper, and inks, that will get the job done.
Use the expandable Table of Contents below to find the information and the products you need.
Choosing the Right Printer
There are numerous things to consider when printing photos at home. One of the first tools you'll need is a photo printer.There are many affordable printers including some of the all-in-one type printers that also scan and copy. There are also portable printers and compact printers that consume very little space and can be taken with you as you go. Some printers are large enough to produce oversized prints while others are limited to 4x6 prints. There are also high end professional printers.
Learn more about what to consider when selecting a printer by reading this article on Choosing the Right Photo Printer.
Getting the Right Paper and Inks
Getting the right printer is critical for anyone printing photos at home, but once that's chosen you need paper and inks that work well with it. You need high quality paper with the right finish to assure the longevity of your home printed photos. In many instances you want to get photo paper and inks produced by the same manufacturer as your printer. This is because all three are designed to work together to give you the best photo printing results.Learn more about how to choose the The Right Paper and Inks by reviewing this article.
Getting Quality Prints That Last
Getting the right paper and inks are important with home photo printing, but there are other things that can help assure that your photos look great and last for a few generations. Of course allowing your prints to dry before handling is wise and avoiding any contact with your hands is best to keep unwanted oils off of the ink. Keeping prints out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight are other good precautions to take.You can learn more about Printing Photos at Home by reviewing this article.
You Don't Have to Have a Computer
That's right, if you don't have a computer, printing photos at home is still possible if you buy a printer that your camera or camera memory card can connect to directly. This makes the process extremely simple and saves a great deal of time. Learn more about Printing without a Computer by reviewing this article. Brother Photo Printers and Supplies
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Color Inkjet Wireless All-in-One Printer
Amazon Price: $219.98 (as of 12/19/2009)
This Brother Photo Printer is a multifuction inkjet 4-in-1 network device that can print photos and documents, copy scan, and fax. It can prints at up to 35ppm black and 28ppm color and has a maximum resolution of 6000 x 1200 dpi. It's no slacker in the copy department either as it copies on up to ledger-size (11 x 17-inch) paper at up to 23 cpm.
This printer has built-in 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless networking interface so you can just connect it to your wireless router to give everyone access. This professional level printer measures 21.3W x 12.7H x 19.2D-inches and comes with a 2 year warranty.
More Brother Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Brother MFC-5860cn Color Photo Inkjet All-in-One Flatbed with Networking with 2nd paper tray
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Brother MFC-465CN Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with Networking
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Brother MFC-440CN Photo Color All-in-One Printer with Networking
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Brother Photo Printer Ink
Brother Photo Paper
Canon Photo Printers and Supplies
Click on pictured item for more details or to buy
It can produce color images in 9600 x 2400 resolution and black and white documents at 600 x 600 dpi. It's speedy too as there's no warm up time required and can create those 4 x 6 prints in 20 seconds. It prints black and white at 26ppm and color at 21ppm. Photos can be enhanced directly using the included software as you preview them on the 3.5" TFT LCD display.
This Canon lets you save paper by printing on both sides too. You also get multiple connectivity options including WiFi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet. Print from you camera, your phone, any Bluetooth device or your memory card.
More Canon Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Canon PIXMA iP6210D Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon PIXMA iP6600D Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Pixma iP1800 Photo Inkjet Printer (1855B002)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon PIXMA iP6700D Photo Printer (1441B002)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon PIXMA iP90v Photo Inkjet Printer (2238B002)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Photo Printing Paper
Canon Photo Printer Ink
Epson Photo Printers and Supplies
Click on pictured item for more details or to buy
It produces resolutions up to 5760x1440 optimized dpi. Document sizes include legal, letter, A4, 4x6", 5x7", 8x10", Super B, A3, B, 11x14", 12x12", and 8.3" and 13" wide panoramic roll papers. Speed is also impressive as it prints 11x14 images in 1 minute 32 seconds.
Epson Stylus Photo 580 All In One Inkjet Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
This Epson Stylus Photo printer is another all-in-one, offering scanning and copying functions as well as high definition printing; a perfect choice for home photo printing.
The 2.5-inch, color LCD allows you to view, select, rotate and crop photos from memory cards, digital cameras and mobile phones without using a computer. For larger memory cards with hundreds of images, use the exclusive Print-by-date mode to quickly sort through your photos. The RX580 automatically analyzes and adjusts the color and lighting of each image, and removes red-eye to assure you print outstanding photos.
Precision 6-color printing with Claria2122 Hi-Definition Ink produces the ultimate combination of photo quality and longevity. Your borderless photos will be smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant, with up to 200 years of album storage life.
This Epson is speedy: it prints black and color text up to 30 ppm and 4x6 borderless photos in as fast as 13 seconds and better than lab quality in as fast as 32 seconds.
More Epson Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Photo All-in-One Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Inkjet Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo R380 Inkjet Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo R800 Inkjet Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Photo Printing Paper
Epson Photo Printer Ink
HP Photo Printers and Supplies
Click on pictured item for more details or to buy
It will save battery power as well, as you can use the handy memory card slot to avoid using your camera to download photos. In fact, if you have Bluetooth devices, you can get the optional Bluetooth adapter for more connectivity options. This printer is pretty speedy too as it can produce a 4x6 image in 27 seconds.
The printer includes a 2.4" color display to allow you to preview and enhance your photos. It's Windows and Mac compatible; click the image for more details.
HP A526 Photosmart Compact Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $124.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
This HP photo printer allows you to print from a camera memory card without a computer. You can preview and select photos via the 2.4" LCD display.It's so small and lightweight that you can tuck it into a bag and take it with you almost anywhere. With automatic red eye removal and the ability to sharpen photos and improve color with a single button it's a breeze to use.
The lab-quality borderless photos this HP produces always resist fading and dry almost immediately. You can even print wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices making it a quick an easy home photo printing tool.
More HP Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
HP Photosmart D7360 Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
HP PhotoSmart 8450 Inkjet Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
HP D5160 Photosmart Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
HP C6280 Photosmart All-in-One Printer (CC988A#ABA)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
HP Photo Printing Paper
HP Photo Printer Ink
Learn More About Creating Photos at Home
- Photo Shop Tips
- A library of articles on PhotoShop tips.
- More PhotoShop Tips and Tricks
- Another library of PhotoShop tutorials.
- PC World
- Basic photo editing tips.
- HP tips
- Learn the basics of restoring and editing your photos.
- Paint Shop Pro
- Basic Paint Shop Pro Tips
- bytephoto.com
- More editing tips for digital photography.
- CNET tips
- All kinds of tips and tricks.
Learn More About Photo Editing
Photo Editing Software
Kodak Photo Printers and Supplies
More Kodak Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Kodak EasyShare G610 Printer Dock
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock PLUS Series 3 (Wi-Fi Capable)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Kodak EasyShare C813 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with G610 Printer Dock Bundle
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock 6000 (for CX/DX 6000, LS 600 & LS 700 Series Cameras) (Printer Dock Only)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Kodak Photo Printing Paper
Kodak Photo Printer Ink
Photo Printer Reviews
- Pop Photo
- Reviews of the major photo printer brands.
- CNET Ratings
- See most popular and editor ratings for top name photo printers.
- PC World
- Ratings and reviews fro PC World.
- PC Magazine
- More Reviews
Lexmark Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Lexmark P350 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Lexmark X5470 AIO All-In-One Printer - Fax, Copy, Print, Scan and Photo (22N0000)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Lexmark P4350 Color All-in-One Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Lexmark P4350 All-in-One Photo Printer with USB Cable (22D0284)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Lexmark X850E, X852E, X854E Photo Conductor Kit
Amazon Price: $115.23 (as of 12/19/2009)
Lexmark Photo Printing Paper
Lexmark Photo Printer Ink
Photo Printers in the News
- Four reasons to ditch your photo printer
- by Joshua Goldman This woman is clearly thrilled with her decision to use a kiosk instead of a tiny photo printer. If you look at our 2009 holiday gift ...
- What's Cheaper: Replacement Ink, or a New Printer?
- While I couldn't find a ridiculously cheap inkjet printer, I am sure they are out there. Last year Fry's was selling a Canon photo printer for $15 after a ...
- Epson PictureMate Show: Portable printer and digital photo frame
- Epson's new PictureMate Show compact photo printer brings images to life with a dual purpose: you can also use it as a digital photo frame. ...
- Pandigital will launch a Zink based 4x6 photo printer
- This time, the mobile printer and digital photo frame Pandigital has c-developped the first 4x6" photo printer based on Zink technology. ...
Sony Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 4x6 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Sony Picture Station DPP-FP90 4x6 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Sony Picture Station DPP-FP50 Digital Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Sony Picture Station Digital Photo Printer - DPPFP55
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Sony DPP-FP30 Digital Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Sony Photo Printing Paper
Sony Photo Printer Ink
Printing Photos at Home: Learn More
Photo Finale Organize, Enhance, Print Digital Photos Cd.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Worldwide Digital Image Print 2007-2011 Forecast: The Digital Photo Print Bible
Amazon Price: $4,500.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
Worldwide Digital Image Print 2007–2011 Forecast: The Digital Photo Print Bible
Amazon Price: $4,500.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
![The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos [KIDS GT DIGITAL PHOTOGR]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bQtFxX1hL._SL75_.jpg)
The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos [KIDS GT DIGITAL PHOTOGR]
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Profitable promos: two companies use marketing campaigns to promote photo restoration, digital prints.: An article from: Photo Marketing
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
Portable and Compact Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Canon SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer (2565B001)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson PictureMate Dash PM260 Compact Photo Inkjet Printer (C11C694201)
Amazon Price: $166.38 (as of 12/19/2009)
HP A636 Compact Photo Printer
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Pixma mini320 Compact Photo Inkjet Printer (2172B002)
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Selphy ES30 Compact Photo Printer (White) (2676B001)
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 12/19/2009)
Professional Photo Printers
Click on pictured items for more details or to buy
Canon Pixma PRO9500MkII Inkjet Photo Printer (3298B002)
Amazon Price: $755.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Pixma Pro9000 Professional Large Format Inkjet Printer (9995A001)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
HP Designjet 90R Printer A Professional A2+/C+-SIZE Photo Printer That Delivers
Amazon Price: $1,195.00 (as of 12/19/2009)
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Printer Standard Model Photo Printer
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Canon Pixma MP970 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2181B002)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/19/2009)
Photo Printing: Was This Page Helpful? Let Us Know!
-
Reply
- rockycha rockycha Jun 6, 2008 @ 1:57 am
- outrageous selection! everyone will find what they're looking for..
-
Reply
- clouda9 clouda9 Apr 11, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
- Appreciate all the choices you offer the bonus of your expertise in the genre of gadgets :) Readers: Make sure to click over to mulberry's lensmaster page and take a look at what she has to offer...lots of great stuff!
You can review this site at The Isle of Squid
This site is listed at LensMasterWorld.com.
by mulberry
Explore related pages
Epson Stylus Photo R280 Ink Jet Printer- The Epson R280 Ultra Hi-Definition photo printer is fast, easy and affordable. T...
Canon Pixma MX310 All-In-One Inkjet Printer- The newly introduced Canon Pixma MX310 home office printer is packed with useful...
Digital Photography Club Headquarters- This is the place for digital photographers! Digital photography is evolving fas...
Pandigital Photo Frames
- If you have a digital camera, one of the most attractive and convenient ways of...
Digital Photo Backup- You go happily about your business snapping photos of important events, loved on...
Beginning Photography Tips- This page is dedicated to anyone who has experienced envy upon viewing someone e...
