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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
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This model produces borderless photos with up to 6000 x 1200 dpi. This printer also features a built-in digital answering machine which holds up to 29 minutes of messages with a 5.8GHz digital cordless handset (ability to expand to 4) and full duplex speaker phone. It also faxes, copies, and scans documents and images.
More Brother Photo Printers
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Brother MFC-5860cn Color Photo Inkjet All-in-One Flatbed with Networking with 2nd paper tray
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Brother MFC-465CN Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with Networking
Amazon Price: $134.09 (as of 07/06/2009)
Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center
Amazon Price: $150.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Brother MFC-440CN Photo Color All-in-One Printer with Networking
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Brother Photo Printer Ink
Brother Photo Paper
Canon Photo Printers and Supplies
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More Canon Photo Printers
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Canon PIXMA iP6210D Photo Printer
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Canon PIXMA iP6600D Photo Printer
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Canon Pixma iP1800 Photo Inkjet Printer (1855B002)
Amazon Price: $70.29 (as of 07/06/2009)
Canon PIXMA iP6700D Photo Printer (1441B002)
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Canon PIXMA iP90v Photo Inkjet Printer (2238B002)
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Canon Photo Printing Paper
Canon Photo Printer Ink
Epson Photo Printers and Supplies
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Epson Stylus Photo 580 All In One Inkjet Printer
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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
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Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Photo All-in-One Printer
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Inkjet Printer
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Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $329.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Epson Stylus Photo R380 Inkjet Printer
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Epson Stylus Photo R800 Inkjet Printer
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Epson Photo Printing Paper
Epson Photo Printer Ink
HP Photo Printers and Supplies
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This HP Designjet includes the first-ever embedded spectrophotometer, which enables the printer to automatically generate custom ICC profiles for your preferred paper and calibrate the printer to deliver print-to-print and printer-to-printer repeatability. You get predictable results with every print-regardless of paper changes or fluctuating environmental conditions, and for as long as you own the device.
Save time and prevent the unnecessary expense of wasted ink and paper with advanced HP's preview technologies, which enable you to see-from your driver-how your image will appear on your large-format paper before you print. HP Color Center tool effortlessly guides you through color management and printing. Connect to the HP Printing Knowledge Center for step-by-step guides about workflows.
Learn more about the 24 or 44 inch DesignJet printers here.
HP Designjet Z2100 Review
HP A526 Photosmart Compact Photo Printer
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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
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HP Photosmart D7360 Printer
Amazon Price: $263.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
HP PhotoSmart 8450 Inkjet Printer
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HP D5160 Photosmart Printer
Amazon Price: $264.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
HP C6280 Photosmart All-in-One Printer (CC988A#ABA)
Amazon Price: $224.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
HP Photo Printing Paper
HP Photo Printer Ink
Learn More About Creating Photos at Home
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- Basic photo editing tips.
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- Basic Paint Shop Pro Tips
- bytephoto.com
- More editing tips for digital photography.
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Kodak Photo Printers and Supplies
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Kodak EasyShare G610 Printer Dock
Amazon Price: $398.88 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3
Amazon Price: $499.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock PLUS Series 3 (Wi-Fi Capable)
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Kodak EasyShare C813 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with G610 Printer Dock Bundle
Amazon Price: $380.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock 6000 (for CX/DX 6000, LS 600 & LS 700 Series Cameras) (Printer Dock Only)
Amazon Price: $299.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kodak Photo Printing Paper
Kodak Photo Printer Ink
Photo Printer Reviews
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- Reviews of the major photo printer brands.
- CNET Ratings
- See most popular and editor ratings for top name photo printers.
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- Ratings and reviews fro PC World.
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Lexmark Photo Printers
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LEXMARK P450 Printer (23C0000)
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Lexmark P315 4800 x 1200 DPI Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $122.82 (as of 07/06/2009)
Lexmark Photo Printer w/ Vivitar 5MP Digital Camera Bundle
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Lexmark Z65P Color Photo Printer
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Lexmark Photo Printing Paper
Lexmark Photo Printer Ink
Photo Printers in the News
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- Epson Scoops Three Esteemed TIPA Awards
- The Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW has been named 'Best Multifunction Photo Printer in 2009', the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 has won 'Best Large Format Printer in ...
Sony Photo Printers
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Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 4x6 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Sony Picture Station DPP-FP90 4x6 Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $169.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Sony Picture Station DPP-FP50 Digital Photo Printer
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Sony Picture Station Digital Photo Printer - DPPFP55
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Sony DPP-FP30 Digital Photo Printer
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Sony Photo Printing Paper
Sony Photo Printer Ink
Printing Photos at Home: Learn More
The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Worldwide Digital Image Print 2007–2011 Forecast: The Digital Photo Print Bible
Amazon Price: $4,500.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Worldwide Digital Image Print 2007-2011 Forecast: The Digital Photo Print Bible
Amazon Price: $4,500.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
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The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos [KIDS GT DIGITAL PHOTOGR]
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Portable and Compact Photo Printers
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Canon SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer (2565B001)
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
HP A636 Compact Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $100.08 (as of 07/06/2009)
Canon Selphy CP780 Silver Compact Photo Printer (3501B001)
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Canon Selphy CP760 Pink Compact Photo Printer (3255B001)
Amazon Price: $94.77 (as of 07/06/2009)
Canon ES2 Compact Photo Printer (2096B001)
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Professional Photo Printers
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HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Professional Photo Printer (Q7161A#B1H)
Amazon Price: $389.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Canon Pixma PRO9000MkII Inkjet Photo Printer (3295B002)
Amazon Price: $445.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
SnapLab UP-CR10L
Amazon Price: $950.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
HP Photosmart 8750 Large-Format Professional Photo Printer (Q5747A#ABA)
Amazon Price: $899.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
HEWQ5736A - Photosmart Pro B9180 A3+ Professional Photo Printer
Amazon Price: $677.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
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