Important Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your Digital Photo Printer

In this article we are going to talk about important terminology and aspects of buying a digital photo printer. When you are shopping you are exposed all these different numbers and features of photo printers, so hopefully this article can help you a little bit in your search.

Digital Photo Printer Prices

Current inkjet photo printer models cost anywhere from $50 to $400. As a general rule, faster inkjet photo printers a re the more expensive option. A typical dedicated photo printer costs between $150 and $400 . Professional photo printers start at about $500. The all-in -ones usually cost between $100 and $800 and portable photo printer prices vary from $200 to $350.

Please keep in mind that most photo printers do not come with a printer cable that connects the printer to the computer so remember to include printer cable cost in your budget; their prices range from $5 to $25.

Digital Photo Printer Specs to Consider

Here are the important points to consider when buying a photo printer: Resolution. Resolution is the maximum number of dots (dots per inch or dpi) that the printer can print in a square inch. In theory, higher resolution will give better results and will print more details which is especially important for printing graphics. The higher the resolution, the sharper and clearer your results will be. However as a marketing ploy, manufacturers inflate the resolution numbers . These numbers are not the only factors to be considered when looking at print quality. The ink cartridges or toner cartridges, the number of colors used, the paper and the method of printing (at which quality you are printing) are also great factors in print quality. Dpi resolution in the printing arena is the equivalent to pixels in a digital photograph. A digital photograph is made up of thousands of pixels. Resolution is one of the most important aspects of photo prin ting. You will want a photo printer with a resolution of at least 1200 dpi. To test the real print quality of the printer, it is best to print out a sample rather than just looking at its resolution.

Speed

Photo printers have similar speeds to standard inkjet printers. However, compared to inkjet printers, they can be slower when printing text as photo printers are specially designed for photo printing. If you plan on making a large number of photo prints, speed will also be a n important factor for you. In that case, get a fast printer, though keep in mind that their prices are higher.

Printing without a PC

If you want to print your pictures directly from your digital camera without using a computer, then you can select a photo printer that has this feature. Such photo printers have memory card slots and most are compatible with the PictBridge technology. So you can use a PictBridge compatible camera and print directly from these printers.

About the Author

This article is prepared by Christy Berger who writes for PrintCountry.com. A longer version of this article can be found at Epson Photo Printer Review and Ink Cartridges. Main resource of this article is Photo Printer Paper & Ink Cartridges at PrintCountry.

Cyber-shot® Digital Camera The high-end camera that fits in your back pocket.

The high-end camera that fits in your back pocket. Sony’s DSC-T1 features a huge 5.1 Megapixel resolution, 3X Optical Zoom, and a 2.5” Hybrid LCD Monitor, all in a package the size of a credit card. The T1 even packs extra features you would normally expect on a camera twice its size, such as a high-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens, Sony’s high-speed Real Image Processor, 5 Area Multi-Point Focus. It is even able to capture full screen VGA (640x 480) video at an astounding 30 frames per second. It’s twice the camera at half the size.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar Lens
Real Imaging Processor
0 – 4X SmartZoom™ Feature (at VGA Resolution)
14Bit DXP A/D Conversion
2.5” Hybrid LCD Monitor
Magnifying Glass Mode
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Continuous Auto Focus
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Scene Selection Mode
MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode with Audio
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
PictBridge™ Compatibility (with Firmware Upgrade)
USB Interface
• 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.
• Compact Slim Body
The ultra-compact and thin size of the DSC-T1 makes it the perfect camera to tuck in a pocket or purse for high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere.
• 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures. And Sony’s Precision Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of other designs, resulting in smoother images.
• Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™ Memory Stick Duo media is compact, portable and rugged— connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.
• Scene Selection Mode
With 8 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach, High Speed Shutter, Fireworks, Magnifying Glass.
• Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 consecutive 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera or as a single image on your computer. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals provide convenient motion analysis.
• Pre-Flash Metering
With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.
• Rechargeable InfoLithium® Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting power for continuous shooting, without “Memory Effect”. The supplied AC-LM5 adapter/charger provides stable power for USB Transfer.
• USB Cradle
Placing the DSC-T1 on the supplied USB Cradle provides a quick and easy connection between the camera and a TV for easy viewing, or a USB supported computer for MPEG video and still image transfer. It also supplies power to the camera for charging the battery

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