Digital Photo Printing

Melbourne: Factors To

Consider When Buying

A Printer

Choosing the right printer to use for photo printing can be a daunting task. For the

particular printer to be able to print excellent quality photos, several factors and

considerations have to be made. Unlike text printers that are only used to print text

documents in black and white, you need a printer that can handle intense pixels for

improved clarity, performance and durability at the same time. The type of toner or ink

that the printer uses is another vital factor that shouldn’t be overlooked. Discussed

below are some of the essential factors you should consider when buying a digital

photo printer.

The Type of Printer

There are two different types of digital photo printers to choose from. These are the

inkjet printers and dye sublimation printers.

Inkjet printers are the most commonly used as they can be used to print photos with

texts. For example, web pages or text files with photographs in them. Dye sublimation

printers, on the other hand, are purposely designed for photo printing alone. These

printers are capable of producing high-quality and glossy photos. They are considerably

the best quality printers to get as a professional photographer with a keen eye for

detail and one who values quality.

Aside from the printer type, print resolution matters a lot in photo printing. Although

many of the printers on the market today are branded as ‘photo printers’, many of

them produce a reasonable resolution on photos. Nonetheless, if you are looking for

something that can produce high-quality pictures, then a higher resolution is always

better. The most recommended resolution for professional photo printing is 4800 x

1200 DPI, though there are printers that can produce much higher resolutions.

Print Resolution

The Size of the Printer

This depends on how and when you will be using the printer. If you are always on the

go, then ultra-portable and smaller machines are the perfect size for you. Nonetheless,

if you will be printing these photos on a fixed location, say at home or office, you can

then go for bulkier machines that are less costly.

Connectivity

Connectivity is a key factor that should be considered when shopping for or buying a

new photo printer. Many of the printers on the market today simply use direct USB or

serial connectivity. This means you will need a computer in order to print pictures.

Nonetheless, newer printer models come with built-in slots for MMC cards, SD cards

and Microdrive’s, among many others. Other printer manufacturers such as HP and

Epson have also adopted wireless connectivity. This allows you to connect to the

printer wirelessly and print whatever photos you wish to print. The most advanced

printers also offer a tap-to-print option. You only need to tap a supported smartphone,

tablet and iPad or digital camera on the printer to execute prints.

Costs

The cost of purchasing the printer, printing paper costs and ink costs should also be

considered when shopping for a printer. Although you should have a budget planned

for this, the above-mentioned considerations need to be made to choose the perfect

printer for the job. Factors such as print size, resolution, toners used and the printer

type still dictate how much the printer will cost. If you are going to buy a photo printer

to use for basic prints, you can then go for basic printers. However, if you deal with

professional photo printing, you may then need to invest in a good quality photo

printer to serve the purpose. Other factors such as printer maintenance and repair

costs should be considered as well.

Whether you need a printer for basic photo printing or for professional uses, the tips

and factors discussed above should help you find a great printer. Therefore, choose

your printer wisely.

Impact Digital

Address: Units 3-4 306 Albert Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056

Phone: 03 9387 0999

Website: http://impactdigital.com.au